Diabetic-friendly Chocolate Sauce

This sauce is so good it disappears quickly. It is delectable as a dessert topping over ice cream, sponge cake, or fresh pears, and is superb as the base for chocolate drinks.
* Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2sam and Tiny at Healthy Recipes For diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Makes About 550 ml (2¼ cups) sauce, 12 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 2 tsp (10 ml) cornstarch
* ½ cup (125 ml) cocoa
* 2 cups (500 ml) cold water
* artificial sweetener equivalent to 40 ml (8 tsp) sugar (8 aspartame tablets)
* 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla
== Directions ==
# Combine cornstarch and cocoa.
# Whisk into cold water in a saucepan until there are no dry bits.
# Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil.
# Stir 1 minute until mixture thickens.
# Remove from heat, stir in sweetener and vanilla, cover and allow to cool.
# Store in clean jar in refrigerator up to 6 weeks.
== Variation ==
Mocha Sauce: Substitute 500 ml (2 cups) strong coffee for water in the above recipe.
== Nutritional information ==
Each serving: 45 ml (3 Tbsp)
* 2g Carbs, 1g Protein, 12 Calories
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Category:Cocoa Recipes
Category:Coffee Recipes
Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
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