Sugar-Free Taiyaki
Indulge in the delightful taste of traditional Japanese taiyaki with a modern twist—this Sugar-Free Taiyaki recipe is perfect for those looking for a healthier sweet treat! Made with a light and fluffy batter sweetened with your favorite sugar substitutes like erythritol or monk fruit, these charming fish-shaped pastries maintain all the comfort of their classic counterpart without the added sugar. The star of the filling is a luscious, sugar-free sweetened red bean paste (anko), though you can easily customize it with your own low-sugar favorites. With simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, almond milk, and vanilla extract, this recipe comes together in just 25 minutes. Perfect as a snack or a guilt-free dessert, these golden-brown taiyaki are cooked to perfection in a taiyaki pan and served warm or at room temperature. Dive into this healthier take on a beloved street food classic—your next sugar-free obsession awaits!
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Ingredients
- 150 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 180 milliliters Unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol or monk fruit sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Oil or melted butter
- 150 grams Sugar-free sweetened red bean paste (anko) or other filling of choice
- 1 as needed Non-stick spray for taiyaki pan
Directions
Step 1
In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2
In another bowl, whisk the egg until frothy, then add the unsweetened almond milk, granulated sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and oil or melted butter. Mix until well combined.
Step 3
Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until a smooth batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 4
Lightly grease a taiyaki pan with non-stick spray and warm it over medium heat.
Step 5
Once the pan is hot, pour a small amount of batter into one side of the mold, filling it halfway.
Step 6
Add about 1 tablespoon of the sugar-free red bean paste (or other filling of choice) to the center of the batter. Be careful not to spread it too close to the edges.
Step 7
Pour additional batter over the filling to cover it completely, but do not overfill the mold.
Step 8
Close the taiyaki pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, then flip the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until both sides are golden brown. Adjust the time depending on your stove settings.
Step 9
Carefully remove the taiyaki from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter and filling.
Step 10
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your sugar-free taiyaki as a snack or dessert!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (590.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 998.4 |
| Total Fat 26.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g | |
| Cholesterol 219.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1269.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 180.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.0g | |
| Protein 30.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 120.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 412.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 755.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories