Low Fat Mochi Bites
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Low Fat Mochi Bites, a lighter take on the classic Japanese treat! Made from glutinous rice flour, non-fat milk, and a touch of vanilla, these chewy, bite-sized delights are steamed to perfection in the microwave—no need for specialized equipment. With minimal sugar and a dusting of potato starch, they boast a soft, pillowy texture while keeping the calorie count low. Perfect for a guilt-free dessert or a unique snack, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and yields 24 bite-sized pieces. Whether you’re satisfying a sweet craving or impressing guests with a lighter alternative, these low-fat mochi bites are sure to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams glutinous rice flour
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 20 grams cornstarch
- 250 ml non-fat milk
- 150 ml water
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 30 grams potato starch (for dusting)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until well combined.
Gradually stir in the non-fat milk and water, mixing until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and stir until incorporated.
Pour the batter into a microwave-safe dish or bowl. Cover the dish with microwave-safe plastic wrap or a lid with a small vent opening.
Microwave the mixture on high for 2 minutes.
Remove from the microwave and stir the mixture well. It might still be a bit watery at this stage, which is normal.
Place it back in the microwave and heat in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture becomes translucent and sticky, about 3-5 minutes in total (dependent on microwave strength).
While still sticky, transfer the mochi onto a clean surface dusted with potato starch to prevent sticking.
Dust your hands with potato starch and knead the mochi gently, adding more potato starch as needed until it is manageable.
Divide the mochi into small bite-sized pieces, approximately 24, shaping them into balls or cubes with your lightly starched hands.
Dust with additional potato starch if needed and let them cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.8 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 346 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*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.
