Simply Delicious 5-Ingredient Ice Cream Bar Ice Box Cake

WW Recipe of the Day: Easy 5-Ingredient Ice Cream Bar Ice Box Cake

Even though it looks fancy, this delicious, low calorie, no-cook frozen dessert couldn’t be easier to make. This icebox “cake” is made from just 5 ingredients—light whipped topping, graham crackers, WW giant chocolate fudge bars, bananas and berries—layered in a pan and placed in the freezer until set.

The hardest part of this skinny sweet treat is waiting for it to firm up in the freezer!

What is An Icebox Cake?

Icebox cakes prove that don’t have to bake to serve a wonderful dessert! First introduced to the United States in the 1930s, as companies were promoting the icebox as a kitchen appliance, a classic icebox “cake” is made by layering graham crackers (or another crisp, not too sweet cookie) with creamy ingredients (ice cream, whipped cream, pudding) and often fruit that is then placed in the fridge or freezer until set.

They’re great for people who don’t like to bake and perfect for summer since there’s no need to turn on the oven.

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Frozen Ice Box Cake?

According to my calculations, each serving has about 141 calories.

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4 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Ingredients

• Giant WW chocolate fudge ice cream bars – I used WW brand but there are any alternatives available.
• Chocolate graham crackers – If you can’t find chocolate, regular will work just fine.
• Frozen low-fat whipped topping, divided – Cool whip, Tru Wip, Reddi Whip, or freshly whipped cream. If you can’t find whipped topping a combination of freshly whipped cream and vanilla Greek yogurt can work well.
• Banana, thinly sliced – For best results you want this to be ripe. Not too green, and not too speckled.
• Sliced strawberries – optional but nice.
• Berries – Strawberries, blueberries, blackerries, raspberries or any combination

How to Make WW Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Bar Ice Box Dessert Step by Step

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Step 2: Allow the fudge ice cream bars to defrost at room temperature for a minute for two.

Step 3: Line a loaf pan (affiliate link) with aluminum foil (or plastic wrap). Be sure to leave some extra hanging over the sides so you can lift the frozen dessert from the pan.

Step 4: Place 6 graham cracker squares in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 5: Top gram crackers with 1 cup of frozen whipped topping.

Step 6: Unwrap the ice cream bars, remove the sticks and place bars in single layer, side-by-side. Press down gently into the whipped topping layer.

Step 7: Add banana slices (and strawberry slices, if using) in an even layer on top of the ice cream bars.

I added some fresh raspberries…

Step 8: Top with another single layer of 6 graham cracker squares.

Step 9: Spoon remaining cup of frozen whipped topping evenly over the top layer of graham crackers.

Step 10: Cover with plastic wrap, or foil, and refrigerate for about an hour before moving to the freezer for 1 to 2 hours, or until it’s firmed up.

Step 11: Before serving, remove dessert from freezer and allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes – this will make it easier to cut.

Step 12: Cut into 8 equal squares or slices and garnish with fresh berries.

Recipe Notes

This easy layered low calorie icebox cake can be easily modified to suit your tastes, what’s in season and what you have on hand. Just be sure to adjust WW points as needed.

Substitutions and Variations

• Different ice cream?
  Substitute WW chocolate fudge ice cream bars with another low calorie ice cream or frozen yogurt bar of your choice.
• No chocolate graham crackers?
  Use regular graham crackers, Nabisco famous chocolate wafers (affiliate link), or Nilla wafers (affiliate link) instead
• Flavored cool whip?
  Stir some cocoa or peanut butter powder (affiliate link) into the frozen whipped topping before spreading on the graham crackers. If you can’t find whipped topping where you live, try a combination of fresh whipped cream and vanilla Greek yogurt.
• Different fruit?
  Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the banana slices. Skip the bananas and use all berries, Most any soft fruit such as peaches, pineapple, kiwifruit, berries, would work well.
• Fancier?
  Top with additional whipped topping and fresh berries

Serving Suggestions

Serve with your favorite berries and additional whipped topping, if desired. Be sure to adjust WW points accordingly.

Ways to Use Leftovers

Store any leftover icebox cake in the freezer.

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Recipe source: Weight Watchers

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