Homemade 'Hershey's Syrup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
9%
Homemade 'Hershey's Syrup
5 min.
1
1254kcal

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If you're a chocolate lover seeking a quick and delightful treat, look no further than this Homemade Hershey's Syrup recipe! It’s simple, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP, making it perfect for everyone, including those with dietary restrictions. Imagine drizzling rich, velvety chocolate syrup over your favorite desserts, or mixing it into your morning coffee—sounds irresistible, right?

In just five minutes, you can create a batch of luscious syrup that rivals the store-bought version. This recipe is crafted with bittersweet chocolate, natural cocoa powder, and a hint of coffee to amplify that deep, chocolatey flavor. The combination of brown sugar and vanilla extract delivers a sweet symphony that will elevate any dish from ordinary to extraordinary.

One of the best aspects of this syrup is its versatility. Whether you're whipping up a decadent sundae, adding a splash to your oatmeal, or incorporating it into smoothies, this syrup can do it all. Plus, it's made with minimal ingredients, you can feel good about what you’re indulging in. So grab your whisk and pot, and let’s make a delicious homemade chocolate syrup that transforms any treat into a chocolate lover's paradise!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 ounce bittersweet chocolate chopped (see headnote)
  • ounces brown sugar 
  • 1.5 ounces cocoa powder 
  • 0.8 tsp coffee instant
  • 0.3 tsp salt 
  • 0.8 ounce vanilla extract 
  • 4.5 ounces water 

Equipment

  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. In a medium sauce pot, combine brown sugar, water, cocoa, milk chocolate, coffee powder, and salt.
  2. Whisk over medium heat until the dry ingredients have dissolved, the chocolate has melted, and the mixture appears uniform.
  3. Continue cooking and whisking just until the mixture is hot enough to begin to bubble around the edges. Shut off the heat and cool 5 minutes.
  4. Whisk in the vanilla extract. Store in an airtight container in the fridge, almost indefinitely.
  5. Whisk two tablespoons of chocolate syrup into 8 ounces milk; serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1254kcal
Protein3.04%
Fat9.51%
Carbs87.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.827391332258%

Flavonoids

Catechin
27.56mg
Epicatechin
83.53mg
Quercetin
4.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1253.5kcal
62.67%
Fat:13.99g
21.52%
Saturated Fat:8.12g
50.75%
Carbohydrates:289.32g
96.44%
Net Carbohydrates:271.89g
98.87%
Sugar:258.73g
287.48%
Cholesterol:1.28mg
0.43%
Sodium:672.44mg
29.24%
Alcohol:7.31g
100%
Alcohol %:1.97%
100%
Caffeine:139.64mg
46.55%
Protein:10.05g
20.09%
Manganese:2.14mg
107%
Copper:2.03mg
101.71%
Fiber:17.43g
69.74%
Magnesium:278.88mg
69.72%
Iron:9.13mg
50.72%
Phosphorus:381.16mg
38.12%
Potassium:1164.41mg
33.27%
Calcium:286.97mg
28.7%
Zinc:3.58mg
23.84%
Selenium:11.02µg
15.75%
Vitamin B3:1.69mg
8.44%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.39%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.86%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.17%
Folate:16.16µg
4.04%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.82%
Vitamin K:2.61µg
2.48%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.12%