Chocolate Almond Butter Frosting (Easy Recipe)

This quick and easy chocolate almond butter frosting is vegan and refined-sugar-free. This icing tastes totally decadent yet is made with nutritious ingredients. Give it a try if you’re looking for alternative frosting recipes, like this sweet potato frosting, which is another delicious option.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Creamy almond butter gives this frosting a rich consistency. Be sure to use almond butter with no added sugar or salt.

This almond butter icing recipe gets its chocolate flavor from unsweetened cocoa powder. There are two main types of unsweetened cocoa powder – natural cocoa powder and Dutch process cocoa powder. Either type of cocoa powder is fine for this recipe.

This frosting is sweetened with maple syrup. Be sure use pure maple syrup as opposed to pancake syrup or table syrup.

This recipe calls for vanilla extract. I recommend using pure vanilla extract as opposed to artificial vanilla flavoring if possible.

I like to include a bit of salt in this recipe. Salt enhances the other flavors and complements the sweetness of the maple syrup in this frosting. 

How to Make Almond Butter Frosting

Start by adding the cocoa powder, maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, and salt to a mixing bowl and use a whisk to mix until the cocoa powder is dissolved.

Next you’ll add the almond butter and use a spoon to mix until all the ingredients are well combined and a thick, smooth consistency is achieved. That’s all there is to it.

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Almond Butter Frosting Recipe

This chocolate almond butter frosting is sweet and rich yet nutritious. This refined sugar-free vegan chocolate frosting is quick and easy to make.

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 158kcal

Author Jennifer Bell

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

• Add the maple syrup, unsweetened cocoa powder, pure vanilla extract, and salt to a mixing bowl, then use a whisk to mix well.
• Add the creamy almond butter and use a spoon to mix until it has a smooth, thick consistency.
• Use this frosting on cakes, cupcakes, cookies, donuts, etc.

Notes

• Store the frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Estimates

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg

More Vegan Chocolate Recipes to Try

These chocolate covered blackberries are juicy and delicious. These banana chocolate popsicles are easy to make and refreshing.