This 2 ingredient Homemade Chocolate Syrup recipe is great to have on hand all year round so that you can quickly make a cup of chocolate milk or hot chocolate whenever the craving hits! Oh, and did I mention it takes 5 minutes to make?
I dont know about you, but I definitely remember the days of squeezing way too much Hersheys Chocolate Syrup into my milk to make chocolate milk growing up. Even as an adult, I still love chocolatey drinks. I often have a batch of homemade chocolate oat milk in my fridge or am making dairy-free ice mochas for a little afternoon pick me up. Since I love chocolate milk so much Ive started to make my own homemade chocolate syrup and it makes the most delicious, refreshing dairy-free chocolate milk in just minutes![feast_advanced_jump_to]
How to Make Homemade Chocolate Syrup
- Step 1: In a mason jar or mixing bowl, mix together some sugar and cocoa powder.
- Step 2: Add hot water a little at a time, stirring after each addition, until a syrup forms.
- Step 3: Store this homemade chocolate syrup in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
How to Make Chocolate Milk with Homemade Chocolate Syrup
Step 1: Make the chocolate syrup.
Step 2: Pour your favorite milk into a glass with ice.
Step 3: Drizzle in your homemade chocolate syrup.
Step 4: Stir well and enjoy!
- Be sure to whisk your cocoa powder, sugar and hot water together really well so that you dont have any clumps in your homemade chocolate syrup.
- I love to use an immersion blender to blend my chocolate syrup into my non-dairy milk before adding ice. This makes the chocolate milk super smooth and well combined. If youre making a large batch of chocolate milk, you can always use a blender as well!
There are a few versions of Hersheys Chocolate Syrup, one of which (so I hear) only contains 5 simple ingredients and doesnt contain high fructose corn syrup. However, the more common Hersheys syrup that youll find contains high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water, cocoa, and sugar. I wouldnt consider it real chocolate, but instead would call it a chocolate-flavored syrup. That doesnt mean its delicious!
Chocolate syrup is usually a runnier consistency and often doesnt contain milk or dairy products. Store-bought chocolate sauces and hot fudge sauces are often thicker in consistency and are made that way by the addition of cream or other dairy products.
Other than using this homemade chocolate syrup to make chocolate milk, I also love to drizzle it on desserts (especially ice cream), add it to my smoothies, drizzle it on on peanut butter toast, dip fruit like strawberries and bananas into it, or blend it into my iced coffee to make a delicious iced mocha.
I store this homemade chocolate syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
The Best Chocolate Syrup Recipe with 3 Ingredients | How to make Chocolate Syrup at Home
FAQ
What is a substitute for Hershey’s syrup?
What happens if you leave chocolate syrup out?
What is chocolate syrup made of?
Is chocolate syrup a good substitute for cocoa powder?
Chocolate syrup is mostly sugar, and does not make a good substitute for cocoa powder in most recipes. Cocoa powder is a nutritious ingredient that is versatile and full of flavor.
Which type of chocolate is better to eat, dark or semi-sweet?
Dark chocolate. It contains the most cocoa, which is the healthiest ingredient in chocolate, and also the least sugar. The more bitter it is, the healthier it is.
What is chocolate syrup?
Chocolate syrup is a sweet, liquid chocolate-flavored condiment commonly used in desserts and beverages. It’s made from ingredients such as cocoa powder, sugar, water, and sometimes corn syrup or other sweeteners. Chocolate syrup is known for its thick, glossy texture and rich chocolate taste.
Can you use unsweetened chocolate instead of cocoa powder?
Just like cocoa, it doesn’t contain any sugar, so you won’t need to worry about it affecting the sweetness of your finished dish. It does, however, contain cocoa butter, so you will need to use less fat in your recipe if you use unsweetened chocolate as a substitute for cocoa powder.