Date Caramel
Author:Thick, gooey and deliciously sweet Date Caramel. No cooking and ready in minutes! This easy raw caramel is healthy, refined sugar-free & you can customize the thickness to make it as thick or thin and sauce-like as you want!
Ingredients
- 1 packed cup (175 grams) Medjool dates , measured after pitting (about 10 to 11 dates)
- 2 tablespoons natural nut or seed butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt , half if using nut butter containing salt
- About ½ cup (120 ml) dairy-free milk , I like to use canned coconut milk
INSTRUCTIONS
- If your Medjool dates are not squishy and soft, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain before proceeding with the recipe.
- Add the dates, nut/seed butter, vanilla and salt to a food processor or high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth, while gradually adding the dairy-free milk to get the caramel to the thickness you want. The more milk you add, the thinner the caramel will become. You might need to scrape the sides down a few times.
- Scrape the caramel from the bowl into a jar with a spatula, and store in the fridge.
NOTES
Date Caramel will keep in the refrigerator for up to 14 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Freezing in an ice cube tray makes it quick and easy to remove small portions.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
