Homemade Chocolate Syrup
This homemade chocolate syrup is thick, rich, smooth, and incredibly chocolatey - all with just 5 simple ingredients! Ready in 10 minutes, it's naturally sweetened with maple syrup, completely dairy-free, and tastes even better than store-bought. Perfect for stirring into chocolate milk, drizzling over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, and more!
Ingredients
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients: Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, water, vanilla extract, and salt to a small saucepan.
- Simmer gently: Heat over low heat, whisking continuously, until everything is smooth and the syrup slightly thickens. It should take about 5-7 minutes. Just be careful not to let it boil!
- Let cool and thicken: Remove from heat and let the chocolate syrup cool. Don't worry if it seems a little thin when you take it off the stove. I had the same worry the first time I tested it! As it cools and chills in the fridge, it turns into that thick consistency we're after.
- Store and enjoy: Transfer to an airtight jar or container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Use it for chocolate milk, ice cream sundaes, pancakes, waffles, and more!
Notes
- Use a cocoa powder you love. Since cocoa powder is the main flavor, the one you use makes a big difference! Every brand tastes a little different. I love Trader Joe's cocoa powder because it's rich and not overly bitter.
- Keep the heat low. We don't want it to boil - a gentle simmer is all you need.
- Whisk often. This helps create a smooth syrup and prevents any lumps.
- Taste and adjust. If it's too bitter, add more maple syrup. If it's too thick, add a splash of water. If it's too sweet, add a little more cocoa powder.
- Storage: Store the chocolate syrup in an airtight jar or container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Serving: 1 tbsp, Calories: 45kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.5g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g, Sodium: 51mg, Potassium: 85mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1mg
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