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red bean paste

🥗Healthier: sweetened adzuki beans

💰Cheaper: homemade bean paste

Homemade bean paste can reduce costs and control sweetness.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate offers health benefits, while cocoa powder is often less expensive.

Mix flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until smooth.

Preheat a taiyaki mold over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.

Pour a small amount of batter into the mold, covering the bottom.

Add a spoonful of red bean paste or desired filling on top of the batter.

Cover the filling with more batter until the mold is full.

Close the mold and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Flip the mold and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.

Remove the taiyaki from the mold and let cool slightly before serving.

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