Whole30 Glutinous Rice Balls (Tangyuan)

Discover a wholesome twist on a beloved classic with these Whole30 Glutinous Rice Balls (Tangyuan), a delightful dessert-meets-snack perfectly tailored for those following a clean-eating lifestyle. Crafted with a blend of almond flour, cassava flour, and arrowroot powder, this gluten-free and grain-free recipe mimics the traditional chewy texture of tangyuan without compromising on flavor. The naturally sweet medjool date and coconut cream filling pairs beautifully with a warming ginger-infused broth, subtly enhanced with coconut aminos for a hint of umami. Ready in under an hour, this nourishing, Whole30-approved treat is perfect for festive occasions or as an indulgent yet clean post-meal dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 cup cassava flour
• 0.5 cup arrowroot powder
• 0.75 cup hot water
• 10 pitted and chopped medjool dates
• 0.25 cup coconut cream
• 2 tablespoons, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 4 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Start by combining the almond flour, cassava flour, and arrowroot powder in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Gradually add hot water into the flour mixture while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until it forms a dough.

Step 3

Knead the dough gently with your hands until it becomes smooth and pliable.

Step 4

Cover the dough with a damp cloth to prevent it from drying while preparing the filling.

Step 5

In a food processor, blend the pitted and chopped medjool dates with coconut cream until it forms a smooth paste.

Step 6

Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.

Step 7

Flatten each dough ball with your thumb and place about half a teaspoon of the date filling in the center.

Step 8

Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the filling, sealing the ball completely.

Step 9

Place the filled balls aside on a tray lined with parchment paper.

Step 10

To make the ginger soup, bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot.

Step 11

Add the grated ginger and coconut aminos to the boiling water, then reduce the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 12

Gently add the filled rice balls to the soup and cook for about 5 minutes or until they float to the surface.

Step 13

Serve the glutinous rice balls in bowls with the ginger soup and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1806.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2301.9

Total Fat 58.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 350.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 443.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.1g	0%
Total Sugars 202.0g
Protein 25.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 528.0mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 2121.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.9%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 73.8%