Chocolate Covered Rice Cakes with Almond Butter Recipe
Introduction
Chocolate Covered Rice Cakes are a simple and delicious snack that combines crunchy rice cakes with creamy nut butter and rich dark chocolate. They make a satisfying treat perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up or a quick dessert.
Ingredients
- 3 plain rice cakes
- 3 tablespoons almond butter (or any nut or seed butter you prefer)
- 1 cup melted dark chocolate chips (or any chocolate you like)
Instructions
- Step 1: Spread a tablespoon of nut butter evenly onto each rice cake.
- Step 2: Dip the nut butter side of each rice cake into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is well coated.
- Step 3: Place the dipped rice cakes on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Step 4: Remove from the freezer and enjoy your chocolate-covered snack.
Tips & Variations
- Try using peanut butter, hazelnut spread, or sunflower seed butter for different flavors.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt or crushed nuts on the chocolate before freezing for extra texture and taste.
- Use milk chocolate or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate for a sweeter treat.
Storage
Store the chocolate covered rice cakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for up to 3 days. To enjoy, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes or eat them straight from the fridge for a cool, crunchy snack.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use other types of rice cakes?
Yes, you can use flavored or multigrain rice cakes, but plain ones work best to balance the flavors with the nut butter and chocolate.
How do I melt chocolate chips without burning them?
Use a double boiler or microwave in short bursts of 20 seconds, stirring between intervals until smooth and melted.
PrintChocolate Covered Rice Cakes with Almond Butter Recipe
Delicious and simple chocolate covered rice cakes made with creamy almond butter and rich dark chocolate. This easy no-bake treat offers a satisfying crunch combined with the sweetness of chocolate and nuttiness of almond butter—perfect for a quick snack or light dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Rice Cakes
- 3 plain rice cakes
Nut Butter
- 3 tablespoons almond butter (or any nut or seed butter)
Chocolate
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted (any chocolate preferred)
Instructions
- Spread Nut Butter: Add a tablespoon of almond butter evenly onto each rice cake, ensuring full coverage for flavor and adhesion.
- Dip in Chocolate: Dip each nut butter coated rice cake nut butter side down into melted dark chocolate to coat the buttered side completely.
- Freeze: Place the dipped rice cakes on a tray and freeze for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden and set perfectly.
- Store: Keep the chocolate covered rice cakes refrigerated; they will stay fresh for a few days and retain their delicious texture.
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter according to preference or dietary needs.
- Any type of chocolate—dark, milk, or white—can be used depending on your taste.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt or crushed nuts on the chocolate before freezing.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and vegetarian.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal freshness.
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