Easy Rice Cakes Four Ways (Healthy Dessert Alternative)
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There’s nothing I love more than a quick and healthy dessert that I can whip up in minutes. Rice cakes are some of the most versatile food options for creating different snacks to eat. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, savory, or even a little bit of both, rice cakes are a fantastic base for countless variations. Let me show you a great way to make four delicious versions of rice cake desserts using this rice cake recipe!
Dessert Options for Rice Cakes
There are endless options for making rice cakes into desserts. One of my favorites is featured here in this rice cake recipe. Chocolate and peanut butter on top can’t get any better!
Other dessert toppings for rice cakes are below:
- chocolate strawberry
- chocolate blueberry
- chocolate, peanut butter, banana
- greek yogurt and berries
- dark chocolate coconut
- sea salt caramel
And so many other options!!
What are the health benefits of rice cakes?
- Gluten Free: Rice cakes are naturally gluten-free, and are therefore a perfect addition to gluten-free diets.
- Low Calorie: Rice cakes are also naturally low in calorie, ranging from 25-35 calories per cake.
- Fiber: Because they contain fiber, they help aid in digestion and become a great way to add fiber to your diet.
Whatever combinations you choose, it will be an easy and healthy alternative to a regular sweet treat. I’m excited to share some of the quickest options that I have discovered below!
Sweet Rice Cakes Four Ways
Do you want to make a quick and healthy alternative to a regular dessert? These rice cakes are extremely versatile and taste delicious topped with most anything. Featured here with low-fat peanut butter and sugar-free chocolate chips, this dessert is sure to hit the spot and keep you full all while reaching your diet goals.
Ingredients Â
Blueberry Rice Cake
- 1 rice cake
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried blueberries
- 1 tbsp Lilly’s dark chocolate baking chips
- 7 blueberries washed and dried
Strawberry Rice Cake
- 1 strawberry washed and dried
- 1 rice cake
- 1 tbsp Lilly’s dark chocolate baking chips
- 1 Milano Strawberry White Chocolate cookie crushed
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake
- 1 rice cake
- 1 tbsp PB Fit Powder Classic
- 1 pinch flaky salt
- 1 tbsp Lilly’s milk chocolate baking chips
Honey Peanut Butter Rice Cake
- 1 rice cake
- 1 tbsp PB Fit Powder Classic
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey
InstructionsÂ
Blueberry Rice Cake
- In a small bowl, place the chocolate chips. Melt in increments of 15 seconds until smooth and fully melted.
- Using a spoon or small spatula, pour the chocolate over the rice cake and spread evenly across the top.
- Place the freeze-dried blueberries into a small baggie and crush them until large chunks are all gone.
- Sprinkle the freeze-dried blueberry dust over the chocolate.
- Finish off the rice cake by topping with however many blueberries suits you! Make sure they are washed and dried first.
Strawberry Rice Cake
- Using a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips in increments of 15 seconds until smooth and fully melted.
- Use a spoon or spatula to pour all of the chocolate over the top of the rice cake and spread evenly across the top.
- Place the Milano cookie into a small bag and crush until all the large chunks are gone.
- Sprinkle the cookie crumbles over the top of the chocolate.
- Take one single strawberry, washed and dried, and slice it thinly. Place as many of those slices as you want on top of the cookie crumbles.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake
- In a small bowl, put the tablespoon of PB Fit Powder Classic and add 0.75 tablespoons of water. Gently stir the mixture until a smooth paste has formed and all of the powder is gone from the bottom of the bowl.
- Take a spatula and spread the peanut butter mixture over the top of the rice cake until evenly covered.
- Using a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips in increments of 15 seconds until smooth and fully melted.
- Pour the chocolate over the peanut butter and spread evenly throughout the entire rice cake.
- Sprinkle a small pinch of flaky salt over the chocolate.
Honey Peanut Butter Rice Cake
- In a small bowl, put the tablespoon of PB Fit Powder Classic and add 0.75 tablespoons of water. Gently stir the mixture until a smooth paste has formed and all of the powder is gone from the bottom of the bowl.
- Drizzle the honey over the peanut butter, taking time to cover the whole rice cake.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon on top of the honey.
Notes
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Blueberry rice cake: 1 rice cake | Calories: 110 kCal | Protein: 2g | Carbohydrates: 27g | Fat: 4.5g
Strawberry rice cake: 1 rice cake | Calories: 145 kCal | Protein: 2g | Carbohydrates: 23.5g | Fat: 8g
Chocolate peanut butter rice cake: 1 rice cake | Calories: 125 kCal | Protein: 5g | Carbohydrates: 17.5g | Fat: 4.75g
Honey peanut butter rice cake: 1 rice cake | Calories: 135 kCal | Protein: 4g | Carbohydrates: 27.5g | Fat: 0.75g
**Nutrition information is calculated based off of the ingredients and brands used in this recipe. It is subject to change based on the type of ingredients used.
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I tried all of these. Fun to make and even more fun to eat!
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