Skinny Strawberry Banana Ice Box Cake Recipe
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Posted: 08/15/15
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Skinny Strawberry Banana Ice Box Cake Recipe ~ Easy, Traditional Ice Box Cake Recipe Stuffed with Bananas, Strawberries, Graham Crackers and Vanilla Pudding! Plus it’s Lightened Up for a Guilt Free Dessert!
Whoop, Whoop it’s back to school time around here! Or are you hiding in the corner crying? I find that there seems to be a lot of mixed emotions about this topic. I, personally, remember as a kid that I was torn from the ease of summer days and freedom and seeing all my friends back at school. As a parent it seems to be much of the same feelings. Torn between the lazy, relaxed days of summer and the schedule and routine of school. I think the only good thing about back to school is probably the shopping part. That, I can always get into! The smell of fresh new school supplies and clothes. The excitement of finding out who your teacher is for the school year. Now, that my friends, brings back good memories. Ask me a week into school and that newness would have quickly worn off and the grind of the school year would be in full force!
Here, in the great land of Minnesota, we have a few weeks before school actually hits. It’s a state law that public schools can’t start until after Labor Day so we get to make the most out of summer! Pretty awesome right? Other than the fact that then we don’t get long spring breaks or any of that fun! As a kid I was a bit jealous of people that would get a week off in the spring. It seems like about that time of the year you really didn’t think that school would ever get over. Anyone remember that?
I, of course, need a sweet treat to celebrate the first day of school when the kids come home from school! That’s why I made you this decadent Skinny Strawberry Banana Ice Box Cake. Can you believe it’s the first Ice Box cake that I’ve ever made? It’s a little bit embarrassing since I quickly learned how easy they were! I think I’ve been missing out here. Plus they look impressive so you look like a rock star and I’m all for helping you look like a rock star! I lightened up this dessert for you with the help of my friends over at Silk by using Silk Vanilla Cashew Milk in the pudding. Layer on the bananas, strawberries and lighter versions of pudding, graham crackers and Cool Whip and you have an awesome “Skinny” version of this terrific treat!
Make sure to pick up some new Vanilla and Chocolate Silk Cashew Milk. Head on over to their website to sign up and get a coupon for yourself! Plus they have a ton of fabulous recipes there too!
Looking for another fun way to enjoy fresh strawberries? Chocolate Nutella Mousse with Strawberries – A perfect dessert for family gatherings, parties or a picnic! It’s rich in flavor, quick and tastes delicious!
This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
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Skinny Strawberry Banana Ice Box Cake
Easy, Traditional Ice Box Cake Recipe Stuffed with Bananas, Strawberries, Graham Crackers and Vanilla Pudding! Plus it’s Lightened Up for a Guilt Free Dessert!
servings
Ingredients
- 2 Bananas sliced
- 4 c. sliced strawberries
- 8 oz tub Cool Whip Fat Free topping thawed
- 1.34 oz box Sugar-Free Fat-Free Vanilla pudding
- 1 c. Silk Vanilla Cashew Milk
- 21 reduced-fat graham cracker sheets
- Additional bananas and strawberries for topping
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together pudding mix and almond milk for two minutes or until pudding starts to thicken. Let stand for 5 minutes
- Gently fold Cool Whip into pudding mixture.
- Spread a small amount of pudding mixture onto the bottom of a 9”x13” glass baking dish.
- Top pudding mixture with 7 graham crackers sheets to form a single layer over pudding mixture. Top with a very thin layer of pudding mixture. Place 1/2 of bananas, then 1/2 of the strawberries on top of crackers. Top with 1/3 of the remaining pudding mixture. Repeat layers.Top with remaining pudding mixture.
- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours before servings.
- Garnish with strawberries and bananas if desired, serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1, Calories: 147kcal (7%), Carbohydrates: 32g (11%), Protein: 2g (4%), Fat: 1g (2%), Cholesterol: 2mg (1%), Sodium: 391mg (17%), Potassium: 158mg (5%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 11g (12%), Vitamin A: 40IU (1%), Vitamin C: 36.1mg (44%), Calcium: 26mg (3%), Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
ALANA says
HOW MANY WW PTS IS THIS
Julie Evink says
I’m sorry Alana I do not specialize in calculating WW pts for my recipes.
CATHY BARREIRO says
HI JULIE…MADE THE ICE BOX CAKE REGARDLESS OF THE CONFUSION ABOUT THE SIZE OF THE SUGAR FREE PACKAGE. USED THE 1 OZ SIZE, DIDN’T HAVE ENOUGH FOR THE TOP LAYER, SO MADE THE REGULAR INSTANT VANILLA PUDDING, USING 1 CUP REGULAR MILK, AND 1 CUP OF THE CASHEW VANILLA MILK. IT WAS A HUGE HIT. I NOW HAVE A NEW RECIPE TO BE ‘KNOWN’ FOR. KEEP PICKING AND SHARING WINNERS. THANKS SO MUCH, CATHY BARREIRO
Dwaine Morgan says
On the strawberry banana ice box cake. It cost for 1 ounce box of sugar free vanilla pudding. I do not find a 1 ounce box of pudding mix is this a correct amount for the ingredient?
Julie Evink says
Hey Dwaine! I emailed you about this so check your email too!
jessica says
How many 1 oz boxes of pudding are needed for this recipe???
Julie Evink says
It’s ONE box that is 3.4 oz big.
Joan Congemi says
I too had a problem- couldn’t find 3.4 oz box of pudding so I used 3- 1oz boxes with cup of milk it turned to a solid mess. Please help and answer . Usually use 1 box with 2 cups of 2% milk – so 3 boxes of pudding with 1 cup of milk was glue.?
Help need to make today.
Julie Evink says
It converted wrong and I didn’t catch it. It should have said 1 box of 1.34 oz sugar free vanilla pudding. Take 1/3 of your pudding mixture add 1-2 c. of milk and thin it out to save it!
tanya says
My kids would love it if they didn’t start until after Labor Day! Those extra two weeks would give us more time to eat this beautiful ice box cake!
Linda says
I don’t see the calories on the desserts?
Julie Evink says
I’m sorry Linda I don’t calculate nutritional information as I’m not an expert in that area!
Mary Steele says
I love it! but why is the title called “skinny” when nutrition values are unknown?
Would be helpful to me! Thanks.
Michelle Sperr says
Hi Mary – the nutritional information is on the recipe card in the post! Hope this helps!
pw says
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
Skinny desserts?! Yes please!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
Great job on your first ice box cake, Julie! It looks delicious! This is the kind of cake I can really put a big dent in because it is light and not so rich and sugary.
tonya says
Love cashew milk! It’s a close second to almond milk in our household. Love this strawberry banana icebox cake-the kiddos will go nuts for this one for sure!