Homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipe
Try this homemade chocolate syrup recipe instead of buying the chemical-filled stuff at the store!
I don’t know about you, but I think sometimes, life just calls for some really good chocolate syrup.
Whether you are topping ice cream or making chocolate milk for the kids, you can’t go wrong with having a little of the stuff in the fridge. The problem is, the stuff you buy at the store almost doesn’t qualify as real chocolate thanks to the laundry list of other added ingredients that don’t seem to even qualify as real food.
So in a desperate search for a clean chocolate syrup recipe (Mini Chef wanted chocolate milk for his birthday!) I came across a recipe (the site no longer exists) that was so obviously screaming for me to clean it up that I got right to work. The truth is, all I did was change the sweetener, adjust the measurements slightly and cut out the salt. And whaaaamo! Instant, healthy, chocolate syrup!
Homemade Chocolate Syrup Recipe
Clean Eating Chocolate Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sucanat OR coconut sugar, OR 3/4 cup honey
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients together in a pot and bring to a soft boil, stirring constantly.
- Once the syrup thickens (about 5 minutes), remove from heat and transfer to a glass container. Store in the fridge.
Yummy. I make it with carob because of chocolate allergy at our house.
This will last up to about 2 weeks. Not that it really goes bad, but the water will start to separate. All you really have to do is blend it again.
I can’t wait to try this! My kid loves chocolate milk but I hate the “brand name” syrup because it’s loaded with JUNK! Thank you!
I made this today and it tastes great! Better than the store bought one! It took me much longer to get it thicker, about 20 minutes, as I was hesitant to heat too quickly. But I think I will be closer to the 5 minutes next time. Yum!
This sounds really good! Can’t wait to try it!
Now THAT’S a recipe! lol
so excited to try this my little one loves chocolate milk (so does mommy and daddy) and I would feel so much better giving her this! (and consuming this)
Looks a lot simpler than I expected.
This looks yummy for the holidays!
We tried this and thought it was pretty bitter. Not sure if adding more sugar will help.
Something went wrong there. This is definitely not supposed to be bitter! What type of chocolate did you use? Did you change anything?
I just made this yummy syrup using organic coconut sugar. I think I need to add a little more sugar to get the boys to enjoy it too. I will add it directly to the cup so I can wean it back 😉 shhhh
this is one of my very favorite recipes, I know you don’t use stevia, but I subbed it for half the sugar and it was GREAT! So rich and delish! with no guilt.
Hi, this sounds great- how long does it keep for and does it need to be stored in the fridge? Thanks.
I think mine lasted about 2 weeks, and yes, it needs to go in the fridge.
First time commenting….but I LOVE your recipes. This turned out awesome! I mixed it with some greek yogurt and froze it for the kids. They think I am a rock star! Thanks again!
Keane – Haha! That’s wonderful!! 🙂
I just love this recipe! My kids even enjoyed it and they are always skeptical. Thank you!!
Catina – Thanks! Glad they like it!
Was soo excited to try, very disapointed with outcome. Maybe I just haven’t been eating clean long enough for this to taste sweet. found it a bit bitter and it did not mix w milk well in milk, I never got a chocolate flavor.
Cass – Something definitely went wrong there. What type of chocolate did you use?
I made this last night for my sons who wanted chocolate milk. I made it with half cocoa powder, half special dark cocoa powder, and honey. It’s absolutely wonderful. My younger son is a bit picky, but he thought it was better than store bought. Thank you for sharing!
Dani – That’s wonderful! 🙂
Just got done making this, waiting for it to cool so I can put the jar in the fridge, and it is AMAZING! No more store-bought “chocolate” syrup for this family! 😀
Rebekah – yay!! so glad you like it! 🙂
This is an AWESOME recipe! My kids love it!! I found mine was a little bitter too even though I followed the recipe to the T so I added a pinch (literally a pinch) of kosher salt to it and it took the bitterness right out! Thanks for great recipes!!!!!!
Jenny – Nice tip! Thanks! Glad you all enjoyed it. 🙂
I made this today, and expected it to be amazing as your other recipes have been. But I don’t know what went wrong, it tasted quite bitter. I used Cadbury Bourneville unsweetened cocoa powder, with a mix of agave syrup and honey, instead of 3/4 cup honey. Any ideas of what I can do to make it taste better?
Ali – My guess would be the cocoa powder. Some brands can be very bitter. But you can add more sweetener until you get a flavor you like.