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.
I can not find tapioca flour. Do you suggest a substitute?
Can’t wait to try this! How long will it last once made?
I’ve stored mine for up to 2 months!
I make my powder sugar from monk sugar as that and stevia
Are thenonly sugars I use .’it’s sweet and good tasing !
Can I use this in making frostings for cupcakes instead of confectioners sugar?
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!
Mine turned out really browny. Haha maybe because my coconut sugar is really brown? The color did not turned out like yours.
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?
Love love love this recipe/tip! Thank you!
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!
or no flour at all?
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!
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! 🙂
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!