Homemade Chocolate Syrup (Without Refined Sugars)

This easy Homemade Chocolate Syrup recipe uses just a few pantry staples and comes together in minutes. Whether you're drizzling it over pancakes, stirring it into milk for a dreamy chocolate drink, or topping off a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this syrup will quickly become a family favorite.

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Why You'll Love This Homemade Chocolate Syrup (Without Refined Sugars)

• Naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey

• No refined sugar

• Super chocolatey and smooth

• Keeps for up to 3 months in the fridge

• Makes a perfect gift!

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

(Without Refined Sugars)

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

1 hot cup water

2/3 cup maple syrup or honey

1 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened is best

½ tsp salt 

1 tsp vanilla extract

How to Make It

• Dissolve the Sweetener: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and your choice of maple syrup or honey. Stir until fully dissolved.

• Whisk in Cocoa and Salt: Add the cocoa powder and salt, and whisk thoroughly. Keep cooking over medium heat, stirring often, about 3-4 minutes. Don’t let it boil, gentle heat is key!

• Finish with Vanilla: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. It will smell amazing at this point, resist the urge to dive in with a spoon (okay, maybe just one taste).

• Cool and Store: Let it cool to room temperature; it will thicken more as it cools. Pour into a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate. It’ll keep for 2–3 weeks, if it lasts that long!

  

Serving Ideas

• Stir into hot or cold milk for homemade chocolate milk

• Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or crepes

• Pour it over ice cream or brownies

• Add a spoonful to coffee for a quick mocha

• Use as a dip for fruit like strawberries or bananas

For a deeper flavor, try using dark cocoa powder.

• Want it thicker (more like fudge sauce)? Let it simmer a bit longer or reduce the water slightly.

• Vegan? Just use maple syrup instead of honey!

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How to:

1. Download the PDF from the link.

2. Open in a program like Adobe Acrobat or Preview.

3. Print at 100% scale on card stock (do not “fit to page”).

4. Let ink dry a few seconds, then cut, add sure ribbon and tie onto jars.

5. Pro Tip: Print a test page on plain paper first to check alignment.

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Did you try making this Homemade Chocolate Syrup? We’d love to see your creations! Tag us on Instagram at Thesproutinghomestead or leave a comment below to let us know how they turned out. Happy snacking!