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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Cost: $6
Servings: 12
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Spoon or spatula
- Microwave or stovetop for chocolate
- Silicone cupcake molds
- airtight container
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
Instructions
- Microwave peanut butter 10–15 seconds.
- Crush rice cakes and mix with peanut butter and protein powder.
- Spoon into silicone cupcake molds and flatten.
- Melt chocolate with coconut oil, pour on top, sprinkle with sea salt, freeze until set. (About 20 minutes)
- Remove and store in fridge.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal