Low Calorie White Chocolate Sauce Recipe Without Cream & Sugar

You must have seen thick, shiny, rich white chocolate sauce in the coffee shop or in dessert parlors. They serve it on many things like mocha, pancake, waffles, brownies, etc. But the problem with those sauces is that they are calorie-dense. That’s why I made a low calorie white chocolate sauce recipe at home.

I also dislike one thing about coffee shops’ white chocolate sauce, which is that they are sugar overlay and has too much heavy cream.

Yeah, there is no doubt that they are tasty, but not healthy, though.

In this post, I will give you my white chocolate sauce recipe, which is not just cream-free but also super light, keto-friendly, and a healthy sauce overall.

Plus, I will also give you some ingredient substitutes depending on your goal, how you will adjust the texture, what you will serve with it, and how you will store it.

 

Why Make White Chocolate Sauce Without Cream?

Firstly, I want to tell you that I do not have any problem with high-calorie foods or cream. But I love trying different recipes, so I also tried this one.

But making a white chocolate sauce recipe without cream might be beneficial for you. Here are a few reasons:

• Heavy cream = high fat and high calories. There is no doubt that it is delicious. But when you’re watching your intake or like trying to lose weight, even 2 to 3 tablespoons of regular white chocolate sauce may ruin your macros.
• Most store-bought sauces are full of sugar and dairy: They also sometimes contain additives or oils, which aren’t great if you’re trying to eat clean.
• You get full control at home: When you make it yourself, you will have full control, like you can adjust sweetness, thickness, flavor, and even make it dairy-free or vegan sugar-free white chocolate sauce recipe.

I would say this recipe is not just good for those trying to lose weight or keto eaters. 

Even if you’re just trying to make a clean, better version at home, this one would be perfect for you.

Also read: Homemade Chocolate Pudding (Inspired by Smitten Kitchen)

Key Ingredients for Healthy White Chocolate Sauce (No Cream Needed)

Here are all the ingredients that you will need to make this sugar-free, but clean, low-calorie white chocolate sauce recipe at home.

1/2 cup sugar-free white chocolate chips:

These ingredients are the most important ones; without them, you can’t even imagine making low-calorie chocolate sauce. 

However, I would recommend you use Lily’s White Chocolate Chips or ChocZero’s White Chocolate Chips. 

They’re sweetened with stevia or monk fruit, plus they’re low in carbs, too.

1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk:

It will be used to replace cream. It’s very light and has around 30 to 40 calories per cup, which is very low compared to regular cream.

And, still, it will give a nice silky texture. 

You can also use oat milk, coconut milk, or even cashew milk if you prefer. But I prefer almond milk for this homemade white chocolate sauce. 

1/2 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter (optional):

You want to take only a little bit of healthy fat, as it will help you achieve texture and add shine to your sauce. 

If you’re making this dairy-free chocolate sauce, you can also go with coconut oil. 

If not, unsalted grass-fed butter works really well too.

1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

It will enhance the white chocolate flavor and make it more like what you get in a café, restaurant, etc.

Pinch of sea salt (optional): 

It is completely optional, but a little salt will balance the sweetness and give depth.

That’s all you need — 4 to 5 simple ingredients, and no cream at all.

Ingredient Substitutes & Customization Options

Now, if you don’t have any ingredients available that I mentioned at home, or you’re following a specific diet. 

So here are some clean swaps you can make and still keep the homemade sauce recipe low-calorie and delicious:

• White Chocolate Chips Alternatives: If you don’t have sugar-free chips, you can melt cacao butter and add a few drops of vanilla stevia or monk fruit drops. It will mimic white chocolate.
• Milk Alternatives: If you want extra creaminess, you can also use oat milk. And, use coconut milk (if you want a richer version) or even cashew milk. Just make sure it’s unsweetened.
• Butter Swap: You can use ghee, vegan butter, or coconut oil, depending on your preference and what you like.
• Sweetener Adjustment: Some chips are already sweet enough. But if you need more sweetness, you can add a few drops of monk fruit sweetener, erythritol, or even use a maple syrup if you’re not keto.
• Thickening Agent (optional): If you want the calorie-free white chocolate sauce to be thicker, you can add a pinch of xanthan gum or arrowroot powder. But I don’t think so, you will need (I didn’t use)

This white chocolate sauce recipe is flexible; you can make it keto, low calorie, dairy-free, or light, depending on the ingredient choice, and I have also given you multiple ingredient choices.

Also read: High Protein Chia Pudding Without Protein Powder or Yogurt Recipe

How to Make White Chocolate Sauce Without Cream (Step-by-Step)

Here is my step-by-step method of how I made this low fat white chocolate sauce, and it took me just 10 to 15 minutes maximum, because I was a bit lazy too, but it would take 10 minutes if you do it correctly.

Step 1: Melt the White Chocolate Chips

You want to take a saucepan and add ½ cup of sugar-free white chocolate chips. 

Then, add 1 tablespoon of almond milk (don’t add the full quantity yet).

Turn the heat to LOW and start stirring it with a silicone spatula. 

You want to keep stirring it until the chips start to melt and turn smooth. Don’t rush this step — if you turn up the heat too much, the chips will seize and become grainy, which isn’t good for our homemade white chocolate sauce.

Step 2: Add the Rest of the Milk

Once the chocolate chips have mostly melted and started to form a smooth paste, you will slowly pour in the remaining almond milk while stirring. 

Till now, keep the heat low and mix everything until fully combined. Your sauce will start looking glossy and smooth now.

Step 3: Add Vanilla & Coconut Oil

Now, add ¼ tsp of vanilla extract and ½ tablespoon of coconut oil or unsalted butter (whatever you’re using). 

Then, stir until they are completely melted and blended into the sauce.

This step will add flavor and give your sauce a silky shine, just like a cafe-style white mocha drizzle.

Step 4: Adjust Texture (Optional)

If your sauce feels too thick, you can add 1–2 teaspoons more milk and mix. 

If it’s too runny for your liking, you can simmer for a few more minutes or two, and it’ll get thick as it cools.

You can also add a pinch of xanthan gum or a ¼ teaspoon of cornstarch slurry if you want a thicker sauce for desserts or frosting.

Step 5: Let It Cool Slightly

Once everything is well combined, take the saucepan off the heat and let it cool down before using. 

Remember that this sauce will get thicker as it cools, so don’t worry if it looks a little runny while it’s hot.

And there you go! Your low-calorie, no-cream white chocolate sauce is ready!

 

How to Use This Healthy White Chocolate Sauce

This homemade, easy white chocolate sauce is super versatile, and that’s because it’s light; you can drizzle it on so many things without ruining your diet. Here are a few ideas that I would recommend you try:

• Over coffee drinks: You will get drinks like white chocolate mochas, iced lattes, or blended frappes.
• On oatmeal or overnight oats: You can drizzle your sauce on morning oats for a dessert-style breakfast.
• On fruit bowls: Strawberries, bananas, raspberries, and even apples go great with this sauce.
• On protein pancakes or waffles: You can pour it warm over your low-carb pancakes for a guilt-free weekend treat.
• With Greek yogurt or smoothie bowls, it will add a creamy, dessert-like touch.
• On almond flour brownies or keto muffins, it will become a healthy frosting if you let it cool and thicken.
• Drizzle on popcorn or rice cakes: Yep, just a light drizzle over snacks will make them feel fancy.

 

Low Calorie White Chocolate Sauce Variations You Can Try

If you love experimenting like I do, then you can try to give a little twist to your basic white chocolate sauce to get different flavors every time. 

These are still healthy and fit into most diets:

• Peppermint White Chocolate Sauce: You can add just 1 drop of peppermint extract if you want to get a holiday vibe. It works great for coffee and brownies.
• Cinnamon White Chocolate Sauce: You can stir in a pinch of cinnamon for a warm, spicy-sweet twist.
• Orange White Chocolate: A drop of orange extract will also change the whole flavor and make it citrusy and unique.
• Matcha White Chocolate Sauce: Mix ½ tsp of matcha powder into the warm sauce if you want an earthy green version.
• Salted Vanilla White Chocolate: You can sprinkle a little sea salt flakes on top. It will work amazingly on dark chocolate desserts.

These are small tweaks, but they can make your recipe feel brand new every time.

 

How to Store Leftover White Chocolate Sauce

If you make an exact low-calorie white chocolate sauce recipe, like the exact ingredients that I have mentioned, it will make a small batch.

But if you want to make more for later, you can double or triple the ingredients and store them for later. Here is how you will do it:

• You have to pour the cooled sauce into an airtight glass jar.
• Keep the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
• When you want to use your sauce, you’ve to scoop some out and reheat it in the microwave or over the stovetop.
• Again, if it is too thick after refrigeration, just add some milk and stir.

Try not to freeze it — it changes the texture and doesn’t reheat well.

By the way, keep one thing in mind that you shouldn’t try to freeze this chocolate sauce because it will change the texture, and also it won’t reheat well again.

 

Conclusion

This was a low-calorie white chocolate sauce without cream. And it is much better and healthier than many sauces that we get in stores, coffee shops, restaurants, etc. 

This sauce is also good if you want to have sauce on your drinks while you are trying to lose weight, following a keto diet, or just want to eat clean.

One more thing about making white chocolate sauce at home is that it can be made within a few minutes with minimal ingredients.

No need to have fancy equipment or even ingredients. And yet you will get cafe-style drizzle without heavy cream or even without sugar.

It will work well on oats, coffee, dessert, toast, pancakes, and many other things. 

So now you can just try this one time, and I am sure you will love it.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are a few questions and answers about this low calorie white chocolate sauce.

Can I use this sauce in coffee drinks like white chocolate mocha?

Of course, this white chocolate sauce is perfect for homemade mochas.

You will have to add just one or two tablespoons into your brewed espresso or strong coffee and then mix it well.

After that, you can top with the frothed milk. 

By doing so, you can have a healthy cafe-style drink at home that will taste rich but without cream or extra sugar.

Is this white chocolate sauce recipe keto-friendly?

Yes, you just have to use sugar-free white chocolate chips (like ChocZero or Lily’s) and use unsweetened almond or coconut milk, then this recipe will be 100% keto-friendly. 

Plus, you just want to ensure that you avoid any sweetened plant-based milk and double-check your chocolate label too, within your carb limit.

How do I thicken this white chocolate sauce naturally?

The simplest way to make this white chocolate sauce thicker is to simmer it for an extra 2-3 minutes.

While making it, you feel it is a little bit runny but not too thick, you should wait until it cools down.

Besides this, you can add a pinch of xanthan gum or a small amount of arrowroot starch slurry (½ tsp mixed in 1 tbsp cold water). 

Both work well and are clean; they are healthy options, even for a keto-friendly diet.