Diet Chocolate Sauce
Indulge your chocolate cravings guilt-free with this luscious Diet Chocolate Sauce—a lighter, low-calorie take on the classic dessert topping! Made with unsweetened cocoa powder, almond milk, and a touch of low-calorie sweetener, this silky sauce delivers rich chocolate flavor without the guilt. You can easily customize the thickness with a cornstarch slurry and enhance the aroma with a dash of vanilla extract. This quick, 10-minute recipe is perfect for drizzling over pancakes, yogurt, or fresh fruit, making it a versatile addition to any healthy treat. Plus, it’s vegan-friendly and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, so you’ll always have a healthier chocolate fix ready to go!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Low-calorie sweetener (granulated or powdered)
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or any low-calorie milk alternative)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional, for adjusting consistency)
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, low-calorie sweetener, and a pinch of salt. Whisk well to remove any clumps.
Gradually add the unsweetened almond milk to the saucepan while continuing to whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue to whisk as the mixture begins to heat up.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry, and slowly pour it into the saucepan while whisking. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. If it thickens too much as it cools, stir in a tablespoon of water at a time to loosen it.
Serve warm drizzled over desserts, yogurt, pancakes, or as a fruit dip. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
92 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 476 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 488 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
