Healthy Rice Cake Snack Ideas (Easy & Delicious)

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In this blog post, I give you 10 delicious rice cake snack ideas that are not only healthy but also super easy and delicious! Whether you are after sweet or savory options, I have your snack time covered! Plus they are all gluten-free & dairy-free 🙂

Healthy rice cakes snack ideas, gluten-free and dairy-free

If you love the crunchy texture of plain rice cakes but are after some inspo for delicious toppings, this post is for you! I love puffed rice cakes because they're a fantastic lower-carb alternative to bread, and you still get that crunch, yuuum!! 🤤 For a chocolate puffed rice recipe, check out this healthy & crispy chocolate puffed rice cereal recipe!

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Why you will love these rice cake snack ideas
Healthy toppings
What types of rice cakes are the best?
Savory rice cake snack ideas
Sweet rice cake ideas
FAQ's
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Why you will love these rice cake snack ideas

These healthy rice cake snacks are ready in no time, making a great snack that is super quick to prepare.

Easy rice cake snacks make a perfect sweet or savory snack, or quick lunch or dessert.

Covering a variety of flavors, sweet & savory, there's a rice cake recipe for everyone!

They are balanced snacks, low in sugar, and with protein and healthy fats.

Gluten-free & dairy-free, suitable for those with dietary restrictions.

Healthy toppings

All the ingredients used for these rice cakes should be easy to find at your local grocery store.

Savory toppings

Avocado
Boiled egg
Cherry tomatoes halved
Smoked salmon
Capers
Canned tuna
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper

Sweet toppings

Tahini
Peanut butter (I love using roasted crunchy peanut butter)
Dark chocolate (min 70%)
Sugar-free jam (I love using this sugar-free blackberry jam recipe!)
Raspberries
Sliced banana
Halved strawberries
Cacao nibs
Cinnamon
Sesame seeds

Tip! The ingredients above are some of my favorite, but feel free to get creative with yours! Other ingredients like hummus, spinach, or canned salmon would work great too. If you can tolerate dairy, other ingredients like ricotta cheese, cottage cheese or cream cheese would also work wonderfully.

What types of rice cakes are the best?

There are a lot of rice cakes in the supermarket and choosing the right ones is important! I recommend looking out for rice cakes with minimal ingredients and no nasty additives. A combination of only organic rice and sea salt is ideal. I love these from Ceres Organic. If you can't find clean rice cakes in the supermarket, check your local whole foods store.

Savory rice cake snack ideas

What I love about the recipes I share in this post, is that with only a few ingredients, you can create a lot of different combinations.

Below are the base ingredients for most of the recipes:

Boiled egg: I like boiling the egg for 5-6 minutes to get a runny yolk. Did you know that a runny yolk contains up to 50 percent more nutrients than a boiled or cooked yolk?

Mashed avocado: mash the avocado in a bowl, and add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt. You can also add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice if you have it at home.

Cucumber avocado rice cake

This rice cake is simple yet delicious! Add a generous amount of mashed avocado on top of a rice cake, some slices of cucumber, and freshly crushed pepper on top. Optional to decorate with sesame seeds too!

Avocado toast rice cake

For a lower-carb version of everyone's favorite avocado toast. Spread a generous amount of avocado mash on top of the rice cake, followed by chopped boiled egg and halved cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top. A drizzle of olive oil to finish off is always a good idea.

Avocado, salmon and egg rice cake

All the goods in a rice cake 😋 With a base of smashed avocado, slices of cucumber, smoked salmon, and chopped boiled egg. Ground pepper, a little salt, and extra virgin olive oil on top.

Egg & tuna rice cake

For those who are after a great combination of protein & healthy fats. Combine a chopped boiled egg, canned tuna, and a drizzle of olive oil in a small bowl. Add to the top of your rice cake and top up with some sliced avocado. Sprinkle ground pepper on top.

Avocado salmon rice cake

You can never go wrong with this simple yet delightful combo. Spread a generous amount of mashed avo on your rice cake, and top up with smoked salmon and capers. Sprinkle some ground pepper on top.

Sweet rice cake ideas

These healthy sweet rice cake recipes are ideal for those who have a sweet tooth but are after a healthy dessert or healthy snack recipe 😎

Classic peanut butter & chocolate rice cake

Peanut butter chocolate and salt flakes rice cake

This rice cake is always a favorite! Featuring a base of peanut butter and covered with melted dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes. Let it rest in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes, so the chocolate hardens up. Isn't that chocolate crunch hard to beat? Yum 😍 Adding some banana slices in between the peanut butter and chocolate is a great option as well.

Banana-tahini rice cake

Spread your favorite tahini on top of your rice cake, and top up banana slices, cacao nibs, and a sprinkling of cinnamon on top. Delicious combo for tahini lovers!

Chocolate strawberry rice cake

Isn't this combo a worldwide favorite? Strawberries and chocolate belong together! I like to melt dark chocolate with coconut cream, it makes a delicious spread. But feel free to your your favorite chocolate spread, or use plain melted chocolate instead. Top up with halved strawberries. The juicy strawberries combine with the chocolate on every bite!

Tahini jam rice cake

If you have some jam at home, this humble rice cake is seriously a great and super easy combo! Spread tahini on top of the rice cake and top up with sugar-free jam.

Peanut butter raspberry rice cake

The combo of peanut butter with raspberries and a little sprinkling of cinnamon makes a super tasty treat that is ready in no time. Optional to decorate with sesame seeds.

FAQ's

What can you eat rice cakes with?

You can eat rice cakes with a wide variety of ingredients. Here are some of my favorites: avocado, boiled egg, cherry tomatoes halved, smoked salmon, capers, canned tuna, tahini, peanut butter, dark chocolate (min 70%), sugar-free jam, raspberries, sliced banana, halved strawberries, cacao nibs, cinnamon, sesame seeds

Are rice cakes a healthy snack?

Rice cakes are a great healthy snack if you opt for rice cakes made with whole grains and minimal ingredients, and you pair them with healthy toppings! They are a lower-carb alternative to crackers or bread.

Are rice cakes a good workout snack?

Rice cakes can be a great workout snack if paired with the right toppings! Opt for toppings with healthy fats and/or protein like peanut butter, your favorite nut butter, tahini, avocado, eggs, salmon, or tuna.

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