Rice Cakes with Almond Butter
Plain rice cakes spread with smooth almond butter. One of the fastest ways to get protein and energy when you need something gentle—ready in under 2 minutes.
Rice Cakes with Almond Butter
Plain rice cakes spread with smooth almond butter. One of the fastest ways to get protein and energy when you need something gentle—ready in under 2 minutes.
Ingredients
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
- Low FODMAP
Instructions
Place rice cakes on a clean plate or cutting board.
Equipment: plate, cutting boardSpread 1 tablespoon of smooth almond butter across each rice cake, working from the center outward to the edges.
Tip: Working from center outward prevents rice cakes from breakingDrizzle with honey if using (max 1 tsp total to stay low FODMAP), or sprinkle with a small pinch of salt if your almond butter is unsalted.
Serve immediately while the rice cakes are still crisp.
Notes
Storage
Rice cakes go stale quickly once opened—store in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to 5 days. Almond butter keeps in the pantry for 3 months (check label) or refrigerate after opening for extended shelf life.
Rice cake selection
Choose plain, unsalted rice cakes. Avoid flavored varieties with garlic powder, onion powder, or other seasonings that may trigger symptoms.
Peanut butter (better FODMAP option)
Peanut butter is low FODMAP at 2 tablespoons (vs 1 tablespoon for almond butter), making it more suitable if you want larger portions or have higher FODMAP sensitivity. Choose smooth, natural peanut butter without added high-FODMAP ingredients.
Nut-free alternative
Substitute sunflower seed butter if you have a tree nut allergy. It's low FODMAP at 2 tablespoons, provides similar healthy fats and protein, and is processed in allergen-free facilities (SunButter brand).
SCD alternative
Rice cakes are not SCD-compliant (all grains are illegal). Substitute apple slices (green or red) with almond butter for an SCD-legal option that maintains the crunch-and-spread format.
AIP alternative
This recipe is not compliant with AIP (Core or Modified) during elimination phase due to nuts. For AIP Core, use coconut butter on peeled cucumber slices. Modified AIP (2024) now allows rice, but nuts remain eliminated until reintroduction.
Toppings
Add sliced banana (firm yellow only: 1 whole is low FODMAP; avoid ripe spotted bananas at 1/2+ serving), a drizzle of honey (max 1 tsp to stay low FODMAP), or a sprinkle of cinnamon for variety without adding gut irritants.
IBD Considerations
Diet Protocol Compliance
How this recipe fits common IBD dietary approaches
