Lean Lifehack: 40 Rice Cake Topping Ideas
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1. Peanut Butter & Jelly

Ingredients:

  • Natural peanut butter
  • Jelly or jam of your choosing

Preparation:

Make sure you use clean, simple ingredients for this delicious breakfast or snack option. Choose peanut butter and jam without added sugars or preservatives. This protein-packed rice cake is both sweet and satisfying.

2. Turkey & Swiss

Ingredients:

  • Turkey
  • Swiss cheese
  • Lettuce
  • Dijon mustard

Preparation:

This delicious and filling meal is the perfect lunch option for clean eating. Spread a little dijon on a rice cake before laying with your other ingredients. Eat open-faced or top with another rice cake to make a satisfying turkey and swiss sandwich.

3. Apple Cinnamon

Ingredients:

  • Apple
  • Cinnamon
  • Peanut butter

Preparation:

This light, sweet snack will fuel your body with natural sugars and protein-packed peanut butter. After spreading the peanut butter on the rice cake, add sliced apple. Sprinkle cinnamon on top to kick up the flavors.

4. Pineapple & Coconut

Ingredients:

  • Crushed pineapple
  • Cream cheese (whipped)
  • Coconut

Preparation:

This creamy, tropical rice cake snack is bursting with flavor. Spread cream cheese, preferably whipped, onto the rice cake. Then top with crushed pineapple and coconut flakes.

5. Fried Egg & Avocado

Ingredients:

  • Egg
  • Avocado
  • Sriracha (optional)

Preparation:

Boost up your breakfast with this delicious and nutritious rice cake sandwich recipe. Slice up some avocados and layer them on a rice cracker. Then, top with a hearty fried egg. Add sriracha or the hot sauce of your choosing for an extra kick!

6. Cream Cheese & Berries

Ingredients:

  • Cream cheese
  • Blueberries, strawberries, or any berries of your choosing

Preparation:

Fresh berries packed full of vitamins and antioxidants are a healthy solution to sweet tooth cravings. Spread light cream cheese, or a dairy-free alternative, onto a rice cracker before sprinkling with any fruit or berry of your choosing.

7. Peanut Butter & Fruit

Ingredients:

  • Peanut butter
  • Any fruit of your choosing

Preparation:

This nutritious rice cake recipe makes the perfect breakfast or sweet snack. Spread peanut butter on a rice cracker for a delicious boost of protein. Then add any fruit you like, such as strawberries, bananas, or blueberries.

8. Pizza

Ingredients:

  • Pizza sauce
  • Mozzarella
  • Mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, or other veggies (optional)

Preparation:

Who doesn’t love pizza? Make a light a healthy pizza by spreading sauce on a rice cake and layering with mozzarella cheese. Enjoy as just a cheese pizza, or add sliced veggies for extra flavor and nutrients. Pop into the microwave or toaster oven to warm and melt the cheese.

9. Nutella & Fruit

Ingredients:

  • Nutella
  • Any fruit of your choosing

Preparation:

Nutella, the delicious and popular hazelnut cocoa spread, is deliciously sweet and made of mostly natural ingredients. Spread some Nutella across a rice cake to create an enticing breakfast, snack, or dessert. Add sliced fruit like bananas or strawberries to finish.

10. Tuna Salad

Ingredients:

  • Tuna
  • Mayo
  • Black pepper
  • Minced celery & red onion (optional)

Preparation:

Prepare a light, delicious tuna salad by mixing together tuna, mayo, and black pepper. Add minced celery and red onion for extra flavor and crunch. This lunch is refreshing and filling.

11. Blueberries & Peaches

Ingredients:

  • Blueberries
  • Peaches
  • Cinnamon
  • Whipped topping (optional)

Preparation:

This snack is fit, fresh, lean, and luxurious. Layer peaches on a rice cake as the base. Then, sprinkle blueberries and cinnamon on top as a finish. If you want a little extra wow factor, add a dollop of lite whipped cream.

12. Honey

Ingredients:

  • Honey

Preparation:

Honey is a natural sweetener loaded with nutrients and antioxidants. Adding a little honey to your rice cracker is the simplest and most lean way to enhance your snack. 

13. Strawberries & Arugula

Ingredients:

  • Strawberries
  • Cream cheese
  • Arugula

Preparation:

This delicious rice cake snack blends sweet and savory flavors for a unique and satisfying meal. Spread cream cheese lightly across the rice cake, then add sliced strawberries. Top with fresh arugula for a peppery finish.

14. Chicken & Avocado

Ingredients:

  • Avocado
  • Cooked, shredded chicken
  • Lime juice

Preparation:

This fresh, delicious rice cake meal is a lean and light, but will leave you completely satisfied. Layer cooked, shredded chicken and avocado slices onto the rice cracker. This is a good source of protein and healthy fats. Squeeze fresh lime juice on top to brighten up the flavors.

15. Ahi Poke

Ingredients:

  • Ahi Poke
  • Avocado
  • Black sesame seeds and cilantro (optional)

Preparation:

Ahi poke (raw tuna) is packed full of protein and flavor. Spread mashed avocado on to the rice cake. Then layer fresh or spicy poke on to your rice cracker on top of that. Add cilantro or black sesame seeds to your liking if your ahi poke doesn’t already come with it. This lunch will blast your cravings and leave you feeling full.

16. Cucumber Dill Spread

Ingredients:

  • Cucumber
  • Dill
  • Greek yogurt
  • Onion (optional)

Preparation:

Adding a refreshing cucumber dill spread to your rice cake is the perfect way to brighten up your meal. Finely chop cucumber, dill, and onion before mixing with Greek yogurt. Cover your rice cracker with this light, tasty spread and enjoy.

17. Taco Salad

Ingredients:

  • Guacamole
  • Black beans
  • Corn
  • Cilantro
  • Salsa (optional)

Preparation:

Enjoy a fresh and healthy taco salad for lunch or dinner with this yummy rice cake recipe. Begin by spreading guacamole across the rice cake. Then, add your favorite taco ingredients, such as black beans and corn. Chop fresh cilantro and sprinkle on top. Add your favorite salsa for an extra spicy kick.

18. Carrots & Raisins

Ingredients:

  • Carrots
  • Raisins
  • Peanut butter

Preparation:

This colorful and yummy snack is great for any time of the day. Spread peanut butter across a rice cake, then sprinkle with raisins and shredded carrots. This delicious, crunchy meal has a good amount of nutrients, fiber, and protein.

19. Strawberries & Chocolate

Ingredients:

  • Chocolate yogurt
  • Strawberries
  • Chocolate or carob chips (optional)

Preparation:

If you have a sweet tooth, you’ll love this delicious dessert rice cake. Spread chocolate yogurt across a rice cracker, then add sliced strawberries. For extra sweetness and a little crunch, add chocolate or carob chips.

20. BLT

Ingredients:

  • Bacon or ham
  • Lettuce
  • Tomato

Preparation:

A BLT (bacon, lettuce, tomato) is a refreshing and filling meal. Turn this lunch classic into a fit and healthy option by using a lean rice cake instead of bread. By using ham instead of bacon, you can further cut down calories and fat. 

21. Fresh Jam

Ingredients:

  • Jam, jelly, marmelade, or perserve 

Preparation:

Adding a homemade jam or fresh fruit preserve to your rice cake is a great way to bring natural sweetness to your snack. Spread your favorite jelly on a rice cracker to make a simple and healthy craving blaster.

22. Pesto

Ingredients:

  • Pesto sauce

Preparation:

Pesto rice cakes make the perfect savory, satisfying snack. Spread pesto sauce across a rice cracker to create the ultimate lean lunch item.

23. Hummus & Cucumber

Ingredients:

  • Hummus
  • Cucumbers
  • Cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation:

Hummus is a fantastic rice cake topping that’s vegan, protein-packed, lean, and delicious. Some popular flavors to try include roasted red pepper or garlic. For a fresh, crunchy element, slice up some cucumbers and layer them on top. If you want an extra spice, sprinkle cayenne pepper as a finish.

24. Shrimp Salad

Ingredients:

  • Shrimp
  • Cream cheese
  • Avocado
  • Green onion
  • Cucumber

Preparation:

Elevate your rice cake meal by adding a satisfying shrimp salad on top. Start by spreading cream cheese on your cracker and layering sliced cucumber and avocado. Then, add shrimp and finish with a sprinkle of chopped green onion.

25. Cinnamon Sugar

Ingredients:

  • Butter
  • Cinnamon
  • Sugar

Preparation:

Sweet cinnamon sugar rice cakes will blast your cravings for sweets and fill you up without weighing you down. Spread butter lightly across the rice cake, then dust with cinnamon and sugar.

26. Honey & Pear

Ingredients:

  • Honey
  • Pear
  • Cinnamon

Preparation:

Sweeten up your rice cake snack with a layer of sliced pears and a drizzle of honey. Sprinkle some cinnamon on top to balance out the flavors.

27. Avocado & Chili Flakes

Ingredients:

  • Avocado
  • Chili flakes

Preparation:

This balanced snack offers the refreshing flavor of avocado mixed with the bold spice of chili flakes. Add a kick to your rice cake meal with these delicious toppings.

28. Nuts & Chocolate

Ingredients:

  • Chocolate yogurt
  • Nuts of your choosing
  • Seeds of your choosing
  • Dried fruit (optional)

Preparation:

This awesome snack is like an extra yummy and filling version of trail mix. Spread chocolate yogurt on a rice cake, then add any nuts or seeds you like. This treat is packed full of protein. For extra sweetness, sprinkle on some dried fruit.

29. Greek Yogurt & Granola

Ingredients:

  • Greek yogurt
  • Granola
  • Honey
  • Dried fruit (optional)

Preparation:

Top your rice cake with Greek yogurt and granola for the ultimate light and lean breakfast. Spread the yogurt across a rice cake, then sprinkle with granola and drizzle with honey. For an extra flavor boost, add dried fruit like cranberries or apricots.

30. Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese

Ingredients:

  • Lox/smoked salmon
  • Cream cheese

Preparation:

Start your morning off right with a protein-packed, filling breakfast. Spread cream cheese on a rice cracker, then layer with smoked salmon. This yummy combo is fresh and filling.

31. Caprese Salad

Ingredients:

  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Tomato
  • Basil
  • Olive oil

Preparation:

Turn a light and lean caprese salad into a delicious rice cake meal. Layer mozzarella cheese and sliced tomato onto a rice cracker. Then, add fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil.

32. Hard Boiled Egg

Ingredients:

  • Hard boiled eggs
  • Avocado

Preparation:

Fuel your morning with protein and beneficial fats by enjoying this rice cake meal. Spread or layer avocado onto your rice cracker, then add sliced or smashed hard boiled eggs.

33. Raspberry & Dark Chocolate

Ingredients:

  • Raspberries
  • Dark chocolate chips

Preparation:

This sweet treat is still light and healthy, despite the decadent taste. Smash fresh raspberries until they become a smooth paste, then spread on a rice cake. Sprinkle on dark chocolate chips for a bold finish.

34. Radish

Ingredients:

  • Radish
  • Cream cheese

Preparation:

This rice cake meal is perfect for breakfast or as a light midday snack. Spread cream cheese across the rice cracker, then layer thinly sliced radishes. This tasty treat is creamy, bitter, and great for stopping cravings.

35. Peppers & Cheese

Ingredients:

  • Jalapeños
  • Pepperoncini peppers
  • Shredded cheddar cheese
  • Sunflower seeds (optional)

Preparation:

If you want to eat something that’s light and lean, but still hardy and spicy, you’ll love this recipe. Dice jalapeño and pepperoncini peppers, then mix with shredded cheese. Spread this on top of the rice cake. For added protein and a satisfying crunch, mix in sunflower seeds.

36. Ham & Cheese

Ingredients:

  • Ham
  • Avocado
  • Cheese of your choosing

Preparation:

If you’re really hungry, a ham and cheese sandwich is a classic choice for lunch or dinner. Make a light and lean version of ham and cheese by putting the ham on a rice cake. Then add sliced avocado and the cheese of your choosing. You can use shredded or sliced cheese for this recipe.

37. Veggies & Ranch

Ingredients:

  • Ranch spread
  • Vegetables of your choosing

Preparation:

This tasty rice cake makes the perfect midday snack, a light meal, or healthy appetizer. Spread ranch dressing across the rice cracker, then add your favorite sliced veggies. Some good options include bell peppers, radishes, carrots, cucumbers, and cauliflower.

38. Banana & Chia Seeds

Ingredients:

  • Banana
  • Chia seeds
  • Almond butter

Preparation:

This rice cake recipe is packed full of vitamins, nutrients, and proteins. Spread almond butter on a rice cracker, then add banana slices and chia seeds. This snack is sweet and healthy, with a delightful crunch.

39. Prawn & Crème Fraîche

Ingredients:

  • Prawns
  • Crème fraîche
  • Chives
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Preparation:

Brighten up your lunch with this refreshing, lean rice cake recipe. Spread crème fraîche lightly on a rice cracker, then top with prawns and chives. Add chili flakes for extra spice to kick it up a notch.

40. Banana Split

Ingredients:

  • Banana
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Maple syrup
  • Cocoa powder
  • Sprinkles and whipped topping (optional)

Preparation:

You can have a decadent, delicious banana split while still eating healthy and clean. This banana split uses natural and nutritious ingredients, and still brings a ton of flavor. Layer sliced bananas on a rice cake and top with maraschino cherries. Instead of unhealthy chocolate syrup, mix cocoa powder with maple syrup to get the same results. Or, simply use maple syrup for a unique sweet treat. Complete the banana split look, taste, and feel by adding light whipped topping and sprinkles on top.

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