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Watermelon Mochi

Watermelon Mochi: Your New Favorite Healthy Dessert

Watermelon Mochi is a healthy, vegan dessert that combines chewy mochi with refreshing watermelon flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mochi Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour Essential for chewy texture.
  • 1/4 cup maple sugar Natural sweetener.
  • 1/4 cup tapioca starch Creates elasticity.
  • 3/4 cup watermelon juice Fresh juice for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil Prevents sticking.
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut For added crunch.
  • 1/4 cup crushed nuts Adds crunch and flavor.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • mixing bowl
  • non-stick skillet
  • fine mesh sieve
  • Parchment Paper
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make Watermelon Juice: Cut watermelon into chunks and blend until smooth. Strain to obtain ¾ cup of juice.
  2. Prepare the Mochi Mixture: Whisk glutinous rice flour, maple sugar, and tapioca starch. Add watermelon juice and avocado oil, stir until smooth.
  3. Cook the Mochi: Heat skillet, add avocado oil. Pour mixture in and stir for 3-4 minutes until thick.
  4. Shape the Mochi: Transfer to parchment, cool slightly, form into a square, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  5. Dust and Cut: Dust with glutinous rice flour and cut into cubes, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Be sure to serve fresh for the best experience. Experiment with different fruit juices for variations.

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