Where Is The Fat? Chocolate Sauce(Low-Calorie, Low-Fat)
A rich, low-fat chocolate sauce with deep cocoa flavor, perfect for drizzling over ice cream, fruit, or desserts, ideal for health-conscious sweet tooths.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch.
- Add evaporated skim milk to the saucepan.
- Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
- Cook and stir for 2 minutes after boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Serve the sauce warm or cooled on low-fat ice cream, frozen yogurt, or angel food cake.
- Top with fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, peaches, or apricots.
- Enjoy this delicious low-fat chocolate sauce!
Tips & Substitutions
For a richer flavor, consider using Dutch-processed cocoa powder, which has a smoother taste. If you want to reduce sugar, try using a sugar substitute suitable for baking. Adding a pinch of salt can enhance the chocolate flavor. To thicken the sauce further, cook it a bit longer, but be careful not to scorch it.
Serving Suggestions
This low-fat chocolate sauce is perfect for drizzling over low-fat ice cream or frozen yogurt. It also pairs beautifully with angel food cake or as a topping for fresh fruits like strawberries and raspberries. For a delightful breakfast treat, try it over Cam'S Fruit Pancakes.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftover chocolate sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To reheat, warm it gently in a saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until it reaches the desired consistency. You may need to add a splash of milk if it thickens too much upon cooling.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Where Is The Fat? Chocolate Sauce(Low-Calorie, Low-Fat) contains roughly 345 calories, with 8g protein, 40g carbohydrates, and 10g fat. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber (56% of the Daily Value), iron (34% of the Daily Value), and potassium (25% of the Daily Value), and a good source of vitamin C and protein. It also contributes 16g of dietary fiber toward your daily target.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular milk instead of evaporated skim milk?
Yes, you can use regular milk, but the sauce might be slightly thinner. If using whole milk, consider adjusting the cornstarch to achieve the same thickness.
Is this chocolate sauce suitable for vegan diets?
To make this sauce vegan, substitute the evaporated skim milk with a non-dairy milk like almond or soy milk. Ensure that your cocoa powder is also dairy-free.
How can I make this sauce sweeter without adding more sugar?
You can add a few drops of liquid stevia or another sugar substitute to sweeten the sauce without additional calories. Just add a little at a time and taste until you reach your desired sweetness.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).