How to Make Powdered Coconut Sugar
Ali Segersten
When I’m making a special treat for our family or friends, I love using coconut sugar. Its rich, caramel-like flavor adds depth without being overly sweet, and best of all—it doesn’t come with the jittery, heart-palpitating effect that cane sugar can bring. This simple method for making powdered coconut sugar is perfect for icing cookies and cakes or replacing powdered sugar in any recipe.
All you need is a good high-powered blender to transform granulated coconut sugar into a fine, fluffy powder that works beautifully in baking, glazes, and frostings.
Coconut sugar is a low-glycemic granulated sweetener, with an index of 35. Compare that to honey with a glycemic index of 75, cauliflower at 30, lentils at 35, and watermelon at 100.
Coconut sugar comes from the sap of the coconut palm blossoms. It is dried and granulated making it perfect for cooking and baking. Use it to replace any other granulated sweetener in equal amounts. Coconut sugar is dark so keep in mind that it will turn your "white cake" brown. It is best used in chocolate or spiced molasses type treats. Use it in sweet or savory sauces and in marinades. Use it basically anywhere a granulated sugar is called for. Now you can also replace regular powdered cane sugar with coconut sugar using this method.
To make a powdered coconut sugar glaze for cakes and cookies, mix a ½ cup of powdered coconut sugar with 2 to 3 teaspoons of dairy or non-dairy milk in a small bowl. You can add a few pinches of raw vanilla powder or a dash of almond extract for more flavor if desired. Powdered coconut sugar glaze is delicious drizzled onto gluten-free gingerbread cut-out cookies or gluten-free gingerbread bundt cake!
Powdered Coconut Sugar
Powdered cane sugar can be hard to replace, but you can make your own cane sugar-free version by grinding granulated coconut sugar in your Vitamix. Coconut sugar can be found at your local health food store or online. Mixed with a few teaspoons of water or non-dairy milk, powdered coconut sugar can turn into a beautiful dark-colored icing for cut-out cookies!
- Place the coconut sugar and arrowroot into the dry container of your Vitamix. Place the lid on tightly.
- Start on low speed and gradually work your way up to the highest speed. It will take a few minutes to powder the sugar.
- You can start and stop the machine if you need to. Just don't open the lid or you will have powdered sugar floating everywhere in the air! The dry container of the Vitamix is designed to keep dry ingredients moving and not get hot and cake to the bottom of the container. I don't think the regular liquid container would work for this recipe but you could try it.
- Keep blending the sugar until it is all powdered and light brown in color. Keep the lid on for a few minutes to let it settle to the bottom.
- Then place into a glass jar and cover tightly with a lid. Store it in your pantry until ready to use.
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Powdered Coconut Sugar
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About the Author
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the founder of Nourishing Meals®, an online meal-planning membership with over 2000 nourishing recipes and tools to support dietary change and better health. As a functional nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and author of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, Nourishing Meals, and co-author of The Elimination Diet, she helps people overcome health challenges through food. A mother of five, Alissa understands the importance of creating nutrient-dense meals for the whole family. Rooted in science and deep nourishment, her work makes healthy eating accessible, empowering thousands to transform their well-being through food.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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