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The Best Sugar Free Frosting Recipe

October 27, 2020 By Morgan Last Updated: October 27, 2020

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This sugar free frosting recipe is a guilt free way to top your favorite cake. Using Greek yogurt and natural sweeteners, you’ll love how creamy and decadent it tastes. It’s perfect for smash cakes for littles or topping muffins for a fun treat.

sugar free frosting in a clear glass mason jar with the frosting heaping out and a wooden background
First Published: February 6, 2019 Last Updated: October 27, 2020

I believe there are two kinds of people in this world. People who love frosting, and people who love cake.

I am team frosting.

The problem is that when I made homemade frosting I always make too much. So, I put it in a Tupperware and then over the next couple of days I sneak spoonfuls of the sugary goodness.

Refined sugar-free frosting to the rescue

So, unless it’s for a special occasion I try to stick to a lighter recipe.

In fact, I use this sugar free frosting recipe quite often. I use it to top apple muffins, sandwich cookies, and smear on top of pancakes for an easy breakfast recipe for kids.

When I searched for refined sugar free frostings, I was shocked by how many included fake sweeteners. While I think there are a time and place for those, I’m not a huge fan of feeding that stuff to my kids. That’s why I came up with this healthy Greek Yogurt frosting recipe!

A whisk from a standmixer holding up a peak of healthy Greek yogurt frosting
The key to thick frosting is to make sure you have super thick yogurt. Strain extra liquid out of it before adding if necessary.

FAQs about Sugar Free Cream Cheese Frosting

How do you make cream cheese frosting without powdered sugar?

By combining softened cream cheese with super thick Greek yogurt. This way you’re able to get that thick texture without packing it with powdered sugar.

Can you make frosting with Greek yogurt?

Sure can! Just make sure you are using Greek yogurt that’s super thick. Use my tips below for thickening yogurt to make sure you have the right texture.

What can you put on cupcakes instead of frosting?

If you’re not feeling this low sugar cream cheese frosting, flavored yogurt that’s thickened up works great. You can also use some kind of jam on top if you’re looking for it to be super simple!

What to put Greek yogurt frosting on?

The options are pretty endless, but here are my favorite ways to use it:

  • Healthy donuts
  • In between cookies for better for you whoopie pies.
  • On top of easy carrot muffins for a fun treat.
  • On top of roasted sweet potato “donuts”

How do you thicken Greek yogurt?

Thickening the yogurt is totally key to making sure your Greek Yogurt frosting has the right consistency. In traditional frostings, you use a ton of powdered sugar to make your frosting thick.

Here are some tips for making sure your yogurt is super thick.

  • Line a mesh sifter with either paper towels, cheese cloth, or a clean dishtowel.
  • Add your yogurt to the strainer.
  • Allow to sit in your fridge for as long as you can. Overnight is best, but even a couple of hours will help. This helps to remove the whey from the yogurt so that it’s as thick as possible.
a large silver bowl filled with sugar free frosting with a silver whisk on a marble counter top with a rose tea towel

Other ways to sweeten Greek yogurt frosting

There are a lot of natural sweetener option when making this sugar free frosting. I suggest starting with 1-2 tablespoons of your choice and adding as you tastes. Here are some natural options:

  • maple syrup
  • honey
  • agave
  • stevia
  • coconut sugar
a mason jar filled with sugar free frosting in front of a wooden wall
Feel free to leave out the sweetener all together, or increase to your taste. We like using maple syrup, but honey, stevia, or agave would work well

Sugar Free Frosting Recipe

This Greek yogurt frosting is simple to put together and can be used on any of your favorite healthier sweets recipes. Use it to top healthy muffins for a fun breakfast! No one will complain about this better for you topping.

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Sugar Free Frosting Recipe

Sugar free frosting is a guilt free way to top your favorite cake. Using Greek yogurt and natural sweeteners, you’ll love how creamy and decadent it tastes. Healthy frosting is perfect for smash cakes for littles or just for topping a better-for-you dessert. 

Course Desserts, Snack
Cuisine American, Baked Goods, Kid friendly
Keyword frosting, healthy, sugar free
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 64 kcal
Author Morgan

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce cream cheese
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  2. Add in the yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla, beating until fully incorporated and thick.

Recipe Notes

  • Use the thickest yogurt you can find. I use 5% Greek yogurt, but if you can’t find it, you’ll need to thicken it. Place in a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth, a paper towel, or a dish towel.
  • Any sweetener will do. I like maple syrup or honey, but stevia, agave, or coconut sugar will do as well.
Nutrition Facts
Sugar Free Frosting Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5.7g36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.32g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 138mg6%
Potassium 90mg3%
Carbohydrates 5.7g2%
Sugar 5.4g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 700IU14%
Calcium 60mg6%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Filed Under: Breakfast, Snacks

Comments

  1. Julie Hood says

    February 7, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    This is brilliant!!!!! It’s never occured to me to try to make a refined-sugar-free option!

    Reply
  2. Jenn L says

    August 12, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    Can you use very ripe bananas for the 2 TBS sweetener?

    Reply
    • Morgan says

      August 14, 2020 at 9:38 am

      Sure! It would obviously give a banana flavor to the frosting though.

  3. Lindsay D says

    November 10, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    How long do you think it will stay good for in the fridge?

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    • Morgan says

      November 17, 2020 at 8:41 am

      I’d say around 5 days – 5-7 days is about how long I’ve left it in the fridge and still felt comfortable eating.

  4. Senna says

    May 9, 2021 at 1:11 am

    5 stars
    Thank you very much, this is very delicious, practical and healthier than many other alternatives.
    I made a cake with my son to celebrate my wife’s mother’s day and she loved it 🙂

    Reply
  5. Laura says

    May 26, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    Super delicious and much healthier!

    Reply
  6. Marg says

    July 17, 2021 at 6:55 am

    5 stars
    I used some whip it powder in it too stiffen the icing delicious,

    Reply

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