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peanut butter, chocolate chips, pecans, and shredded coconut on a rice cake on a white plate.
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Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Dessert

These easy, no-bake rice cake desserts are a quick and delicious plant-based treat. Topped with peanut butter, dairy-free chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or fresh fruit, they’re perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. Fully customizable with your favorite nut butters, fruit, or seeds, they come together in minutes and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 179kcal
Author: Terri Edwards

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Evenly spread your choice of peanut butter or other nut butter onto the rice cake.
  • Sprinkle with crushed nuts and chocolate chips. I like to use walnuts and pecans.
  • Add some shredded coconut over the top and serve immediately!

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Notes

Helpful Tip: Step-by-step photos are included above to guide you through the recipe and make it easier to follow.
Rice Cake Dessert Toppings You’ll Love:
One of the best things about these easy rice cake desserts is how simple they are to customize. You can switch up the toppings based on what you have on hand or what you’re craving. Here are some of our favorite combinations:
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Classic – peanut butter + dairy-free chocolate chips + shredded coconut
  • Peanut Butter Banana Berry – peanut butter + fresh banana slices + strawberries + a sprinkle of chia seeds
  • Chocolate Coconut Delight – melted dairy-free chocolate + coconut flakes
  • Almond Joy Inspired – almond butter + chocolate chips + coconut
  • Apple Cinnamon Crunch – peanut butter + thin apple slices + cinnamon + a drizzle of maple syrup
  • Berry Chocolate Treat – dairy-free chocolate + fresh berries
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly – peanut butter + your favorite fruit spread or mashed berries
  • Tropical Coconut – coconut yogurt + pineapple + toasted coconut
Feel free to get creative! You can easily swap peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter, depending on your preference or dietary needs.
No matter how you top them, these rice cake dessert ideas are a quick, delicious way to enjoy a sweet, plant-based treat in minutes.
Tips for Success:
  • Use fresh, crisp rice cakes – stale rice cakes can taste chewy instead of light and crunchy
  • Warm the nut butter slightly – this makes it easier to spread and helps toppings stick better
  • Melt the chocolate chips – for a smoother, more indulgent drizzle (microwave in short bursts)
  • Layer smartly – spread first (like peanut butter), then add lighter toppings, then drizzle chocolate last
  • Don’t overload – too many toppings can make them hard to eat and cause everything to slide off
  • Add toppings right before serving – especially if using fruit, to keep everything fresh and crisp
  • Mix textures – combine creamy (nut butter), crunchy (nuts), and chewy (coconut) for the best bite
  • Sweeten naturally – use fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup, or dates instead of refined sugar when possible
  • Cut into pieces for serving – great for parties or sharing as bite-sized treats
  • Try different rice cake flavors – plain, lightly salted, or even cinnamon can change things up

Nutrition

Serving: 1cake | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5.5g | Fat: 12.5g | Sodium: 18mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g