Low Sodium Chocolate Vanilla Lemonade

Total time30 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the chocolate-vanilla syrup

½ cup cocoa powder
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½ cup maple syrup
½ cup water
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the lemonade

1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6–7 lemons)
3 cups cold water

For serving

ice, for serving
lemon slices, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the cocoa powder, maple syrup, 1/2 cup water, vanilla extract, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly until the cocoa is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and just beginning to simmer, about 3–4 minutes.
2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the chocolate-vanilla syrup cool for 15 minutes, until it is no longer steaming and has thickened slightly.

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