Dessert | Side Dish
Healthy Icing (No Powdered Sugar)!
Want to make icing without powdered sugar? Find out how easy it is to make a healthy, plant-based icing that’s free of powdered sugar and dyes.
INGREDIENTS
- 3/4 c coconut butter*
- 3/4 c non-dairy milk
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract**
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place all of the ingredients in a saucepan over low heat.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the icing thickens. It may start to bubble, and that's ok. Add a splash more non-dairy milk if the icing gets too thick.
- Remove the pan from heat. Allow to cool completely before using for cookies, cakes, donuts, etc.
- Once applied, allow the icing to set at room temperature for about 20 minutes to harden.
Notes
*Coconut butter can be found in most health food stores. If you can’t find it, then you can certainly make your own! You just need a package of dried, unsweetened coconut flakes. Pour the coconut flakes into a food processor and blend until the coconut flakes break down into a paste. This takes a while–about 10 minutes.
When I did it this way, my coconut flakes did not completely break down into a paste (but I was a bit impatient). My icing had a little more texture to it, but it was still delicious.
**Vanilla will cause this icing to have a slight beige color when cooked. If you're ok with that, great! But if you want a stark white icing, leave out the vanilla.
***You can also easily color this icing with or without food dyes! If you prefer to avoid food dyes, then mix these ingredients into the finished icing:
Pink icing: 1/2 c mashed raspberries
Purple icing: 1/2 c mashed blackberries
Green icing: 2 tsp matcha powder
Purple icing: 1/2 c mashed blackberries
Green icing: 2 tsp matcha powder