Chocolate Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/4 cup agave syrup
• 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 4 ingredients (through coffee granules) in a food processor. Process until finely ground (about 1 minute).
2. 2. In a small saucepan, stir water and agave syrup together; bring just to a boil over medium-high heat. With the food processor running, add the syrup mixture, then vanilla. Continue processing until sauce is smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Transfer to a container and refrigerate until chilled (at least 2 hours). Stir before serving over fruit, ice cream, or banana bread.