Chocolate Pancake Syrup (Quick and Easy)

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Thinking of making homemade chocolate chip pancake syrup? If you’re someone who loves variety for breakfast, you might want to try your hand at making your own homemade pancake syrups. While maple syrup is always great, there’s something special about trying something a little different that pairs perfectly with whatever pancakes or waffles are on the plate that morning.

This syrup would work well with these Chocolate Banana Pancakes, Chocolate Waffles, Chocolate Protein Pancakes, or this Fried French Toast.

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❤️ Reasons to love this recipe

• It is easy. This is one of the easiest recipes you will ever make.
• It’s fast Eight minutes or less is all it takes to have this syrup made and on the table.
• It is easy. It uses just five simple ingredients.
• It’s a crowd pleaser. Entertaining for lunch? Your guests will love it!

🍫 Ingredients

• Brown sugar. Light or dark is fine. The dark will give your syrup a richer flavor. For a sugar-free version, we recommend using Swerve brown sugar substitute. You can swap it 1:1 for brown sugar in this recipe.
• Cocoa powder Use Dutch processing for best results. The Dutch process removes some of the bitterness inherent in cocoa powder.
• Vanilla extract.
• water
• Salted butter It is used to thicken the syrup and add flavor. If using unsalted butter, add ¼ teaspoon of salt to this recipe. For a dairy-free version, replace the butter with 3 tablespoons of flour and stir it in at the beginning with the rest of the ingredients.

See recipe card for quantities.

📝 Instructions

Add the brown sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine.

Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and boils. Boil and continue to stir for 1 minute.

Remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Serve hot over your favorite crepes, waffles, crêpes or French toast.

🥄 Equipment

i ️ Substitutions

• No sugar – For a sugar-free version, we recommend using Swerve brown sugar substitute. You can swap it 1:1 for brown sugar in this recipe.
• No dairy – Butter is used as a thickener. Instead, you can use 3 tablespoons of flour to thicken the syrup. Stir it first with all the other ingredients. Don’t wait until the end.

🌡️ Storage

Store any unused syrup in a jar with a lid in the refrigerator. It will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. To reheat, remove lid and microwave on high for 40 seconds to 1 minute. If not heated, stir with a spoon and continue heating in 30 second intervals. You can also place the syrup in a saucepan and reheat over medium heat, stirring often, until heated through.

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Food safety

• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food that you used to touch raw meat.
• Wash your hands after touching raw meat.
• Do not leave food at room temperature for extended periods.
• Never leave food cooking unattended.
• Use high smoke point oils to avoid harmful compounds.
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove.

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.