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4 Ingredient Date Caramels

Irresistible 4 Ingredient Date Caramels That Melt in Your Mouth

4 Ingredient Date Caramels are delicious treats made without refined sugar or dairy, perfect for healthy snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 caramels
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Mixture
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates Pitted
  • 1/2 cup Almond Butter or any nut/seed butter for nut-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Melted
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips or an 8-ounce chocolate bar, dairy-free

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Loaf pan
  • Parchment paper
  • heatproof bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak pitted Medjool dates in hot water for about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Blend the softened dates, almond butter, and melted coconut oil in a food processor until smooth.
  3. Spread the date caramel mixture into a lined loaf pan and freeze for 2 to 3 hours.
  4. Cut the chilled caramel into squares or rectangles.
  5. Melt chocolate chips and additional coconut oil together until smooth.
  6. Dip each caramel square into melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour until the chocolate hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1caramelCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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