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This Maple Coconut Buttercream Frosting is gluten-free, refined sugar-free and has a vegan option, too! Using only 4 ingredients, it is super easy to make and TASTY!
In preparation for my little one’s first birthday, I came up with this recipe when I wanted something tasty but not full of processed sugars for the frosting on his cake. And, oh my, is this delish! It stores & spreads well, too!
Tips for making this refined sugar-free vegan Maple and Coconut Buttercream Frosting:
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Instead of coconut butter for the vegan version, you can also use any vegan / non-dairy ‘butter’ spread with great results.
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You can replace the maple syrup with raw honey, agave syrup or a sugar-free alternative such as this monk fruit sweetened syrup.
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Due to the unique nature of coconut flour, I do not recommend you replace it with anything else.
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The coconut oil is vital part of the texture and flavor of this buttercream frosting so I do not recommend you replace it.
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When stored and refrigerated, this frosting will harden quite a bit, but do not fret, as soon as you re-mix/whip it will soften and smooth back out to its original state.
If you try this recipe please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, share this post, use Pinterest’s “tried it” feature, or take a photo, & tag me on Instagram and I’ll share it! Thank you so much! <3
Maple Coconut Buttercream Frosting (Refined Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter or for vegan option use coconut butter find my recipe below
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 4 tbs coconut flour
Instructions
- In a food processor or mixer, blend all ingredients until smooth & the consistency that you prefer.
- Use right away or store in fridge & soften/re-whip before using.
- Enjoy!
6 Comments
Kelly Jo
12/16/2020 at 1:38 PMWould this frosting work to put on sugar cookies? Will it harden enough?
Kristen Wood
12/16/2020 at 6:05 PMYes! It most definitely will harden enough! Just leave them out for a bit or pop in the fridge for a few and it will harden even quicker. 🙂
Katie S.
08/20/2020 at 12:01 AMCould you add a flavoring extract to this, such as vanilla?
Kristen Wood
08/20/2020 at 12:46 PMYes, most definitely!
Alyssa
07/06/2020 at 6:26 PMHow long will it stay good in the fridge for?
Kristen Wood
07/07/2020 at 2:06 AMHi Alyssa,
This keeps in the fridge covered for up to 5 days, just keep in mind you will need to re-whip it before using. I hope this helps!
-Kristen