Are rice cakes a healthy snack?

Are rice cakes a healthy snack?

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesAre rice cakes a healthy snack?

These crispy cakes make a filling snack that is versatile and nutritious.

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When you think of simple healthy snacks rice cakes might be one of the foods that come to mind. They’re long-lasting crunchy and versatile making them a great go-to food in a pinch. But are they actually healthy? Here’s a dietitian’s take on rice cakes plus nutritious toppings to enhance them.

Pictured recipe: Rice cakes with peanut butter

Rice cakes are low in calories and sodium with modest amounts of a few nutrients. They contain 14 grams of carbohydrates per two cakes making them low-carb according to EatingWell's standards. Here's the nutrition information for two standard-sized brown rice cakes according to the USDA: