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    Home » Paleo Powdered Sugar (2-Ingredient Powdered Sugar Substitute)

    Paleo Powdered Sugar (2-Ingredient Powdered Sugar Substitute)

    Published: Jul 5, 2016 · Modified: Nov 6, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This powdered sugar substitute is made with 2 ingredients in 2 minutes. It's a confectioner's sugar substitute that is paleo & gluten-free.

    overhead view of a bowl of paleo powdered sugar

    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!

    This powdered sugar substitute is made with 2 ingredients in 2 minutes. It's a confectioner's sugar substitute that is paleo & gluten-free.

    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.
    the ingredients in this paleo powdered sugar recipe

    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.

    photo showing How to Make Paleo Powdered Sugar in a vitamix blender

    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.

    photo showing How to Make Paleo Powdered Sugar - in the blender after blending

    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.

    photo showing paleo powdered sugar being sifted onto a bowl of puppy chow

    FAQs About Paleo Powdered Sugar

    Is powdered sugar the same as confectioners 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.

    Why is my powdered sugar brown?

    If you use coconut sugar or another dark sugar substitute this recipe will be light brown.

    Do you have to sift powdered sugar for frosting?

    Sifting avoids clumping.

    powdered sugar substitute on top of a bowl of puppy chow

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    Homemade Paleo Powdered Sugar (2 Ingredient Powdered Sugar Substitute)

    Laura
    Homemade 2-Ingredient Paleo Powdered Sugar Recipe! Make your own healthy powdered sugar in 5 minutes! It's a great powdered sugar substitute! Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free, paleo & vegan!
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Total Time 2 mins
    Course condiment, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cup powdered sugar
    Calories 46 kcal

    Equipment

    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • Vitamix blender

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup coconut sugar
    • 2 tsp tapioca flour
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    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

    This recipe produces a 1:1 yield of coconut sugar: powdered sugar.

    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. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1TBSCalories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 12.3gSugar: 12g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. JB

      September 25, 2021 at 12:16 pm

      Can you make macarons using this sugar. My wife is diabetic.

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 26, 2021 at 6:56 am

        I do not know I haven't tried making macarons!

        Reply
    2. Mallary Haislett

      September 18, 2019 at 4:17 pm

      I can not find tapioca flour. Do you suggest a substitute?

      Reply
    3. Brooke

      January 30, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      Can’t wait to try this! How long will it last once made?

      Reply
      • Laura

        February 01, 2019 at 6:46 am

        I've stored mine for up to 2 months!

        Reply
    4. Nancy

      January 18, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      5 stars
      I make my powder sugar from monk sugar as that and stevia
      Are thenonly sugars I use .’it’s sweet and good tasing !

      Reply
    5. Patty

      September 24, 2018 at 3:37 am

      Can I use this in making frostings for cupcakes instead of confectioners sugar?

      Reply
      • Laura

        September 24, 2018 at 6:59 am

        Yes! I do! Just keep in mind that using coconut sugar will make a brown tinted powdered sugar, which will end up in your frosting being the same brownish color...unless you use a natural food coloring to change that!

        Reply
        • Pat

          September 29, 2018 at 5:37 pm

          Mine turned out really browny. Haha maybe because my coconut sugar is really brown? The color did not turned out like yours.

        • Laura

          September 30, 2018 at 2:42 pm

          That is the only downfall of using coconut sugar...the brown color! Mine is tinted brown (if you can't tell from the photos). I use Nutivia coconut sugar, which may be a bit lighter than the variety you chose to use?

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