Pudding Icebox Cake (8 servings)
Calories 266/Protein 18g/Carbs 35g/Fat 6g (per serving)
Ingredient List
1 package sugar-free Jello pudding mix (your choice of flavor)
2 cups low-fat milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 1/2 cups light whipped topping
10-12 graham crackers
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Optional: additional toppings such as fresh berries or crushed nuts (not included in macro count)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar-free Jello pudding mix, vanilla protein powder, and 2 cups of low-fat milk. Whisk until well combined and smooth. No clumps allowed! We're aiming for pudding perfection here.
Once the pudding has thickened slightly, gently fold in the light whipped topping. It's like giving your pudding a cozy whipped blanket. Now it's ready for a sweet slumber in the fridge.
Take a rectangular or square dish and begin assembling the icebox cake. Don't worry, you don't need a construction permit for this. Just spread a thin layer of the pudding mixture at the bottom of the dish. It's the foundation of deliciousness.
Place a layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding mixture. Break them into smaller pieces if needed, like a delicious jigsaw puzzle. Pro tip: Keep an eye on sneaky cracker thieves while you work.
Repeat the layers, alternating between the pudding mixture, graham crackers, and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips. It's like building a tower of taste. Don't forget to add a dash of chocolate love on each layer.
Keep layering until you've reached the top, finishing with a layer of the pudding mixture. Imagine it as the grand finale, the pudding pinnacle of perfection.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight. It's like giving your icebox cake a cozy blanket and letting it have sweet dreams. Patience is a virtue, and the wait will be worth it!
Just before serving, feel free to get creative with some extra toppings. Sprinkle on more mini chocolate chips, fresh berries, or crushed nuts. It's like adding the cherry on top, but with a twist!
Slice and serve the protein pudding icebox cake chilled. Enjoy every delicious, protein-packed bite. Share it with friends or keep it all for yourself – we won't judge!