Date-Sweetened Chocolate Frosting
Ingredients
-
1
cup
dates, pitted
-
¼
cup
warm water
-
⅔
cup
unsalted cashew butter
-
½
cup
cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder
-
½
tsp
vanilla extract
-
1
pinch
sea salt (optional)
-
2
Tbsp
melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Blend pitted dates in a food processor until they form small bits or a ball.
- Add warm water and blend until a loose paste forms.
- Incorporate cashew butter, cacao powder, vanilla, and optional salt, blending until well combined.
- Add melted coconut oil and mix until smooth and spreadable.
- Use immediately or refrigerate for at least 1 hour for a firmer texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
18 (2-Tbsp servings)
Calories
119
Total fat
6.5g
Total carbohydrates
15g
Total protein
2.4g
Sodium
1.6mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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