High Protein Buttercream Frosting (Dairy-Free)
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High Protein Buttercream Frosting (Dairy-Free)
Description
The frosting is prepared by softly whipping room temperature vegan butter and coconut oil with honey and vanilla extract to form a light base. Collagen powder and tapioca flour are then incorporated by whipping further to improve protein content and texture. The mixture firms up after chilling briefly in the refrigerator, allowing easier piping for decorating baked goods.
This frosting balances richness from fats with subtle sweetness and vanilla aroma, creating a smooth and slightly thick spread or piping consistency. Coconut oil presence means the frosting can soften when warmed, so refrigeration after application helps maintain shape.
It yields enough frosting for approximately six cupcakes. The type of vegan butter used impacts texture, with oil-based varieties melting more easily. Vanilla bean paste can be substituted for vanilla extract to vary flavor. Chilling desserts post-frosting enhances firmness.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegan butter room temperature
- ⅓ cup coconut oil room temperature
- 1 tbs coconut oil room temperature
- 2 tbs collagen powder
- 3.5 tbs tapioca flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the butter, coconut oil, honey, and vanilla.
- Whip lightly with a handheld mixer to combine.
- Add in the collagen and tapioca flour and whip for 1-2 minutes.
- Portion into a piping bag and pop in the fridge for 5 minutes.
- Warm up the frosting by squeezing the bag slightly and pipe it onto your dessert.
Notes
- Use room temperature vegan butter for better whipping and texture.
- Oil-based vegan butter may cause frosting to soften faster.
- Vanilla bean paste can replace vanilla extract if preferred.
- Chill frosting briefly before piping to make handling easier.
- Refrigerate frosted desserts to firm up the frosting due to coconut oil content.
- Recipe yields enough frosting for six cupcakes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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