Low FODMAP Strawberry Vanilla Rice Cake Snacks
Fresh strawberries and a lightly sweetened vanilla cream cheese spread come together on crisp rice cakes for a snack that feels indulgent without any of the digestive guesswork. Each component here is carefully portioned to stay within tested thresholds — the cream cheese, maple syrup, and strawberries are all used in amounts that keep this firmly in safe territory for sensitive guts. The spread comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a spoon, and the whole thing is assembled and ready to eat almost immediately. It makes 4 servings, so it's just as easy to prep for a quick solo snack as it is to set out for the whole family. The combination of cool, creamy vanilla and bright, juicy strawberry on a satisfying crunch is genuinely hard to beat, and it never feels like you're settling for a "safe" option. Keep the ingredients on hand and this becomes your go-to when you need something fast, pretty, and gut-friendly.
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4 servings
For the rice cakes
- 8 plain rice cakes
For the vanilla cream cheese spread
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
For topping
- 16 medium strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
Ingredient noteA serving of up to about 5 1/3 strawberries is low in FODMAPs. This recipe contains about 4 strawberries per serving, which stays within that amount, so it is likely fine for many people. If you prefer to always avoid strawberries, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth and evenly blended.
- 2
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the vanilla cream cheese mixture evenly over each rice cake using a butter knife or small offset spatula.
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