Homemade SUGAR-FREE Chocolate Syrup Recipe (2024)

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We love making my our own chocolate syrup! This homemade chocolate syrup recipe is only 3 ingredients (if you don’t count water and salt) and can be made in a flash!

When you make chocolate sauce homemade, you know what’s in your food… no preservatives, no thickening agents, no chemicals. Plus you probably already have all the ingredients, so you’ll save money making your own homemade chocolate syrup!

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We love this homemade chocolate syrup recipe for 2 reasons:

  1. I know it’s all natural.
  2. It saves money!

Need I say more? I always have sugar (or the all-natural zero calorie sugar we recommend), vanilla and cocoa powder on hand… so we can always make this homemade chocolate syrup recipe, and if you keep a semi-stocked pantry, you probably can too!

This recipe for chocolate syrup is easy and fun! We love making it with kids, it’s a fun kitchen chemistry lesson!

Make your chocolate sauce homemade and save some money!

Homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipe

This article will supply you with everything you’ll need to make sugar free chocolate syrup at home.

From a shopping list, to a printable recipe card. You’ll find a nutrition label, several low calorie recipes to use the low calorie chocolate syrup in and more in the sections below.

Chocolate sauce recipes are easy to make, in this article we will show you how to make my fat free chocolate sauce recipe with only 3 ingredients.

Read through these helpful sections for great resources, or skip ahead to the recipe card.

Here’s what you’ll find in this article:

  • Shopping List for Homemade Chocolate Syrup
  • How to Make Chocolate Syrup
  • Recipe for Chocolate Syrup (printable recipe card!)
  • Recipes with Chocolate Syrup

Helpful Tip for Shopping:Take a screenshot of the shopping list to your phone. This way you have it at your fingertips the next time you go grocery shopping.

Recipe Card Uses:You canemail yourselfthis recipe card so you can easily search for it (I have a folder in my email just for recipes!) Orprint itso you have it handy, and can make notes. You can even pin this homemade chocolate syrup toPintrestso it is safely stored for you.

Below you will find everything you need to make your own homemade chocolate sauce, great for making chocolate milk, drizzling over ice cream or pancakes… even in your homemade coffee recipes!

Below you will find everything you need to make homemade chocolate syrup.

You likely have all the ingredients to make chocolate syrup already… but if you don’t, we wanted to give you a quick shopping list so you can pick up, or order the ingredients (links included).

And we do recommend cutting the sugar with All natural zero calorie sugar, but regular white or raw sugar works great too!

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Shopping List for Low Calorie Chocolate Syrup:

Now that you have your chocolate syrup ingredients, let’s get on to how to make chocolate syrup.

Special Tip:You can find all the measurements in the recipe card below. There you can choose how many servings of this low calorie chocolate sauce recipe you want to make. It will do all the measurement math for you! All of the ingredients for this sugar free chocolate sauce recipe can be doubled or tripled with the click of a button.

Click the links to add chocolate sauce ingredients to your cart… or screen shot the list to your phone.

How to Make Chocolate Syrup

Recipes for chocolate sauce are extremely easy. In this section we will outline a basic guide before getting onto the printable recipe card.

To make chocolate syrup homemade all you need is a pot and a whisk, nothing out of the ordinary.

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How to Make Chocolate Syrup:

  1. Combine the cocoa powder, sugar, water, and salt in a pot.
  2. Heat the pot and cook until thick.
  3. Add in vanilla and serve.

More defined directions below, along with the ingredients and a how to video below!

Chocolate syrup homemade is so simple even a novice cook can make it!

Recipe for Chocolate Syrup

This homemade recipe chocolate syrup has been a reader favorite on the Lose Weight By Eating website for a very long time. Below you will find the shiny new printable recipe card.

When making recipes chocolate sauce, be sure to use the exact measurements just as you would in baking… you wouldn’t want your homemade chocolate sauce too runny.

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Homemade Chocolate Syrup (SUGAR-FREE)

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This homemade chocolate syrup recipe has only 3 ingredients (not including water and salt) and can be whipped up in a flash!

You can make this recipe for chocolate syrup with the kids as a cooking lesson. Just have them add all the ingredients before you place the pot on the stove. It's a fun activity and a delicious homemade chocolate sauce.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course topping

Cuisine American

Servings 32 servings

Calories 6 kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan heat the water, sugar, cocoa powder and salt on medium-low.

  • Whisk often to avoid burning. When the chocolate syrup gets thick, about 10 minutes it’s done.

  • Remove from heat, whisk in vanilla.

  • This recipe makes 2 cups of homemade chocolate syrup. Store in mason jars, in the fridge for up to 7 days.

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Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1.5gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 3mgIron: 0mg

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This homemade chocolate syrup recipe is easy and delicious. In the next section we will supply you with some healthy recipes with chocolate syrup so you can enjoy this recipe chocolate syrup without guilt.

Now that you know how to make chocolate syrup, let’s start using it!

Below you will find healthy recipes with chocolate syrup…

Recipes with Chocolate Syrup

In this section we will share our healthy recipes with chocolate syrup so you can use the homemade chocolate syrup recipe without blowing your diet.

Obviously, people think chocolate sauce + ice cream… but there are so many more ways to use this recipe for chocolate syrup!

You can click the links below to be brought to the page in which the recipe chocolate sauce resides… often you will find several recipes with chocolate sauce on one page.

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Nutrition and Calories in Homemade Chocolate Syrup

The nutrition is based off 1 serving (1 tablespoon) of the homage chocolate syrup recipe above.

Important Note:As a reminder, atLose Weight By Eatingit is our goal to make you healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.

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FAQs

What is sugar free simple syrup made of? ›

The Ingredients

Granulated sweetener of choice– I highly recommend allulose, as it dissolves exactly as sugar does. However, if you don't have any on hand, erythritol or Splenda can also be used. Water– Room temperature water. Xanthan gum– Optional, but a dash will thicken the syrup beautifully.

Will sugar free chocolate syrup freeze? ›

Sugar free syrups are great for customers that are looking for an indulgent treat but need to limit or avoid sugar in their daily diet. However, sugar free syrups lack more than just the sugar; they lack the ability to resist freezing!

Does Hershey make sugar free chocolate syrup? ›

No problem! If you're searching for a chocolatey alternative to the genuine taste you know and love, HERSHEY'S Zero Sugar chocolate flavored syrup allows you to savor the iconic flavor of HERSHEY'S chocolate flavored syrup with zero sugar.

Does homemade chocolate syrup need to be refrigerated? ›

The syrup will be just fine at room temperature, though the second it's opened, you'll want to keep it cool. Once your syrup reaches the refrigerator, you'll want to keep your eye — and nose — on your bottle. Much like opened maple syrup that hasn't been refrigerated, opened chocolate sauce can spoil.

What is the best sugar substitute for simple syrup? ›

If you're looking for a simple syrup substitute, there are three favorites you probably have right in your home: honey, maple syrup and agave. For honey or agave, add warm water to them, to help turn the mix to syrup. You can also use a sweet, juicy fruit, like an orange.

What is a good sugar alternative for syrup? ›

You can use dates, fruit purées, yacon syrup, honey, and maple syrup as alternatives to sugar. Although these sweeteners may offer limited health benefits compared with refined sweeteners, any sweetener should be used sparingly.

Does sugar free chocolate syrup go bad? ›

The shelf life of our regular syrup in glass bottles is three years from the date of manufacture. The shelf life of sugar free products is two years from that date. And, for any Torani Syrups in plastic (PET) bottles, the shelf life is two years.

What is Hershey's zero sugar syrup sweetened with? ›

We offer a variety of Zero Sugar products across our chocolate candy, sweets and gum. They are sweetened with sugar alcohols and provide about 20% fewer calories per serving than our classic versions but are not necessarily low-calorie foods.

Is Hershey's sugar free chocolate good for diabetics? ›

But just because the chocolate is labeled as sugar-free or gluten-free doesn't mean it is healthy for people with diabetes. Always eat chocolate in moderation—anything more than enough can raise your blood sugar levels—and learn to read chocolate labels so you know exactly what you are eating.

Why was Hershey's syrup can discontinued? ›

Plans called for the chocolate syrup to be packaged in cans, but there were concerns that the canned product might ferment and spoil.

What are the ingredients in Hershey's no sugar syrup? ›

Water, Cocoa Processed with Alkali (Adds a Negligible Amount of Fat), Glycerin, Erythritol, Contains 2% or Less of: Sodium Acid Sulfate, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Xanthan Gum, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (to Maintain Freshness), Sodium Benzoate (to Maintain Freshness), Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose, Zinc Sulfate, ...

What makes sugar free chocolate sweet? ›

To sweeten “Sugar Free” chocolate, most companies use maltitol, sorbitol, mannitol or other compounds known as sugar alcohols, according to WebMD.

Why can't you refrigerate chocolate syrup? ›

It's safe to store chocolate syrup in the pantry for two to three years. After it's opened, however, move the chocolate syrup to the refrigerator, where it should remain safe to consume for up to six months. Visible mold or separation or a rancid smell are all indicators of chocolate syrup that has spoiled.

Why can't you refrigerate Nesquik chocolate syrup? ›

Because NESQUIK syrup does not have high fructose corn syrup, refrigerating it will cause crystallization. For optimum quality, we recommend storing NESQUIK syrup at room temperature.

Does homemade chocolate syrup go bad? ›

It keeps really well in the refrigerator for up to three months. This homemade version is thicker and less sugary than store-bought. There are so many ways to use it – as an ice cream topping, drizzled over cakes and stirred into drinks.

What is the downside of allulose? ›

The Drawbacks of Allulose

While not many side effects have been identified, it's possible that when consumed in higher amounts, allulose may cause GI upset due to its poor absorption. In addition, some research shows that allulose may promote the growth of certain bacteria associated with poor effects on gut health.

Is there a sugar-free substitute for simple syrup? ›

Besti Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – The best sweetener for sugar-free simple syrup. It dissolves well and tastes like sugar.

Does erythritol dissolve? ›

Erythritol is moderately soluble and 37–43 g will dissolve in 100 g water at 25 °C (Embuscado and Patil 2001). This is relatively low (only mannitol and isomalt are lower) and it can limit erythritol's use in some applications.

Is erythritol a sweetener? ›

Erythritol is one of the most common artificial sweeteners available. Research shows erythritol may have serious health risks. Erythritol may be worse for you than table sugar. Erythritol is popular because it's low in calories and tastes like table sugar.

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