Vegan Chocolate Rice Cakes
Indulge in the perfect balance of decadence and health with these Vegan Chocolate Rice Cakes—your new go-to guilt-free snack! Crafted from wholesome ingredients like unsweetened puffed rice, rich vegan dark chocolate, and naturally sweet maple syrup, these no-bake treats are easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious. A touch of coconut oil ensures velvety smoothness, while vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt enhance the flavor for a truly indulgent experience. Customize your rice cakes with optional chopped nuts for added crunch, and enjoy a snack that's vegan, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. Ready in just 20 minutes, these bite-sized delights are perfect for busy days or as a satisfying dessert. Store these chocolatey treats in an airtight container, and enjoy snack time the nourishing way!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups unsweetened puffed rice
- 1 cup vegan dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicon baking mat and set aside.
In a heat-resistant bowl, combine the vegan dark chocolate and coconut oil.
Melt the chocolate and coconut oil by placing the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until smooth and fully melted.
Remove the bowl from heat and stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.
In a large mixing bowl, add the puffed rice and, if using, the chopped nuts.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the puffed rice and quickly stir to ensure every grain is well coated.
Spoon the chocolate-coated rice mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small mounds. Flatten them slightly to form cake-like shapes.
Allow the rice cakes to cool and set at room temperature for about 1 hour. For faster setting, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Once set, enjoy your vegan chocolate rice cakes as a healthy snack or store them in an airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.8 g | 189% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.0 g | 395% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 615 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 277.8 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.0 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.0 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 1632 mg | 35% | |
*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.
