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Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting

Deliciously Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting You’ll Love

This Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting offers a guilt-free, creamy, and versatile option for your desserts.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz full-fat brick cream cheese Feel free to use lower-fat cream cheese for fewer calories.
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt Full-fat provides the richest flavor.
For Sweetness
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup Can be substituted with honey or agave syrup.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Almond extract can be used for a twist.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. Prepare Ingredients by ensuring cream cheese and Greek yogurt are at room temperature.
  2. Beat the Cream Cheese until smooth and creamy for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the Greek Yogurt gradually, mixing for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add Sweetness and Flavor by drizzling in maple syrup and vanilla extract, mixing for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Taste and Adjust sweetness according to preference.
  6. Chill for Optimal Consistency if thicker frosting is preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 50mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container; it stays fresh for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

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