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Date Caramels

Decadent Date Caramels: Guilt-Free Sweet Indulgence

Discover the joy of Date Caramels—guilt-free, vegan delights that satisfy your sweet cravings without any sugar crash.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Base
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates (pitted) Use fresh, soft dates for best results.
  • 2 tablespoons Almond Butter Or sunflower seed butter for nut-free.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil (melted) Enhances richness and smooth texture.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Use dark chocolate for richer flavor.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • microwave
  • loaf pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak Dates: Place 1 cup of pitted Medjool dates in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. Blend Mixture: In a food processor, blend soaked dates, almond butter, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  3. Set Caramel Base: Press the mixture into a lined loaf pan, compacting it, and freeze for 2-3 hours.
  4. Slice Caramels: Cut the frozen mixture into 12 squares and place on a parchment-lined plate.
  5. Melt Chocolate: Microwave chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil until fully melted.
  6. Coat Caramels: Dip each caramel square in melted chocolate, ensuring they're fully coated.
  7. Set Chocolate: Chill the coated caramels in the refrigerator for 1 hour to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before enjoying.

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