Heart-Healthy Mochi Balls
Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly tender Heart-Healthy Mochi Balls—a modern twist on a classic Japanese treat that's as nutritious as it is delicious! Crafted with glutinous rice flour and infused with earthy matcha for an antioxidant powerhouse, these bite-sized delights are naturally sweetened with coconut sugar and enriched with unsweetened almond milk, making them a perfect guilt-free indulgence. Steamed to perfection and finished with a coating of unsweetened shredded coconut, their chewy texture and subtle sweetness make them an ideal dessert or snack for health-conscious foodies. Made in just 30 minutes and free from refined sugars or dairy, these mochi balls are a heart-healthy way to enjoy traditional flavors without compromise. Perfect for those seeking gluten-free and vegan-friendly recipes, this dish proves that wholesome ingredients can deliver outstanding flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams glutinous rice flour
- 240 ml water
- 5 grams matcha powder
- 30 grams coconut sugar
- 120 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 50 grams unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix glutinous rice flour and matcha powder until well combined.
Gradually add water to the flour mixture while stirring continuously to form a smooth, lump-free batter.
Stir in coconut sugar and unsweetened almond milk until fully incorporated.
Prepare a steaming setup by boiling water in a steamer or large pot with a steamer basket.
Grease a heatproof dish or shallow bowl with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
Pour the mochi batter into the greased dish and smooth the surface with a spatula.
Carefully place the dish into the steamer, cover, and steam over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until the mochi is set and slightly translucent.
Remove the mochi from the steamer and let it cool slightly until it's easy to handle.
While cooling, spread the unsweetened shredded coconut on a flat plate.
When the mochi is cool enough to touch, lightly oil your hands with avocado oil to prevent sticking.
Pinch off small portions of the mochi dough and roll them into balls about 1 inch in diameter.
Roll each mochi ball in the shredded coconut to evenly coat the surface.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate to firm up further; these heart-healthy mochi balls are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.4 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.6 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.6 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 399 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
