Keto Sakuramochi

Keto Sakuramochi is a delightful low-carb twist on the traditional Japanese sweet, featuring a delicate rice flour exterior wrapped around a sweetened red bean paste and infused with the fragrant essence of cherry blossoms. This guilt-free treat offers a unique texture and taste that pays homage to its classic counterpart while remaining keto-friendly.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Psyllium husk - 1 tablespoon
• Erythritol - 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Coconut milk - 120 ml
• Salt - a pinch
• Red bean paste (no sugar added) - 50 grams
• Cherry blossom extract - 1 teaspoon
• Edible cherry blossom leaves - 2 pieces

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, psyllium husk, erythritol, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
2. Pour in the coconut milk and cherry blossom extract, then mix until a dough forms.
3. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and flatten each piece into a circle.
4. Place a small amount of red bean paste in the center of each circle and fold the dough over to enclose the filling, shaping it into a ball.
5. Wrap each mochi in an edible cherry blossom leaf.
6. Steam the mochi for about 10 minutes until they become slightly translucent and firm.
7. Remove from the steamer, let cool for a few minutes, and serve.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 9 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.12 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for keto diets.
• Contains healthy fats from almond flour and coconut milk.

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