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Raw Chocolate Sauce

September 11, 2012 by Cara

The second “must-have” ingredient when making raw desserts is raw cacao powder.  A great source of antioxidants, it is said that raw cacao powder has a higher antioxidant content than blueberries and red wine (though don’t throw out that bottle–or at least give it to me). Full of essential minerals, this super versatile ingredient can be used in many recipes of mine like Chia Seed Pudding, Raw Nut Milks, and now this Raw Chocolate Sauce.

RELATED: Raw Chocolate Bars

Raw cacao powder, coconut oil, and agave or maple syrup create the perfect topping as a raw chocolate sauce for any ice cream sundae!

It is also said that raw cacao has a chemical (too complicated to pronounce) that is referred to as the “love chemical.”  That’s right friends, this superfood emits the same chemical inside our bodies that is released when we fall in love. So what does that mean? It means we shall make batches of this raw chocolate sauce and just smother it all over your body. Bathe in it, eat it while bathing in it, let it sink into your pores, and watch the love unveil. That’s what it means. A guaranteed cupid replacement.

 RELATED: Raw Chia Seed Pudding

Raw cacao powder, coconut oil, and agave or maple syrup create the perfect topping as a raw chocolate sauce for any ice cream sundae!

Maybe I will bottle this stuff up and sell it for Valentine’s Day…

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Raw cacao powder, coconut oil, and agave or maple syrup create the perfect topping as a raw chocolate sauce for any ice cream sundae!

Raw Chocolate Sauce

★★★★★ 4.4 from 7 reviews
  • Author: Fork & Beans
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 1/4 c. chocolate sauce 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 4 Tb coconut oil, melted
  • 2 Tb maple syrup
  • 3 Tb raw cacao powder (or regular cocoa powder if you don’t have)
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Whisk together all ingredients into a small bowl until completely smooth. The more coconut oil you add, the more thick the syrup will be.
  2. Place into a pouring bottle and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to thicken a little.
  3. If the sauce is too cold and thickens up too much, simply place closed bottle into a bowl of hot water until it melts.

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Raw cacao powder, coconut oil, and agave or maple syrup create the perfect topping as a raw chocolate sauce for any ice cream sundae!

 

Use on top of my raw vanilla ice cream recipe, add some sliced bananas, my raw whipped cream topping, and some chopped nuts and you have yourself a Raw Vegan Banana Split!  

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Desserts, Kid-Friendly, Nut Free, Vegan

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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  1. Tai

    July 28, 2019 at 6:24 am

    Oh My Goodness!!! This is the BEST EVER!
    I was kind of in a bind because I couldn’t make an icing/sauce to go with my chocolate slices – no icing sugar, you know? So I had a quick looksee on Uncle Google . . . lo and behold, your recipe popped up. You my dear are a life saver! The slices were a bit crumbly, but I poured this wonderful Nector of the Gods over the top and BAM . . . I was sooo DONE. It not only added yumminess, but much needed moisture too! Ahhh…I’m in love!
    Thank YOU!

    ★★★★★

  2. Kelly Ann

    April 21, 2019 at 6:33 am

    Thank you so much for this recipe! I made chocolate covered strawberries with it and it worked perfectly!

    ★★★★★

  3. Janis

    September 19, 2018 at 1:38 am

    wow! just wow. had this recipe for my after dinner dessert with frozen berries and banana.
    I didn’t have maple syrup, so substituted that with rice malt syrup 🙂 it was only for myself (as hubby doesn’t like anything ‘healthy’ lol ) so I halved the recipe and was stilll more than enough 🙂

  4. Persia

    September 3, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    I am in awe by how delicious this is. It is not overly sweet (although, if you use cocoa powder then it will certainly be sweeter if you prefer it that way), and I literally licked the bowl after I poured it into my jar! I cant wait to devour it all when I make crepes tonight. Thank you for such a genius recipe that took 3 minutes to make.

    ★★★★★

  5. Michelle

    July 1, 2018 at 11:02 am

    So I added water to make it more running for my cAke game changer again love it and now just added to my almond milk yummy

    ★★★★★

  6. Michelle

    July 1, 2018 at 10:53 am

    So yes is definitely a game changer but I need mine running and I guess I added to much coconut oil because it wont melt any suggestions I tried adding more maple syrup but that didn’t work

    ★★★★★

  7. Annabel clowes

    May 17, 2018 at 4:30 am

    I tried making this with honey, disaster! It all clumped up and the oil separated. Why??? I also subbed carob for cocoa🙈 forgive me but I’m on a low acid diet and cocoa is my nemesis.

    ★

    • Cara

      June 25, 2018 at 9:43 am

      I’m curious why you gave this recipe 1 star yet you didn’t follow it at all; you used your own subs. Honey didn’t work because it is WAY thicker and does not blend in with powders well at all. Try lightly warming it to blend it but please don’t judge this recipe when you are using a completely different ingredient for the sweetener.

      • TT

        January 23, 2019 at 10:54 am

        Agreed! If you dont follow the recipe how can you give it 1 star. This recipe is amazing! I used 100% cacao, so I like to think its healthy 😉

        ★★★★★

  8. Elizabeth

    May 1, 2017 at 9:25 am

    THIS. IS. DELICIOUS! Thank you for the recipe! I’m enjoying it as I type as a cup of hot cocoa. My 6 year old daughter is going to flip out when she gets home. I’ve been telling her I would find a healthy chocolate sauce for her. We are transitioning to a unprocessed, no added refined sugars lifestyle. It has been challenging to say the least. But we will persevere and conquer!!

    • Cara

      May 2, 2017 at 7:05 am

      I am so happy to hear this, Elizabeth! Hope she LOVES it <3

      • Elizabeth

        May 3, 2017 at 6:07 am

        She DID love it! Thanks again! Can this be kept at room temp or must it be stored in the fridge?

        • Cara

          May 3, 2017 at 9:56 am

          Oh I am so happy to hear! I think it’s best to keep in the fridge if you intend on making it last longer. You can either microwave it for short bursts until melted or place in hot water while sealed in a jar.

  9. Tammy

    August 25, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    Can I dip pretzels in it, will it harden?

    • Cara

      August 25, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Because it has coconut oil, it will harden when placed in the fridge.

  10. mila

    March 30, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    this was a great recipe. I made this nutribullet and dipped strawberries in. I then put it in the fridge. It got hard enough just from the fridge. my family loved it!

    • Cara

      March 31, 2015 at 9:26 am

      AWESOME! Love hearing that Mila.

  11. Maya

    May 11, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    Do you think I can use this sauce to coat a cake? Or is it too runny for that?

    • Cara

      May 12, 2014 at 8:30 am

      If you coat the cake with it and place it in the fridge to cool the oil, it will set. It might be a little runny so just add a tablespoon or more cocoa powder to thicken. Let me know if it works!

  12. Michelle @ Michelle's tiny kitchen

    October 2, 2012 at 5:38 am

    Oh my gravy, can it really be this easy? I wish I hadn’t discovered this blog right before work, I want to stay home and make everything!

    • Cara

      October 2, 2012 at 8:21 am

      Oh no, Michelle–you are looking sick today. Come here, let me check your forehead. Yup. You have a fever. Looks like you will have to stay home from work today… 🙂
      P.S. Totally stealing “Oh my gravy!” I love that!!!

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    September 25, 2012 at 11:14 am

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  14. Britt @ TheVeggieVore

    September 13, 2012 at 5:09 am

    I’ll take the chocolate bath option, please. 🙂

    • Cara

      September 13, 2012 at 8:55 am

      It really does sound like the best choice, doesn’t it? 😉

  15. Elana @ The Inventive Vegetarian

    September 12, 2012 at 9:02 am

    This looks so decadently delicious! Raw cocoa powder is now officially on my shopping list 🙂

    • Cara

      September 13, 2012 at 8:59 am

      Hooray! May we all put it on our shopping lists. Actually, I need to pick more up–wanna get me a bag while you are at the store? 😉

  16. Somer

    September 12, 2012 at 7:49 am

    Um making a huge batch to put in my bath. NOW. Hehe. Of course the stars aligned and I just got raw cacao powder for the first time! It smells so dang good!

    p.s. I broke up with Good Clean Food and got my own gig:

    http://www.vedgedout.com

    • Cara

      September 13, 2012 at 8:58 am

      Somer has gone solo? SWEET!!! Can’t wait to check it out…
      How was the raw choco bath, p.s.? 😉

      • Somer

        September 13, 2012 at 11:43 am

        Woohoo!

        It was radical, and may or may not have involved strawberries….

  17. SilentMyth

    September 12, 2012 at 5:26 am

    Please invite me over someday 😀

    • Cara

      September 12, 2012 at 7:36 am

      Done and done!

      • SilentMyth

        September 14, 2012 at 2:47 am

        Yay

  18. Amy Lyons (@vanilla_cake)

    September 11, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    I make a raw chocolate sauce that is very similar to this and let me tell you…it is essential :)! Looks wonderful!

    • Cara

      September 12, 2012 at 7:36 am

      Oooooh Amy, I would love to hear how you make it!

  19. the bear and the blackberry

    September 11, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    WANT!

  20. Susan

    September 11, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I think I need this and like now! Can’t wait to try it out! Thanks Cara!

    • Cara

      September 12, 2012 at 7:37 am

      It’s my absolute pleasure Susan! I will have to bottle it up and give you some when I see you next 🙂

  21. mandaray

    September 11, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I really enjoy this blog, and as such have nominated it for the “One Lovely Blog Award”: http://mandaray.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/one-lovely-blog-award/. Thank you for all the great recipes, and your dedication to not leaving people with different diets out in the cold when it comes to flavor and texture. Your work is much appreciated. 🙂

    • Cara

      September 12, 2012 at 7:38 am

      What an incredibly SWEET thing to say!! Thank you soooo much! It really means a great deal to me–so appreciated. xo!

      • mandaray

        September 12, 2012 at 10:08 am

        You are more than welcome. 🙂 Your blog is great!

  22. Shira

    September 11, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Gorgeous Cara! I will buy a bottle (or two or three) for sure! Looks so good and so crazy easy too, genius! 🙂

    • Cara

      September 12, 2012 at 7:38 am

      For you, it’s free 🙂

  23. heather

    September 11, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    Oh my a Cacao explosion – I’m in! I’ll even wrestle in the stuff 😉

    Loving this series!

    • Cara

      September 12, 2012 at 7:41 am

      bahahahaha! Funny you should say that, I will be beginning a raw cacao wrestling series next month. What a coincidence 🙂

  24. frugalfeeding

    September 11, 2012 at 11:02 am

    You are a strange girl, Cara… Still, this is a good idea :D… is raw cocoa powder known be any different from normal cocoa powder?

    • Cara

      September 12, 2012 at 7:40 am

      HAHA! I live to hear those words from you, Nick 🙂 Raw cacao powder is different from the normal cocoa powder in that it is just cacao beans that have been cold pressed and nothing else. It’s in a very raw, natural state, thus maintaining its minerals and other good properties unlike cocoa powder. The end. Did you like my story? ha

      • frugalfeeding

        September 12, 2012 at 8:12 am

        I shall make sure I offend you more often then :D. But does it taste better or worse?! You’re anwful story teller since you missed the vital point!

        • Cara

          September 13, 2012 at 8:57 am

          You are the awful storyteller…
          It tastes different, I won’t say it’s worse but finding a substitute for the real thing is always a difficult task. There. You happy???

          • frugalfeeding

            September 14, 2012 at 1:57 am

            How dare you?! I’m happy – I just wanted all the facts innit… informed decisions are a must… besides, there’s no chance raw cocoa powder exists here…

  25. Beth @ Tasty Yummies

    September 11, 2012 at 10:30 am

    Wow Cara you are just an amazing lady! This looks incredible! I cannot get over how silky and perfect that chocolate sauce looks. I would like to take a bath in it, hahaha!

    • Cara

      September 12, 2012 at 7:41 am

      I will gladly come over when you move to California and fill your tub up with 8 gallons of this stuff 🙂

      • Beth @ Tasty Yummies

        September 13, 2012 at 10:31 am

        Sounds good to me, I’ll definitely hold you to that 🙂

  26. Jan

    September 11, 2012 at 10:07 am

    you had me at “love chemical”…

    • Cara

      September 11, 2012 at 10:15 am

      You had me at Jan…

  27. the pancake girl

    September 11, 2012 at 9:59 am

    i have all of those ingredients readily available in my kitchen – i am totally making this for dessert tonight!

    • Cara

      September 11, 2012 at 10:15 am

      Banana Split Night!!! 😉

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