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Salted Date Caramel (With Coconut Milk)
This vegan salted date caramel is what sweet, caramel-y dreams are made of—only 4 ingredients and ready in 5 minutes! It's smooth, creamy, and a healthy twist on classic caramel (fair warning: you're going to want to serve it with everything!).
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 66 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soft dates 50 g
- 1 oz can full-fat coconut milk 400 g, chilled overnight and unshaken
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Generous pinch of salt
Instructions
- Date Paste: In a food processor, puree dates into a smooth paste.
- Blend: Open the can of coconut milk, skim the hardened cream off the top, and add the cream to the food processor, along with 2 Tbsp of the remaining coconut water, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth. You can add a bit more coconut water as needed to reach a consistency you like.
- Serve: To serve as a dip, place the mixture in a microwave-safe container and microwave for 30 seconds until warm. Serve with sliced fruit, pretzels, or cookies.
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Notes
- If your dates are hard, soak them in warm water for a bit before pureeing.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2Tbsp
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
9.2g
(3%)
Protein
0.6g
(1%)
Fat
3.6g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3.2g
(16%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
22mg
(1%)
Potassium
113mg
(3%)
Fiber
1.2g
(5%)
Sugar
7.6g
(15%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tbsp | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.2g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.6g | 1% |
| Fat | 3.6g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% |
| Sugar | 7.6g | 15% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.