Last Updated on December 6, 2020

When I started this recipe, I was thinking of creating something completely different.  When I’m developing a recipe, I will taste it periodically throughout the process and make adjustments.  A couple of missteps lead to me creating this Paleo Sticky rice recipe that seriously reminds me of the treat my mom used to make for me when I was growing up.

Tapioca flour is seriously becoming one of my favorite flours to use.  It is so flexible and makes the most bread-like baked goods that I’ve found.  Anyhow, back to my childhood coming right back at me in the form of this dessert.

I remember when my mom would make sticky rice balls.   I would wake up in the middle of night and eat as much as a pre-teen could before my stomach would moan in protest, and then I would pass out from happiness in my stomach.  It was a  nice visit down memory lane and I’m so glad that the Little can share the same experience with me through this recipe.

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Yield: 8

Paleo Sticky Rice Balls

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon B grade maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup tapioca flour
• 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
• 1/2 cup coconut shreds
• 1 cup chia seeds

Instructions

1. In a sauce pan combine the water, ghee, vanilla, maple syrup and sea salt
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Remove from the stove and add the tapioca flour.
4. Mix until you have a paste. Then add in the mashed sweet potato and coconut shreds.
5. Mix until you have your "rice" dough.
6. Pinch off a walnut sized piece and roll into a ball then coat with the chia seeds.
7. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up and then enjoy.

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