This healthy frosting is made with refined sugar free ingredients and makes the most smooth and creamy chocolate frosting! No dairy and no butter needed, it’s perfect for ANY dessert calling for a chocolate frosting!
Ingredients
- ▢1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- ▢3 tablespoon maple syrup
- ▢1/2 cup cocoa powder I used dark cocoa powder
- ▢1 cup unsweetened applesauce See Notes *
- ▢1 tablespoon coconut flour or corn starch Optional- See Notes **
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine your coconut oil, sticky sweetener of choice and cocoa powder. Mix until a glossy liquid chocolate texture remains.
- Add your unsweetened applesauce. Start with 1 cup and depending on what texture you are after, increase.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, to thicken slightly. If you need to use it immediately, add a tablespoon or two or coconut flour/cornstarch.
Notes
* For a thinner, drippy frosting, add more applesauce (or maple syrup).
** Alternatively, refrigerate longer to firm up.
TO STORE: Leftover frosting should always be stored in the refrigerator, covered. It will keep for at least 2 weeks, usually longer. Let it sit at room temperature before frosting.
TO FREEZE: Place frosting in a freezer friendly container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 4g
