Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, Carob Frosting

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Sugar-Free, Oil-Free, Carob Frosting

This easy, sugar-free, chocolate-like frosting contains no artificial sweeteners, no agave, no powdered sugar, no oil, no shortening, and no butter. It’s made with all plant-based ingredients (vegan!) and it’s gluten free!

Prep Time6

Cook Time4

Servings: cups

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Ingredients

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup roasted carob powder
2 cups whole, pitted dates
2/3 cup almond butter See note.
3/4 cup full-fat, canned coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt (Omit or reduce if almond butter is salted.)
1 teaspoon Teeccino Vanilla Nut Naturally Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee Granules

Instructions

Place carob powder and water in saucepan, heat over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a low bowl.
Add dates, cover, and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and allow to sit covered for 4 minutes or until dates are soft.
When dates are soft, transfer mixture to blender. Add almond butter, coconut milk, vanilla, salt, and coffee sub (if using). Blend until smooth.
If a thinner frosting is desired, add additional coconut milk until desired consistency is reached.
Store in refrigerator.

Notes

1. The consistency of your almond butter will affect the consistency of the frosting. I use a thick almond butter. If yours is thin , you may want to reduce the coconut milk amount.

2. Freezes well.