Sugar-Free Homemade Mochi Balls
Indulge in the chewy, irresistible delight of **Sugar-Free Homemade Mochi Balls**, a guilt-free twist on the beloved Japanese treat. Crafted with just a handful of ingredients, including glutinous rice flour, stevia, and the optional earthy flavor of matcha, this recipe is as simple as it is satisfying. Made entirely without refined sugar, these steamed mochi balls boast a naturally sweet taste and a wonderfully soft texture. With a quick 15-minute prep and only 10 minutes of cooking, you can whip up this healthier dessert option in no time. Perfect for those who love DIY snacks or are craving a low-sugar alternative to traditional sweets, these mochi balls are a blank canvas for customization—pair them with fresh fruits, drizzle with chocolate, or enjoy as is. Dusted with cornstarch to prevent sticking, they're a perfect bite-sized treat to savor or share!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour)
- 0.75 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Stevia (or other natural sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon Matcha powder (optional, for flavor)
- 0.25 cup Cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sweet rice flour, stevia, and optional matcha powder. Mix well.
Slowly add the water to the dry ingredients while stirring continuously until you form a smooth batter with no lumps.
Transfer the batter to a heatproof bowl or plate that fits into a steamer.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Place the steamer above the simmering water. Cover and steam the mochi dough for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes translucent and slightly sticky.
While steaming, occasionally check and stir the mochi dough to ensure even cooking and prevent burning on the bottom.
Once cooked, remove the mochi dough from the steamer and let it cool slightly, just enough to handle.
Dust a clean surface or a large cutting board with cornstarch to prevent sticking and turn out the mochi dough onto the surface.
With your hands well-coated in cornstarch, divide the mochi dough into eight equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, re-dusting your hands with cornstarch as needed.
Serve immediately or store the mochi balls in an airtight container to prevent them from drying out.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
584 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.1 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 1% | |
*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.
