Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting Without Butter
Welcome to my go-to healthy cream cheese frosting recipe without butter! No vegetable shortening. No powdered sugar. No heavy cream. This easy recipe is made with 4 simple ingredients and leaves you with a delicious frosting anyone would love! If you are looking for a healthier alternative to traditional homemade buttercream, this is it!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Into the mixing bowl of a standing mixer, or into a large bowl to use a hand mixer, add the softened cream cheese, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Using a whisk attachment, turn the mixer on at medium speed to begin mixing the cream cheese mixture. After 1 minute, increase the speed to medium-high and continue to mix.
- Continue whisking until the frosting is getting a smooth texture and looks fully combined.
- To use, spread with a knife onto the top of cupcakes, or using a piping bag.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 42mg, Potassium: 32mg, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 174IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 0.02mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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