Homemade 2-Ingredient Paleo Powdered Sugar Recipe! Make your own healthy powdered sugar in 5 minutes! It’s a great gluten-free & refined sugar free powdered sugar substitute!
Today we are going to make homemade Paleo Powdered Sugar! I have a few recipes on my list of favorites that call for powdered sugar! Even though sometimes I just go ahead and use the regular-old processed variety…I never love how I feel after I eat it!
So I set out to create this powdered sugar substitute recipe and I’m so glad that I get to share it with you! In less than 5 minutes you can make your own powdered sugar that has no refined sugar, no artificial ingredients, no fillers and it’s vegan!
How to Make Homemade Powdered Sugar Substitute!
You only need three things to make this Paleo Powdered Sugar!
- A Vitamix
- Ccoconut sugar and
- Tapioca flour!
1. Measure ingredients and put into the Vitamix
Start by measuring out your coconut sugar and tapioca flour and adding them to your 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!
2. Blend the paleo powdered sugar
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! 🙂
3. Remove from the Vitamix and Use!
Remove from your Vitamix and use immediately in your favorite recipe or sprinkle it on top of brownies (or brownies)! Or you can store it for later in a glass jar at room temperature!
Paleo Powdered Sugar Substitute: Ingredients and Substitutions
Here are some possible substitutions in this paleo powdered sugar substitute recipe. Just be sure that you choose ingredients that meet your dietary needs! Also remember color and texture will vary depending on the sugar you choose! Coconut sugar is my favorite unrefined granulated option, but maple sugar sounds pretty darn delicious!
- 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.
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Homemade Paleo Powdered Sugar (2 Ingredient Powdered Sugar Substitute)
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.
Notes
Nutrition
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Mallary Haislett
I can not find tapioca flour. Do you suggest a substitute?
Brooke
Can’t wait to try this! How long will it last once made?
Laura
I’ve stored mine for up to 2 months!
Nancy
I make my powder sugar from monk sugar as that and stevia
Are thenonly sugars I use .’it’s sweet and good tasing !
Patty
Can I use this in making frostings for cupcakes instead of confectioners sugar?
Laura
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!
Pat
Mine turned out really browny. Haha maybe because my coconut sugar is really brown? The color did not turned out like yours.
Laura
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?
Lauren Grant | Zestful Kitchen
Love love love this recipe/tip! Thank you!
Emily Owen
have you tried using this powdered sugar in frosting rather than regular powdered sugar?
Laura
Hey Emily! Yes I have and it works very well! It has a slight brownish tint but it tastes great!
Emily Owen
or no flour at all?
Emily Owen
Do you have to use tapioca flour? Do you know if coconut flour would work?
Laura
You absolutely could try with no flour at all. I find the tapioca flour helps stabilize the powdered sugar and makes it last longer! You could use arrowroot starch as well!
Connie
Can you use a blender or something other than a vitamin? …don’t have one, probably won’t be getting one…thx
Laura
You can use another high-powered blender. A regular blender would work too, it may just take longer for the sugar to reach the correct consistency! 🙂
Rebecca
I have done this on sveral occasions. Instead of using regular sugar, I use organic brown cane sugar or coconut sugar.
Laura
Hey Rebecca! Doesn’t it feel so great knowing exactly what you’re putting into your baked goods (and then into your body)? I love using the Vitamix to create healthier pantry staples!
Laurina Roo
Oh I love this Laura! And I know my readers will too! Definitely sharing and pinning this one! Might even use it in a recipe and thank YOU for the inspiration!
Laura
Thank you Laurina! I’m so glad you think it will be helpful for you and your readers! 🙂 <3
anne
I’ve been looking for a better option for powdered sugar this is great! thanks for sharing
Laura
Thank you Anne! I love having this powdered sugar option for times when I want to indulge without eating a ton of refined/processed sugar! 🙂
K Sullivan
what kind of carb count does this powdered sugar have?
Laura
Hello! I am not sure! You can put the recipe into a website like this and it will calculate the nutrition information!
Miz Helen
I love homemade mixes and this will be a great recipe for powdered sugar! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great day and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Savannah
I LOVE coconut flour so much. Seriously, I probably eat it a little more than I should..lol
But, I had no idea paleo powdered sugar was so easy! I’ve never tried tapioca flour before, does it also have a sweetness? Thanks so much for sharing. Have any paleo powdered donut recipes to share? (;
Laura
Hey Savannah! I agree with you…coconut flour is one of my favorite gluten-free flours! I like tapioca flour too though…it doesn’t have any taste or sweetness to it, which is why I like to use it! 🙂 You could try using coconut flour, although I would use less (maybe 1 tsp?) if you’d like your powdered sugar to have that sweet, coconutty taste! Although I haven’t tried it with anything but tapioca flour so I am not sure how it would turn out!
GiGi Eats
Looks SWEET to me! 😉
Laura
LOL It definitely IS! 🙂
Cassie
Oh – I am so excited about this! Thank you!
Laura
Thank you Cassie! Powdered sugar is absolutely something to get excited about! 🙂
Kristy from Southern In Law
I love how simple it is to make your own powdered sugar! I’ve made powdered coconut sugar before quite a bit – but I never thought about it being paleo!
Laura
YAY! So someone else who knows (and loves) the homemade powdered coconut sugar! 🙂 <3 next on my list is definitely maple sugar!
Lauren O'Connor
I was recently thinking about making my own powdered sugar just the other day. Thanks for posting this recipe – will try it soon. : )
Laura
You could use any sugar and it would still be SO much healthier and better for you than store-bought!! 🙂 Plus it’s crazy easy!
rachel @ athleticavocado
I never knew it was possible to make paleo powdered sugar! love this idea! Pinned 🙂
Laura
Even your paleo friends don’t have to miss out on the powdered sugary goodness! 🙂