Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cakes

Several chocolate-topped peanut butter rice cakes on a white table.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cakes

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cakes are the ultimate solution for when you need a dessert that has an opinion. We’re talking a crispy, lightly salted base slathered in creamy peanut butter and topped with a dark, moody chocolate shell that offers a satisfying snap. It’s elegant, it’s efficient, and it’s the only mid-afternoon intervention you’ll ever truly need.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Chill time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 271kcal

Author Marly McMillen

Ingredients

4 rice cakes (plain)
⅓ cup peanut butter (natural preferred)
1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ teaspoon coconut oil
⅕ teaspoon flaky sea salt

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Line a baking sheet or plate with parchment paper (for easy cleanup and transfer).
Combine peanut butter and protein powder in a small bowl. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter mixture evenly over the top of each rice cake. Go edge-to-edge for maximum coverage—thicker layer if you love PB!
4 rice cakes, ⅓ cup peanut butter, 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-30 second bursts, stirring well between each, until fully melted and smooth. (Alternatively, melt over a double boiler on the stove.)
⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ teaspoon coconut oil
Spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading it gently with the back of a spoon to cover completely. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top while the chocolate is still wet.
⅕ teaspoon flaky sea salt
Place the rice cakes in the freezer for 15 minutes until the chocolate hardens into a crisp shell.
Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week (they soften a bit over time but still taste amazing).

Notes

Tips & Variations

For a fully dipped version → Dip the entire peanut butter-topped rice cake into the melted chocolate for a thicker shell.
Make it vegan → Use dairy-free chocolate.
Protein boost → Use a protein-packed peanut butter or add a sprinkle of chia seeds.
Kid-friendly twist → Cut into wedges after hardening for easier eating.

These are addictive—fair warning!

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