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Healthy Chocolate Peppermint Syrup

Calories 140.75 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 3/4 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, whisk maple syrup and water together. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Whisk the cocoa powder into the syrup and water mixture. Simmer for 1-2 minutes. The syrup should thicken by then possibly quicker. Really watch it, you do not want it to burn.
  • Remove syrup from heat. Stir in both extracts and salt.
  • You can store the syrup in the fridge for several months. You may need to stir the mixture or shake it before use.