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Snacks & Desserts

Sweet or savory, these Japanese snacks and desserts are fun, approachable, and perfect for small bites. Try classic options like onigiri, mochi-inspired treats, dorayaki, or pound cake made with matcha or kinako. Many recipes are easy to batch prep or include in bentos—great for families, kids, or anyone who loves a treat between meals.

  • Apple miso cookies on a plate.
    Healthy Apple Miso Cookies (Gluten-Free, Oil-Free & Refined Sugar-Free)
  • Baked Japanese sweet potatoes are cut into half.
    Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes Oven & Air Fryer (Yaki Imo)
  • matcha chocolate chip cookie cut into half.
    Chewy Brown Butter Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies with Nuts
  • Two chocolate mochi with ganache on a plate.
    Chocolate Mochi with Ganache Filling
  • Three chocolate mochi ice cream, one of them is cut into half on a plate.
    Homemade Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream
  • Japanese sweet potato dessert with forks.
    Japanese Sweet Potato Dessert (Creamy & No Added Sugar)

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