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Date Caramel
Date Caramel is a naturally sweet, creamy dip made by blending soaked Medjool dates with milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt. The result is a thick, smooth sauce that can be served immediately with fruits or snacks and stored chilled for later use, thickening as it cools.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
73 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates (approx. 10 to 12 dates)
- ¾ cup milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
Instructions
- Remove the pits from the dates, then place them in a heat-safe bowl. Cover them with boiling water and let them soak for 10 minutes. This will help them soften for blending. (Even if you're using a powerful blender; it helps!)
- Drain away the soaking water, then add the dates to a high-speed blender along with the milk, vanilla, and salt. Secure the lid and blend until the dates are totally broken down, about 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides of the machine, as needed.
- Taste the date caramel and adjust any flavoring, as needed. For a sweeter caramel, add a tablespoon of maple syrup, and for a richer flavor (that hides the date flavor) add a tablespoon of peanut butter and blend again. You can taste and adjust as you go.
- This caramel dip can be served right away with sliced apples or crunchy pretzels. Or transfer it to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will thicken slightly when chilled.
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Notes
- Soak pitted dates in boiling water for 10 minutes before blending to ensure smoothness.
- Add maple syrup a tablespoon at a time to increase sweetness if desired.
- For a richer, creamier caramel, blend in peanut butter gradually up to 1/4 cup.
- Store the date caramel covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; it thickens slightly when chilled.
Nutrition Information
Calories
73kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Sodium
138mg
(6%)
Potassium
171mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
37IU
(1%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 138mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.