5 from 12 votes
Giant Peanut Butter Cup Rice Cake
This Giant Peanut Butter Cup Rice Cake is made by spreading peanut butter on a plain whole grain rice cake, topping it with melted dark chocolate optionally blended with coconut oil, then chilling until set. The snack combines the crunchy texture of the rice cake with creamy peanut butter and a firm chocolate layer, enhanced by an optional pinch of sea salt for contrast.
Prep Time
5 mins
Freezing Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
228 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons dark chocolate I use 60% or 72% cacao, ½ to 1 ounce
- ¼ teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 whole grain rice cake plain
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chocolate and coconut oil (if using), in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each 30 seconds, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Spread peanut butter on a rice cake, covering the whole surface. Pour the melted chocolate on top and spread it out with a spoon to cover the peanut butter. Sprinkle sea salt on top.
- Place in freezer for 10-20 minutes until firm. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Adding coconut oil to the melted chocolate is optional but helps create a shiny finish and firmer set.
- Use plain whole grain rice cakes instead of flavored varieties to avoid added sugars.
- Freeze the assembled rice cake for 10-20 minutes to harden the chocolate to preferred texture; shorter freezing keeps chocolate slightly soft.
- This recipe can be made in multiple servings and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Nutrition information given corresponds to 1 tablespoon of dark chocolate and peanut butter portions used.
Nutrition Information
Calories
228kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
0.5mg
(0%)
Sodium
365mg
(15%)
Potassium
224mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.