Decadent Sugar-Free Chocolate Sauce
This rich & thick chocolate sauce is often (daily) how I satisfy my chocolate cravings. The best part - it’s shockingly low in calories & takes 5 minutes to make!
Cocoa is rich in polyphenols & flavanols that:
Enhance athletic performance
Improve cognitive function
Increase blood flow & lower blood pressure
Reduce inflammation & oxidative stress
Increase insulin sensitivity (a good thing for blood sugar)
Improve skin appearance
HOT TIP: Get cocoa that has NOT been processed with alkali (typical with ‘Dutch processed’ cocoa). This degrades its polyphenol content. It should be marked on the ingredient label.
Can I share a secret with you? I crave chocolate most days. This rich & thick chocolate sauce is often how I satisfy that craving. And the best part – it’s shockingly low in calories & takes 5 minutes to make!
SAVE this to satisfy your next chocolate craving & SEND it to your fellow chocolate lovers.
Cocoa is rich in polyphenols & flavanols that:
-Enhance athletic performance
-Improve cognitive function
-Increase blood flow & lower blood pressure
-Reduce inflammation & oxidative stress
-Increase insulin sensitivity (a good thing for blood sugar)
-Improve skin appearance
HOT TIP: Get cocoa that has NOT been processed with alkali (typical with ‘Dutch processed’ cocoa). This degrades its polyphenol content. It should be marked on the ingredient label.
6 ingredients · 5 minutes · 8 servings
Directions
Add coconut milk, water, cocoa & salt to a saucepan and heat it over medium-low heat. Once it is warmed through (not boiling), add stevia & vanilla. Whisk well to combine.
Taste & adjust for seasoning. Continue to heat over low heat for another minute.
Remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 min (it'll get thicker).
Serve over yogurt, pancakes, regular or non-dairy ice cream, whipped cottage cheese - anything! You can also use it as a dip for strawberries or enjoy it by the spoonful!
Ingredients
1/2 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat)
3/4 cup water (filtered)
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp sea salt or Maldon flaked salt
1/4 tsp stevia powder (to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Notes
Leftovers - Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. To bring it back to a texture that can pour, reheat on the stove or in the microwave. You may need to add a little more water or coconut milk depending on how thin you want it. You can also serve chilled.
Make it taste like a peppermint pattie - Add peppermint extract, start with 1/4 tsp & add more to taste if needed.
Make it Spicy - Add 1/2 tsp of cinnamon & up to 1/4 tsp of cayenne.
Make it taste like a Cafe Mocha - Add 1 tbsp of instant espresso powder.
