Rice Cake Protein Balls - Real Easy Energy Bites!

Rice Cake Protein Balls with peanut butter are the perfect healthy, no bake snack recipe. Rice cake peanut butter chocolate protein bites are low calorie, low fat, sugar free, plant based and gluten free too!

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Since so many people loved my recipe for the rice cake tiramisu, I asked on Instagram about more rice cake recipes. It turns out that a lot of people wanted rice cake dessert recipes, so here we are!

With Easter coming up I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to turn this into a festive recipe with a Reese’s Egg look instead. So you’ve got a high protein crispy reese’s egg recipe with rice cakes!

And for an evergreen recipe, just roll the mixture into balls and you’ve got a high protein, low fat, low sugar and gluten free rice cake snack recipe 🙂

Ingredients

These rice cake dessert bites are made with protein powder and peanut butter powder for an extra boost of protein! Here’s all the ingredients you need –

Caramel or Regular Rice Cakes like these ones from Quaker.
Protein Powder – This is what gives these protein rice cake bites their protein factor. I use the plant based collagen-boosted Fitmingo Vanilla Protein Powder from BIRDMAN.
Peanut Butter Powder (might also be called Powdered Peanut Butter) to make low fat and high protein peanut butter rice cake truffles.
I recommend the one from PbFit.
Creamy Peanut Butter
If you want an extra high-protein rice cake truffles recipe, use protein peanut butter from American Dream. Code HAYLSKITCHEN gives you 10% off.
Unsweetened Almond Milk to bring everything together.

For the chocolate coating

Sugar free Chocolate Bar or Chocolate Chips: I use the chocolate bar from Lakanto here. Another option is Lily’s Bar or Chocolate Chips.
Coconut Oil to smooth out the chocolate and make it easier to coat.

See recipe card at the bottom of the page for the measurements!

Alternate Ingredients & Substitutions for Rice Cake Protein Bites

This rice cake protein bites recipe is not only simple, but also very versatile! Here’s some alternatives to make it your own –

Different Rice Cake Flavors: Swap caramel rice cake for plain rice cakes or even chocolate or cinnamon-flavored rice cakes for a unique twist.
Chocolate options: Feel free to replace the sugar free chocolate with white chocolate or even regular chocolate.
Peanut Butter Powder: Replace this 1:1 with almond butter powder, or 3 tablespoon Peanut Butter (but also reduce the milk to 75ml).
Peanut Butter Options: Replace peanut butter with almond butter or even cashew butter. American Dream (discount code HAYLSKITCHEN) has options for these too.
For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter or tahini for an allergy-friendly version.

Personal Preferences for no-bake rice cake protein balls

Dairy-Free Alternative: Use dairy-free plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate as well.
Extra Sweetness: Add monk fruit sweetener or stevia in the mixture for a slightly sweeter taste.
More Crunch: Stir in chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or cacao nibs for added texture.

How to Make Peanut Butter Protein Bites with Rice Cakes

Step 1: Prepare the ‘Dough’

In a large bowl, crumble the rice cakes into small pieces; Use your hands here 🙂
Add protein powder, peanut butter powder, and peanut butter to the bowl.
Gradually add almond milk while mixing. The mixture should become dough-like and moldable, but not too wet.
You might need less milk depending on the protein powder you use.
If the mixture is too dry, add 1 teaspoon of almond milk at a time until the right consistency is reached.

Step 2: Taste the Mix and Shale the Protein Balls

Taste the mixture and add stevia or monk fruit sweetener if needed.
Divide the mixture into 10 portions and roll into balls.

Step 3: Melt the Chocolate Coating

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chopped chocolate and coconut oil.
Microwave the chocolate for about 60 seconds, stirring halfway through.
Let the melted chocolate cool slightly before dipping.

Step 4: Coat the Protein Balls

Dip each ball into the melted chocolate (I recommend using a fork) and let the excess chocolate drip off.
Place coated balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray to set.
Decorate with sprinkles or crushed nuts for extra texture and flavor.

Tips to make Rice Cake Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls

Use fresh rice cakes – Make sure the rice cakes are crispy; Stale rice cakes won’t crumble properly and can make the balls too dry.
Add milk little at a time when preparing mixtures; Even a little extra will make the mix too runny and it won’t hold together.
Too little milk and again – the protein rice cake bites won’t hold.
Taste the mixture and see if you need some extra sweetener. I’d recommend using stevia powder to maintain the consistency of the batter and have sugar free rice cake protein balls.

Storage Instructions for No Bake Rice Cake Protein Balls

These no bake rice cake peanut butter chocolate balls are great for a meal prep snack for the week or even a post workout snack. Here’s how you make sure they stay fresh –

Room Temperatute: Place the rice cae
Refrigerator: Store peanut butter rice cake bites in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze the no bake rice cake protein balls for up to 3 months. Let sit at room temperature to thaw for a few minutes before eating.

FAQs

Can I eat rice cakes every day?

Yes! Rice cakes are quite low in calories and if you buy the right brand, they are made with just the plain grain.
One thing to note though is that they are low in in fiber and protein, so turn it into these like energy balls for a healthy snack recipe

How many protein balls can I eat a day?

It depends on your protein and calorie needs, but you should be able to have 2-3 rice cake peanut butter protein balls in a day since they have only have 70 calories.

These Rice Cake Protein Balls with Peanut Butter are an easy and healthy, but also plant based and gluten free way to enjoy a delicious snack.

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