- Need a quick and easy snack that is loaded with protein and fiber that will leave your kids feeling energized and full? Then check out these quinoa rice cakes.
Unlike most rice cakes on the market, these Thin Stackers have just three ingredients listed. Basically, you could make these in your own kitchen if you had the right formula, which is essentially what eating “unprocessed” is all about.
These rice cakes are made with organic brown rice, organic red rice and organic quinoa. Four crackers have just 100 calories, 1 gram of fat, 2 grams of protein and no sugar.
I also found these Thin Cakes by Suzie’s that are pretty fabulous too. These are made from brown rice, quinoa and have flax seed added in. Flax seeds boast omega 3’s and essential fatty acids and fiber. These rice cakes are minimally processed, with no real fat, just 51 calories, and 1.5 grams of protein and no sugar.
Here’s how I make it a power-packed snack for my kids. I’ll spread a little raw almond butter on top of the rice cakes and then sprinkle a little cinnamon on top of that.
Cinnamon has been my secret go-to weapon for creating sweetness in dishes and desserts. It’s amazing how it provides a sweet flavor, without having to add in any additional sweeteners. Sometimes I’ll do almond butter, raw honey, and a little bit of cinnamon though, but honey is still sugar, so I try to curb even natural sugars as much as possible.
Another option is to do a little fruit, rice cakes with almond butter and cinnamon, and celery with almond butter. Your kids will get a little fruit and veggies all at once. A solid, healthy snack that is great for little kids and big kids alike!
*You can pick up both types of rice cakes at Whole Foods. I tend to order all of my vitamins, seeds, powders, quinoa pasta and rice cakes on Vitacost.com. Vitacost ships to your doorstep in two days. It’s free shipping if you spend $50, which is easy to do. Their prices are usually the best around and it eliminates me from having to go to the grocery store. Can’t. Beat. It.
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*Note-Cinnamon does has some mixed reviews when it comes to toddlers and how it impacts their health. I’m not putting a ton on though, so I feel it’s a-ok getting a little cinnamon spice into their diets. I’ve yet to witness any adverse affects either, but do your own research or talk to your doc if you have any concerns.
