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4 Ingredient Date Caramels

Sweet & Chewy 4 Ingredient Date Caramels You’ll Love

Delicious 4 Ingredient Date Caramels are vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free, satisfying your sweet cravings guilt-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Base
  • 1 cup medjool dates (pitted) Provides natural sweetness and chewy texture; ensure they are soft for optimal blending.
  • 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter Adds richness and creaminess; sunflower seed butter is a great nut-free alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted) Helps bind ingredients and improve texture; keep melted for easy mixing.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Provides a rich chocolate finish; choose dairy-free chocolate for a vegan treat.
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil (melted) Enhances the chocolate coating’s smoothness; ensures an even dip.

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Loaf pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Heatproof bowl
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the dates in a bowl filled with very hot water for about 10 minutes until they become soft and pliable.
  2. Drain the water and transfer the dates to a food processor. Add almond butter and melted coconut oil. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Scoop the caramel mixture into the pan, smoothing it out evenly. Freeze for 2-3 hours until firm.
  4. Melt chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl, adding coconut oil for a glossy finish. Heat in the microwave in 20-second intervals until smooth.
  5. Cut the firm caramel into 12 squares. Dip each piece into the melted chocolate, coating well, and let excess chocolate drip off.
  6. Place dipped caramels onto a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for about 1 hour until the chocolate hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Keep caramels in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months for longer storage.

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