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Bowl filled with protein peanut butter rice cake cups topped with dark chocolate and sea salt flakes.
Lindsay Lehrer

Protein Peanut Butter Rice Cake Cups (No-Bake Snack)

Quick, no-bake peanut butter protein cups with crushed caramel rice cakes and chocolate topping — perfect for kids, teens, and adults.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Freeze Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 ½ scoops vanilla protein powder
  • 3-4 large rice cakes or 8-12 small rice cakes crushed into small pieces (I use caramel for extra flavor)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • sea salt flakes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls 
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Microwave or stovetop for chocolate
  • Silicone cupcake molds
  • airtight container

Method
 

  1. Microwave peanut butter 10–15 seconds.
  2. Crush rice cakes and mix with peanut butter and protein powder.
  3. Spoon into silicone cupcake molds and flatten.
  4. Melt chocolate with coconut oil, pour on top, sprinkle with sea salt, freeze until set. (About 20 minutes)
  5. Remove and store in fridge.

Video

Notes

  • Each cup contains roughly 4-5 grams of protein.
  • Freezer or fridge-friendly: ideal for meal prep and quick snacks.
  • The caramel rice cakes add a subtle sweetness without extra sugar.