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Three-Ingredient Yogurt Frosting

This simple, vanilla-flavored yogurt frosting is made with strained Greek yogurt. It has a low-carb, sugar-free option, too! Making it takes just minutes, but you'll need to strain the yogurt for two hours before using it.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 76 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain greek yogurt I use Fage 5%
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar or 1 cup of a sugar-free powdered sweetener, or 1 tablespoon of stevia glycerite
Optional:
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour only if using stevia

Instructions

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  1. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a small bowl. Place the yogurt in the strainer. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to drain for at least two hours, and preferably overnight. This step is important. Otherwise, the yogurt will be too liquid to make a proper frosting.
  2. Using an electric hand mixer set on medium speed or a hand whisk, beat together the strained yogurt, vanilla, and sweetener (and coconut flour if using) until the frosting thickens, about 2 minutes. Cover the frosting and place it in the fridge for 30-60 minutes while you bake and cool your cake or cupcakes.
  3. To frost your cupcakes, wait until they are completely cool. Then, fill a quart-size Ziploc bag with the frosting, snip the corner, and use it to pipe frosting onto the cupcakes. You can also use a spatula or a spoon to spread the frosting on the cupcakes.

Notes

  • The sugar-free version has 37 calories and 1 gram of carbs per serving (this excludes the carbs found in sugar alcohols such as erythritol). 
  • This recipe makes enough frosting for 12 cupcakes. The nutrition info is for the frosting needed for one cupcake, which is about 2 tablespoons. 
  • I don't recommend storing leftovers of this frosting or making it ahead of time. You should use it right away for cakes or cupcakes that would be enjoyed within an hour or so.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 76kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 76

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 76kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Sugar 11g 22%

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