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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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

Can syrup be sugar free? ›

Sugar free syrup is (as the name suggests) a simple syrup that doesn't contain sugar. A store-bought sugar-free syrup is made from an active ingredient known as 'Xylitol' or 'Swerve'. These artificial sweeteners are low-calorie sugar alternatives that are not absorbed by the body in the same way that sugar is.

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.

How many carbs are in sugar free chocolate syrup? ›

Great Value Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup (2 tbsp) contains 4g total carbs, 1g net carbs, 0g fat, 1g protein, and 15 calories.

What chocolate syrup makes the best chocolate milk? ›

Best for Chocolate Milk

Classic Hershey's syrup is an iconic American treat and has been well-loved in home kitchens since it was first created in 1926. So the fact that this is our choice for the best chocolate syrup for making chocolate milk isn't surprising, really.

What are the ingredients in sugar-free syrup? ›

Water, Sorbitol, Cellulose Gum, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Salt, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (To Preserve Freshness), Sucralose, Phosphoric Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, Aspartame*, Citric Acid.

How do I substitute sugar for syrup? ›

To replace white sugar with maple syrup in general cooking, it is ideal to use ¾ cup of maple syrup for every one cup of sugar. When it comes to baking, that same amount is used but also be sure to reduce the amount of overall liquid in the recipe by about three tablespoons for each cup of maple syrup substituted.

How long will homemade chocolate syrup last? ›

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.

Can chocolate syrup go bad? ›

Typically, commercially produced chocolate syrup can last anywhere from 1 to 2 years when unopened. However, it's important to note that the quality and taste may deteriorate over time, even if the product remains safe to consume.

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.

Is sugar-free chocolate syrup OK for diabetics? ›

It typically contains sugar substitutes like sucralose, stevia, or erythritol, which provide sweetness without significantly affecting blood sugar levels. Diabetes patients can use these syrups as an alternative to regular chocolate syrup.

What is the sweetener in sugar-free Hershey syrup? ›

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.

What sweetener is in Hershey's Zero Sugar? ›

The sugar free Hershey bar uses artificial sweetener called polydextrose. I have found that some article sweeteners are overly sweet. Don't know if I have ever eaten any thing with polydextrose.

Why does Hershey's chocolate syrup need to be refrigerated? ›

Chocolate syrup apparently runs at a water activity of about 0.84. That means that, like corn syrup or maple syrup, it's resistant to most bacteria and yeast, but may pick up a layer of mold on the surface. I keep the stuff in the fridge because my mom did, but that doesn't look to be critical to long shelf life.

What chocolate syrup does not have high fructose corn syrup? ›

Hershey's Simply 5 Syrup contains no high-fructose corn syrup or artificial preservatives and flavors. It's also made from non-GMO ingredients. Hershey's Chocolate Syrup is a classic ingredient in chocolate milk and ice cream sundaes.

What are the ingredients in Hershey's chocolate syrup? ›

HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP; CORN SYRUP; WATER; COCOA*; SUGAR; CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: POTASSIUM SORBATE, TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS; XANTHAN GUM; SALT; MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES*; POLYSORBATE 60; VANILLIN, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR.

Does all syrup have sugar? ›

It's important to read the label of any product; many “maple syrups” are nothing but corn syrup (fructose and glucose) with artificial flavours. BUT… even some true maple syrup products ADD sugar (fructose or sucrose or both).

Are there any healthy sugar-free syrups? ›

Sinless Syrups use natural sweeteners like monk fruit and stevia that don't disrupt gut bacteria like sucralose does. Our syrups are plant based, and contain no artificial colors or flavors. Like all products from Miss Mary's Mix, they contain no major allergens, including no gluten.

What kind of syrup can diabetics use? ›

Maple syrup can be used to replace other sugars that a person with diabetes adds to food, while respecting their meal plan.

Is sugar-free syrup good for diabetics? ›

Used in moderation, artificial sweeteners can be safe for people with diabetes, and they can be used to reduce both your calorie and carbohydrate intake,” explains diabetes educator Sue Cotey, RN, CDCES. “Sugar substitutes also can help curb those cravings you have for something sweet.”

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