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How to make 5 healthy rice cake snacks in minutes

How to make 5 healthy rice cake snacks in minutes

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Equipment Method

Equipment

  • Ripe Avocado
  • 2 plain rice cakes
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • ½ medium banana, sliced
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 1 pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prep the Base

    Lay out your five brown rice cakes on a clean surface or cutting board.

  2. Step 2: Assemble the Avocado Smash

    Mash the avocado in a small bowl with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread thickly onto the first rice cake. Sprinkle generously with red pepper flakes.

  3. Step 3: Construct the Power PB&B

    Spread the natural peanut butter edge-to-edge on the second cake. Layer the banana slices in a circular pattern (shingling them looks professional and ensures a piece of fruit in every bite). Sprinkle with chia seeds and dust with cinnamon.

  4. Step 4: Layer the Mediterranean Crunch

    Smear the hummus onto the third cake. Press the cucumber slices into the hummus so they stay put. Top with hemp hearts and crumbled feta.

  5. Step 5: Create the Berry Bliss

    Dollop the Greek yogurt onto the fourth cake. Arrange your berries on top—if using strawberries, slice them fan-style. Drizzle the honey from a height to create thin, even lines, and garnish with mint.

  6. Step 6: Finish with Smoked Salmon

    Spread the cream cheese on the final cake. Drape the smoked salmon over the top (don’t lay it flat; give it some volume). Top with fresh dill and capers.
    Actionable Tip: If your rice cakes have been open for a while, pop them in a toaster oven for 60 seconds. This re-crisps the grain and provides a sturdy, warm base that contrasts beautifully with cold toppings.Actionable Tip: Leave the avocado slightly chunky rather than smooth; the textural contrast makes the snack feel more substantial and satisfying to eat.Actionable Tip: Warm your peanut butter slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it easier to drizzle and spread without breaking the rice cake.Actionable Tip: Use a vegetable peeler to create cucumber ribbons instead of coins for a more gourmet visual appeal and a lighter crunch.Actionable Tip: Use full-fat Greek yogurt. Research suggests the fat helps with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins found in the berries, and it keeps you satiated longer than non-fat versions.Actionable Tip: If you find cream cheese too heavy, swap it for a thin layer of ricotta or even a dairy-free cashew spread.