Crunchy rice cakes with endless creative toppings
Rice Cake Toppings Bar
Rice Cake Toppings Bar
10 minEasy
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4
12 topped cakes
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget
$
Rice Cake Toppings Bar
Crunchy rice cakes with endless creative toppings
Plain rice cakes transformed into fun snacks with a variety of sweet and savory topping combinations. An interactive snack that lets kids build their own edible art.
10m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
Sarah Chen
(Updated )
Rice cakes are the perfect blank canvas for creative kid snacking. Set out a spread of toppings and let kids build their own combinations—from pizza-style savory to PB&J sweet—for a snack that doubles as an activity.
Ingredients
- 12 plain rice cakes
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup berries
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- 1
Set out rice cakes on a large cutting board or platter.
- 2
Arrange toppings in small bowls: peanut butter, cream cheese, sliced banana, berries, honey, and any other favorites.
- 3
Sweet combos: PB + banana + honey; cream cheese + berries; Nutella + strawberry slices.
- 4
Savory combos: cream cheese + cucumber + everything bagel seasoning; hummus + tomato; avocado + salt.
- 5
Let kids build their own creations and eat immediately.
Serving Suggestions
Ways to Serve This Dish
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for extra flavor
Substitutions
Rice cakesWhole grain crackers or toast
Any crunchy base works for this concept
Peanut butterSunButter or almond butter
Nut-free options for school-safe snacking
Tips & Storage
Pro Tips
Provide both sweet and savory options so kids can make multiple flavor combinations.
Use mini rice cakes for smaller hands and more variety per serving.
Storage
Best assembled and eaten immediately. Toppings can be prepped ahead separately.
Reheating
Serve at room temperature—no reheating needed.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (0mg) · 4 servings
Calories150
LowModerateHigh
A light, low-calorie option · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Protein4g
Carbohydrates6g
Fat22g
Fiber80mg
Sugar1g
Sodium8g
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are rice cakes healthy?
- They are low-calorie and gluten-free but low in nutrients—the toppings provide the nutrition.
- What savory toppings work for kids?
- Cream cheese with cucumber, hummus with shredded carrots, or pizza sauce with cheese.
About Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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