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    Home » Recipes » Sauces & Dressings

    Healthy Peanut Butter Frosting

    Published: Jul 21, 2017 · Modified: Jan 4, 2023 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    This healthy peanut butter frosting tastes good on everything from cake to apples to pancakes! Use it anywhere you'd like a kick of peanut butter flavor.

    Peanut butter and apples on a plate

    How about a fun Friday recipe?...and some allergy talk.

    I used to think I was allergic to peanut butter, and truth be told, I do think I'm sensitive to it. However, because I love it so much, I've fought for a way to get my fix!

    Different brands of peanut butters affect me differently.

    Some brands give me immediate itching, some make me tired, and some actually make me moody (read: angry).

    After much trial and error, I've found my best peanut butter 'match' is a cheap Trader Joe's brand. It's non-organic, in a plastic jar, and only three dollars. Go figure!

    Peanut butter on an apple

    If you think you're allergic to something, you may just want to change up your brand or even where you're purchasing it from.

    Different companies/stores/facilities process things differently, and it may not be the actual food you're reacting to. At least, that has been my experience.

    I wouldn't play with any breathing-related reactions or anaphylactic-type issues, but with smaller suspected sensitivities, this has been an interesting experiment for our family.

    In another case, I recently tried a new brand of yogurt that comes in a glass jar and have been tolerating it perfectly!

    Even Jade is doing okay with it, whereas, other dairy-based yogurts (can) cause almost immediate itching for both of us.

    Peanut butter dip surrounded by apples

    I've been making this peanut butter 'frosting' for quite a while.

    I use it on apple 'nachos' or to dip apple slices in, as a frosting for my Sugar-Free Chocolate Cake, and even as a spread for my Oatmeal Pancakes.

    It's very versatile and can be used wherever you want!

    I dream about this stuff, crave it even.

    I like to add both cinnamon and vanilla to it, as all three flavors work very well together.

    Depending on my mood and what I'm having it with, I'll make it with stevia, maple syrup, or honey. All three work great.

    However you decide to use it, I hope you enjoy this coconut peanut butter frosting!

    Recipe notes

    This makes one serving; double or triple it as needed/desired.

    Add milk as desired to create a thicker or thinner consistency.

    I use my Homemade Coconut Milk in this recipe, but you can use canned if you prefer.

    I use vanilla powder in this recipe, as using an alcohol-based extract makes the resulting spread taste of alcohol!

    To make this sugar-free, add 2-3 drops of stevia extract instead of the maple syrup/honey.

    I add 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, to give you an idea of that amount. Add to taste for yourself!

    Peanut butter on an apple
    Peanut butter and apples on a plate
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    5 from 1 vote

    Healthy Peanut Butter Frosting

    Creamy and sweet peanut butter concoction that has multiple uses.
    Prep Time2 mins
    Total Time2 mins
    Course: Sauces
    Cuisine: Peanut butter
    Keyword: Dairy-free, Vegan
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 108kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon peanut butter
    • 1-2 Tablespoons milk of your choice
    • ½ tsp maple syrup or honey
    • pinch vanilla powder
    • cinnamon to taste

    Instructions

    • Mix all until smooth and well-combined (it can take 10-20 seconds to emulsify). Add more or less milk as desired for consistency.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts based on using two tablespoons unsweetened almond milk and maple syrup.
    Weight Watchers points: 4

    Nutrition

    Sugar: 2.5g | Fiber: 1.1g | Calories: 108kcal | Fat: 8.5g | Protein: 4.1g | Carbohydrates: 5.6g

    If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!

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    1. Trish

      July 21, 2017 at 12:52 pm

      Oh my gaaawww!!! This recipe is delish! I love your blog girl!

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    2. Andrea

      July 21, 2017 at 10:08 am

      I absolutely LOVE peanut butter. I can't wait to try this! Thank you for another great recipe, Lauren!

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      • Lauren

        July 21, 2017 at 12:44 pm

        Thanks so much Andrea! I hope you like this, it's a favorite. 🙂

        Reply

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