Posted Oct 02, 2017, Updated Jun 26, 2024 What I love about this homemade vegan peanut butter frosting recipe is that it’s made with just a handful of ingredients that you probably already have on hand in 5 minutes flat! Compared to other frosting recipes, this one is much healthier! It’s vegan, gluten-free & dairy free and if make your own powdered sugar (recipe here) it can be refined-sugar free too!
Vegan Peanut Butter Frosting: Ingredient s& Substitutions
Peanut Butter: I use a firm peanut butter for this recipe, like a natural peanut butter that is no stir. If you use a peanut butter that is liquid at room temperature you may need to add more powdered sugar to get it to firm up, and/or omit the almond milk all together. Coconut oil. vegan butter or regular butter can be used in place of coconut oil. (Note: The coconut oil needs to be room temperature or slightly melted (not too warm), if it is hard then it will not mix well into the peanut butter). Salt: I love the sweet/salty flavor of this frosting. You can always add a little at a time and adjust it according to your taste. If you’re using a salty variety of peanut butter you many need to add less. Almond milk: coconut milk or any other non-dairy milk works in this recipe. It’s only needed with firm peanut butter.
How to Make Vegan Peanut Butter Frosting
Make sure the coconut oil is softened to room temperature, then either mix by hand or using a hand-held mixer or standing mixer, beat until they are combined. Once the coconut oil and peanut butter are combined and smooth, add the vanilla, powdered sugar and salt and beat until you reach the desired consistency. Add almond milk slowly. The amount of almond milk needed depends on the type of peanut butter used. Some people have reported not needing it at all. Please add it carefully so the frosting does not become too runny. If that does happen, add more powdered sugar and mix until you reach the desired consistency.
Vegan Peanut Butter Frosting: Serving Suggestions
I have a plethora of recipes that are the perfect vehicle for this delicious frosting! Check them out! (Note: the brownies in these pictures are my black bean brownies).
Brownies: Slather it on black bean brownies (or flourless brownies or paleo brownies or Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies or Greek Yogurt Brownies! Cookies: spread it on these Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies or these paleo chocolate chip cookies! Blondies: Add it to theseHealthy Peanut Butter Blondies. Cake: Add a dollop to this flourless chocolate cake! Cupcakes. swirl it on top of chocolate cupcakes.
Store/Freeze
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw slowly at room temperature before using – do not microwave. It hardens in the fridge. Please note that this Vegan Peanut Butter Frosting gets hard in the fridge. I take it out and set it on the counter about 1 hour before eating/serving time. Do not microwave. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
