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Close-up of creamy date caramel swirled in a spiral pattern, topped with coarse sea salt flakes and a drizzle of rich date caramel.
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Salted Date Caramel (4 Ingredients)

This vegan salted date caramel is what sweet, caramel-y dreams are made of—only 4 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Desserts, Dips, Sauces, and Salsas, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: date caramel, vegan caramel
Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian
Occasion: Birthdays, Christmas, Game Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day
Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less
Servings: 8 servings (2 Tbsp per serving)
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 15 medjool dates pits removed
  • ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Soak Dates: Add 15 medjool dates (pitted) to a bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to soften.
    A glass bowl filled with dates soaking in water, placed on a crumpled white surface.
  • Blend: Add dates, ½ cup full-fat coconut milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and ¼ tsp salt to a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides to get everything blended.
    The consistency can be adjusted by adding more dates (to make it thicker) or more milk (to make it thinner).
    Overhead view of a blender containing thick, creamy brown sauce or spread, with some residue on the sides of the container, set on a crumpled white surface.
  • Refrigerate to thicken! Serve as a vegan caramel dip with sliced apples, use it in vegan desserts like cookies or brownies, or drizzle it over oatmeal and smoothies.
    A bowl of creamy caramel dip sprinkled with sea salt, surrounded by fresh apple slices, dates, a spoon, and a napkin on a white surface.

Notes

Storage: This date caramel will last for up to 7 days in the fridge in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tbsp | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.2g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 3.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 7.6g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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