Paleo Powdered Sugar (2-Ingredient Powdered Sugar Substitute)
Posted Jul 05, 2016, Updated Nov 06, 2021
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
This powdered sugar substitute is made with 2 ingredients in 2 minutes. It’s a confectioner’s sugar substitute that is paleo & gluten-free.
This homemade Paleo Powdered Sugar is a great 2-ingredient powdered sugar substitute! If you’re looking for a healthier swap for confectioners sugar in your favorite recipes (like puppy chow and frosting) then you’ll love this easy kitchen hack.
In less than 5 minutes with two ingredients you can make your own powdered sugar that has no refined sugar, no artificial ingredients and no fillers!
Paleo Powdered Sugar Substitute: Ingredients and Substitutions
Here are some possible substitutions in this paleo powdered sugar substitute recipe. Remember, the color and texture will vary depending on the sugar you choose. Coconut sugar is my favorite unrefined granulated option, but maple sugar and organic cane sugar are great too.
- Coconut sugar. Any other granulated sugar can be used in place of coconut sugar (e.g. date sugar,  organic cane sugar, raw sugar, maple sugar, etc). Just be sure to choose a variety that complies with your dietary needs.
- Tapioca flour. Cornstarch or arrowroot powder can be used in place of tapioca flour.
How to Make Homemade Powdered Sugar Substitute!
You only need three things to make this Paleo Powdered Sugar recipe. It’s so easy too! Don’t forget to watch the video.
Begin by putting the ingredients in the container of a Vitamix. Another high-powered blender would work, but I don’t recommend a food processor or a low-quality blender, because they don’t have enough power to make this Powdered Sugar Substitute recipe.
Next, blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds, or until your mixture is fluffy and has the consistency of powdered sugar. Let it settle for at least 30 seconds before removing the top, otherwise you run the risk of inhaling a cloud of powdered sugary fumes.
Serve
Remove from your Vitamix and use in your favorite recipes or sprinkle it on top of brownies (or brownies).
Store
This powdered sugar substitute lasts for up to 1 month in an glass jar at room temperature.
FAQs About Paleo Powdered Sugar
They are very similar, but technically they are different. Powdered sugar is granulated sugar that has been ground to a very fine powder. Confectioners sugar is powdered sugar with starch added to it to prevent caking.
If you use coconut sugar or another dark sugar substitute this recipe will be light brown.
Sifting avoids clumping.
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 your creations!
Homemade Paleo Powdered Sugar (2 Ingredient Powdered Sugar Substitute)
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tsp tapioca flour
Instructions
- Add coconut sugar and tapioca flour to your Vitamix.
- Start blending on low speed and gradually increase to high.
- Blend for 30-60 seconds, or until your mixture obtains a fluffy, powdery consistency (like powdered sugar), and is light brown in color.
- Let the mixture settle in your Vitamix for at least 30 seconds before removing the top!
- Remove from blender and use in your favorite dessert!
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Video
Notes
Ingredients Substitutions
- Coconut sugar. Any other granulated sugar can be used in place of coconut sugar (e.g. date sugar, sucanant,  organic cane sugar, raw sugar, maple sugar, etc). Just be sure to choose a variety that complies with your dietary needs.
- Tapioca flour. Cornstarch or arrowroot powder can be used in place of tapioca flour.
Storage
Keep in an air-tight container at room temperature.ÂNutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Delicious Recipes
- Love frosting? Try these frostings: Chocolate Buttercream Frosting, The Best Homemade Vanilla Frosting, or Homemade Vegan Peanut Butter Frosting.
- We adore this Puppy Chow Recipe (Muddy Buddies)!
- Try these delicious Lemon Bars (Lemon Squares).
This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through a link you clicked on here, I receive a portion of the sale. Thank you for supporting JoyFoodSunshine!
Best recipe ever! I was trying to find a healthy powdered sugar at the store that didn’t have any weird ingredients or wasn’t too expensive and I couldn’t find anything. I’m so glad I looked here! So excited to try it in frostings!
I’m so glad you found what you were looking for!
Can you make macarons using this sugar. My wife is diabetic.
I do not know I haven’t tried making macarons!