Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes

Transform your snack game with these irresistibly chewy and wholesome Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes! Combining crunchy puffed rice, sweet bites of fresh apple, and the warm spice of ground cinnamon, these no-bake treats are bound together with a luscious blend of honey and creamy peanut or almond butter. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick chill in the fridge, this recipe creates perfectly portable squares that are ideal for lunchboxes, afternoon pick-me-ups, or even a light dessert. The addition of vanilla extract and a touch of salt enhances the flavor profile, making these rice cakes a delightful balance of sweetness and warmth. Give these healthy, gluten-free snacks a try and bring natural, homemade goodness to your day!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups puffed rice
• 1 large apple, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup honey
• 0.25 cup peanut butter or almond butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving extra on the sides to help lift the bars later.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and peanut butter (or almond butter). Stir constantly until they are fully melted and combined, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice, diced apple, and ground cinnamon.

Step 5

Pour the warm honey mixture over the rice mixture and quickly stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish, using the back of a spatula to even out the top.

Step 7

Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour or until fully set.

Step 8

Once firm, lift the rice cake mixture out of the pan using the parchment paper.

Step 9

Cut into squares or desired shapes, and serve.

Step 10

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	383.2 grams (383.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	880

Total Fat 30.50g	39%
Saturated Fat 5.70g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 855mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 141.90g	52%
Dietary Fiber 10.70g	38%
Total Sugars 75.00g
Protein 20.00g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 83mg	6%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 740mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.8%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 61.6%