Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits - Miss Sheila's Classic Southern Recipe

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: dark cocoa powder

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Dark cocoa powder offers a richer flavor, while chocolate syrup is often less expensive.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine is usually cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is a lower-calorie option, while evaporated milk can be less expensive.

Mix 1 cup of flour and 2.25 cups of sugar in a bowl.

Add 2 rounded tablespoons of cocoa powder to the mixture and stir well to avoid clumps.

Pour in 1 cup of milk and stir until creamy.

Add 3.5 cups of water to the mixture while stirring gently.

Place the mixture on the stove over medium-high heat without turning on the burner yet.

Once mixed, turn on the burner and stir constantly.

Watch for the mixture to start thickening; it will initially be watery but will thicken after a minute.

When the mixture starts to get thick and creamy, remove it from the heat; it will continue to thicken as it cools.

Prepare biscuits by peeling them open and adding butter.

Pour the chocolate gravy over the biscuits and mix in the butter.

Optionally, add a dollop of peanut butter to the chocolate gravy for extra flavor.

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