Chocolate Covered Rice Cakes
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These chocolate covered rice cakes are no-bake treats that combine crisp rice cakes and rich dark chocolate. They’ll go well with just about any topping!
You’ve seen chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered churros, chocolate covered pretzels…
And now, I’m introducing chocolate covered rice cakes!
These are great treats to make for yourself or with the kids because the recipe is so easy.
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Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Covered Rice Cakes
- These rice cakes with chocolate will satisfy your chocolate cravings in the perfect portion! Just grab a piece and go, or include them in your lunch box.
- Vegan chocolate rice cakes are so fuss-free to make. Just melt the chocolate in the microwave and assemble the delicious treats!
- You’ll never get bored of these chocolate covered rice cakes. There are so many coating and topping variations you can mix and match.
Ingredients And Substitutions For Rice Cakes with Chocolate
Plain rice cakes – You can also try other rice cake varieties like whole grain brown rice cakes and ultra-thin ones with flavors like sea salt, chia, quinoa, and sesame!
Vegan chocolate chips – Make sure you’re using vegan chocolate for these chocolate covered rice cakes. Dark chocolate chips are great with sweet fruits!
Peanut butter – Make your vegan chocolate rice cakes your own and use your favorite nut or seed butter. But to be honest, you can’t go wrong with chocolate coated rice cakes with peanut butter.
Kiwis – Anything that sounds good or is available on hand will work for these rice cakes with chocolate.
Raspberries – Mix and match your favorite fruits and come up with delicious flavor combinations. Jams and jellies will also be delicious, especially on peanut butter chocolate rice cakes.
Strawberries – Fresh, dried, and freeze-dried fruits can go on these choc covered rice cakes.
Pistachios – Nuts make fun toppings on these chocolate rice cakes.
Peanuts – Not a fan of nuts or can’t have nuts? You can also use granola with different flavors to add texture.
Want to take these vegan sweet rice cakes to the next level? Balance the sweetness with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt!
Tips For Making This Vegan Chocolate Rice Cakes Recipe
Don’t Burn the Chocolate
Be careful not to burn the chocolate when melting, or it can taste bitter. After the first minute in the microwave, stir it well, and heat it for only 30 seconds at a time until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted. You can also use the bain-marie method!
Get Fancy with the Coating
You can cover the rice cakes with dark chocolate and drizzle them with melted butterscotch chips. Love strawberries and cream? Try white chocolate covered rice cakes with freeze-dried strawberries.
Jazz Them Up
Experiment with different toppings. Top the rice cakes with almond butter before coating them with chocolate, add a layer of raspberry jam, or decorate the chocolate rice cakes with a drizzle of caramel sauce. Shredded coconut and cacao nibs will also be great on these rice cake desserts.
Dip Then Spread
Instead of spreading the melted chocolate on top of the rice cakes, you can dip the rice cakes in chocolate and just spread the chocolate evenly with a butter knife. This method is perfect when layering different toppings, like different kinds of nut butter and jam.
Choc Covered Rice Cakes FAQs
Are chocolate rice cakes healthy?
Rice cakes with chocolate are not necessarily the healthiest food ever, but they’re fantastic for satisfying those sweet tooth cravings with less guilt. This is because you can customize them to adjust their sugar content. Use antioxidant-rich dark chocolate, fresh fruits full of vitamins, and nut butters loaded with heart-healthy fats!
What can you eat with rice cakes?
These choc covered rice cakes are delicious with fresh fruits and assorted nuts for a balanced snack. You can also pair them with a glass of oat milk or tea or just have them after a savory dish as a dessert.
How long will these chocolate covered rice cakes take to set?
They’re delicious chilled, so allow the vegan chocolate rice cakes to set for an hour in the fridge. You can also pop them in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
Do I need an airtight container to store chocolate covered rice cakes?
Absolutely! This will preserve their texture and keep them from getting messy.
How long are rice cakes good in the fridge?
These chocolate covered rice cakes should last up to 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. However, if stored for too long, they will eventually soften.
More Delicious Vegan Chocolate Recipes
- Vegan Chocolate Pudding
- Chocolate Tart
- Black Bean Brownies
- Vegan Fudge Cups
- Raspberry Coconut Butter Cups
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Chocolate Covered Rice Cakes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 plain rice cakes
- 11.5 oz vegan chocolate chips
- Peanut butter
- Kiwis, sliced
- Raspberries
- Strawberries, sliced
- Pistachios, chopped
- Peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- Place chocolate chips in a medium or large bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir well, then microwave again for only 30 seconds. Stir and repeat for another 30 seconds, if needed, until you attain a spreadable consistency.
- Spread the melted chocolate onto a rice cake with a spoon. Add toppings of choice and set on a cooling rack until the chocolate hardens. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve and enjoy your chocolate covered rice cakes!
Notes
- Be careful not to burn the chocolate when melting, or it can taste bitter. After the first minute in the microwave, stir it well, and heat it for only 30 seconds at a time until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted. You can also use the bain-marie method!
- You can cover the rice cakes with dark chocolate and drizzle them with melted butterscotch chips. Love strawberries and cream? Try white chocolate covered rice cakes with freeze-dried strawberries.
- Experiment with different toppings. Top the rice cakes with almond butter before coating them with chocolate, add a layer of raspberry jam, or decorate the chocolate rice cakes with a drizzle of caramel sauce. Shredded coconut and cacao nibs will also be great on these rice cake desserts.
- Instead of spreading the melted chocolate on top of the rice cakes, you can dip the rice cakes in chocolate and just spread the chocolate evenly with a butter knife. This method is perfect when layering different toppings, like different kinds of nut butter and jam.
