Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup

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My sugar free chocolate syrup is rich and smooth, perfect for all your favorite low-carb desserts. Made with just 3 main ingredients, it’s spoonable and addictive!

Need more sugar-free syrups? Try my sugar-free caramel syrup, keto maple syrup, and keto simple syrup next.

homemade sugar free chocolate syrup.

It’s important to have a few staples in your sugar-free diet. And yes, I consider chocolate syrup a staple. 

I used to swear by Hershey’s sugar-free chocolate syrup, but now that I know how to make it from scratch, I’ll never go back.

Table of Contents
  1. Why I love this recipe
  2. Ingredients needed
  3. How to make sugar-free chocolate syrup
  4. Arman’s recipe tips
  5. Storage instructions
  6. Recipes to use keto chocolate syrup
  7. Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

  • Made with 4 wholesome ingredients. And zero artificial flavor, sugar, thickeners, or sodium benzoate (whatever that is). 
  • Versatile. Drizzle it over keto ice cream, keto pancakes, or a keto milkshake. There are no wrong answers!
  • The perfect texture. It’s thick and smooth yet pourable like any good chocolate syrup should be.
  • Have it whenever you need it. Once it’s made, you can store your chocolate syrup for up to two weeks–not that it’s ever lasted that long in my house!

Ingredients needed

  • Sweetener. I prefer allulose because it doesn’t crystalize and won’t leave the sauce gritty. If you don’t have either, use sucralose or keto powdered sugar. The only sweetener I don’t recommend is stevia, which I tested and found to be quite bitter.
  • Cocoa powder. I used sifted unsweetened cocoa powder. Avoid using raw cocoa powder as it can be VERY bitter. 
  • Salt. A pinch to balance the sweetness. 
  • Water. Use tap or chilled water. I also tested this with unsweetened almond milk, and I actually preferred the consistency of it with water. 
  • Vanilla extract. Essential for the overall flavor. 

How to make sugar-free chocolate syrup

I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Step 1- Combine ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sweetener, and salt. Add the mixture to a saucepan with the water and whisk to combine. 

Step 2- Boil. Place the pan over medium heat. Once it’s boiling, reduce to low heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring regularly. 

Step 3- Chill. Remove the syrup from the heat and whisk in the vanilla. Let it cool completely, then transfer it to a shallow jar and refrigerate for an hour to thicken.

sugar free chocolate syrup in a bowl.

Arman’s recipe tips

  • If your chocolate sauce is too thin, don’t worry. It’ll continue to thicken as it cools down. 
  • That said, if you want it EXTRA thick, add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum. 
  • Enhance the chocolate flavor. Use dark or black cocoa powder and add a pinch more sweetener. 
  • Use a good quality cocoa powder. Trust me, it makes all the difference!

Storage instructions

To store: Homemade chocolate syrup is not shelf-stable. It should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before using. 

To freeze: Place the leftover syrup in a shallow container and freeze it for up to six months.

bowl of sugar free chocolate syrup.

Recipes to use keto chocolate syrup

sugar free chocolate syrup recipe.

Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup

5 from 170 votes
My sugar free chocolate syrup is rich and smooth, perfect for all your favorite low-carb desserts. Made with just 3 ingredients, it’s spoonable and addictive!
Servings: 12 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, allulose, and salt. Add it to a small saucepan, add the water, and whisk once more.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat. Once it begins to boil, reduce to low heat. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool completely, before transferring it to a shallow container or jar and refrigerating it for at least an hour, to thicken.

Notes

Serving size is 3 tablespoons. 
TO STORE: Chocolate sauce can be stored in the refrigerator, in a sealed jar or container. It will keep well for up to 2 weeks. Remove the sauce from the refrigerator 15 minutes before using it. 
TO FREEZE: Place leftover chocolate sauce in a shallow container and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 9kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 1g
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
Tried this recipe?Give us a shout at @thebigmansworld or tag #thebigmansworld!

Originally published July 2021, updated and republished August 2024

Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. 5 stars
    Sooo good! I used a powdered allulose/monkfruit blend because that was all I had, and I also added about a tablespoon of unsalted butter at the end just out of personal preference. It was easy, smooth, silky and delicious, and I’ll never buy it from the store again. Thanks for such a great recipe!

  2. 5 stars
    Made it yesterday! It’s delicious! I was very skeptical because of too much sweetener but it’s really worth it. I added 6g of instant coffee powder and vanilla extract and pinch of salt. Thank you for this recipe, it’s really a keeper!

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