Honey Hot Fudge Sauce

Serves 12 (1½ Cups)

Coconut milk makes a great replacement for cream with half the fat and calories. For even lower fat content, use lite coconut milk.

¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk + ¼ cup, as needed to thin
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup honey or agave nectar
⅛ teaspoon finely ground sea salt
2 ounces unsweetened baker’s chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Combine coconut milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey or agave nectar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture is hot and smooth.

2. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and vanilla and whisk until smooth. Add additional honey or agave, to taste. If too thick, add additional coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time.

3. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes and serve. Or allow to cool, cover and refrigerate. Gently warm leftover sauce over very low heat, stirring periodically. If too thick, add 1 or 2 tablespoons additional coconut milk.

Each serving contains 121 calories, 7g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 6mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 2g protein.