This Sugar Free Cocoa Greek Yogurt Frosting recipe is the perfect match for so much.
I like the balance that the cocoa offers with the yogurt.
Sugar Free Cocoa Greek Yogurt Frosting
Cocoa is the perfect flavoring for this recipe.
However, if you also like the taste of chocolate, we will be adding a bit of that as well.
This frosting is especially good because it is not too rich.
That is, unlike many cocoa or chocolate frostings, this one has a great balance of flavors. It is not too rich or sweet to the tongue.
You will need a few ingredients for this recipe.
Unsweetened cocoa powder can easily be found online. Also, you will need sugar free chocolate chips, which you can find here. Lastly, you will need sugar free powdered sugar. You can make your own sugar free powdered sugar using this recipe or you can buy sugar free powdered sugar already made online.
Here are some great recipes to use this frosting with.
- Sugar Free Vanilla Cupcakes.
- Also, Sugar Free Angel Food Cake.
- Lastly, Sugar Free Yellow Cake recipe.
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The recipe for Sugar Free Cocoa Greek Yogurt Frosting
You can make your own sugar free powdered sugar using this recipe or you can buy sugar free powdered sugar already made online. Also, Unsweetened cocoa powder can easily be found online. Lastly, you will need sugar free chocolate chips, which you can find here.
What you will need to make this Sugar Free Cocoa Greek Yogurt Frosting
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder- ½ cup/
- Sugar Free Powdered Sugar- 2 cups.You can make your own sugar free powdered sugar using this recipe or you can buy sugar free powdered sugar already made online.
- Butter- ½ cup (1 stick).
- Sugar Free Chocolate Chips- ¼ cup.
- Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
- Cream Cheese- 1 tablespoon.
- Greek Yogurt- ⅓ cup. Your Greek Yogurt can be trained for a thicker consistency. Go here to learn how to strain your yogurt.
How to make Sugar Free Cocoa Greek Yogurt Frosting
- In a large mixing bowl, sift or whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder and sugar free powdered sugar. Set this aside.
- In a microwave or over the stove on low, melt the chocolate chips with the butter. Stir constantly on the stove or every 30 seconds when melted in the microwave.
- Let the chocolate cool for a minute, stirring, and then add it to the mixing bowl. Then add the vanilla extract and cream cheese and mix gently.
- Add the yogurt to the bowl and whip until you reach your desired consistency. If the frosting is too thick, simply add a teaspoon of milk to thin it out.
The Recipe Card
Sugar Free Cocoa Greek Yogurt Frosting
Ingredients
- .5 cup Cocoa Powder
- 2 cups Sugar Free Powdered Sugar
- .5 cup Butter
- .25 cup Sugar Free Chocolate Chips
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Cream Cheese
- .33 cup Greek Yogurt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, sift or whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder and sugar free powdered sugar. Set this aside.
- In a microwave or over the stove on low, melt the chocolate chips with the butter. Stir constantly on the stove or every 30 seconds when melted in the microwave.
- Let the chocolate cool for a minute, stirring, and then add it to the mixing bowl. Then add the vanilla extract and cream cheese and mix gently.
- Add the yogurt to the bowl and whip until you reach your desired consistency. If the frosting is too thick, simply add a teaspoon of milk to thin it out.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
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