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Carrot cake oatmeal bake topped with vanilla maple cream cheese icing in a baking pan.

Healthy Vanilla Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 11
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Lauren
This Healthy Vanilla Maple Cream Cheese Frosting is so sweet and creamy. It’s perfect to keep on hand to add a little extra sweetness and yum to your favorite treats!!
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup (30g)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar or sugar-free alternative

Instructions

  • In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese, maple syrup and vanilla together on high speed until smooth. 
  • Add the confectioner’s sugar. Beat on low speed for 1 minute or until thoroughly mixed.

Notes

This Vanilla Maple Cream Cheese Frosting will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tbsp (30g) | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 3.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Sugar: 3.8g