High Protein Crispy Rice Bites
Elevate your snack game with these High Protein Crispy Rice Bites, a delicious blend of wholesome ingredients designed to satisfy your cravings while fueling your body. Packed with nutrient-rich brown rice, creamy mashed chickpeas, and a boost of protein powder, these bites are a perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Enhanced with shredded cheddar cheese, fragrant green onions, and a touch of smoked paprika, they deliver bold, savory flavors in every bite. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these easy-to-make, oven-baked treats are ideal for meal prep, healthy snacking, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Plus, they’re ready in under 40 minutes! Enjoy them warm or keep them for later as a protein-packed snack to power your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 scoop protein powder (unflavored or vanilla)
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and mashed
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, protein powder, mashed chickpeas, and egg whites. Mix until well incorporated.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
Using a tablespoon, scoop out the mixture and form it into small bite-sized balls. Place each ball onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each one.
Once all the mixture has been formed into bites, lightly spray the tops with olive oil spray to help achieve a crispy texture.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until the bites are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your high protein crispy rice bites warm or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1344 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 3142 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.2 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 86.1 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 796 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1976 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
