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Sweet Potato Chocolate Frosting Recipe

This easy healthy chocolate frosting recipe is made with three basic ingredients and turns out so rich and creamy! Your friends and family will never be able to guess it's made with sweet potatoes! Use it on cake, cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and more.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 Cups
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Dessert , Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 large (18-oz) sweet potato cooked and mashed (about 1.25 cups)
  • 1 cup (6oz) semisweet chocolate chips*
  • 2 Tbsp (30g) unsalted butter optional but recommended*
  • ⅛ tsp sea salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook the sweet potato using your preferred method. I include instructions above on how to microwave or roast a sweet potato.
  2. Remove and discard the sweet potato skin and mash the soft flesh into a sweet potato puree. Transfer to food processor or a high-speed blender. I find the former works better.
  3. Microwave the chocolate chips and butter (or coconut oil) in a large bowl for 20-second intervals, stirring well in between each interval, until melted and smooth, about 60 to 80 seconds total.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate and sea salt into the food processor with the cooked sweet potato.
  5. Process until a very smooth, thick frosting forms. You may need to stop the food processor several times to scrape the sides with a rubber spatula in order to get everything to blend evenly.
  6. Taste the sweet potato frosting for flavor and add more sea salt if desired.
  7. Use this easy chocolate frosting recipe on any kind of cake, cupcakes, brownies, or cookies.
  8. Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • *For dairy-free frosting (or vegan frosting), use dairy-free chocolate chips (or vegan chocolate chips) and coconut oil or full-fat coconut milk instead of butter.
  • *For dairy-free frosting (or vegan frosting), use dairy-free chocolate chips (or vegan chocolate chips) and coconut oil or full-fat coconut milk instead of butter.
  • For a refined sugar-free option, substitute ⅓ cup of cocoa powder and ⅓ cup of pure maple syrup for the chocolate chips.
  • For a refined sugar-free option, substitute ⅓ cup of cocoa powder and ⅓ cup of pure maple syrup for the chocolate chips.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (1/4 cup) Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 12mg (4%) Sodium 152mg (6%) Potassium 400mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (1/4 cup)
Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 152mg 6%
Potassium 400mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.