Paleo Powdered Sugar (2-Ingredient Powdered Sugar Substitute)
Posted Jul 05, 2016, Updated Jul 16, 2024
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This paleo powdered sugar is easy to make with 2 ingredients in 2 minutes in the blender. A healthy powered sugar substitute.
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.
Paleo Powdered Sugar FAQs
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.
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Homemade Paleo Powdered Sugar (2 Ingredient Powdered Sugar Substitute)
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons tapioca flour
Instructions
- Add coconut sugar and tapioca flour to the container of a Vitamix (or another high-powered blender)
- 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 the 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
- 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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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’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! 🙂
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 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
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!
Looks SWEET to me! 😉
LOL It definitely IS! 🙂
Oh – I am so excited about this! Thank you!
Thank you Cassie! Powdered sugar is absolutely something to get excited about! 🙂
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!
YAY! So someone else who knows (and loves) the homemade powdered coconut sugar! 🙂 <3 next on my list is definitely maple sugar!
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 never knew it was possible to make paleo powdered sugar! love this idea! Pinned 🙂
Even your paleo friends don’t have to miss out on the powdered sugary goodness! 🙂