When snack time hits multiple times a day, ideas can start to run dry. Instead of reaching for processed foods, laden with a litany of not-so-good-for-you ingredients, turn to simple, satisfying, homemade snacks packed with things you can pronounce.
Made with hearty brown rice these snacks aren’t just tasty, they’re also bursting with whole grains, fiber, antioxidants and vitamins. Best of all? With rice that’s ready in just 10 minutes, there’s little to no waiting to be done when hunger strikes.
Sweet Brown Rice Snacks
Mid-morning or late night, it’s never a bad time to nibble on brown rice snacks to satisfy sweet cravings. Snacks guaranteed to invigorate and nourish, rather than lead to energy slumps, these are also easy to whip up — even on a moment’s notice.
Almond and Date Brown Rice Porridge
Ideal at breakfast, this nutty, delicately sweet dish is also welcome in the afternoon or as a guilt-free late-night treat. Make the entire recipe, then refrigerate or freeze leftovers in Mason jars. Then, a few minutes in the microwave is all that will stand between you and a hearty bowlful of goodness.
Brown Rice Energy Balls
A simple, gluten-free, no-bake recipe that’s chock-full of crunchy, creamy, sweet morsels, these energy balls are a must-have in any fridge. Whipping up a batch is as easy as cooking up some Success® boil-in-bag brown rice, processing it with the remaining ingredients and rolling every delicious crumb into snack-sized nuggets.
Pine Nut Strawberry Rice Bars
Looking to include more whole grains into your daily diet? It can be as easy as subbing in Success® boil-in-bag brown rice for the white rice called for in this recipe. With 24 bars per batch, you’ll have plenty to squirrel away in the back of the fridge or freezer for your next snack attack.
Fruit and Granola Parfaits
An ideal way to repurpose leftover brown rice, this family-friendly recipe breathes new life into yesterday’s scraps. Just the thing to quell ravenous kids after school, soccer, dance or an afternoon at the park, these handy parfaits will disappear in record time.
Give It up for Savory Brown Rice Snacks!
When cravings lean toward the salty side of the spectrum, you need snacks that satisfy with a savory roster of tasty ingredients. Snacks that jump from crunchy to comforting, with serious umami punch, these brown rice all-stars always hit the spot.
Avocado “Toast” Rice Cakes
The key to this recipe are its whole-grain rice cakes, which you can top with avocado, or any way you see fit. A filling substitute for regular toast, these rice cakes can be prepared ahead of time for when the hungry hordes barge through the door!
Kale Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms
Fancy enough for a party, these savory bites are just as welcome midday, after school, work or as a companion to your next Netflix binge. A vegetarian dish with a bold punch of flavor — from homemade kale and herb pesto, nutty brown rice, and plenty of parm — these bite-sized tidbits easily trump more pedestrian snacks.
Successful Crab and Rice Cakes
Before you balk at the idea of crab cakes as a snack, keep in mind that this one recipe makes enough to feed a small crowd, and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for a quick snack when the mood strikes. Transform these into mini cakes, to stretch them even further.
Festive Cornbread
Ready in just 40 worry-free minutes, dotted with sautéed onions, peppers, fresh corn and brown rice, a tray of this warm, tender cornbread is a welcome addition to any snack-food roster. If the squares last beyond the first 30 minutes, stash them away to chew on with soups and salads throughout the week.
Ultimate Meatless Burger
When your snack needs exceed the potential of flimsy crackers and limp veggies, these hearty meatless burgers are guaranteed to invigorate your waning spirits. Make these smaller than the recipe suggests, and eat them without all the fixings, for a snack that’s savory and smoky, and will easily sate until dinner.
Grandma’s Porcupine Meatballs
Appetizers are really just fancy snacks, meaning that these party-ready meatballs are ideal to munch on when lunch seems like a too-distant memory and dinner is still eons away. With Success® boil-in-bag brown rice on hand, you can cook these up in minutes. Store them in the fridge, and you’ll be equipped to handle snack attacks all week long.
Success® boil-in-bag brown rice may not sound like the perfect snack food. Still, with its nutty flavor, fluffy texture and 10-minute cook time it’s a natural addition to a number of snack-ready recipes. Plan ahead with snacks you can dole out throughout the week, or whip up something delicious last-minute. Either way, you’ll find this whole-grain ingredient does wonders for you and your snack game.