Mom's Chocolate Gravy

Elevate your breakfast game with the nostalgic sweetness of Mom's Chocolate Gravy—a cherished Southern classic that's as simple as it is indulgent. This rich, velvety gravy is made with pantry staples like sugar, cocoa powder, and milk, coming together in just 15 minutes to create a lusciously smooth topping perfect for fresh biscuits, pancakes, or waffles. The key to this recipe lies in its silky texture, achieved by carefully whisking the ingredients to prevent lumps and cooking to a perfectly thickened consistency. Finished with a hint of butter and vanilla, this chocolate-flavored sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and decadence. Whether you're reminiscing about childhood breakfasts or discovering this comfort-food favorite for the first time, Mom's Chocolate Gravy is destined to become your go-to treat for mornings and beyond!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

Step 2

Over medium heat, gradually whisk in the milk, ensuring no lumps remain. Stir continuously to prevent scorching.

Step 3

Cook the mixture, stirring frequently, until it begins to thicken and reaches a smooth, gravy-like consistency. This should take about 7–9 minutes.

Step 4

Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully melted and incorporated.

Step 5

Serve the chocolate gravy warm over freshly baked biscuits, pancakes, or waffles. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(746.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1356.1

Total Fat 41.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 120.6mg	0%
Sodium 330.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 241.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g	0%
Total Sugars 224.3g
Protein 19.9g	0%

Vitamin D 214.7IU	0%
Calcium 621.8mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 927.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.2%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 68.1%