Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Learn how to make chocolate syrup with cocoa powder in just 2 simple steps! This rich, smooth chocolate syrup recipe is perfect for drizzling or mixing.
Servings 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together water, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, and sea salt until smooth.1 cup water, 1 cup cocoa powder, 1 ⅓ cup coconut sugar, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently, and cook for about 3-5 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture slightly thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.1 tablespoon vanilla
- Let the syrup cool slightly but still warm, transfer to a jar or bottle. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Recipe makes approximately 1 ½ cups. Serving size is 2 tablespoons.
Raw Honey Variation: Follow the same steps but reduce water to ¾ cup. Let the mixture cool slightly before stirring in 1 cup of raw honey to preserve its raw properties.
Helpful Tips:
- Whisk constantly - To prevent lumps and create a smooth, glossy syrup, whisk frequently. Cocoa powder can clump up when mixed with liquid, and this also helps to prevent the sugar from sticking to the bottom and burning.
- Simmer, don't boil - Keep the heat at a gentle simmer rather than a rolling boil. Boiling can make the syrup too thick or cause it to develop a grainy texture as the sugars crystallize.
- Cool before storing - The syrup will thicken as it cools, so don’t worry if it looks thin when warm. Allow it to cool completely before transferring to a jar to prevent condensation from watering it down.
- No waste - If the syrup thickens too much in the fridge, don't toss it! Just warm it slightly under running warm water and stir in a little water to bring it back to pourable consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg