Berry Protein Rice Cakes

Ah, the humble rice cake- often overlooked and underestimated. While not a standalone nutritional superstar, being essentially puffed rice pressed together, the right toppings can transform it in a far more satisfying (and exciting!) snack.

When people think of rice cakes, they often think of being on a diet. They were hailed as the snack time poster child of the low-fat-low-calorie era. The cardboard-esque, snack touted by dieters as long for as you can remember.

However, and despite dietary recommendations thankfully evolving, we are still somewhat hard-wired into this mindset. But there’s more to these light and crispy snacks. They were (and still are) thought of as being bland and leaving people hungry and unsatisfied.  But they do not have to be!

So… what to top them with? Nut butters and cream cheese are my faves. The crunchy base lends itself perfectly to a variety of toppings that add flavor and nutrition and can serve as a convenient and versatile, hand-to-mouth vehicle for other nutrient-dense ingredients.

Here, and with a little strategic pairing, they can become a satisfying and balanced snack - leaving their reputation as a bland diet food relic far behind.

The world of desserts and sweets is constantly evolving, with new trends and flavors being introduced every day. I love how amazing new food trends are being created on internet websites like TikTok and some of them go viral and get loads of attention. One of them that is making a huge buzz is around what is called “putting things on rice cakes”.

So, how do you turn a rice cake into a decadent and delicious snack? Easy!

Create a decadent topping like this recipe and dress these bad boys up!

Now you can satisfy your sweet tooth with this delicious rice cake layered with peanut butter and topped with fresh berries. This recipe is a very simple but delightful healthy snack for kids and adults. It's also endlessly customizable. Add your own favourite toppings as well and make it your own.

While rice cakes may have a reputation as being bland and a little boring, the combination of creamy peanut butter, protein powder and some yummy berries, takes them to the next level.

At its core, this dessert is a fusion of three classic treats: nuts, fruit and rice cakes. The result is a creamy and sweet dessert that is perfect for those who love the taste of these flavours.

 

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword berry protein rice cakes, berry topped rice cakes, clean eating breakfast, clean eating dessert or snack

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 rice cakes 
• 2 tablespoons peanut (or any other nut) butter
• 2 teaspoons protein or collagen powder
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh berries
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Hemp or chia seeds for garnish

Instructions

• In a small mixing bowl, mix together the peanut butter, protein powder/ collagen and vanilla until smooth and combined. Spread in an even layer on each rice cake.

  Top each rice cake evenly with berries and a pinch of hemp seeds or toppings of choice.

   

   

   

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