Rice Cake Snack Ideas

Change up your afternoon snack by diving into these delicious rice cake snack ideas! Rice cake toppings include turkey and tomato, pears with honey, cream cheese and cucumbers or a fried egg with avocado slices and sriracha.

Original post: January 2019 | Updated: May 2023

Why This Recipe Works

As I gazed into our pantry, I saw a bag of rice cakes that looked sad and lonely. A wave of creativity hit me as I pondered how to present them as colorful and delicious snacks to my boys.

• Rice cake snacks don’t have to be dull! Load them up with some of these topping ideas to turn them into flavorful and delicious snacks.
• Both sweet and savory rice cake creations provided below. You’re welcome!
• Don’t limit yourself to the options presented inside this post. Simply use these recommendations as a starting point.
• Whether you’re looking for healthy rice cake toppings or indulgent delicious ones, the ideas below will provide you with a variety of flavors and ingredients to choose from for a delicious snack.
• All types of rice cakes work for the ideas below. Plain rice cakes, brown rice cakes, puffed rice cakes and whole grain rice cakes work great!

Rice Cake Toppings

Rice Cake With Cream Cheese and Cucumber

This version of a rice cakes snack is sweet and savory. My mom made it for me growing up and it is one of my favorite combination of ingredients to put on top of a rice cake.

If you’ve never tried this irresistible combination of ingredients, you must! Sprinkle seasoned salt over the top for an extra flavorful touch. Cream cheese on rice cakes is the best.

• Top 1 rice cake with an even layer of cream cheese, followed by cucumber slices and seasoned salt.

Turkey Rice Cake

Who doesn’t like a delicious, loaded turkey sandwich? Topping a rice cake with all of those same ingredients (minus the bread) is one of my favorite way to enjoy this favorite sandwich minus wheat and carbs.

• Top 1 rice cake with lettuce leaf, turkey, mustard, tomato slice, pickle and seasoned salt.

Honey Pear Rice Cake

I love savory and salty foods together. If you have a sweet tooth like I do, a great way to enjoy this flavor duo is to slice up a pear, a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of cinnamon over the top.

• Top 1 rice cake with pear slices, honey and cinnamon.

Fried Egg Avocado Rice Cake

This is probably my favorite rice cake creation of the bunch. Runny egg yolks, sriracha and avocados are three of my favorite things. Even better than avocado toast when these ingredients sit on top of the rice cake of your choice!

• Top 1 rice cake with avocado slices, the fried egg and sriracha sauce.

What To Put on Rice Cakes

Consider even more ideas for ways to enjoy rice cakes as your next tasty treat:

• Creamy peanut butter and jelly
• Peanut butter with banana slices
• Any variety of deli meat with a slice of soft cheese
• Create a healthy mini pizza by adding tomato sauce and melted mozzarella cheese
• A simple layer of cream cheese topped with sesame seeds or Everything Bagel Seasoning
• Apple slices and a drizzle of maple syrup
• White bean dip with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkled with black pepper
• For a sweet snack, top a sweet rice cake with cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit
• Cream cheese spread with smoked salmon
• Almond butter (or any type of nut butter) and honey
• Graham cracker with marshmallows and melted chocolate
• Your favorite hummus topped with sliced cucumbers
• Guacamole topped with crushed tortilla chips and a squirt of fresh lime juice
• Greek yogurt and fresh berries topped with chia seeds
• Sliced hard-boiled egg with fresh dill
• Cottage cheese topped with sliced peaches and a little salt (trust me)
• Sliced cooked chicken topped with sun-dried tomatoes and homemade pesto
• Tuna salad with a tomato slice
• A layer of ricotta cheese and pepper
• Slice of fresh mozzarella topped with a tomato slice and basil leaves

Can You Freeze Rice Cakes

Rice cakes can be frozen in order to extend their shelf life. Place in a resealable freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 4 months for best results and to prevent freezer burn.

Allow them to thaw completely before eating them. Note that once frozen and thawed, rice cakes may lose some of their crunchiness.

Can Dogs Eat Rice Cakes

Rice cakes are generally safe for dogs to eat, but offer them to your pup in moderation. Avoid varieties with a lot of salt, spices and other additives.

Are Rice Cakes Gluten Free

If you are following a gluten-free diet, you can enjoy most rice cakes as a snack. Check the ingredients labels first to make sure barley, kamut or other ingredients that contain wheat are not listed.

Gluten-Free Snack Ideas

You need options so here are a few of our other go-to favorite gluten-free snacks

• Salty Toasted Coconut Chips
• Healthy Nutty Granola
• Healthy Snack Bites (omit the wheat germ)

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