WW Recipe of the Day: Skinny 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!
Easy Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Icebox Cake Dessert
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 and:
6 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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How to Make WW Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Bar Ice Box Dessert Step by Step
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Bar Ice Box Cake 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.
Loaf pan lined with aluminum foil
Step 4: Place 6 graham cracker squares in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
Layer of chocolate graham crackers in foil-lined loaf pan
Step 5: Top gram crackers with 1 cup of frozen whipped topping.
Adding layer 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.
Adding the chocolate fudge ice cream bars
Step 7: Add banana slices (and strawberry slices, if using) in an even layer on top of the ice cream bars.
Adding sliced bananas on top of the ice cream bars
I added some fresh raspberries...
Adding some fresh raspberries
Step 8: Top with another single layer of 6 graham cracker squares.
Topping the banana slices and raspberries with chocolate graham crackers
Step 9: Spoon remaining cup of frozen whipped topping evenly over the top layer of graham crackers.
Finishing with a layer of frozen whipped topping
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.
Chocolate fudge ice box cake topped with fresh berries
Easy Low Calorie Chocolate Fudge Icebox Cake 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 & 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 - 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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WW Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream Bar Ice Box Cake
Ingredients
- 4 Giant WW chocolate fudge ice cream bars
- 12 squares chocolate graham crackers (or regular graham crackers)
- 2 cups frozen low-fat whipped topping, divided
- 1 banana, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced strawberries (optional)
- 1 cup berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackerries, raspberries or any combination)
Instructions
- Allow the fudge ice cream bars to defrost at room temperature for a minute or two.
- Line a loaf pan 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.
- Place 6 graham cracker squares in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Top graham crackers with 1 cup of frozen whipped topping.
- 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.
- Add banana slices (and strawberry slices, if using) in an even layer on top of the ice cream bars.
- Top with another single layer of 6 graham cracker squares.
- Spoon remaining cup of frozen whipped topping evenly over the top layer of graham crackers.
- 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.
- Before serving, remove dessert from freezer and allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes - this will make it easier to cut.
- Cut into 8 equal squares or slices and garnish with fresh berries.
Equipment
Recipe Notes
Substitutions & 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, or Nilla wafers instead
- Flavored cool whip Stir some cocoa or peanut butter powder into the frozen whipped topping before spreading on the graham crackers
- 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
Recipe source: Weight Watchers
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
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Theresa
Sigh. The trouble with these WW cakes and pies is a) the temptation to eat more than the tiny piece that’s 6 points (!) and a). There used to be a WW term for foods that test your will power: Red light foods. I wish there was a dessert that satisfied your sweet craving in a realistic portion. If I could modulate I wouldn’t be on WW. Suggestions welcome.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Theresa, it is wise to know your trigger foods and deal with them accordingly. I think we all have foods that are best avoided because we lose all control around them. Here's a post that may provide some ideas: https://simple-nourished-living.com/identify-your-trigger-foods-for-weight-loss-success/
Carlie
Love it thanks so much for recipe