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4 Ingredient Date Caramels

4 Ingredient Date Caramels That Will Melt Your Heart

These 4 Ingredient Date Caramels are a healthy, vegan treat that combines sweet medjool dates with almond butter and chocolate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Mixture
  • 1 cup Medjool dates, packed & pitted Soak in hot water if firm.
  • 2 tablespoons Almond butter Substitute with sunflower seed butter for nut-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil, melted Keep melted for blending.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips or 8-ounce bar Use dairy-free chocolate to keep vegan.
  • 2 teaspoons Coconut oil, melted

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing your packed medjool dates in a bowl of very hot water for about 10 minutes to soften.
  2. Drain the softened dates and transfer them to a food processor along with the almond butter and melted coconut oil. Pulse until smooth.
  3. Scoop the caramel mixture into a parchment-lined loaf pan. Press evenly, then freeze for 2-3 hours.
  4. Melt chocolate chips and additional coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until completely smooth.
  5. Remove caramel from the freezer and cut into 12 equal squares. Dip each square into the melted chocolate.
  6. Transfer chocolate-dipped caramels back to a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

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