Low FODMAP Double Chocolate Sorbet with Sea Salt
Chocolate desserts can feel completely off-limits when you're navigating a low-FODMAP lifestyle, but this deeply fudgy sorbet proves that serious chocolate satisfaction is absolutely within reach. The base is built from unsweetened cocoa powder and finely chopped dark chocolate — both used at carefully portioned amounts per serving so the recipe stays compliant without sacrificing any intensity. Maple syrup stands in as the sweetener, and at the quantities used here it hits right at the safe threshold, giving the sorbet a clean, round sweetness that plays beautifully against the bittersweet chocolate. There's no dairy, no high-fructose corn syrup, and no hidden ingredients to second-guess — just a glossy, simmered base that churns into something genuinely luxurious. The finishing pinch of flaky sea salt on each scoop is the kind of small move that makes the whole thing taste like it came from a proper restaurant. This recipe makes six servings, so it's easy to portion out and keep in the freezer for whenever a chocolate craving hits hard. Let it sit for a few minutes before scooping and it softens into the silkiest, most satisfying spoonful.
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6 servings
For the sorbet base
- 2 cups water
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 oz dark chocolate (>70% cacao), finely chopped
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp fine salt
For serving
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, maple syrup, cocoa powder, and fine salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk over medium heat until the cocoa is fully dissolved and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and add the finely chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 1 minute, then whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and the base is smooth and glossy.
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