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4 Ingredient Date Caramels

Irresistible 4 Ingredient Date Caramels You Can’t Resist

These 4 Ingredient Date Caramels are a vegan, gluten-free treat that satisfies sweet cravings without refined sugars.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates Soak in hot water before blending.
  • 2 tablespoons Almond Butter Can substitute with sunflower seed butter.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil Use melted for smooth blending.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Opt for semi-sweet or dairy-free to keep it vegan.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Loaf Pan
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak 1 cup of Medjool dates in very hot water for about 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a food processor, blend soaked dates with 2 tablespoons almond butter and 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil until smooth.
  3. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and spoon the date mixture into the pan, smoothing it out.
  4. Place the pan in the freezer for 2-3 hours to firm up the caramel.
  5. Remove the set caramel from the pan and slice into 12 squares.
  6. Combine 1 cup of chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until melted.
  7. Dip each square into the melted chocolate, then place on a parchment-lined plate.
  8. Refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow the chocolate to harden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

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