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Healthy Strawberry Mochi

Deliciously Healthy Strawberry Mochi You Can Make in Minutes

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A quick, easy, and gluten-free dessert that highlights the delicious flavor of strawberries in a fun, chewy treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mochi Dough
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Thawed frozen strawberries can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Mochiko Flour (Sweet Rice or Glutinous Rice Flour) Essential for the chewy texture; no substitutions recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Feel free to substitute with monk fruit sweetener or adjust based on filling's sweetness.
For Dusting and Filling
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch/Potato Starch/Tapioca Starch Essential for preventing sticking during preparation.
  • 1 cup Sweetened White Bean Paste (Shiro An) A traditional filling that adds sweetness.

Equipment

  • blender
  • Microwave
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • Sharp Knife or Pizza Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Strawberry Mochi
  1. Prepare the Filling: Roll about 1-2 tablespoons of sweetened white bean paste into small balls and set aside.
  2. Blend the Strawberries: Wash and remove stems, then blend strawberries until smooth.
  3. Make the Mochi Dough: Combine strawberry puree, sugar, and mochiko flour in a microwave-safe bowl and stir until smooth.
  4. Microwave the Dough: Cook for 2 minutes on high, then stir to combine.
  5. Continue Cooking: Microwave for an additional 1 minute until slightly translucent.
  6. Flatten the Mochi: Dust a surface with starch, pour mochi dough, dust more starch, and roll to ½ inch thick.
  7. Cut the Mochi Pieces: Slice the flattened mochi into 8 equal squares.
  8. Fill and Shape the Mochi: Place a filling ball in the center of each square and seal the edges.
  9. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh mochi for the best chewy texture; leftovers are best consumed the same day. Pair with green tea for an authentic experience.

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