Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Made from whole foods—including dates, garlic and chia seeds—this homemade teriyaki sauce is quick and easy to prepare.
Healthy Ingredients
The recipe features three whole food ingredients along with some ground ginger, low-sodium tamari, and water. Sometimes I swap out the tamari for coconut aminos for a little variety. And after developing the recipe I discovered I’m allergic to chia seeds. So, I substitute flax seeds. But I still recommend using chia if you’re not like me and can tolerate them.
Dates
In this recipe, I use dates to add fiber and a touch of sweetness. Dates are good for you! In spite of their high sugar content, they have a minimal impact on blood sugar and they provide a wide range of essential nutrients.
Chia Seeds
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
The Cleveland Clinic shares six surprising ways garlic boosts your health, including:
- Improved immunity
- Reduced inflammation
- Reduced risk of heart disease
- Clearer skin
- Reduced risk of food poisoning
- Treat athlete’s foot
Raw garlic provides the most health benefits.
Ways to Use
I enjoy adding teriyaki sauce to dishes
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!
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup gluten free low sodium tamari
- 1 tsp. chia seeds
- 1/2 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.
Wonderful taste, fast and easy. Thank you!
Glad you like it! 🙂
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!
Thanks 🙂
What can I use as substitute for tamari?
Thank you!!
You can use low-sodium soy sauce – or you looking to avoid soy?