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Date Caramels

Irresistible Vegan Date Caramels You’ll Want to Make Today

These Date Caramels redefine indulgence—guilt-free, vegan, and gluten-free treats made with just a handful of ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates Soft and pitted
  • 2 tablespoons Almond Butter Can substitute with sunflower seed butter
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil Melted
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dairy-free chips or an 8-ounce chocolate bar

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • loaf pan
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the Dates: Place 1 cup of pitted Medjool dates in a bowl, cover with hot water, and soak for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Mixture: Drain softened dates and blend with 2 tablespoons of almond butter and 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil until smooth.
  3. Set the Caramel: Pour the mixture into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper, spread evenly, and freeze for 2-3 hours.
  4. Slice the Caramels: Once firm, remove from the freezer, lift out using parchment, and slice into 12 squares.
  5. Melt the Chocolate: Combine 1 cup of chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in intervals until smooth.
  6. Coat the Caramels: Dip each caramel square into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment-lined plate.
  7. Set the Coating: Refrigerate the coated caramels for about 1 hour to set the chocolate.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Once hardened, serve your Healthy Date Caramels and store any leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Customize your caramels with sea salt or crushed nuts for added texture and flavor. Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

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