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 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!
You only need three things to make this Paleo Powdered Sugar! A Vitamix, coconut sugar and tapioca flour! Start by measuring out your coconut sugar and tapioca flour and adding them to your Vitamix.
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! 🙂
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!
Here are some possible substitutions. 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!
- Any other granulated sugar for coconut sugar (e.g. date sugar, sucanant, organic cane sugar, raw sugar, maple sugar, etc).
- Cornstarch or arrowroot powder for tapioca flour.
Paleo Powdered Sugar
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.
Recipe Notes
This recipe produces a 1:1 yield of coconut sugar: powdered sugar.
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I never knew it was possible to make paleo powdered sugar! love this idea! Pinned 🙂
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Even your paleo friends don’t have to miss out on the powdered sugary goodness! 🙂
I was recently thinking about making my own powdered sugar just the other day. Thanks for posting this recipe – will try it soon. : )
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!
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!
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YAY! So someone else who knows (and loves) the homemade powdered coconut sugar! 🙂 <3 next on my list is definitely maple sugar!
Oh – I am so excited about this! Thank you!
Thank you Cassie! Powdered sugar is absolutely something to get excited about! 🙂
Looks SWEET to me! 😉
LOL It definitely IS! 🙂
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? (;
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!
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
what kind of carb count does this powdered sugar have?
Hello! I am not sure! You can put the recipe into a website like this and it will calculate the nutrition information!
I’ve been looking for a better option for powdered sugar this is great! thanks for sharing
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! 🙂
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!
Thank you Laurina! I’m so glad you think it will be helpful for you and your readers! 🙂 <3
I have done this on sveral occasions. Instead of using regular sugar, I use organic brown cane sugar or coconut sugar.
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!
Can you use a blender or something other than a vitamin? …don’t have one, probably won’t be getting one…thx
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! 🙂
Do you have to use tapioca flour? Do you know if coconut flour would work?
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!
or no flour at all?
have you tried using this powdered sugar in frosting rather than regular powdered sugar?
Hey Emily! Yes I have and it works very well! It has a slight brownish tint but it tastes great!
Love love love this recipe/tip! Thank you!