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Date Caramel

Homemade Date Caramel That's Sinfully Delicious and Healthy

This Homemade Date Caramel is a guilt-free indulgence made from wholesome dates, perfect for desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel
  • 1 cup dates pitted
  • ½ cup coconut milk (solid part) or almond/cashew milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 1 pinch salt optional
For Serving (optional)
  • pancakes or smoothies for drizzling
  • jar to store the caramel

Equipment

  • high-powered blender
  • bowl
  • kettle
  • glass jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Date Caramel
  1. Soak the Dates: Boil water and pour 1 cup over 1 cup of pitted dates in a bowl. Soak for 15 minutes.
  2. Blend the Dates: Drain the dates and blend them with ½ cup of coconut milk for 1-2 minutes until creamy.
  3. Add Flavorings: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, a pinch of salt, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon, blend for 30 seconds.
  4. Cool and Store: Transfer the Date Caramel to a glass jar, allow to cool completely before sealing.
  5. Refrigerate for Optimal Flavor: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to meld flavors and thicken.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: After chilling, serve it drizzled over pancakes or enjoy straight from the jar.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 13gCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

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