Date Caramel

Callie Brooks

This nutritious and velvety Homemade Date Caramel is a wholesome alternative to traditional caramel, perfect for drizzling over pancakes or incorporating into desserts. It's quick to make and packed with natural ingredients.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Condiment, Dessert

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan

Calories: 80

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main ingredients

15 pieces dates, pitted Use fresh or dried dates.
½ cup full-fat coconut milk Use the solid part on top and add more as needed.
2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt

Method

Preparation

Soften the dates: Place the dates in a small bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them steep for about 15 minutes.
Blend it up: Transfer the softened dates to a high-powered blender, keeping some residual water to assist blending.
Coconut cream: Add the solid part of the coconut milk from the top of the can, adding more as needed.
Smooth it out: Blend until the mixture is smooth, adjusting with more coconut milk if too thick.
Flavor it: Stir in the vanilla, salt, and cinnamon into the blended mix and pour into a jar.
Chill: Allow the caramel to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 0.5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for a couple of months. Stir in a little coconut milk if it thickens after chilling. Includes variations and helpful tips for extra flavor.

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