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4 Ingredient Date Caramels

Irresistible 4 Ingredient Date Caramels You’ll Love to Make

Delight in these 4 Ingredient Date Caramels, a healthier candy alternative that’s vegan and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel
  • 10 pieces pitted medjool dates the star of this recipe
  • 1/2 cup almond butter can swap with any nut or seed butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted before mixing
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil for coating, melted

Equipment

  • food processor
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Loaf pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Soak the pitted medjool dates in hot water for about 10 minutes.
  2. Blend soaked dates, almond butter, and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  3. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and pour in the mixture.
  4. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours until firm.
  5. Slice the set caramel into 12 squares.
  6. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave until smooth.
  7. Dip each caramel square into the melted chocolate.
  8. Refrigerate for about 1 hour until chocolate is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 4mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Keep caramels in the fridge or freezer to maintain shape and prevent melting.

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