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Freshly steamed Japanese banana mochi, soft and tender

Banana Mochi Recipe｜3 Ingredients, No Sugar, Vegan Mochi

by Vegin Vegan Vegun!
A soft, naturally sweet banana mochi made by steaming ripe bananas with mochiko and a hint of ginger — no sugar needed.
Simple to make in a steamer — a gentle vegan snack that warms you from within.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 6 pieces

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • fork
  • parchment paper
  • steamer

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g banana ripe, very soft but not yet mushy
  • 60 g mochiko glutinous rice flour
  • ginger juice optional, a few drops

Toppings (optional)

  • kinako roasted soybean flour to taste
  • cinnamon to taste
  • maple syrup to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mash the banana: Place the ripe banana in a bowl and mash with a fork until smooth. Add a few drops of ginger juice if using, and mix well.
    100 g banana, ginger juice
  • Add the mochiko: Add the mochiko and mix with a fork until no dry flour remains.
    60 g mochiko
    • The dough will be loose and sticky — this is what you want.
  • Shape: Scoop portions with two spoons and place on a parchment-lined steamer. Leave plenty of space between each piece — they spread as they steam.
  • Steam: Steam over boiling water for 10–15 minutes. When the surface turns translucent, they're done.
  • Serve: Enjoy warm straight from the steamer.
    Once cooled, top with kinako, cinnamon, or a drizzle of maple syrup to add some sweetness.
    kinako, cinnamon, maple syrup
Keyword banana mochi, Japanese banana mochi, no sugar dessert, steamed banana mochi, vegan mochi recipe