If you’ve spent the last few weeks watching fruit mochi videos on your feed: same. This version gets a nutritious boost thanks to chia seeds and Greek yogurt, while still keeping the chewy, creamy texture that made the trend popular in the first place. The strawberry version leans bright and tangy, while the peach version feels a little softer and summery (and both quickly disappear from the freezer). Keep scrolling for the full recipe below.
Strawberry Chia Protein Mochi
Recipe TypeDessert
Dietary InfoHigh-Protein
Serving SizeServes 2
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
2 rice paper sheets
1/2 cup 0% Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon natural sweetener, such as agave or honey
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into a powder
8 strawberries, 4 diced and 4 thinly sliced
Optional: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, for rolling
Directions
1. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chia seeds, sweetener, and freeze-dried strawberry powder. Mix until fully combined. Fold in the diced strawberries.
2. Gently dip each rice paper sheet into warm water for about 10 to 15 seconds, or until softened.
3. Place one softened rice paper sheet over a small bowl. Add 2 thinly sliced strawberries to the center, then spoon half of the yogurt mixture on top. Fold the edges of the rice paper together to form a ball. Remove from the bowl and place on a plate. Repeat with the second rice paper sheet using the remaining sliced strawberries and yogurt mixture.
4. Place on a freezer-friendly plate and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
5. Remove from the freezer, roll in cornstarch if desired, and enjoy!
Peach Chia Protein Mochi
Recipe TypeDessert
Dietary InfoHigh-Protein
Serving SizeServes 2
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
2 rice paper sheets
1/2 cup 0% Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon natural sweetener, such as agave or honey
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 peach, half thinly sliced lengthwise and half finely diced
Optional: 2 tablespoons cornstarch, for rolling
Directions
1. In a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and sweetener. Mix until fully combined. Fold in the diced peach.
2. Gently dip each rice paper sheet into warm water for about 10 to 15 seconds, or until softened.
3. Place one softened rice paper sheet over a small bowl. Add half of the thinly sliced peach pieces to the center, then spoon half of the yogurt mixture on top. Fold the edges of the rice paper together to form a ball. Remove from the bowl and place on a plate. Repeat with the second rice paper sheet using the remaining sliced peach and yogurt mixture.
4. Place on a freezer-friendly plate and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
5. Remove from the freezer, roll in cornstarch if desired, and enjoy!
