Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter and Banana
Rice Cakes with Peanut Butter and Banana is a quick, simple, and nutritious snack combining the crunchy texture of rice cakes with creamy peanut butter and naturally sweet banana slices. This easy-to-assemble treat provides a perfect balance of carbs, protein, and healthy fats to keep you energized.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 plain rice cakes
2 tablespoons peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
1 medium banana, sliced
Optional toppings: honey, chia seeds, cinnamon, or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Spread peanut butter evenly over the rice cakes.
- Arrange banana slices on top of the peanut butter layer.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chia seeds, cinnamon, or chocolate chips if desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Substitute banana with sliced strawberries, apples, or pears.
- Add a sprinkle of granola for extra crunch.
- Use flavored rice cakes such as cinnamon or caramel for added taste.
- Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of hemp seeds for added protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 rice cake with toppings)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
