Nut Butter on Rice Cakes
Snack

Nut Butter on Rice Cakes

Crunchy base with creamy, protein-rich topping - perfect combination of textures and nutrition

Choking safety

Soften hard fruit/veg thoroughly and cut to the recommended size for the age shown.

Allergen info

Contains dairy (or alternatives if swapped).

Allergen info

Contains nuts—use crushed/finely ground only; no whole nuts.

Storage

Cool quickly. Refrigerate within 2 hours. Reheat until steaming hot. Defrost in the fridge/microwave and eat within 24 hours of defrosting.

Prep: 2mCook: 0mServes: 1 toddler2y+

Mess Level

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Moderate Mess

Ingredients
Portion ControlAdjust the portion size to match your toddler's appetite, offering small servings and allowing them to ask for more if still hungry.
Original Recipe
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  • 2 plain brown rice cakes (or mini rice cakes)
  • 1-2 tbsp natural nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed butter)
  • Optional toppings:
  • Sliced banana
  • Thinly sliced apple
  • A few raisins
  • Hemp seeds
  • Chia seeds (small amount)
Frequently Asked Questions
Cost Breakdown
Rice cakes (2)£0.40
Nut butter (2 tbsp)£0.60
Banana slices£0.25
Hemp seeds£0.15
Total Cost:£1.40
Nutrition Per Serving

200

Calories

8g

Protein

16g

Carbs

12g

Fat

3g

Fiber

4mg

Vitamin E

Safety Notes
  • Spread nut butter thinly to prevent thick, sticky clumps
  • Always supervise during eating
  • Ensure child has water available
  • Cut rice cakes to appropriate size for child's mouth
  • Be cautious with round toppings - slice them appropriately
Chef's Tips
  • Choose natural nut butters without added sugars or palm oil
  • If nut butter is too thick, mix in a tiny bit of warm water to thin
  • Brown rice cakes provide more nutrition than white rice versions
  • Let child help spread the nut butter for fine motor practice
  • Store opened nut butter according to package directions
For Picky Eaters

Different Nut Butters

Try almond, sunflower seed, or soy butter for variety

Sweet Version

Add thin banana slices for natural sweetness

Plain Version

Start with just nut butter if toppings are overwhelming

Cracker Alternative

Use whole grain crackers if rice cakes are too hard

Categories
No cooking requiredHigh proteinHealthy fatsVitamin E richSustained energyCustomizablePortable snackTexture variety