Why Make This Recipe
Rice cake snacks are a fun and healthy option for any time of the day. They are quick to prepare and can be customized to fit your taste preferences. Plus, they are light and satisfying, making them perfect for a snack or even a light meal. Whether you are looking for a nutritious bite before a workout or a tasty treat to enjoy after, these rice cake snacks are just the thing.
How to Make Rice Cake Snacks
Ingredients:
- 1 puffed rice cake
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ¼ cup berries (blueberries and raspberries)
- Pinch chia seeds (optional)
- 1 puffed rice cake
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- ½ banana (small)
- A pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 puffed rice cake
- 2 tablespoons cottage cheese
- ⅓ mini cucumber (sliced)
- 1-2 cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- 1 puffed rice cake
- 1 tablespoon hummus
- ¼ orange bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- Pinch hemp hearts (optional)
- 1 puffed rice cake
- ½ small avocado (mashed)
- 1 slice smoked salmon (whole or cut into pieces)
- 1 teaspoon capers (drained and roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon red onion (minced)
- 1 puffed rice cake
- ½ small avocado (mashed)
- 1 egg (soft or hard boiled)
- Sprinkle Everything Bagel seasoning
Directions:
- Start by spreading almond butter on one puffed rice cake. Top it with berries and a pinch of chia seeds if you like.
- Take another puffed rice cake and spread peanut butter on it. Slice the banana and add to the top, finishing with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- For the next snack, spread cottage cheese on a puffed rice cake. Add the sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes, then sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
- Next, use hummus on a puffed rice cake and add orange bell pepper strips. You can top it with a pinch of hemp hearts if desired.
- Now, mash half an avocado on a puffed rice cake and place a slice of smoked salmon on top. Add capers and red onion for extra flavor.
- Finally, mash another half of the avocado on a puffed rice cake. Top it with a soft or hard-boiled egg and sprinkle with Everything Bagel seasoning.
How to Serve Rice Cake Snacks
Serve these rice cake snacks on a colorful platter. They make a great party appetizer or a quick lunch at home. You can also pack them in a snack box for a tasty treat on the go!
How to Store Rice Cake Snacks
If you have leftovers, store each topping separately in airtight containers. Puffed rice cakes are best when fresh, but you can keep your ingredients fresh in the fridge for up to three days.
Tips to Make Rice Cake Snacks
- Use a variety of toppings to keep your snacks interesting.
- Look for seasonal fruits and vegetables to enjoy the freshest flavors.
- Customize the toppings to your dietary needs, whether it’s nut-free, vegan, or gluten-free.
Variation
Feel free to try different nut butters or cheese to create your own flavor combinations. You can also mix and match toppings according to your cravings.
FAQs
Can I use different types of rice cakes?
Yes! You can use brown rice cakes or flavored rice cakes for a unique twist.
How many rice cake snacks can I make at once?
You can make as many as you like! These snacks are perfect for sharing or for meal prepping.
Are these snacks suitable for kids?
Absolutely! They are fun to make and healthy for kids. Just be mindful of any allergies they may have.
Rice Cake Snacks
Ingredients
Almond Butter Snack
- 1 puff 1 puffed rice cake
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 0.25 cup ¼ cup berries (blueberries and raspberries)
- 1 pinch Pinch chia seeds (optional) Optional for added nutrition
Peanut Butter Snack
- 1 puff 1 puffed rice cake
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 0.5 small ½ banana (small) Sliced
- 1 pinch A pinch ground cinnamon
Cottage Cheese Snack
- 1 puff 1 puffed rice cake
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons cottage cheese
- 0.33 mini cucumber ⅓ mini cucumber (sliced)
- 2 cherry tomatoes 1-2 cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 pinch Salt & pepper (to taste)
Hummus Snack
- 1 puff 1 puffed rice cake
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon hummus
- 0.25 orange bell pepper ¼ orange bell pepper (sliced into strips)
- 1 pinch Pinch hemp hearts (optional) Optional for added texture
Avocado Salmon Snack
- 1 puff 1 puffed rice cake
- 0.5 small ½ small avocado (mashed)
- 1 slice 1 slice smoked salmon (whole or cut into pieces)
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon capers (drained and roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon red onion (minced)
Avocado Egg Snack
- 1 puff 1 puffed rice cake
- 0.5 small ½ small avocado (mashed)
- 1 egg 1 egg (soft or hard boiled)
- 1 sprinkle Sprinkle Everything Bagel seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by spreading almond butter on one puffed rice cake. Top it with berries and a pinch of chia seeds if you like.
- Take another puffed rice cake and spread peanut butter on it. Slice the banana and add to the top, finishing with a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- For the next snack, spread cottage cheese on a puffed rice cake. Add the sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes, then sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
- Next, use hummus on a puffed rice cake and add orange bell pepper strips. You can top it with a pinch of hemp hearts if desired.
- Now, mash half an avocado on a puffed rice cake and place a slice of smoked salmon on top. Add capers and red onion for extra flavor.
- Finally, mash another half of the avocado on a puffed rice cake. Top it with a soft or hard-boiled egg and sprinkle with Everything Bagel seasoning.
