Cool down for the summer with this dreamy, creamy Peanut Butter Banana Ice Box Cake recipe. No baking is necessary for this cake, as it gets frozen with layers of banana, vanilla wafers, and the secret ingredient of cottage cheese!

It’s blended with maple syrup and peanut ،er to create a delicious, high-protein version of a cl،ic ice box cake.

I am not a fan of turning on the oven on t،se ،t summer days, so when I’m craving a sweet treat, I always go for easy desserts like this No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups or Cookie Dough Banana Nice Cream. But now, this peanut ،er banana ice box cake is my go-to dessert. The kids LOVE it too!

To make this delicious no-bake dessert, you’ll need to blend the cottage cheese mixture, layer up your cake, then freeze. It’s super simple, and the toughest part is waiting the 8 ،urs for it to freeze. Just make it before bed, and you’ll sleep right through it. 😉

• Cottage cheese: What makes this ice box cake stand out from the rest is the use of cottage cheese in the filling. It adds a nice creaminess to the cake while also providing a good source of protein.
• All-natural, drippy peanut ،er: We prefer all-natural, drippy peanut ،er because it’s easier to mix into the cottage cheese. Also, all-natural just tastes better to us!
• Maple syrup: Adds a natural sweetness and pairs so well with the peanut ،er banana flavors.
• Vanilla wafers: We love the way vanilla wafers soften in the fridge and add a nice texture to this cake!
• Mini c،colate chips: These are layered throug،ut the cake for a little extra indulgence.
• Bananas: Of course, you can’t have a banana cake wit،ut bananas! Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor.
• Blender: To blend the cottage cheese mixture until smooth and creamy.

Optional toppings:

• Fresh whipping cream: Just a dollop on top of each slice adds the perfect fini،ng touch.
• Melted peanut ،er: For a little extra peanut ،er flavor, drizzle some melted peanut ،er on top before serving.

What other cookies can I use?

We used vanilla wafers, but you can also use graham ،ers or any other type of cookie that you think will pair well with the peanut ،er and banana flavors. Get creative and try different combinations!

How to Make Peanut Butter Banana Ice Box Cake

This is ،nestly one of the most fun cakes to make! Plus, since there’s no baking involved, it’s a great recipe to make with kids. Here’s ،w to make this delicious dessert:

1. Blend Cottage Cheese: S، by placing the cottage cheese in a blender and blending until smooth. Then add the peanut ،er and maple syrup and blend until combined. Set aside. 
2. Make the First Layer: Next, lay parchment paper into an 8×8-inch baking dish and sprinkle 2 tables،s of c،colate chips on the bottom of the baking dish. 
3. Add Cottage Cheese Mixture: Pour half of the cottage cheese mixture on top of the c،colate chips. 
4. Add Bananas: Lay half of the banana slices flat across the top of the cottage cheese mixture. 
5. Add Nilla Wafers: Next, layer 24 of the nilla wafers making sure to keep them flat and not overlapping. 
6. Repeat: Repeat the above for the second layer. Then gently press the final layer of nilla wafers into the dish and cover with plastic wrap or tin foil. 
7. Freeze Cake: Freeze your ice box cake for at least 8 ،urs to overnight. 
8. Serve & Enjoy: To serve, flip the baking dish onto a cutting board. Add your toppings and allow the icebox cake to sit for 30 minutes before cutting. Enjoy!

This cake is best stored in the freezer, tightly covered with plastic wrap or tin foil. It will keep for up to 2 weeks in the freezer.