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Apple cinnamon rice cakes are the flavor I always come back to. I buy the Quaker ones, I eat them around my workouts, and I top them with peanut butter or Greek yogurt. That one spoonful turns a 50-calorie cake into a snack that actually holds me over.
Below you’ll find everything about Quaker apple cinnamon rice cakes (calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients), whether they’re healthy, my 7 favorite toppings, and a homemade version made with real cinnamon apples. Because here’s the funny part: the Quaker ones don’t contain any apple at all.
The Quaker bag at a glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 50 per cake |
| Bag size | 6.53 oz, about 14 cakes |
| Gluten-free? | Yes, labeled gluten-free |
| Contains | Soy (soy lecithin) |
| Real apple? | No, the flavor comes from natural flavor, sugar, and cinnamon |
| Where to buy | Most US grocery stores, including Walmart, in the rice cake aisle |
Quaker apple cinnamon rice cakes nutrition facts
Here are the apple cinnamon rice cakes calories and nutrition facts from the label for one cake (Quaker). I added a column for two cakes, since that’s how most people eat them.
| Nutrient | 1 cake | 2 cakes |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 50 | 100 |
| Total carbs | 11 g | 22 g |
| Total sugar | 3 g (all added) | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | Less than 1 g | About 1 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
How many calories are in apple cinnamon rice cakes?
Apple cinnamon rice cakes calories come to 50 per cake. That’s 15 more than a plain lightly salted Quaker rice cake (35 calories), and the extra comes from the sugar coating.
How many carbs are in an apple cinnamon rice cake?
11 g of carbs per cake, with 0 g of fiber, so all 11 g count as net carbs. If you need help reading a label like this, the FDA’s nutrition label guide explains every line.
How much protein is in apple cinnamon rice cakes?
Less than 1 g per cake, so almost none. That’s why the toppings matter so much (more on that below).
What’s in them? The full ingredient list
Here’s the full ingredient list: whole grain brown rice, sugar, fructose, maltodextrin, natural flavor, cinnamon, and soy lecithin.
Notice what’s missing? Apple. The apple taste comes from “natural flavor” plus the sugar and cinnamon. That’s not a bad thing, it’s just good to know, especially if you buy them thinking you’re getting fruit. If you want real apple, the homemade version below has a whole one.
The base is still whole grain brown rice, and each cake has 9 g of whole grains. For more on how rice cakes are made, see my rice cake nutrition facts post.
Are apple cinnamon rice cakes healthy?
They’re a light, gluten-free snack, but on their own they won’t keep you full. One cake has 50 calories and 3 g of added sugar, which is pretty low for a sweet snack. But there’s no fiber and almost no protein, and rice cakes are a high glycemic food (Harvard Health), so they digest fast.
The fix is easy: add protein or healthy fat on top. That’s exactly what the toppings below do. I go much deeper on this in are rice cakes healthy.
Can diabetics eat apple cinnamon rice cakes?
They can fit, as long as you count them as carbs (11 g per cake) and pair them with protein or fat, like peanut butter or Greek yogurt, to slow down the blood sugar rise. Everyone reacts differently, so check with your doctor or dietitian about what works for you.
7 easy apple cinnamon rice cake toppings
My rule: add protein or healthy fat, plus something fresh when you can. Each idea below is for one cake.
| Topping | What to use |
|---|---|
| 1. Peanut butter and apple | 1 tablespoon peanut butter, a few thin apple slices, a pinch of cinnamon |
| 2. Greek yogurt and berries | 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, a few raspberries or blueberries |
| 3. Warm cinnamon apples | A spoonful of the cinnamon apples from my recipe below |
| 4. Almond butter and banana | 1 tablespoon almond butter, 4 or 5 banana slices |
| 5. Cream cheese and pecans | 1 tablespoon cream cheese (or a wedge of spreadable cheese), 1 tablespoon chopped pecans |
| 6. Ricotta and honey | 2 tablespoons ricotta, a small drizzle of honey, a pinch of cinnamon |
| 7. Dark chocolate drizzle | 1 teaspoon melted dark chocolate, a sprinkle of flaky salt |
Apple cinnamon rice cakes with peanut butter
This is my go-to, especially before or after a workout. The peanut butter adds protein and fat, so the cake keeps me full a lot longer than it would alone. Add apple slices and an extra pinch of cinnamon and it tastes like apple pie.
High-protein apple cinnamon rice cakes
Want more protein? Greek yogurt is the easiest way. Spread a thick layer on the cake and top with fruit. You can also stir a scoop of vanilla protein powder into the yogurt first.
Add wet toppings like yogurt or ricotta right before you eat, because rice cakes go soft fast. For more sweet ideas, see my caramel rice cakes and chocolate rice cakes.
Homemade apple cinnamon rice cakes (with real apples)
The Quaker cakes have no apple, so here’s a homemade version with the real thing. Plain rice cakes, warm cinnamon apples cooked in a pan for about 7 minutes, and peanut butter or Greek yogurt underneath. It’s like a mini apple pie you can hold.
The full apple cinnamon rice cakes recipe is in the recipe card below. Here’s how it comes together:
Dice one apple small, with the skin on. Small pieces cook faster and sit better on the cake. Melt a teaspoon of butter or coconut oil in a skillet, add the apple with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
Spread peanut butter or Greek yogurt on the rice cakes, then spoon the warm apples on top. Eat them right away, while the cake is still crisp.
Which apple? Honeycrisp and Pink Lady stay a little firm and taste sweet-tart. Granny Smith works too if you like it tangy. If you have extra apples, make my apple crisp with oatmeal or apple crisp without oats.
Can I use Quaker apple cinnamon rice cakes for this?
Yes! Use them instead of plain cakes for an extra sweet, extra cinnamon version. Plain cakes keep the added sugar lower, and the cinnamon apples bring plenty of flavor anyway.
Apple cinnamon mini rice cakes
Want a mini version? Make the cinnamon sugar flavor from my Drizzilicious mini rice cakes, then serve them with a small bowl of the warm cinnamon apples on the side for dipping.
Apple cinnamon rice cakes FAQ
Can dogs eat apple cinnamon rice cakes?
A small piece that falls on the floor usually won’t hurt a dog. Cinnamon isn’t toxic to dogs in small amounts, and these cakes don’t contain chocolate or xylitol. But they’re made with added sugar, so they aren’t a good dog treat. If your dog eats a lot of them, or has diabetes or other health issues, call your vet.
Are apple cinnamon rice cakes gluten free?
Yes, the Quaker ones are labeled gluten free. For homemade ones, check that your plain rice cakes are labeled gluten-free too. My gluten-free grains list explains what to look for.
Are Quaker apple cinnamon rice cakes vegan?
There are no animal ingredients on the list (brown rice, sugar, fructose, maltodextrin, natural flavor, cinnamon, soy lecithin), but the bag isn’t labeled vegan. If you’re strict about it, contact Quaker about the sugar and natural flavor sources.
Do apple cinnamon rice cakes have real apple?
The Quaker ones don’t. The apple flavor comes from natural flavor, sugar, and cinnamon. The homemade version above uses a whole apple.
Where can I buy apple cinnamon rice cakes?
Quaker apple cinnamon rice cakes are sold in the rice cake aisle of most US grocery stores, including Walmart. Look for the 6.53 oz bag.
More rice cake ideas
If you love rice cakes as much as I do, try my Drizzilicious mini rice cakes (the cinnamon sugar flavor is perfect for fall) or my caramel rice cakes.
What do you put on your apple cinnamon rice cakes? Tell me your favorite combo in the comments, and leave a rating in the recipe card below if you make the homemade version!
