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4 Ingredient Date Caramels

4 Ingredient Date Caramels That Melt in Your Mouth

These 4 Ingredient Date Caramels are a sweet, healthy treat made with Medjool dates, almond butter, coconut oil, and chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 caramels
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates Pitted
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Almond Butter Can substitute with sunflower seed butter
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil Melted
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dairy-free

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Loaf pan
  • Parchment paper
  • microwave
  • Spatula
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the Dates: Place the pitted Medjool dates in a bowl and cover with very hot water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes.
  2. Blend the Mixture: Transfer the soaked dates to a food processor along with the almond butter and melted coconut oil. Blend until smooth.
  3. Mold the Caramels: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and pour the blended mixture into the pan. Spread it evenly and press down. Freeze for 2-3 hours.
  4. Slice the Caramels: Remove the hardened mixture from the loaf pan and slice into 12 equal squares.
  5. Melt the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips with a bit of coconut oil in the microwave or double boiler until smooth.
  6. Coat the Caramels: Dip each square into the melted chocolate and let excess chocolate drip off.
  7. Chill Until Firm: Place the coated caramels in the refrigerator for about 1 hour until the chocolate hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1caramelCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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