Description
A simple, dairy-free chocolate frosting suitable for paleo diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, solid
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the solid coconut oil in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl.
- Beat the mixture with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- If the frosting is too thin, chill it in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Spread the frosting onto your cooled baked goods.
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker frosting, reduce the amount of maple syrup slightly.
- Ensure your coconut oil is solid, not melted, before mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: vegan, paleo, chocolate frosting, dairy free, cocoa, maple syrup, coconut oil