Here’s another easy, quick recipe for making a fat‑free, sugar‑free chocolate sauce to add to your breakfasts, desserts, and ice cream… It’s a very simple, instant preparation: a cold chocolate sauce that requires only three ingredients: pure cocoa powder, water, and the sweetener of your choice.
A good chocolate sauce is a delicious treat for the palate of any chocolate lover and anyone with a sweet tooth in general, a sauce that can be used in a variety of desserts, ice creams, cakes, flans… and also in breakfasts, being a rich finishing touch for pancakes, oatmeal or a modern smoothie bowl.
And although most people who regularly or occasionally consume chocolate sauce probably buy it from the supermarket, we want to remind you that making it at home is very easy, and there are many recipes to choose from. The best part is that you can enjoy chocolate sauces without the negative aspects of commercial sauces, such as palm oil, sugar, and certain preservatives.
At CrazyEspresoo.com, we’ve shared several chocolate syrup and sauce recipes with you, some less healthy than others. For example, this syrup‑based chocolate sauce or this chocolate sauce with cream are the kind that, if consumed, should be very occasionally as part of a healthy diet. A couple of sauces that are a better choice for your health are the Fat‑Free and Sugar‑Free Chocolate Sauce and the Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Coffee Sauce.
Anyway, today we want to propose another simple recipe for making a ‘fit’ chocolate sauce (a term associated with healthy habits) for which you only need three ingredients, so be sure to take note of this easy recipe for making chocolate sauce for desserts; it’s also instant and you can make the necessary amount for one person or for several.
As you’ll see below, it’s so simple it’s hardly a recipe. In any case, we hope you enjoy this option for a light and healthy chocolate sauce for your breakfasts and desserts. And don’t forget to share healthier options with your friends and family. Instead of recommending new cookies or cereals advertised on TV, suggest (but gently) alternatives that won’t compromise your health.
Easy Chocolate Sauce Recipe
INGREDIENTS (For about 125 ml of sauce)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Your favorite dark chocolate (74% cocoa used here) | 100 g |
| Water | 50 ml (can take more if you want it thinner) |
| Heavy cream (at least 28% fat) | 80 ml |
| Sugar | 10 g |
PREPARATION
- Place the cream, water, and sugar in a saucepan and heat over medium heat. Stir with a whisk to ensure the ingredients are well combined.
- When it is approaching boiling point, remove the saucepan from the heat and gradually add the chopped chocolate.
- Stir with a silicone or wooden utensil until you obtain a creamy and shiny chocolate cream.
- Let cool to room temperature.
A LITTLE SCIENCE
- Theobroma cacao is the scientific name of the cacao tree, a plant native to Central America whose seeds are used to make chocolate.
- Theobroma in Greek means “food of the gods”
- It has a stimulating effect on the body, thanks to the presence of a substance called theobromine, which increases serotonin and dopamine levels. This effect is enhanced by the presence of sugar.
- In the scientific community there is an open debate about other possible health benefits attributed to cocoa.
- This sauce remains liquid at room temperature, but if kept in the refrigerator it becomes quite thick and is ideal as a filling for crepes or pancakes.
- The price for this amount of chocolate sauce would be €1.25 (although it depends on the quality of the chocolate you choose)
Nutritional Facts for Easy Chocolate Sauce
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | 2 tablespoons | — |
| Calories | 95 kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g | 5% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
| Total Fat | 4 g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 12 g | — |
| Vitamin A | 25 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the cocoa powder, chocolate, sugar, and milk used. Easy chocolate sauce is a rich and versatile topping perfect for desserts, pancakes, ice cream, and beverages.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000‑calorie diet.