Healthy Chocolate Frosting
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
1975 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Chocolate Frosting
Description
This frosting combines almond butter with unsweetened cocoa powder and maple syrup to create a naturally sweetened chocolate spread. Vanilla extract adds aroma, while almond milk helps achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency. The mixture is processed in a food processor or blender in short pulses until creamy, ensuring even mixing and texture.
The recipe provides a healthier alternative to traditional frostings by omitting processed sugars and dairy. Its smooth and rich chocolate taste works well on cakes and cupcakes. Ingredients can be adjusted for sweetness or thickness depending on preference. It is recommended to use almond butter at room temperature for easier blending.
For those without a food processor or blender, manual mixing with a whisk is possible though it requires more effort. The frosting can be made in advance and refrigerated, but should be brought to room temperature and stirred before use to regain spreadability.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond butter unsweetened & creamy - At room temperature
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- ⅓ cup maple syrup at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 7 tablespoons almond milk unsweetened
Instructions
- Place ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment.
- Pulse 8-10 times, in 1-second increments, or until it is creamy and spreadable. You may have to stop the machine and scrape down the sides a once or twice to make sure that everything is throughly mixed.
Notes
- The nutritional information refers to the entire batch, which is typically enough to frost an 8-inch cake divided into 8 slices.
- Substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter or tahini if nut allergies are a concern.
- Maple syrup can be replaced with agave nectar or honey depending on dietary preferences.
- Make the frosting a day ahead and store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes and stir before using.
- If a food processor is unavailable, a blender or whisk can be used, with the latter requiring more effort.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1975 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1975kcal | 99% |
| Carbohydrates | 146g | 49% |
| Protein | 61g | 122% |
| Fat | 146g | 225% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Sodium | 174mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 2786mg | 59% |
| Fiber | 40g | 160% |
| Sugar | 78g | 156% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 1167mg | 117% |
| Iron | 15mg | 83% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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