CHOCOLATE SYRUP (SUGAR-FREE)

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Ingredients

  • 3 ⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 1⁄4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ⁄2 cup artificial sweetener (such as Splenda)

Preparation

Step 1

In a heavy saucepan, combine cocoa powder, cinnamon and water. Stir or whisk until smooth. Stir and cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.

Reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes, stirring often. Mixture should be thick and smooth. Cool slightly, then stir in vanilla and artificial sweetener.

Pour into a container or jar with a lid. Cover and store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

To serve, spoon 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls over vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream.