Chocolate Syrup (Sugar-Free) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch cinnamon
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup artificial sweetener (such as Splenda)

Preparation

In a heavy saucepan, combine cocoa powder, cinnamon and water. Stir or whisk until smooth. Stir and cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
Reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes, stirring often. Mixture should be thick and smooth. Cool slightly, then stir in vanilla and artificial sweetener.
Pour into a container or jar with a lid. Cover and store in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
To serve, spoon 1 to 2 tablespoonfuls over vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream.