Easy Date Caramel Sauce
This creamy date caramel is a delicious dairy-free and naturally sweetened alternative to caramel. Enjoy as a dip, use it as a topping for desserts or add to smoothies.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) Medjool dates approximately 14 large dates
- ¼ to ½ cup (60 to 90 ml) almond milk or other plant milk
- 1 tablespoon nut butter optional, see notes
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- First slice open the dates and remove the pits. If they seem dry, soak the dates in warm water for at least 10 minutes up to 30 minutes to make sure they are soft and moist.1 cup (150 g) Medjool dates
- Drain the dates and place them in a food processor or high speed blender.
- Add the lower quantity of almond milk, vanilla extract, salt and nut butter if using.¼ to ½ cup (60 to 90 ml) almond milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 pinch sea salt, 1 tablespoon nut butter
- Blend until a smooth paste forms and scrape down the sides often as necessary using a spatula.
- If the caramel is too thick, add the additional almond milk until you reach the desired consistency.
- Transfer the date caramel to a serving bowl or a jar and store in the fridge.
Notes
Nut butter is optional for richness. It helps to intensify the flavor of the dates, but some nutty taste will come through depending on which nut butter you use. Peanut butter or almond butter will have a stronger flavor, whereas cashew butter has a more neutral and mild taste. Use sunflower seed butter or tahini (and a nut-free milk) for a nut free alternative.
The thickness of the caramel will depend on your dates and the amount of plant milk you add. For a thick, dipping consistency use the lower amount of plant milk. For a thinner, pourable sauce add more plant milk until you reach the constitency you want.
Nutritional Estimate Per Serving
Serving 2 tablespoons | Calories 89kcal | Carbohydrates 19g | Protein 1g | Fat 2g | Saturated Fat 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat 1g | Sodium 21mg | Potassium 184mg | Fiber 2g | Sugar 16g | Vitamin A 3IU | Vitamin C 0.1mg | Calcium 32mg | Iron 0.3mg
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