Chocolate syrups are like cherry on cake, while we make smoothie/shakes/desserts.
But store brought chocolate syrups are full of sugar and other additives which are without a doubt not healthy and nutritious. So, we got a permanent and easy solution for it by introducing the very healthy, nutritious, and easily prepared “Homemade Jaggery Chocolate Syrup”.
Health Benefits
- Helps in reducing inflammation.
- Bolsters the immune system.
- Strengthens the bones.
- Aids in weight loss and management.
- Good for the brain health.
- Helps in managing blood sugar levels.
Ingredients
| Cocoa powder | 4 tbsp. |
| Water | 1.2 cups |
| Jaggery powder | 1/2 cup |
| Vanilla extract | Few drops. |
| Rice flour | 1 tbsp. |
| Dark choco chips | 2 tbsp. |
| Rock salt | Pinch. |
Directions
- Add water in a pan on flame.
- In a bowl, add unsweetened cocoa powder, rice flour, rock salt, and dark choco chips.
- Mix all the ingredients well.
- Once the water is close to boiling, turn off the flame.
- Add little water to the dry ingredients bowl.
- Mix well to avoid any lump formation.
- Add some more water depending upon the required consistency.
- Mix it well to reach a smooth and flowing consistency.
- In a pan, add water and jaggery powder.
- Mix them well.
- Now add the bowl mixture to the pan.
- Stir continuously and heat until cooked.
- Cool it and transfer to a glass jar.
- Top it off on shakes/smoothies/ and desserts of your choice.
Cooking time= 4-5 minutes.
Nutritional Information
- Cocoa powder is abundant in theobromine, phytonutrients while being low in fat and sugar, the calories you get from cocoa powder are full of beneficial compounds.
- Jaggery powder is enriched with the goodness of plant-based iron, copper, magnesium, calcium, and zinc.
- Rice flour is a great source of protein, calcium, and a great proportion of B vitamins.
Nutritional Calculations
| Calories | Carbohydrates | Protein | Fat |
| 440 Kcal | 105 gm | 4 gm | 2 gm |
Serves= 10-12
Calories= 40 Kcal/serve.