Hi, friends! I have a recipe and a fun, family activity to share with you today. Double whammy! First, check out this Lightened-Up Funfetti Cake Batter Dip...it's packed with protein (thanks to Greek yogurt), but it tastes like you're licking a bowl of cake batter!
Served with graham crackers, animal crackers, or fruit slices, this dip would be the perfect addition to a kid's birthday party, or a great way to welcome your children home for snack after a day at school. But in this house, we choose to eat it for dinner! That's right...dinner. 🙂
We have a nice little tradition that we call Family Movie Night. About once a week (usually on a Friday or Saturday evening), the boys get an early bath, put on their pajamas, and spread out some blankets on the living room floor. We rent a family-friendly movie and everyone sits on the floor to eat our dinner (like a picnic!). The kids LOVE that I allow them to eat somewhere other than the kitchen table, and Keith and I love the relaxed family downtime.
As you can see from the photos I took here, we often have pizza for dinner on a movie night. It's the perfect meal because we don't need utensils and the crumbs are minimal. On other evenings, I serve a movie night dinner that is made up of snack-type finger foods. These are often typical party appetizers that the boys can munch on while they watch the show. Some favorites are Mini Pigs in a Blanket (using crescent rolls and lil' smokies), Queso Dip and Chips, carrots and ranch dip, snack mixes, fruit kabobs with yogurt dip, and this Lightened-Up Funfetti Cake Batter Dip.
A fun way to spend an evening inside together!
Even Spence participates in the fun from the comfort of his swing or Bumbo seat!
Give this recipe a try at your own Family Movie Night!
Lightened-Up Funfetti Cake Batter Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup Funfetti cake mix you can also use yellow cake mix if you prefer
- 1 cup non-fat Greek-style vanilla yogurt
- ¾ cup fat-free whipped topping thawed (such as Cool Whip)
- Rainbow sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, stir together cake mix and yogurt. Gently fold in whipped topping until completely combined. Dip will be thick, but fluffy.
- Cover and refrigerate dip for about 4 hours (or overnight). Garnish with sprinkles just before serving.
Looking for other delicious snack foods? Try these:
The Easiest Microwaveable Air Popped Popcorn
Traffic Light Graham Cracker Snacks
Kim of Mo'Betta
My kids would love this! Pinned!
kaz @ melting moments
What yummy treats 🙂
Anne
I can't wait to try this. My husband LOVES funfetti cake batter. I'm so glad I found your post on the Marvelous Mondays link party.
Blair
Hi, Anne! Thanks so much for stopping by!
danielle
Love this lightened up version - and how cute are those kiddos!! Saw this at the tuesday talent show and had to stop by and check it out. Pinning!
Blair
Thanks for visiting, Danielle! The dip is delicious, and so are the kids. 🙂
Kristina & Millie
love the idea of a movie night! Such sweet fun and such cute boys! We will have to try this dip too, sounds yummy!!
Blair
Thanks for visiting, Kristina and Millie! Try the dip - it's great!
Vicki Lesage
Dinner? I'm sold! This looks SOOO delicious!
Blair
Hi, Vicki! Thanks for stopping by. That dip really does make the best dinner! 🙂
Joy @ Yesterfood
ADORABLE kids and a delicious snack- I want to come over for movie night!! 🙂 Thank you for sharing this with us at Treasure Box Tuesday! ♥
Blair
Thank you! Movie night sure is fun. 🙂
Pam
Oh yum!! This looks really good, and would make a great dish for a party. Thank you so much for linking it up to Dare to Share. You are the Dare to Share Feature of the Day!
Blair
That's wonderful! Thanks SO much, Pam!!
Kaylin @ Enticing Healthy Eating
Oh I LOVE funfetti dip! I've used a recipe very similar to this one before.
Blair
Hi, Kaylin! Thanks so much for stopping by!