Rice cakes 101

AniLandSmiles

Hi everybody. I have a pretty simple question. I have never tried a rice cake before, and I'm considering putting them on my next shopping list for snacks. For those of you who eat them... what do you think? Are the plain ones pretty bland? Are they at least somewhat filling? Or will I just feel like I'm eating air?

Just curious to see what your opinions are.

Sabine_Stroehm

Why are you putting them on your shopping list? Because they are "good diet food"?

missdibs1

I just started eating them. I get the brown rice ones for post workout snack. Two w one tbs all any peanut butter delicious

TeaBea

I like mini rice cakes (Quakes)....not the full sized ones.

The mini ones seem to be "stamped" thinner. This makes it more like a chip. It's crunchy thru and thru.

Regular (thick) rice cakes have more of a "sawdust" type texture. I used to eat these all the time (before the thin ones came out) but I won't buy them again.

Maybe, start with one package of each. Carmel Corn Quakes are yummy, the apple cinnamon were just ok.

WillLift4Tats

I hate rice cakes. Never had one that was even remotely appealing.

sunburntgalaxy

I honestly think they are awful. My mom and I would joke that they would make better coasters then they do food, because she would buy them because they are considered "diet food" and I tried them just to try them - blech. It is how I imagine eating packing peanuts would be. Even the flavored ones grossed me out.

LauraPa1mer

I love them but they aren't very filling. I like spicy ones, and there are some sweet ones which aren't bad. Plain ones taste like *kitten*.

gothchiq

To me it is like eating styrofoam.

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PwrLftr82

gothchiq wrote: »

To me it is like eating styrofoam.

I agree with this....but sometimes I use them as a vehicle to get more PB (or any nut or seed butter) into my body LOL

missdibs1

Brown rice ones taste like popcorn. Add small amount of peanut butter delicious

AniLandSmiles

TeaBea wrote: »

I like mini rice cakes (Quakes)....not the full sized ones.

The mini ones seem to be "stamped" thinner. This makes it more like a chip. It's crunchy thru and thru.

Regular (thick) rice cakes have more of a "sawdust" type texture. I used to eat these all the time (before the thin ones came out) but I won't buy them again.

Maybe, start with one package of each. Carmel Corn Quakes are yummy, the apple cinnamon were just ok.

Thank you! This was great insight!

AniLandSmiles

sunburntgalaxy wrote: »

I honestly think they are awful. My mom and I would joke that they would make better coasters then they do food, because she would buy them because they are considered "diet food" and I tried them just to try them - blech. It is how I imagine eating packing peanuts would be. Even the flavored ones grossed me out.

LOL. That's was I was thinking, but I wanted to see what others who have tried them have to say.

SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage

Yum. I like the plain ones slathered with hummus. The quaker minis are good - my faves are the dill and sour cream and onion.

AniLandSmiles

BinkyBonk wrote: »

Yum. I like the plain ones slathered with hummus. The quaker minis are good - my faves are the dill and sour cream and onion.

OOOhhh, thank you for the hummus idea. I hadn't thought of that, but I like it!

Kalikel

There are some really good ones.

Rice cakes with a little melted cheese and a sprinkling of diced tomato make a nice pizza substitute.

If you're treating yourself to peanut butter, it's good on a no-salt rice cake.

Tuna fish...lots of things go well on them.

They're great for when you are craving a crunchy snack, too.

There is an apple cinnamon one that is fantastic, but it's generic and not sold everywhere. The Quaker one sucks. IMO.

I am a fan of the rice cake.

sodakat

I buy Kim's Magic Pop cakes but I don't know if they are rice or some other grain. 15 calories and they are about the size of a saucer. Thinner than Quacker rice cakes, more like the Special K snack things (can't remember the name, sorry).

I use them as edible spoons for hummus, salsa, marshmallow fluff, etc.

AniLandSmiles

sodakat wrote: »

I buy Kim's Magic Pop cakes but I don't know if they are rice or some other grain. 15 calories and they are about the size of a saucer. Thinner than Quacker rice cakes, more like the Special K snack things (can't remember the name, sorry).

I use them as edible spoons for hummus, salsa, marshmallow fluff, etc.

I love this suggestion! They sound great. I'm going to see if we have this brand. Thank you!

AniLandSmiles

Kalikel wrote: »

There are some really good ones.

Rice cakes with a little melted cheese and a sprinkling of diced tomato make a nice pizza substitute.

If you're treating yourself to peanut butter, it's good on a no-salt rice cake.

Tuna fish...lots of things go well on them.

They're great for when you are craving a crunchy snack, too.

There is an apple cinnamon one that is fantastic, but it's generic and not sold everywhere. The Quaker one sucks. IMO.

I am a fan of the rice cake.

I love the idea of the "poor man's pizza"! What a clever idea. And yes, I'm a peanut butter eater, so I'll try that as well.

AniLandSmiles

I went to the store just now and bought 2 kinds. I got the Quaker rice cakes (apple cinnamon flavor), and the small rice crisps (caramel flavor). Oh man, they are both MUCH yummier than I expected! Thank you all for your helpful input.

bamagirlintn1

I love rice cakes, I enjoy the caramel ones with Laughing Cow Light Swiss Cheese!

MelanieRBrace

I love rice cakes - the popcorn flavored ones for the big and salt and vinegar for the snack ones. YUM. Worth the try for sure.

I will also try the pizza idea!

jaquelynny

why rice cakes?
45-60 cals depending on flavor-less carbs than bread, multiple flavors and toppings to be added (brsuchetta, cheese, nut butters, fruits and spreads)
why not rice cakes?
thats a personal choice but there are other snacks such as whole grain crackers, popcorn, etc
by themselves they are nothing special but you can add to them and save a few cals/carbs in the process
i eat them everyday

jaquelynny

AniHam wrote: »

sodakat wrote: »

I buy Kim's Magic Pop cakes but I don't know if they are rice or some other grain. 15 calories and they are about the size of a saucer. Thinner than Quacker rice cakes, more like the Special K snack things (can't remember the name, sorry).

I use them as edible spoons for hummus, salsa, marshmallow fluff, etc.

I love this suggestion! They sound great. I'm going to see if we have this brand. Thank you!

I love kims magic pop-they are not however all rice like rice cakes but less cals 15 per cake and they are huge!

Killmenext

I get the caramel ones and put a little peanut butter on it if I am craving something sweet.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

They're not filling. I don't mind the flavored ones but I never buy them because there are tons of other things I'd rather have. Plain is a no-go for me.

fatcity66

I love the mini ones, caramel, cheese, or ranch-flavored. You can get the generic or the Quakes, they are both good. They are a really good substitute for chips, with A LOT less calories. I eat them almost every day as a snack or dessert. No, they aren't filling, but that's not why I eat them, they are delicious. In fact, they have helped me lose 2 lbs this week! (My official weigh-in is tomorrow, so maybe more!)

MelsAuntie

I've tried one, once. It was like eating styrofoam. Yuck! Even the dog wouldn't finish it! This is not a food, in my opinion. May as well eat cardboard, or packing peanuts, for all the flavor it had. Absolutely not worth it.

TXRanchGirl

Rice cakes with PB=Yum
Rice cakes with Some scpiy hummus=
Rice cakes with hummus and sliced turkey=:)
Rice cakes with tunafish=:)

Rice cakes by themselves=:(

jaquelynny

my dog loves them, and i have seen him reject other foods lol
funny i wonder if they like what we like

tanengre

They are great if you put a lot of cream cheese on them...but that kinda defeats the purpose!