This recipe for Rice Cake Cereal with Cinnamon is the perfect snack to munch on or a topping to a breakfast bowl. Not only is it easy to make, it’s healthy and filled with nutritious ingredients.

rice cake cereal ingredients on a baking tray

I love a good granola but there’s times when i want something lighter and can have a larger volume of without a ton of excess calories and ingredients.

That’s why I made this recipe! The perfect snack or addition to a breakfast bowl. The best part you don’t have to settle for just a 1/4 or 1/2 cup serving.

The nuts and seed add some extra protein and nutritional value. The honey adds the perfect amount of sweetness and holds everything together.

Now, let’s make it!

Main Ingredients

Ways to Enjoy this Rice Cake Cereal

There are many ways to enjoy this Homemade Rice Cake Cereal and I’m excited to share those with you! First, you can eat this cereal on it’s own, especially if you’re on the go.

Another way I use this cereal is as a topping for yogurt, oatmeal or smoothie bowls.

Last but definitely not least, enjoy it as you would a regular cereal. Pour your favorite milk right on top and grab a spoon!

rice cake cereal after baking in the oven

How to Make Rice Cake Cereal with Cinnamon

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Break the rice cakes into little pieces/chunks
  3. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick. I use coconut oil spray
  4. Add the crushed rice cakes to a mixing bowl 
  5. Pour over the pumpkin seeds, chopped almonds and add the cinnamon
  6. Gently mix until fully combined and spread in an even layer on the pan
  7. Drizzle honey over all the pieces (will be about 2 tbsp total)
  8. Put in the oven and bake for about 20 min
  9. Remove from the oven when the pieces have caramelized from the honey and are slightly toasted/crisp
  10. The rice cakes should have formed chunks with the other ingredients
  11. Enjoy the Rice Cake Cereal on it’s own, with milk or as a topping to your favorite breakfast bowl (see suggestions in FAQ section!)

Frequently Asked Questions

What rice cakes should I use for this recipe?

I suggest using any plain rice cake. My favorite to use are the trader joe’s rice cake thins (they come in a square shape) because they break apart into nice chunks and aren’t too thick.

Can I use an alternative sweetener than honey?

Yes! Swap honey for maple syrup or date syrup at a 1:1 ratio.

What other mix-ins could I add to the mixture?

You can add any nut, seeds, dried fruits, chocolate or nut butters to incorporate into the rice cake chunks before baking.

How do I store leftovers of this Rice Cake Cereal?

Store the cereal in a sealed Ziploc bag for up to 5 days.

rice cake cereal
rice cake cereal in a bowl

Rice Cake Cereal with Cinnamon

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 3 servings
This recipe for Rice Cake Cereal with Cinnamon is the perfect snack to munch on or a topping to a breakfast bowl. Not only is it easy to make, it's healthy and filled with nutritious ingredients.
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Ingredients
 

  • 6 Plain Rice Cakes, see FAQ for the ones I use
  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Raw Almonds, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Break the rice cakes into little pieces/chunks
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick. I use coconut oil spray
  • Add the crushed rice cakes to a mixing bowl
  • Pour over the pumpkin seeds, chopped almonds and add the cinnamon
  • Gently mix until fully combined and spread in an even layer on the pan
  • Drizzle honey over all the pieces (will be about 2 tbsp total)
  • Put in the oven and bake for about 20 min
  • Remove from the oven when the pieces have caramelized from the honey and are slightly toasted/crisp
  • The rice cakes should have formed chunks with the other ingredients
  • Enjoy the Rice Cake Cereal on it's own, with milk or as a topping to your favorite breakfast bowl (see suggestions in FAQ section!)

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 2mg, Potassium: 180mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 5IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 58mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keywords: easy granola, gluten free breakfast, gluten free granola, healthy granola, oat free granola, rice cake granola, rice cakes

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