1Combine Betty Crocker white cake mix, Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder, and Sprite Zero.
2Combine Betty Crocker white cake mix, Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder, and Sprite Zero.
3Combine Betty Crocker white cake mix, Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder, and Sprite Zero.
4Pour the cake mix onto wax paper.
5Pour the cake mix onto wax paper.
6Pour the cake mix onto wax paper.
7Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 9 minutes.
8Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 9 minutes.
9Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 9 minutes.
10Let the cake cool completely.
11Let the cake cool completely.
12Let the cake cool completely.
13Flip the cake over.
14Flip the cake over.
15Flip the cake over.
16Cut the cake into Christmas tree shapes (triangles if not using a cookie cutter).
17Cut the cake into Christmas tree shapes (triangles if not using a cookie cutter).
18Cut the cake into Christmas tree shapes (triangles if not using a cookie cutter).
19For the filling, mix whipped cream cheese, plain non-fat Greek yogurt, white chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix, Swerve confectioner sugar replacement, and a couple of teaspoons of ultra-filtered milk to thin it out.
20For the filling, mix whipped cream cheese, plain non-fat Greek yogurt, white chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix, Swerve confectioner sugar replacement, and a couple of teaspoons of ultra-filtered milk to thin it out.
21For the filling, mix whipped cream cheese, plain non-fat Greek yogurt, white chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix, Swerve confectioner sugar replacement, and a couple of teaspoons of ultra-filtered milk to thin it out.
22Assemble the cakes by adding the filling.
23Assemble the cakes by adding the filling.
24Assemble the cakes by adding the filling.
25Decorate with red icing (made using the same icing recipe) and green sprinkles.
26Decorate with red icing (made using the same icing recipe) and green sprinkles.
27Decorate with red icing (made using the same icing recipe) and green sprinkles.
Ingredients
145 g Betty Crocker white cake mix
145 g Betty Crocker white cake mix
145 g Betty Crocker white cake mix
1.33 cup Sprite Zero
1.33 cup Sprite Zero
1.33 cup Sprite Zero
4 scoops Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder
4 scoops Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder
4 scoops Clean Simple Eats cake batter protein powder
4 tbsp whipped cream cheese
4 tbsp whipped cream cheese
4 tbsp whipped cream cheese
4 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt
4 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt
4 tbsp plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1.5 tbsp white chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix
1.5 tbsp white chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix
1.5 tbsp white chocolate sugar-free Jell-O mix
0.33 cup Swerve confectioner sugar replacement
0.33 cup Swerve confectioner sugar replacement
0.33 cup Swerve confectioner sugar replacement
3 tsp ultra-filtered milk
3 tsp ultra-filtered milk
3 tsp ultra-filtered milk
red food coloring
red food coloring
red food coloring
green sprinkles
green sprinkles
green sprinkles
Equipment
wax papercookie cutter (or knife)
Tips
Use a box cake mix, a diet soda, and protein powder for a lower-calorie, high-protein version.
If you don't have a Christmas tree cookie cutter, you can make triangles to reduce waste.
The recipe mentions that red food coloring without artificial dyes may result in a pink hue.