Peanut Butter Rice Cake
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This peanut butter rice cake is a vegan-friendly snack that will satisfy your cravings for peanut butter cups! It’s easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Forget about processed candy bars and satisfy your sweet tooth with peanut butter chocolate rice cakes.
The crispy rice cake base is topped with layers of creamy peanut butter and luscious dark chocolate, then finished off with a white chocolate drizzle and sea salt flakes.
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This rice cake with peanut butter will please vegans and non-vegans alike. You can also crush it up and serve the chunks with creamy, melty vegan vanilla bean ice cream or banana pudding!
Why You’ll Love Peanut Butter Rice Cake
- Chocolate peanut butter rice cakes don’t require baking! Just melt the chocolates in the microwave, assemble, and freeze.
- These rice cakes with peanut butter and chocolate are completely vegan. Unlike store-bought treats, they’re made with 6 simple ingredients, so you’ll know exactly what you’re having.
- You can create different variations of vegan chocolate rice cakes by adding fun toppings, changing the nut butter, or using another flavor of rice cake.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Rice cake – We like plain rice cakes for easier control over the sweetness of the finished treats.
Peanut butter – Use natural peanut butter with no added salt or sugar to keep your rice cake treat wholesome. You can also use almond butter or your favorite nut butter.
Dairy-free dark chocolate chips – Dark chocolate perfectly complements the richness of the peanut butter.
Dairy-free white chocolate chips – To give your rice cake with peanut butter extra oomph. However, you can skip the white chocolate drizzle to cut the prep time.
Coconut oil – Ensures that the chocolate melts smoothly. This also helps the chocolate layer set beautifully.
Sea salt flakes – A pinch of flaky sea salt elevates the chocolate rice cakes with peanut butter because of the salty contrast.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Stir the Chocolate Between Intervals
When melting your chocolate, make sure to stir between each interval to ensure that it melts completely and incorporates well with the coconut oil.
Try Different Toppings
For a PB and J-style rice cake, top it with strawberry preserves! Banana slices, salted peanuts, cacao nibs, chia seeds, and dried cranberries are other delicious toppings you can add to your peanut butter rice cakes.
Storage Tips
Store your rice cake with peanut butter in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Rice Cake With Peanut Butter Recipe FAQs
Are rice cakes vegan?
Most rice cakes are vegan, but you can always check the product label to ensure they’re free of any animal product.
Are rice cakes with peanut butter healthy?
These rice cakes with peanut butter and chocolate make a healthier dessert option than store-bought sweets. The brown rice cakes contain whole grains, the vegan chocolate is allergen-free, and the peanut butter is a good source of protein.
Can I use a different type of rice cake?
Of course! You can use salted caramel rice cakes, for example. The sweet, buttery flavor will be perfect with the nutty, almost-savory peanut butter.
What if I have a nut allergy?
You can make vegan chocolate rice cakes with sunflower seed butter if you have a nut allergy.
Can I freeze peanut butter rice cakes?
Yup! Freeze your peanut butter chocolate rice cakes on a baking sheet for half an hour, transfer them to a freezer-safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months.
More Delicious Vegan Peanut Butter Recipes
- Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Overnight Oats
- Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs
- Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
- Peanut Butter Apple Banana Bread
- Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
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Peanut Butter Rice Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 rice cake
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp dairy-free white chocolate chips
- ½ tsp coconut oil, divided
- Sea salt flakes for topping
Instructions
- Place the vegan dark chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 15-second intervals at medium powder until completely melted. Repeat with the vegan white chocolate chips and remaining coconut oil.
- Spread peanut butter on top of the rice cake.
- Pour the melted dark chocolate on top and spread evenly.
- Place the chocolate-covered rice cake in the freezer for 5 minutes. Once the chocolate is set, drizzle melted white chocolate on top.
- Sprinkle the peanut butter rice cake with sea salt flakes. Freeze for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- When melting your chocolate, make sure to stir between each interval to ensure that it melts completely and incorporates well with the coconut oil.
- For a PB and J-style rice cake, top it with strawberry preserves! Banana slices, salted peanuts, cacao nibs, chia seeds, and dried cranberries are other delicious toppings you can add to your peanut butter rice cakes.
- Store your rice cake with peanut butter in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
I just made the Peanut Butter Rice Cake recipe and it’s absolutely delicious! It’s a perfect blend of simple and satisfying, and the additional toppings make it so customizable. Quick, easy, and tasty – this is going to be a regular snack in my routine!
Thank you for sharing your experience, April! We’re delighted to hear that you found the Peanut Butter Rice Cake recipe absolutely delicious. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the perfect blend of simplicity and satisfaction, and appreciated the customizable aspect with additional toppings. We’re glad that its quick, easy, and tasty nature has earned it a spot as a regular snack in your routine. Your positive feedback is incredibly valuable to us and to others in our community who might be looking for tasty and convenient snack options.
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The HFHL Team