Indulge in this incredibly delicious Avocado Frosting No Sugar Recipe. With less than 1 gram of saturated fat per serving, this vanilla avocado frosting recipe is not only super healthy. It’s also easy to make.
Want to make healthy chocolate frosting with raw cacao powder? Try avocado chocolate frosting.
Whether you’re frosting a birthday cake or topping cupcakes, the creamy texture of this cream cheese avocado frosting recipe adds a decadent touch to any dessert. Plus, the gorgeous green color is completely natural!
Why I Love This Avocado Frosting No Sugar Recipe
The perfect healthy replacement for traditional VANILLA FROSTING, avocado cream cheese frosting doesn’t just taste better. It also beats traditional keto cream cheese frosting since it’s minus the saturated fat found in butter and heavy cream.
That is, if you decide to make the healthier version with low-fat cream cheese, which tastes just as good.
As for plant-based cream cheese, stay tuned. I will try it soon.
This DELICIOUS vanilla avocado frosting recipe is perfect for the health-oriented baker. No one will ever know that they are eating an avocado dessert.
You really HAVE TO TRY THIS FROSTING in place of traditional frosting!
Ingredients in This Low Carb Avocado Frosting Recipe
Here are the simple ingredients in this creamy frosting recipe.
You’ll find the nutrition information, detailed instructions, and measurements in the Recipe Card below.
Wet Ingredients
- Low-Fat or Regular Cream Cheese (Room Temperature): You can use regular cream cheese, but I prefer low-fat cream cheese for its lower saturated fat content. In terms of the frosting’s flavor, there’s little difference between the two. I haven’t tested this recipe with dairy-free or vegan cream cheese yet.
- Avocado: The ripe avocado flesh of 1 large avocado. Don’t use unripe avocados. Also don’t use overripe avocado or leftover avocado with brown stripes.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall taste.
- Milk of Choice: I use unsweetened almond milk. Use less liquid for thicker frosting.
Dry Ingredients
- Powdered Sweetener or Confectioner’s Sugar: For low-carb frosting, use a sugar-free sweetener such as zero-calorie Lakanto Powdered Monkfruit or Swerve Confectioners Zero Calorie Sweetener. If you don’t have powdered sweetener handy, blend granulated sweetener in a food processor until it reaches a fine consistency.
- Xanthan Gum (Optional): To stabilize it if you want to pipe it.
I hope you enjoy this creamy avocado frosting as much as I do.
How to Make This Avocado Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
It only takes 5 minutes to make this delicious, stunning green avocado frosting. It’s a simple recipe that turns dessert into a special treat.
- Purée the Avocado: For the creamiest results, use an immersion blender, high-speed blender, or food processor to achieve the perfect consistency. It should ultimately be silky smooth.
- Place the Ingredients in One Bowl: Then, mix with a stand mixer, food processor, or electric mixer.
Cathy’s Tips for the Perfect Avocado Frosting No Sugar Recipe
Avocado begins to oxidize after a day, so make avocado cream cheese frosting the day you want to use it.
When I, for example, recently frosted my keto red velvet cake with this frosting, the vibrant green color was slightly faded the next day.
Despite mild discoloration after a day, the frosting is perfectly delicious for about 3 days as long as you refrigerate the frosted cake in an airtight container.
Steps for Making Thick Avocado Cream Cheese Frosting
- My recipe produces a SILKY, smooth avocado cream cheese frosting that’s very green and perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes.
- For a thicker frosting with a more pronounced cream cheese texture and a slightly lighter green color, I recommend using the following ratio: 1/2 cup of puréed avocado per 8 oz cream cheese. You may have to adjust the other ingredients.
Tips for Stiffening Avocado Cream Cheese Frosting for Piping
Add half a teaspoon of xanthan gum to one cup of avocado cream cheese frosting. If not dispersed properly, xanthan gum can get clumpy. So, use an immersion blender or whisk to mix it in well.
If needed, let the frosting sit for about 15 minutes and it will thicken some more.
You can, in fact, add up to one teaspoon of xanthan gum to one cup of frosting, depending on how stable you want it to be.
Moreover, frosting that contains xanthan gum will stiffen some more when you refrigerate the finished cake.
Frequently Asked Questions
Using avocado in frosting adds healthy fats called monounsaturated fats and essential nutrients like potassium and vitamins. This enhances the nutritional profile of your dessert. It also provides a creamy texture and a natural green color, reducing the need for butter and artificial colorants.
It typically has a rich, creamy texture with a slight tang from the cream cheese and a subtle, buttery flavor from the avocado.
Avocado cream cheese frosting can be a healthier option than traditional frosting, thanks to the avocado’s good fats and nutrients. Its healthiness ultimately depends on the ingredients you use, such as opting for a zero-calorie sugar substitute or low-fat cream cheese.
This frosting pairs well with chocolate cakes, carrot cakes, red velvet cakes, cupcakes, and even cookies. In fact, it’s an excellent healthy replacement for traditional vanilla frosting.
Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar. Start with less and add more to taste.
Kitchen Equipment You’ll Need to Make This Recipe
This is all you need to make vanilla avocado frosting.
- An Immersion Blender, Blender, or Food Processor – To purée the avocado.
- An Electric Hand Mixer, Stand Mixer, or Food Processor – To mix the ingredients.
- A Large Bowl or the Bowl of a Stand Mixer
Storage Tips
Have leftover frosting? You can refrigerate it in an airtight container for a few days.
Or freeze it for future use.
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Avocado Frosting No Sugar Recipe: CHOCOLATE FREE
Equipment
- 1 Immersion Blender, Blender, or Food Processor – To purée the avocado.
- 1 Stand Mixer, Food Processor, or Electric Mixer – To mix the ingredients.
- 1 Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces Low-Fat Cream Cheese – Or regular cream cheese.
- ⅔ Cup Pureed Avocado – About 1 avocado.
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 Tablespoon Milk of Choice – I use unsweetened almond milk.
- ¾ Cup Powdered Sweetener – I use zero-calorie powdered monk fruit.
- Xanthan Gum (Optional) – To stabilize it if you want to pipe it. See below for more information.
Instructions
- Purée the Avocado: For the creamiest results, use an immersion blender, high-speed blender, or food processor to achieve the perfect, silky smooth consistency.
- Combine Ingredients in a Bowl and Mix: Use a stand mixer, food processor, or electric mixer to blend all the ingredients, leaving the milk for last. Gradually add the milk until you achieve your desired thickness.
- To Stiffen the Frosting for Piping: Add ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum to one cup of frosting. If not dispersed properly, xanthan gum can get clumpy, so use an immersion blender or whisk to mix it in well. If needed, let the frosting sit for about 15 minutes and it will thicken some more. You can add up to 1 teaspoon xanthan gum to one cup of frosting, depending on how stable you want it to be. Moreover, frosting that contains xanthan gum will stiffen some more when you refrigerate the finished dessert.
Notes
This frosting is delicious and turned out great!
I use low fat Greek cream cheese with a couple tablespoons of low-fat Greek yogurt. Whip that into the avocado and then add to sushi.
I’m going to try this recipe with a carrot cake.
That’s a great idea. Thanks for the tip. The Cream Cheese Avocado Frosting tastes great on my carrot cake.