Vegan Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
Vegan, gluten free, heart healthy, high fiber, Paleo
Creamy, plant-based, vegan, dark chocolate frosting is a must have recipe! My chocolate frosting is completely healthy made using all plant-based, real food ingredients. No one will know this frosting is healthy and less sugary because it is packed with chocolate flavor and warm notes from peanut butter and vanilla. Thanks to coconut milk this frosting has a wonderful creamy taste and texture. I use it on cakes and cupcakes because it is easy to pipe into pretty decorations or I just use a knife to create a smooth layer.
Vegan Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
© Sweets You Can Eat by Megan Matthews and Patricia Schroeck 2022
Ingredients
1/2 cup high quality cocoa powder
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup peanut butter
Makes 2 cups, enough for 24 cupcakes
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Instructions
1. Heat the coconut oil in the microwave for 30 seconds, or on stovetop on low until melted. Mix in cocoa powder and stir into a glossy, completely smooth chocolate sauce.
2. Using a medium sized bowl and an electric mixer, beat chocolate sauce with coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until it is smooth and creamy. Then add peanut butter and beat again until perfectly blended into a thick and smooth frosting. 3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using to frost your favorite cake or cupcakes. I use a piping bag with my frosting. But this frosting can simply be smoothed onto a cake using a butter knife.
4. Store in freezer for up to 2 months or refrigerate for up to one week.
Photos by Brian Byllesby
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