Homemade Chocolate Syrup

This healthier homemade chocolate syrup is so quick and easy to make that you’ll never reach for the store-bought stuff again!

Chocolate syrup is by far one of the easiest and most versatile things you can learn to make yourself at home.  In fact it takes less time to make than it does to go to the store and buy, not to mention that homemade chocolate syrup tastes far superior to the store-bought stuff that often comes loaded with high fructose corn syrup, preservatives and artificial flavors.  It’s also a great multi-tasker in the kitchen. 

From making chocolate milk, to topping ice cream and drizzling over desserts, the uses are endless.  Plus it keeps well in the fridge so it’s easy to always have some on hand. With just a handful of ingredients you can have your own batch of chocolate syrup ready to use at a moment’s notice.

Chocolate syrup ingredients:

Ordinary homemade chocolate syrup requires only a handful of pantry ingredients.  The basic ingredients are: cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla and water but what makes this recipe different is one simple swap and two easy additions that really enhance the flavor and texture to create a smooth, rich syrup with intense chocolate flavor.

First I’ve swapped regular sugar for coconut sugar which gives the sauce a rich caramel undertone.  Next I’ve added a pinch of sea salt to balance the sweetness and finally a bit of chopped chocolate to add richness and a velvety finish to the syrup.

What's the difference between hot fudge and chocolate syrup?

Unlike hot fudge sauce which is usually made with cream and/or butter, chocolate syrup is made with water making it naturally dairy-free and vegan.  It has a thinner pourable consistency even when chilled. 

How to make chocolate syrup at home:

Making chocolate syrup only requires 1 pot and a few minutes time.

1. You start by whisking together cocoa powder, sugar, water and salt together in a small saucepan, then bringing that mixture to a simmer.
2. You’ll continue to whisk as it bubbles and thickens for a few minutes then take it off the heat and add your vanilla and chopped chocolate.
3. Once the chopped chocolate starts to melt, you’ll stir everything together until smooth then pour your sauce into a heatproof container and store it in the fridge until needed.  That’s it!

Chocolate syrup variations:

While vanilla is a classic addition, there are a number of other ways to flavor your syrup by using:

1. Ground cinnamon
2. Ground espresso
3. Orange extract
4. Mint extract
5. You can even stir in a spoonful of your favorite seedless jam for a fruity flavor or your favorite nut butter (like almond butter).

Chocolate syrup uses:

And finally here are some ways to put that syrup to good use:

1. Make chocolate milk - Mix one or two Tablespoons of syrup into a glass of milk of your choice.
2. Make hot chocolate – Same as above but stir into warmed milk.
3. Make a mocha – stir a Tablespoon or two into hot coffee with milk, or make a frozen mocha in the blender with ice.
4. Use as substitute for maple syrup over waffles or pancakes.
5. Dip or drizzle over cut fruit.
6. Drizzle over chocolate cake or brownies.
7. Drizzle over ice cream.

Enjoy!

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Yield: 12 oz (1 large jar)

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This healthier homemade chocolate syrup is so quick and easy to make that you’ll never reach for the store-bought stuff again!

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Ingredients

• ½ cup/ 40g cocoa powder
• ¾ cup/144g coconut sugar
• 1 cup/ 240ml filtered water
• ⅛th teaspoon fine sea salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2.5 ounces/70g dark chocolate (either semisweet or bittersweet), finely chopped

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan whisk together cocoa powder, coconut sugar, water and salt. Bring to a low boil over medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes or until mixture just starts to thicken and become syrupy.
3. Remove from heat. Add vanilla and chopped chocolate; let sit for 1 minute then stir until chocolate is melted and syrup is smooth.
4. Let cool to room temperature then store in a glass container in the fridge until needed.

Notes

Chocolate syrup variations:

Ground cinnamon

Ground espresso

Orange extract

Mint extract

Or stir in a spoonful of your favorite seedless jam for a fruity flavor or your favorite nut butter (like almond butter).

Chocolate syrup uses:

Make chocolate milk - Mix one or two Tablespoons of syrup
into a glass of milk of your choice.

Make hot chocolate – Same as above but stir into warmed milk.

Make a mocha – stir a Tablespoon or two into hot coffee with
milk, or make a frozen mocha in the blender with ice.

Use as substitute for maple syrup over waffles or pancakes.

Dip or drizzle over cut fruit.

Drizzle over chocolate cake or brownies.

Drizzle over ice cream.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 46Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 89mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 0g

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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.