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Agave-Sweetened Chocolate Glaze

For those of us who prefer to sweeten with agave, this glaze, which can also moonlight as a dipping sauce, is a godsend. You’ll need to store it at room temperature to prevent it from getting too thick.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup coconut milk
1/3 cup agave nectar
1/3 cup Better Than Milk Rice or Soy Powder
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup melted refined coconut oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

  1. Combine the coconut milk, agave nectar, rice- or soy-milk powder, cocoa powder, and vanilla in the bowl of a food processor and blend on medium speed for 1 minute. While the processor is running, gradually add 1/2 cup of the coconut oil and 1/2 tablespoon of the lemon juice and blend until thoroughly incorporated. Add the remaining 1/4 cup coconut oil and 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and process for 1 minute more. The glaze can be stored, covered tightly, at room temperature for up to 4 days.

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