Sugar-Free Mochi Balls
Indulge in the delightful chewiness of homemade **Sugar-Free Mochi Balls**, a healthier twist on the classic Japanese treat! Crafted with **glutinous rice flour** and sweetened naturally with **unsweetened applesauce**, these mochi balls are soft, pliable, and irresistibly tender. This guilt-free recipe is entirely sugar-free, making it suitable for those watching their sugar intake, and can be customized with a touch of **stevia or erythritol** for added sweetness. By using a microwave-friendly cooking technique, these mochi balls come together quickly in just 25 minutes, perfect for last-minute dessert cravings. Dust them with **cornstarch for a mess-free finish** and enjoy them fresh or store for later. Perfect for snack time or as a light dessert, these bite-sized treats bring the satisfying texture of traditional mochi without the extra sugar—truly a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Glutinous Rice Flour
- 180 milliliters Water
- 50 grams Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Stevia or Erythritol (optional, to taste)
- 50 grams Cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and unsweetened applesauce. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring continuously to ensure there are no lumps, resulting in a smooth batter.
Taste the mixture and if needed, add stevia or erythritol to reach the desired sweetness, although the applesauce should provide a subtle sweetness on its own.
Pour the batter into a heatproof, microwave-safe dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, leaving a small gap for steam to escape.
Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Take it out, stir it well, and return to the microwave for another 1 minute. Repeat until the dough is glossy and slightly translucent, about 3-4 minutes total.
Once cooked, let the mochi dough cool slightly until it's comfortable to handle.
Meanwhile, prepare a clean surface by dusting it with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
Transfer the mochi dough to the cornstarch-dusted surface. Dust your hands with cornstarch and divide the dough into 12 equal portions by rolling it into balls.
Roll each piece into a ball or shape as desired, keeping the dough dusted in cornstarch to avoid sticking.
Serve the mochi balls at room temperature or store them in an airtight container for up to two days. Dust off excess cornstarch before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
951 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.2 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 13.1 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 2% | |
*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.
