Frosting substitute??

[Klynne]

For our Valentines party the kids will be decorating chocolate muffins (made with honey and coconut crystals) with naturally colored whipped cream.

One of the families is off dairy and eggs I was wondering if any of you have ideas on what can I substitute the cream with so their kids can join the creative fun.

Thanks!

[witchygrrl]

I made frosting with 1/3 cup coconut milk, 3/4 cup coconut oil, and 2 cups powdered sugar. It was amazing!

[Klynne]

I have a raw vegan whipped cream recipe that I've used before. Nuts, orange juice, dates, and vanilla extract. But something a bit more economical would help. 

[Klynne]

Originally Posted by witchygrrl 

I made frosting with 1/3 cup coconut milk, 3/4 cup coconut oil, and 2 cups powdered sugar. It was amazing!

Um... that sounds DELICIOUS(!!!!) and simpl!! Did you use light coconut milk or the regular one? 

[lyterae]

I made "pink" frosting with spectrum shortening, coconut milk, mashed strawberries, and powdered sugar.

[Klynne]

Would it be possible to sub the powdered sugar out? The spectrum shortening is pretty much like coconut oil isn't it?

[cristeen]

Originally Posted by Klynne 

Would it be possible to sub the powdered sugar out? The spectrum shortening is pretty much like coconut oil isn't it?

The powdered sugar can be replaced w another dry sweetener plus a starch. If you want to use honey, i'd leave out the coconut milk. You still want the starch though (corn or tapioca). IIRC, its about 1Tbs starch per c of sugar. Be sure to sift it.

[lyterae]

Originally Posted by Klynne 

Would it be possible to sub the powdered sugar out? The spectrum shortening is pretty much like coconut oil isn't it?

     Pretty much, it was what I had on hand. I don't know if you could sub the powdered sugar out or not, I used regular sugar (put in the blender first).

[lyterae]

Originally Posted by cristeen 





The powdered sugar can be replaced w another dry sweetener plus a starch. If you want to use honey, i'd leave out the coconut milk. You still want the starch though (corn or tapioca). IIRC, its about 1Tbs starch per c of sugar. Be sure to sift it.

  I don't think you neccesarily need the starch. I made frosting over the weekend with regular sugar that was put in the blender to make powdered sugar. It was nice and fluffy frosting.

[Klynne]

I don't think I want to leave out the coconut milk, but I do prefer to use honey over powdered sugar. Maybe I could combine the starch w/ the honey. Or what the heck, eating sugar once in a blue moon isn't going to hurt us, right now I think I'll go for ease.

Thanks for the help ladies! 

[homemademom]

I make a "vegan buttercream" recipe (google for exact amounts). Basically, shortening (spectrum or whatever), a milk sub (I've used both rice and almond milk) and powdered sugar. Sometimes a little vanilla.  

[Pariah]

I was going to suggest coconut oil/milk, too. I made icing with that for our son's birthday cupcakes recently and they were heavenly. I am wild about the beachy coconut smell and taste and I thought it was delicious.

[witchygrrl]

Sorry that I didn't reply back sooner. The coconut milk was full fat. I don't bother with the light stuff.