Of which 5.4 g sugars and 0.7 g saturated fat.
No-added-sugar version: 17 kcal and 0 g sugars per serving.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Magnesium (cocoa)
Allergens none
Glossy chocolate sauce
Mirror-shiny, and it thickens in a few minutes on the stove.
Ingredients
- ½ cup cocoa powder (45 g / 1½ oz)
- ⅓ cup white or brown sugar (65 g / 2¼ oz) — no added sugar: ½ cup erythritol (100 g)
- ½ cup water (120 g / 4 oz)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (5 g)
In the no-added-sugar version, eating too much erythritol or xylitol can have a laxative effect.
Method
- In a saucepan, mix the cocoa, sugar and water.
- Place over medium heat, about 170 °C (340 °F), stirring constantly.
The full method (5 steps), Rico's tip, the Thermomix® or similar version, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Breads, Cakes & Basics”. The English edition is coming soon.
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