Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (Easy, High-Protein Snack!)
Crunchy rice cakes meet creamy cottage cheese in this easy, high-protein snack that comes together in minutes and can swing sweet, savory… simple or fully loaded.
When snack time hits, I want something that’s quick, energizing, and fun to eat. These Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese do exactly that. You get the crisp crunch from the rice cakes, the creamy protein boost from cottage cheese, and endless topping possibilities—so every bite can feel a little different.
I am cheerleader for high-protein snacks—the one’s that perfectly bridge the gap between meals with staying power. Cottage cheese brings a lovely hit of protein, which can help keep you fuller longer, while rice cakes create the perfect blank canvas for whatever you’re craving. I love them savory with sliced cucumber, tomato and everything bagel seasoning… or sometimes I’ll swap in avocado. When I’m after a sweet fix, I’ll pile on berries, cinnamon, nut butter, or even a drizzle of honey.
I also have a lower calorie version of this made with crunchy bell peppers instead of rice cakes… and check out my Turkey-Veggie Roll-Ups and 3-Ingredient Protein Smoothie—all simple, protein-forward options that are perfect for busy days, post-workout munchies, or that “I need something now!” moment.
I started making these on days when I was running between meetings, recipe testing, and filming, and needed something that felt nourishing without requiring a whole production. One afternoon, I topped a rice cake with cottage cheese, sliced tomatoes, cracked pepper, and a sprinkle of seasoning—and honestly, I stood at the kitchen counter and thought: okay, this is ridiculously good for how easy it is!
Try my Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake for something extra sweet!
Rice Cakes with Cottage Cheese (Healthy, High-Protein Snack!)
Ingredients
- 2 rice cakes
- ½ cup cottage cheese
Optional toppings
- Cucumber, tomato, cinnamon, everything but bagel seasoning, etc.
Instructions
- Top each rice cake with a ¼ cup of cottage cheese, then add your topping of choice — cucumber, tomato, cinnamon, everything but bagel seasoning, etc.
