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Learn how to make powdered coconut sugar in a matter of minutes. This is the perfect alternative to refined powdered sugar using only 2 ingredients. Use it for glazing, buttercream, frosting and dusting sweet goods.

Powdered sugar in a clear bowl with coconut sugar in the background
 

I'm so excited to share this tutorial post with you all. It's been quite some time since I posted a "tutorial" or "how to" on the blog.

This one in particular, I thought would be worth while and since it's so easy and yet important especially if you enjoy baking and looking for more healthier options, then this recipe will be a keeper.

I have a sweet tooth like the average person and I'm also partial to some frosting on my cupcakes but what do you do if the recipes calls for icing sugar that is bleached and totally refined?

Well I have the perfection solution for that, learn to make your own powdered coconut sugar from scratch.

Some of you may already be aware that I love homemade alternatives.

Anything from powdered sugar with a small spoon

What is powdered sugar?

In short, powdered sugar is sugar, typically the type of sugar that is used is granulated that is milled into a fine/powdered consistency.

Usually an anti caking agent like starch i.e cornstarch, potato starch or even tricalcium phosphate is used aswell.

Anti caking agent additives are used purely to absorb moisture and to prevent clumping.

Ingredients you need

ingredients needed for powdered coconut sugar
  • Coconut sugar - Coconut sugar doesn't taste like coconut at all, infact it has a butterscotch flavour, low glycemic index compared to regular sugar and is minimally processed meaning it isn't stripped of most of it's nutritional value.
  • Tapioca starch - Any starch will work but tapioca starch is considered a cleaner starch.

Recipe preparation

This recipe is extremely straight forward and VERY easy to make. First of all you only need TWO ingredients - coconut sugar and your starch.

Speaking of which, you can use any starch for this recipe and you can even switch things up by using raw cane sugar.

This is something I do from time to time depending on availability and the recipe to hand.

Then you will need to mill the sugar into a powdery consistency.

Just make sure to use a high speed blender (vitamix dry container), spice/coffee grinder or a food processor that has the ability to finely mill the sugar into a powder form.

I use my coffee/spice grinder because it is high powdered and as the ability to mill dry ingredients really well.

The steps

Steps1-4 milling the sugar into a powder consistency
  • Combine the tapioca starch and coconut sugar into the appliance of your choice - vitamix dry container or coffee grinder works best.
  • Proceed to process the ingredients until a powdery sugar is formed.
  • Test the texture by rubbing the powdered sugar between 2 fingers to check for any grittiness, if so continue to process until an ultra fine powder is achieved.
  • Store in an air tight container/ glass jar with a lid.

Ways to use powdered sugar

In the culinary world, powdered sugar is used in goods that require fast dissolving sugar. A good example of that would be decorations, icing and/or frosting.

Anything from dusting the top or whole exterior of a cake or a doughnut/donut or even a sweet drink.

You can use powdered sugar for almost anything but it is used mostly in sweet goods to add decor or a complementary sweetness.

These are a few examples of recipes that you can use it in;

Notes and tips

  • This recipe makes a quantity of just over one cups worth of powdered sugar.
  • You can use any type of starch for this recipe i.e arrowroot or even cornstarch.
  • Feel free to substitute coconut sugar for raw cane sugar instead. I do this based on availability or depnding on what recipe I am making.
  • Be sure to double or even triple the recipe if needed.
  • You may notice that the colour of your frosting/buttercream or glaze will be a slightly tanned/light beige colour and not the traditional white porcelain white.
  • For best results, use a high speed blender or spice grinder to pulverise the coconut sugar.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to several months.
  • Only make what you need at any given time.
spoon scooping up the powdered sugar

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powdered sugar with a small spoon

Powdered Coconut Sugar

Learn how to make powdered coconut sugar in a matter of minutes. This is the perfect alternative to refined powdered sugar using only 2 ingredients. Use it for glazing, buttercream, frosting and dusting sweet goods.
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Extra
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 548kcal
Author: Charla

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut sugar (160g)
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch (8g)

Instructions

  • Combine the tapioca starch and coconut sugar into the appliance of your choice - vitamix dry container or coffee grinder works best.
  • Proceed to process the ingredients until a powdery sugar is formed.
  • Test the texture by rubbing the powdered sugar between 2 fingers to check for any grittiness, if so continue to process until an ultra fine powder is achieved.
  • Store in an air tight container/ glass jar with a lid.

Notes

  • This recipe makes a quantity of just over one cups worth of powdered sugar.
  • You can use any type of starch for this recipe i.e arrowroot or even cornstarch.
  • Feel free to substitute coconut sugar for raw cane sugar instead. I do this based on availability or depnding on what recipe I am making.
  • Be sure to double or even triple the recipe if needed.
  • You may notice that the colour of your frosting/buttercream or glaze will be a slightly tanned/light beige colour and not the traditional white porcelain white.
  • For best results, use a high speed blender or spice grinder to pulverise the coconut sugar.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to several months.
  • Only make what you need at any given time.

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 146g | Sodium: 314mg | Sugar: 104g
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I'm Charla. Caribbean foodie & Certified Health Coach. Welcome to the heaven of gluten and dairy free recipes as well as modernised healthier alternatives to some of your favourite Caribbean recipes.

Comments

  1. Vicky says

    5 stars
    This powdered coconut sugar was a breeze to make and turned out perfectly! It added such a lovely, natural sweetness to my desserts. Great alternative to refined sugar!

    Reply

    • Charla says

      That's great to hear Vicky.

      Reply

  2. Kristine says

    5 stars
    Brilliant! This is so helpful for those of us who've cut down on sugar. And it's still so yummy!

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Thanks Kristine.

      Reply

  3. Paula says

    5 stars
    I had no idea you could make powdered coconut sugar, this is going to come in handy for so many recipes!

    Reply

    • Charla says

      Yes, it certainly will!

      Reply

  4. Kechi says

    5 stars
    Thanks for all the tips! I have coconut sugar and also arrowroot; likely going to use it. I can't wait to try!

    Reply

    • Charla says

      You are very welcome!

      Reply

  5. Heather says

    5 stars
    This Powdered Coconut Sugar recipe is great! It was easy to make and added a wonderful, natural sweetness to my desserts. I'll be using this as a staple in my pantry. Thank you!

    Reply

    • Charla says

      You are very welcome!

      Reply

  6. Ellie B says

    Hello, do you recommend any particular spice grinder? I nearly broke my regular Vitamix blender and Cuisinart food processor - and got sugar into the machinery of my coffee grinder during my last attempts to powder coconut sugar. I’m a little wary of trying again, but if you use and like a particular brand, I’d love to know!

    Reply

      • Ellie B says

        Brilliant, thanks for the link! That definitely looks more capable than my teeny little coffee grinder. It would be wonderful to be able to powder sugar without worrying the machine will keel over!

        Reply

        • Charla says

          Hey Ellie, yes I can asset that the coffee grinder in the link that I have provided is really sturdy. I've had it for a few years now and used it with no issues what so ever!

          Reply

  7. Alan says

    5 stars
    Such a nice recipe. Honestly, I love baking food as well my kids. Will give a try in the upcoming holidays. Thanks for sharing, Charla.

    Reply

    • Charla says

      You are very welcome

      Reply

  8. Donna says

    5 stars
    Hi, Charla
    Thanks for your nice recipe. I'm also a big fan of cupcakes 🙂 I'm going to try it soon.

    Reply

    • Charla says

      You are welcome Donna.

      Reply
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