Description
Date Caramels are an irresistible treat that combines the delightful chewiness of Medjool dates with rich, nutty flavors. These homemade confections offer a healthier alternative to traditional caramels while satisfying your sweet tooth. With their natural sweetness and simple ingredients, Date Caramels make for a perfect snack or dessert that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and customize, you’ll find yourself reaching for these delicious morsels time and time again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup almonds or walnuts
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Make sure your Medjool dates are pitted.
- 2. Blend Until Smooth: In a food processor, combine dates, nuts, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Blend until smooth and sticky.
- 3. Shape into Bars: Transfer the mixture to parchment paper and flatten it to about half an inch thick.
- 4. Chill Out: Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
- 5. Cut Into Pieces: Slice into bite-sized squares or rectangles.
- 6. Serve and Enjoy: Store in an airtight container in the fridge or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 squares (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg