Easy Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting (Healthy Vegan Recipe)

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Published: Sep 25, 2022 · Modified: Nov 12, 2023

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Gluten Free

Vegan

This Easy Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting is probably the healthiest frosting recipe you'll ever make. Made with cooked sweet potatoes, cocoa powder, sweetener and coconut oil, this chocolatey frosting recipe is creamy, thick and actually quite filling thanks to all that fiber from the sweet potatoes.

Ingredients Used to Make This Easy Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting Recipe

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Sweet Potato –You’ll need mashed sweet potatoes for this recipe. You can steam, bake or boil them until soft but here’s the easy method: Wash and wrap a whole sweet potato in a microwave-safe silicone bag (likethis one) or in a plastic wrap, then microwave on high for 6-7 minutes (or more depending on the size of the potato). You can make sure it’s cooked by sticking a fork or toothpick into the center. Let them cool somewhat before handling and mash it with a fork.

Cocoa Powder

Coconut Oil - You can use regular coconut oil, or refined coconut oil, like this one, which has a neutral scent and flavor (this is great for people who do not like the distinct smell and flavor of coconut. You can also use plant-based, dairy-free butter or regular butter instead, but the catch is that the butter or oil has to be solid at room temperature (so olive oil, avocado oil are NOT good substitutes).

Easy Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting (Healthy Vegan Recipe) - All Purpose Veggies (3)

Granulated Sugar of Choice - to keep this recipe low carb, I used granulated monk fruit sweetener. You can also use granulated cane sugar

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Step by Step Guide

How to Make Easy Chocolate Sweet Potato Frosting

STEP 1

In a clean bowl, mix all ingredients together and stir until no visible clumps of powder or sweet potato remain

STEP 2

To make a thicker frosting, add more cocoa powder. For thinner frosting, add more coconut oil

STEP 3

For best results, transfer the bowl to the fridge and cool for about an hour for the frosting to set.

STEP 4

Fit the mixture into a piping bag and use it to frost cakes and more!

Recipe Variations and Optional Add Ins:

Add a half teaspoon of instant coffee powder or coffee extract for extra flavor.
Add vanilla extract for more flavor, or other extracts and flavorings. Try vanilla bean paste, almond extract, coffee extract or maple extract. Maybe some citrus flavors such as lemon or orange extract. Peppermint extract also works.

What are some ways you can use this Chocolate Sweet Potato Vegan Frosting?

To frost cakes, muffins or cupcakes
Serve on top of waffles, oatmeal and pancakes
Use as a healthy dessert dip

How to Store

You can keep this frosting covered at room temperature for a few hours, but it's best if the frosting is kept in the fridge, where it can be kept for up to 3 days.