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Healthier vanilla buttercream frosting made with only 3 ingredients

Healthier Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

This three-ingredient vanilla buttercream frosting uses powdered monk fruit for its more metabolic and health benefits.
Prep Time 1 hour
Mixing Time 3 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 1.5 cups

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand beater or blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup grass-fed butter room temperature; or sub with vegan butter or palm oil shortening
  • 1 cup powdered monk fruit or use regular powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Place the softened butter in a medium or large bowl. Use a hand beater to blend until fluffy, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, intermittently scraping down the sides of the bowl and beating again if needed. Add the powdered monk fruit and vanilla extract and beat again until just incorporated.
  • Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix. Use immediately to frost, or transfer to an airtight container for a later use. You can store the frosting at room temperature for up the 3 days.
Keyword Dairy-free optional, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Grain-free, keto, Nut-free, Oil-free, Paleo-Option, Soy-free, Tree Nut-free, Vegan Option