Vanilla Buttercream Frosting with Agave nectar!

I've been experimenting with various sweeteners in desserts but haven't had much luck finding the right recipe for a frosting or an icing that has the texture of those made with powdered sugar.
I do have a recipe for Coconut Sugar Frosting posted on this blog - and it's pretty good - but this one paired really well with the cut-outs I made today!

VANILLA BUTTER CREAM FROSTING

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (1 stick)
6 Tablespoons of light agave nectar

You can use food coloring to color the frosting...

1 cup non-fat dry milk powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 Tablespoons whole milk

Cream the butter until it's light in color. Slowly add the agave until this mixture is fluffy (about 1-2 minutes). Gradually add the dry milk powder. Beat after each addition. Add the vanilla and the milk. Beat until mixture is fluffy.  You may want to add a bit more liquid milk if the frosting is too grainy. You'll be able to tell.

Using the dry milk powder gives this frosting the texture I am used to with powdered sugar... but it's much better for you *(unless you are lactose intolerant!)*.