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    Published: Jul 25, 2018 · Modified: Nov 14, 2020 by Liz Pollio · Leave a Comment

    Chocolate Grits

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    There are some amazing southern foods that just aren't the same in New England. Like grits. Grits are most often thought of as a savory food, but this recipe gives them just a touch of sweetness.  These chocolate grits are not particularly sweet, but have a nice chocolate flavor with a touch of saltiness. It's surprisingly perfect and surprisingly easy.

    white textured ramekin of chocolate grits topped with coconut shavings and three raspberries with a rose gold spoon in the grits, sitting on a marbled surface, with a partial view of a slightly blurred second ramekin of chocolate grits in the background

    This recipe is as simple as following the instructions on your grits, and then mixing in some butter, cocoa powder, salt, and sugar.  That's it! I have not tried this with instant grits (as you may know, “no self-respectin’ Southerner uses instant grits”  and if you don’t know that, stop what you’re doing and watch My Cousin Vinny right now), but making real grits is actually not that hard.  I bought some local grits when I was home in Kentucky and they were as simple as boiling water and then letting them simmer. Easy peasy! But if you wanted to use instant grits, I'm sure it would still work!

    white textured ramekin of chocolate grits topped with coconut shavings and three raspberries, sitting on a marbled surface

    My other favorite part of this chocolate grits recipe is all the options for toppings and mix-ins! You could use nuts or berries or coconut or mini marshmallows or really anything. Because it's not super sweet, you can add a few chocolate chips on top if you wanted to sweeten it up, or fruit and coconut for a delicious afternoon snack. This is such a fun and unique treat, and I can’t wait to try more fun recipes with grits!

    angled view of a white textured ramekin of chocolate grits topped with coconut shavings and three raspberries, sitting on a marbled surface, with a partial view of a slightly blurred second ramekin of chocolate grits in the background and a rose gold spoon laying by the ramekins in the top right portion of the photo

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    Chocolate Grits

    Sweetened grits with a rich chocolate flavor.
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 ramekins
    Calories: 255kcal

    Equipment

    • Saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups water
    • 1 cup grits
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon kosher salt Diamond Crystal
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
    • toppings optional

    Instructions

    • Prepare grits according to directions.
    • Once done, remove from heat and stir in butter, salt, cocoa power, and sugar.
    • Serve warm with desired toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 1780mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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