Nutrition to go – Mango Vanilla Almond Rice Cakes
I’ve been quite cozy in the kitchen these days. Good thing I like it there. Lots of  FUEL prep and Healthy Bites, all things I love to make, eat, and share!
Mango Vanilla Almond Rice Cakes and Orange Dark Chocolate Chip Healthy Bites. Don’t worry, I’ll share those recipes!
So why so much kitchen time? Well, I think I mentioned this before, but the Kiwi is in his next phase/block of training. This block is pretty crucial –> more specific and a little higher in volume in order to prepare him for his upcoming races in June/July. That being said, FUEL FUEL FUEL is needed! And this time around, it’s all about TAILORING his (our) training nutrition/fuel in or to MAXIMIZE the bodies output.
I know, I know… more training food and nutrition talk, but it’s my passion and it’s one of the MAIN reasons why blog. My educational background is in sports nutrition and there is nothing more fascinating to me than learning how the body works/trains/recovers/etc. with proper focus and food. This body of ours….it’s an amazing machine that needs lots of care. Listening to what it needs day in and day out is so important, especially for those who are active. Probably why I’m in charge of my husband’s daily nutritional needs too! 😉
Okay, so let’s talk training food and nutrition, once again
The good people at MyMix nutrition were able to help us out with this part. I really enjoy this product and what the company is about. They really do TAILOR to your dietary needs. Basically, you create your own nutrition supplement (pre or post workout).
The kiwi and I created our custom nutrition mix with specific supplements and allergy friendly combos that we need each day.
Our Cotter creation contained grass fed 100% whey protein, a B vitamin complex for energy, a digestive enzyme and L-Glutamine (to help absorb our nutrients more), and another joint Support Blend. The joint support is a combo of chondroitin sulfate, Glucosamine, Methylsulfonylmethane ( MSM) and Potassium Chloride. We try to add more joint support when there are higher volumes of training because research shows it helps with sports injury and injury prevention. All of these ingredients are gluten-free of course.
With myMix, I was able to come up with a great pre workout and post workout snack. Both of these (strange but good) recipes are perfect for active kids and all kinds of athletes. The ingredients contain  natural sugars and simple carbs from REAL FOOD. All you need to do is adjust the serving size to TAILOR your nutritional needs.
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The Coke Float Smoothie is great for a less sugary treat or protein smoothie.
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8oz of Zevia Cola
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1 scoop Vanilla Protein (I used MyMix)
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½ frozen banana
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10-12oz Almond Milk or Coconut Milk
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ice
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Optional add ins: Plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
Tip: Blend everything but the cola first. The slowly add in the cola and blend or stir. Keeps it frothy!
Okay next recipe I made fore the Kiwi’s Long rides. It’s a REAL FOOD fuel option. He will often bring real food on his long rides so that he can keep his glycogen stored properly. I do my best to create a snack/training food that is portable and will be equivalent in nutrients to what he uses come race day. These rice cakes were inspired by the amazing FEED ZONE Portables cookbook. Just slice them up, wrap in foil, and take to go! You can also use these for post workout carb reloading (for strength training, running, cycling, etc.)
 Ingredients:
- 1 7oz bag of dried mango (can also use Apricots or fig)
- 4-5 cups of white rice (preferably sticky rice)
- 2 scoops (about 60 grams) protein Powder (I used myMix Vanilla mentioned above)
- honey or maple syrup (this can be however much or little you want here)
- ¼ cup almond butter or Nuttzo
- â…“ cup almonds
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- butter or coconut to mix into rice after cooking
- Optional – shredded coconut for topping or filling.
Directions:
First, rinse your rice and let it soak for 20 minutes. Then cook according to directions in a large pot or rice cooker.
Note: Rice cooker works better for stickiness.
Once the rice is cooked, transfer to a large bowl and mix in a few tablespoons of coconut butter or butter and your protein powder. Then add in a fair amount of honey. I think I mixed in at least ¼ cup. Once that’s done, set aside and let it get sticky.
While your rice is sitting, blend your filling, the mango, almonds, and optional coconut. Set aside.
Next, place foil in a 9×3 casserole dish. Spread half your rice on the dish and press down to make it even. Then add in your filling and spread it out evenly. Drizzle your almond butter on top of the filling. I actually added in a little molasses as well. That’s why the picture below has dark colors. But molasses is not needed in the recipe. Just FYI
Once done with the filling, add the rest of your rice and press down to make even and flat. Bake at 375F for about 35-40 minutes. Just depends on your oven. Let it cool.
Once cooled, you can either remove foil and slice into squares, or cut with foil and wrap them up to go right then.
Makes about 12-16 squares depending on your cutting technique. 
The MyMix crew would like to offer a 15% discount exclusive to you all! Just use the following promo code (case sensitive):Â Cotter15Â at check out. Â Definitely try out the myMix if you are looking to really TAILOR your nutrition more, which we all are, right? You can also check out Megan’s awesome post on myMix to see how she uses it.
Do you tailor your nutrition for certain training seasons? Do share!
Cheers,
LC
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Yay I love these types of posts… I’m learning so much about sports nutrition from reading your blog!! I tailor my food to my running schedule… I’m really making an effort to refuel properly… now just to fuel-up properly. I pinned the mango cakes they look so good!
oh good! i’ll keep them coming! and let me know if you try these!
Loving the sound of the mango vanilla almond rice cakes – such great texture on them too!
If I do a long run (for me thats anything over 6 miles, I usually grab a few dates to keep me going) – and make a smoothie afterwards – speaking of which, gotta give yours with zevia a try!!
Loving the sound of the mango vanilla almond rice cakes – such great texture on them too!
If I do a long run (for me thats anything over 6 miles, I usually grab a few dates to keep me going) – and make a smoothie afterwards – speaking of which, gotta give yours with zevia a try!
i think you’d love the zevia addition!!! let me know if you try
I am good about eating better before and after long runs, but am working on the other meals.
Ohhh, just pinned the Coke Float Smoothie. That looks yummy!!
let me know if you try it Taylor!
This my mix thing is intriguing!!! Sounds like something I would adore! You know that I never get sick of fueling and nutrition talk, without you posting all those recipes back in the day, we’d never have met! Lots of love, and can’t wait to try those recipes out! om nom nom!
i think you’d like this bre!! worth the $ for customized pre or post workout fuel. And so glad you commented today. been thinking about YOU! <3
geez, sista! This looks and sounds soooo amazing! It almost seems reminiscent of Asian rice cake snacks because of the ingredients, but much more nutritious. Omgness I love those flavors together. I think I’ll be making these soon, but when I do I’ll let ya know! And that protein powder sounds so cool! On my way to check it out now.
i was kinda going for the Asian rice cakes. But i am sure those are stickier, right?
What fabulous recipes! I have just started mixing the Zevia cream soda with almond milk and LOVE that. I’ve not thought to add protein powder as well…although I’ve been putting Zevia ginger ale in protein smoothies, so I guess I might have gotten there eventually. 🙂
Now those rice cakes look AMAZING.
it’s freaking awesome! maybe creamy ginger banana or peach smoothie is up next, yes?
These look so so good! It is no wonder you’re in charge of the Kiwis nutrition!
I’ve only had Zevia once before but they don’t sell it many places I’ve seen here in Australia.
oh man, i hope they start selling it soon! i would ship to you! haha
Those rice cakes look so much better than store bought ones!!
I have never tried Zevia – maybe I should.
you will be hooked on zeiva… a good addiction!
You always come up with some of the most creatively delicious recipes, but my favourite part is that they’re full of so much LOVE. That coke float smoothie, though…. mind = blown. Good thing I have some Zevia in the fridge 😀
Oh you must try the zevia float! i was thinking black cherry might be good next in it???
James is lucky to have you 🙂 xoxo
these rice cakes sound great! we love our rice.
Send me some please…Those look amazing and definitely need those in my life when I start increasing the endurance. Right now I’m focusing on strength. Loving this beautiful weather…We’ll chat soon! XOXO
i hope you’re training for a race in AUSTIN!!!!
That float, and well all of these recipes totally float my boat hehe 🙂
tee hee .. it floats my boat too.
Course I always love your recipes!! That mix looks pretty interesting! So many of these coming out now but this one has a little different twist! 🙂 Very cool!
i agree, so many personalized foods these days. Love it!!
I lvoe the create your own mixes! I’m so trying this…
you’d love!!! it’s nice to finally tailor and protein!
I love when you get into the nutrition talk. I think it’s so interesting to learn about the different foods and how they can help fuel you properly. I keep thinking I wish I was interested in this when I was in school. Love reading about it all now though.
oh good! then i will keep them up! xxoo
Both of these recipes look fab! Coke float? Haven’t had one in so long and it sounds delicious!
Out of my head!!! I’ve been thinking about a protein coke float! Now I’m going to have to have it this weekend. 🙂
do it bro!!!!
Those look great, Lindsay! Send some my way? 😉
anything for you!
I absurdly love rice cakes but have not tried making my own. I will definitely be trying your recipe and seeing of I like the homemade ones better than store bought. I really appreciate the info you provide on eating to fuel performance and prevent injury. It’s been helpful as I’m increasing my mileage post injury.
i’m so glad! let me know what else i can do friend! happy training!
Yummmm these look so good!! MyMix sounds like an amazing company!
Oh God thesw rice cakes. With Mango!! I just love your combo ideas girl!! And I totally share your interest in sports nutrition. I’m not educated but I keep on reading and reading. Love it!!
i so wish we lived closer! we’d chat for hours!
I never get tired of hearing about how to fuel your body, especially from someone who has the experience that you do. Both recipes look wonderful- I have the ingredients to make both- here in CA we have sushi rice ( I think I used to buy it in VA as well, but in the Asian section) It’s my family’s favorite rice, but we try to limit our white food intake- would this work with brown? I know brown isn’t as sticky. I need you to come and here and get me down to my racing weight- I’m back running and feeling my fitness coming back! yeah!
You could use quinoa, millet, teff or I’ve seen Annie’s Carry brown sticky rice. The white rice has a different glucose absorption so it might be okay for ketogentic diets. But if you’re looking for low glycemic then use maple syrup and wheat berry since you can have gluten. Make sense?
I think my favourite posts of yours are the fuel ones- it’s so fascinating and I to absorb your knowledgeable!
That coke float sounds amazing! As do the rice cakes. If I’m feeling energetic in the kitchen this weekend, I’m going to give those a try. I’ll let you know if I do!
I would love to tailor my nutrition. The more I learn about it, the more I want to know!
oh good! so i should keep them up? haha
Great recipe! I love smoothies this time of year. I recently got to try out MyMix as well! Delicious!
oh very cool!! what did you add to yours?
Mmmm…you make the rice cakes (or BALLS!) and I’ll bring the coffee. 🙂
now youre talkin!
I’ve never been a huge fan of rice but this recipe may just change that! It looks great 🙂
really? Well this is a whole new take on rice. haha. Let me know if you try them sarah!
Ummm…totally drooling over those mango rice cakes! They look fabulous! I just need to get some more protein powder, than I’ve got to try this asap!
let me know if you do friend! xxoo
Can’t wait to try these on the bike!
report back when you do, k?
Just pinned. Jason would tear that up. He is a huge fan of mangos and rice. Like he could eat rice for every single meal LOL. And I always love your nutrition talks. Do you really find that chondroitin sulfate helps? I’ve never used anything like that. But man oh man if it does help … I’m gettin’ old!
i think james and jason would have a similar rice possession. LOL! and yes, i do think chondroitin helps. James has taken ever since in injury and it has helped soooo much!
I have GOT to try this!!!
Mango Rice is delicious, I can’t wait to try your recipe!
i think you’d love Livi!
Mouth watering right now! And I, for one, never get tired of your fueling talk!
I’ve heard so much about Allen Lim’s rice cakes – I think it is Tawnee from Endurance Planet who uses (or used to use?) them? Anyway, your version sounds a TON better than the versions I’ve seen before – yum to a mango and vanilla combo! Glad that you were able to hook up with myMix – great product, and so fun / useful to be able to customize to what you need! Happy Friday, Lindsay!
oh i love tawnee! such an awesome girl. And you’d love these megan!
yum!! the mango vanilla flavor combo sounds awesome!!
Oh you “press” my foodie button with all these great posts hahaha.. I need to make that coke float! Yum! I can’t wait to get back in my kitchen. I’m actually creating my own MIX right now!! So pumped 🙂
The MyMix sounds really interesting, love how it is totally tailored to what the customer needs. Checking it out.
Love this! MyMix sounds really neat, and I definitely want to read more about them! I’m trying to find out if they ship to Canada, but there doesn’t appear to be anything on their site right now… do you know?
I hope they do!! will find out ASAP! you’d love!
Can you just be my personal chef for the next marathon training cycle? The Kiwi is so lucky to have you! I really love the sound of those mange rice cakes!
yes i can! then i can hold your sweet baby. hehe.
Oh wow. I am SO making those rice cakes. We eat a ton of sticky rice around here. I’ve gotten lax on training nutrition lately and need to buckle down.
it’s hard to restart that focus, but i know you can!!
I bet sticky rice from the asian market would be stellar for this! Yum girlie!
yes, totally!!!
So many great resources here. I am excited to check out that cookbook and the mymix looks fun. Especially with our next phase of nutrition adventures upon us. We prefer real food for fuel too but making it portable can be a challenge. xoxo to my favorite Sherpa Wife!
you must get the cookbook!! it’s fabulous! i just get ideas from there but they are amazing!! You’d love mymix right now with your new diet! trust me, it’s awesome!
omg those rice cakes…..I’ve never tried MANGO with vanilla and almond. Intrigued!
these are definitely #WHOLEARMAN approved!
Again, why do we live so far apart. We could totally be baking buddies! I’m going to try those bars for Justin’s long rides. And PS- he’s not a pro… he’s a mortgage broker wishing he was 😉 but he was one spot away from Kona last year! Grr…. I need a Hawaiian vacation!
oh well he’s a pro to YOU and many others. Kona is a big deal!! praying he gets there!!
Mymix looks really interesting! And I’m such a sucker for good marketing, I love that it comes with your name on the package.
I also love the looks of those rice cakes. I can see that being a fun way to mix up my kids’ regular snacks. They aren’t athletes (yet!) but still need proper fueling! 🙂
the rice cakes are great for kids! they are just as active as athletes and need good nutrition! you’d love Maryea!!
Ooooh Lindsay that sounds delicious! I wanna give that a try, and especially if it is nutritious, I need all the help I can get right now. I definitely tailor my food to my training, and I am in that phase too right now so it is so important. I am getting as much protein as I can, along with carbs to support my high miles. Tired! But will be worth it 🙂
i wish i could send these to you! you’d love tina!!
The rice cakes look amazing! You can never have too much training food and nutrition talk.
oh good! these would be perfect for an ultra too! how about i sherpa you for it? hehe