You’ll notice that this recipe is for one serving. YES! One serving (2 delicious birthday cake rice cakes) is only 260 calories! Plus, this low calorie snack or sweet treat is also gluten free.
One, they’re inexpensive and incredibly easy to make in a pinch (literally, less than one minute). Two, these birthday cake rice cakes are absolutely delicious compared to some of those ice cream sandwiches at the store. You get way more for the upfront price! And at 260 calories for two, you’ll feel like you’re indulging. Sometimes I really only need one, so you could knock that down to 130 calories!
Oh, and kids will love them, too. Not only are they a healthy alternative for those with only a palette for sweets, but they’re also rich in whole grains and are easy to digest for sensitive tummies.
Cost breakdown for this recipe
*Note: Item costs can vary based on location, inflation, brand, and sale price. I do my best to buy/suggest the most cost-effective option. I also may not factor certain ingredients into the price where their amounts have an inconsiderable impact, such as salt, oil or baking powder.
| Item purchased | Item Cost | Cost to make recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Rice cakes | $2.29 | $0.32 |
| Whipped topping | $5.99 | $1.92 |
| Sprinkles | $3.32 | $0.16 |
| Total item(s) cost: $11.60 | Total recipe cost: $2.40 |
Money-saving tips
- Buy what’s on sale.
- If you already have it in your pantry or fridge, duh, don’t buy it!
- Only buy the amount you need to make the recipe – i.e., if the recipe only calls for 2 lemons, only buy 2 single lemons, don’t buy the bag!
- The price difference between organic, non-organic, fresh and frozen options – organic/frozen can be the most cost effective (i.e., depending on brand/store, if it’s on sale or BOGO).
Birthday cake rice cake – A low calorie sweet snack
This birthday cake inspired sweet treat is stupidly easy and only takes a minute to prepare because it only has three quick ingredients - your choice of rice cake, whipped topping, and sprinkles! Not only is this a healthy dessert alternative but it is gluten free and kid approved.
Ingredients
Totally optional add-ins
Instructions
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If you need or prefer to thaw your whipped topping, do so now. This adds on some extra prep time, but I haven't had a need to thaw mine when making this recipe.
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Take out two rice cakes and place on a plate.
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Then eyeball or measure out half a cup of your whipped topping. You're going to use a quarter cup for each rice cake (or more if you prefer).
*If you are adding birthday cake extract (or other flavored drops) you're going to want to scoop your whipped topping into a separate bowl and mix any extra flavorings from there.
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Using a spoon, gently spread the whipped topping over your rice cake.
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Lastly, decorate the whipped topping with your choice of sprinkles (1 Tsp).
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Place back in the freezer for 5-10 minutes if needed, otherwise enjoy immediately!
Note
*Eat Rich Live Full is not a nutritionist or dietitian. For nutritional information, it is advised to refer to a nutritionist, dietitian or an online nutritional resource calculator. Nutritional information can vary depending on ingredients, ingredient types and brands used for each recipe.