Rice Cake Recipes for the Sick Foodie

Rice cakes. You might be wondering why we decided to feature these in our newsletter, but we hope they can save your life the way they’ve saved ours by the end of this. I used to eat them by themselves, they were my diet-modified crackers when I was nauseous and desperate for food. I started spicing them up with fruit and yogurt, and when I met Fela she shared with me the best kept secret of all time: savory rice cakes. Over time, we have both jacked them up in the best ways possible and they’re a meal staple for us every day. Easy to make, filling, and best of all, healthy. Rice cakes are the perfect place to pile on all things good for you when you’re too sick to cook but craving the good stuff.

Avocado “Toast”:

Our favorite. Mix the perfect mushy avocado, coconut or olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper. Add red onions, cherry tomatoes, finely chopped kale, and mushrooms. Different variations of veggies are great with it too. Add tumeric (you’ll barely taste it!) for inflammation or chia seeds for your digestion. Mix it up all at once if you just can’t deal with the world and you don’t care if it looks pretty!

You Mango Me Happy:

Mango is, in my opinion, the most heavenly fruit of all. This is a simple one, but all of these ingredients together make a mean party in your mouth. Put a thin layer of your favorite vanilla or plain Greek yogurt on a rice cake, top with slices of mango and kiwi, and drizzle the tiniest bit of honey on top.

The Most Eggcellent Breakfast:

This is always so easy and satisfying. Spread coconut oil on a rice cake and sprinkle fresh ground pepper and chia seeds on top. Add a bunch of spinach with a sunny side up egg (or cooked however you want, really) and sprinkle more pepper.

 

Strawberry Sunshine:

Strawberries + cottage cheese = BFFL. That’s all it is, simple as it looks. Filling and perfect for your taste buds.

 

Tuna SUPRIIIIIIISE!!!:

Mix up tuna, olive oil, black pepper, dill, lemon juice, and chia seeds. Add finely chopped kale and red onions. Spread on a rice cake or break up your rice cakes to use as a dipping spoon for the chillest lunch ever.

 

Coconut-Almond Joy (Nanners Optional):

My favorite sweet treat. Spread coconut oil on a rice cake, sprinkle chia seeds on top, and drizzle on the honey. Crush up almonds and put them on top with coconut shreds or chunks. Top with banana slices if you’re feeling crazy.

 

California Rollin’ With The Homies:

When you’re craving sushi but you can barely stand. Top with a less ripe avocado and artificial crab meat. Pour a teensy bit of soy sauce on top. I shouldn’t be consuming soy but sometimes, the cravings are real. Treat yo self.

 

Oops All Berries:

Truly perfect. Greek yogurt, chia seeds, blue berries, and black berries or raspberries.

 

Brunchy Brunchy:

I literally can’t describe to you how good this is, and it’s packed with everything you need in your body. Spread coconut oil on a rice cake and sprinkle chia seeds on top. Add a sliced hardboiled egg, crushed up almonds, and a little bit of finely chopped kale. Say, “OMG thank you, Autumn!” Omg you’re welcome!

Fancy AF:

Lightly cook asparagus and put it on your rice cake with cold smoked salmon and mushrooms on top. Add fresh ground pepper and parsley. Drizzle olive oil all over that delicious, beautiful piece of art you just made.

 

The Glad It’s Not Real Cake Cake:

You can literally put whatever you want on it. I top it with chocolate syrup (which I shouldn’t even own), honey, coconut oil, and sprinkles. Slightly better than what my hormones are ACTUALLY craving.

Photos and Recipes by: Autumn Smith