Buttercream Frostings - Vegan

By tammy1365

Ingredients

• PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERCREAM
• 2 cups drained fava beans or butter beans
• ½ tsp ground vanilla
• 1 cup almond milk
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp salt
• 4 tbsp salted smooth peanut butter
• VANILLA ESPRESSO BUTTERCREAM
• 1 cup drained cannellini beans or butter beans
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 2 tsp espresso powder (freshly ground if possible)
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 1 ½ cups coconut milk
• 2 tbsp maple syrup

Details

Adapted from whensweetbecomeshealthy.com

Preparation

Step 1

PEANUT BUTTER BUTTERCREAM
In your food processor thoroughly mix the beans until you get a very smooth texture. Add remaining ingredients and mix for at least 1 minute. The texture of the buttercream will definitely thicken up quite a bit. Pour into a bowl and transfer to the fridge for at least 30 minutes so the buttercream can set. After 30 minutes chilling time it can be used like any other icing.

VANILLA ESPRESSO BUTTERCREAM
In your food processor thoroughly mix the beans until you get a very smooth texture. Now add the peanuts and mix until very smooth again. Add the espresso powder, vanilla essence, coconut milk and maple syrup and mix for at least 1 minute. Pour into a bowl and give it 30 minutes chilling time in the fridge before using.