Rice Cakes with Almond Butter and Banana
Crispy, light rice cakes spread generously with creamy almond butter and topped with sweet, ripe banana slices. A satisfying snack or quick breakfast that comes together in under 5 minutes.
For 4 servings
- prep · ~2 min
Slice the bananas.
Peel the bananas and slice them into thin, even rounds, about 1/4-inch thick. Even slices make for better bites.
- assemble · ~2 min
Spread the almond butter.
Lay the rice cakes flat on a clean surface. Spread 1 tablespoon of almond butter evenly over each rice cake, reaching all the way to the edges.
- assemble · ~2 min
Arrange the banana slices.
Fan out the banana slices in a single layer on top of the almond butter, pressing them gently so they stick. Use about half a banana per rice cake.
- garnish · ~1 min
Drizzle with honey and finish with cinnamon.
Lightly drizzle each rice cake with honey and finish with a small pinch of cinnamon scattered over the top. Serve immediately.
TIPDon't overdo the honey — just a thin ribbon so the cakes stay crisp and don't get soggy.
What to keep in mind.
6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Use a banana that is ripe but still firm so the slices hold their shape and don't turn mushy on the rice cake.
- 2Spread the almond butter all the way to the edges to act as a seal that keeps the rice cake crisp underneath the banana.
- 3For extra texture, choose crunchy almond butter and add a few toasted flaked almonds on top.
- 4If you make these ahead, keep the almond butter and banana separate — assemble just before eating to prevent sogginess.
- 5Let the almond butter sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if it's too stiff to spread evenly without tearing the rice cake.
- 6Use a microplane to grate a little fresh nutmeg along with the cinnamon for a warmer, more complex spice note.
Adapt it for your goals.
High-protein
Swap the honey for a drizzle of sugar-free maple syrup and add a dusting of hemp seeds or chia seeds for extra protein and omega-3s.
veganVegan
Replace honey with agave nectar or date syrup to keep the recipe completely plant-based while maintaining the sweet drizzle.
low sugarLow-sugar
Omit the honey entirely and rely on the natural sweetness of a very ripe banana — add a tiny pinch of salt to the almond butter to enhance flavor without extra sugar.
chocolate cravingChocolate-craving
Swap the cinnamon for a light dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder and use chocolate-flavored almond butter (or mix 1 tsp cocoa into regular almond butter) for a dessert-like treat.
Why this is on our healthy list.
Heart-Healthy Fats
Almond butter provides monounsaturated fats and vitamin E, which support cardiovascular health and act as antioxidants.
Rich in Potassium
Bananas are a well-known source of potassium, an electrolyte that helps regulate blood pressure and muscle function.
Quick Energy from Whole Grains
Rice cakes offer easily digestible carbohydrates for a fast energy boost, making this an ideal pre- or post-workout snack.
Blood Sugar Support
The combination of protein and fat from almond butter with the fiber in bananas helps slow the release of sugars into the bloodstream.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — cashew butter, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini all work well; just make sure it's a spreadable consistency so it doesn't tear the rice cake.
