Rice Cakes with Almond Butter
A quick, easy, and satisfying snack or breakfast side. Crispy rice cakes are topped with creamy almond butter and a sprinkle of chia seeds for a boost of energy and texture. Perfect for a low-FODMAP diet.
For 1 serving
Prepare your workspace
Lay out the two crispy rice wafers on a clean plate or cutting board, ensuring they are easily accessible for topping. Have your almond butter, chia seeds, and salt measured and ready for assembly.
Assemble the rice cakes
Carefully spread 1 tablespoon of almond butter evenly across the surface of both crispy rice wafers. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of chia seeds over the almond butter, then finish with a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
- Spread 1 tbsp almond butter evenly over the two wafers.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp chia seeds over the almond butter.
- Add a pinch of salt to each rice cake.
TIPFor a sweeter treat, drizzle a touch of honey or maple syrup over the almond butter before adding the chia seeds.Serve immediately
Enjoy your freshly prepared rice cakes with almond butter right away for maximum crispness. The crunch of the wafers combined with the creamy almond butter and chia seeds is best experienced fresh.
TIPThese rice cakes are a great quick snack, but they can become soft if left sitting for too long due to the moisture from the almond butter.
What to keep in mind.
4 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1For extra crunch, toast the rice cakes in a toaster for 1-2 minutes before adding toppings.
- 2Make sure your almond butter contains only almonds and salt, with no added sugars or oils, to keep it low-FODMAP friendly.
- 3If you don't have chia seeds, you can use a sprinkle of hemp seeds or ground flax seeds.
- 4This makes a great post-workout snack to replenish energy.
Adapt it for your goals.
High protein
Use hemp seeds instead of chia seeds and choose a high-protein almond butter for an extra boost.
kid friendlyKid friendly
Create a fun face using a few low-FODMAP berries like blueberries or strawberry slices as eyes and a mouth.
quickQuick
This recipe is already very fast, but you can pre-portion almond butter in small containers for an even quicker grab-and-go snack.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Source of Healthy Fats
Almond butter is rich in monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and managing cholesterol levels.
Quick Energy Source
The simple carbohydrates in rice cakes provide a quick and easily digestible source of energy, perfect for a pre-workout snack or a morning boost.
Rich in Micronutrients
Chia seeds are a tiny powerhouse of nutrients, including omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and minerals like calcium and magnesium.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, this is a healthy snack. It provides a good balance of complex carbohydrates from the rice cakes for energy, healthy monounsaturated fats from the almond butter, and a bit of fiber and omega-3s from the chia seeds.