This Easy Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting is one of the healthiest frosting options you’ll make. It blends cooked sweet potato with cocoa powder, a granulated sweetener and coconut oil to create a creamy, chocolatey frosting that’s thick, satisfying and packed with fiber from the sweet potato.
Ingredients Used to Make This Easy Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting Recipe
Notes: Ingredients listed below are common and easy to find. Use a neutral refined coconut oil if you prefer no coconut flavor. Granulated monk fruit keeps this recipe lower-carb, but cane sugar works too.
- Sweet Potato – Use mashed, cooked sweet potato (steam, bake or microwave until soft). Let cool slightly, then mash until smooth.
- Cocoa Powder – Unsweetened cocoa powder provides the chocolate flavor; adjust to taste for intensity and thickness.
- Coconut Oil – Use refined coconut oil if you prefer a neutral flavor. The oil should be solid at room temperature; plant oils like olive or avocado are not ideal.
- Granulated Sugar or Sweetener – Use granulated monk fruit or another granulated sweetener for a lower-carb version, or use cane sugar if preferred.
Step by Step Guide
How to Make Easy Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting
STEP 1
Combine mashed sweet potato, cocoa powder, softened coconut oil and granulated sweetener in a clean bowl. Stir until smooth and there are no visible clumps.
STEP 2
Adjust consistency: add more cocoa powder for a thicker frosting or more softened coconut oil for a thinner, glossier finish.
STEP 3
Chill the frosting in the fridge for about an hour to firm up and let flavors meld.
STEP 4
Transfer the cooled frosting to a piping bag or spread it with a spatula on cakes, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls or pancakes.
Recipe Variations and Optional Add-Ins
- Add 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder or a few drops of coffee extract to deepen the chocolate flavor.
- Stir in vanilla extract or try almond, maple or peppermint extract for different flavor profiles. A touch of citrus extract can give a bright contrast.
- Fold in a spoonful of nut butter for extra richness and a nuttier taste.
Ways to Use This Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting
- Frost cakes, cupcakes or muffins
- Top waffles, pancakes or baked oatmeal
- Serve as a dip for fruit or cookies
How to Store
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can sit at room temperature for a few hours while serving, but refrigerate afterward to maintain texture and freshness.
Easy Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting (Healthy Vegan Recipe)
All Purpose Veggies
Prep Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 157 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mashed orange sweet potato
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil, softened
- 2 Tbsp granulated monk fruit sweetener (or granulated sugar of choice)
Instructions
- In a clean bowl, mix all ingredients until smooth and free of lumps.
- Chill in the fridge about an hour for the frosting to set and flavors to meld.
- Use a piping bag to decorate or spread on baked goods. Enjoy.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 157 kcal • Carbs: 11 g • Protein: 2 g • Fat: 14 g • Fiber: 3 g • Net Carbs: 8 g (approx.)
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