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    Home » All-Recipes

    Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

    Published: Feb 25, 2015 · Modified: Jan 2, 2022 by Margaret · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

    Made from whole foods—including dates, garlic and chia seeds—this homemade teriyaki sauce is quick and easy to prepare.

    bottle of homemade teriyaki sauce surrounded by dates, chia seeds, and a bulb of garlic
    Make this simple recipe in about five minutes with only six ingredients!
    Jump to:
    • Healthy Ingredients
    • Ways to Use
    • 📖 Recipe
    • More Sauce & Dressing Recipes
    • 💬 Comments

    Healthy Ingredients

    Dates

    Dates are the healthiest type of sweetener!

    In this recipe, I use dates to add fiber and a touch of sweetness. According to NutritionFacts.org, dates are good for you! In spite of their high sugar content, they do not impact blood sugar and they provide a wide range of essential nutrients.

    Smaller sweeter Hallawi dates appear to be healthier than Medjool dates.

    Chia Seeds

    A pile of chia seeds
    Chia seeds provide healthy fats.

    According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a well planned vegan diet that contains ALA, antioxidants, and polyphenols from fruits and vegetables supports mental health.

    Chia seeds bind and thicken the sauce and serve as a source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Our bodies can convert ALA into EPA and DHA, so you don't need to eat fish to get the health benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

    Garlic

    Fresh garlic adds flavor and antioxidants.

    The Cleveland Clinic shares six surprising ways garlic boosts your health, including:

    1. Improved immunity
    2. Reduced inflammation
    3. Reduced risk of heart disease
    4. Clearer skin
    5. Reduced risk of food poisoning
    6. Treat athlete's foot

    Raw garlic provides the most health benefits.

    Ways to Use

    Teriyaki sauce being poured over a warm quinoa salad
    Warm Teriyaki Quinoa Salad

    I enjoy adding teriyaki sauce to dishes like:

    • Spring Rolls
    • Salads
    • Baked Portobello Mushrooms

    It can be tough to find gluten-free, low sodium teriyaki sauce made with healthy ingredients. So, it's better to make your own. A high-speed blender makes it easy and you can use whole foods!

    📖 Recipe

    bottle of homemade teriyaki sauce
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    Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 12

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup water
    • ¼ cup gluten free low sodium tamari
    • 1 tsp. chia seeds
    • ½ tsp. ground ginger (or 2 tsp. chopped fresh ginger)
    • 1 clove garlic (small)
    • 6 pitted Medjool dates

    Instructions

    • Add the ingredients to a high-speed blender in the order listed.
    • Begin blending at the lowest speed and increase to the highest speed.
    • Mix on high for approximately 1 minute.
    • Use immediately or store in a glass container for up to one week in the refrigerator.

    Notes

    Recipe makes about 1.5 cups. Serving size is about 2 Tablespoons.
    Nutrition information is a rough estimate per serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 39kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anna

      October 26, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      Wonderful taste, fast and easy. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Margaret

        October 26, 2015 at 4:52 pm

        Glad you like it! 🙂

        Reply
    2. superfitbabe

      May 05, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      This is such a sweet idea! Teriyaki sauce is my favorite sauce for Japanese recipes! I love that this contains no added sugars and only has natural ingredients!

      Reply
      • Margaret

        May 05, 2016 at 7:47 pm

        Thanks 🙂

        Reply
    3. Teresa Bettina Nisce

      August 10, 2020 at 10:49 am

      What can I use as substitute for tamari?
      Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Margaret

        August 10, 2020 at 6:42 pm

        You can use low-sodium soy sauce - or you looking to avoid soy?

        Reply

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