Making My Southern Mom’s Recipes! || A Southern Staple- Chocolate Gravy.

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.

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

Add flour, salt, and cocoa powder to the melted butter to make a roux, whisking constantly.

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to prevent lumps from forming.

Cook until the mixture reaches the desired thickness.

Serve warm over biscuits.

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