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4 Ingredient Date Caramels

Decadent 4 Ingredient Date Caramels That Won't Disappoint

These 4 Ingredient Date Caramels are a delicious, guilt-free dessert made with wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Caramels
  • 12 pieces Medjool dates soaked and pitted
  • 1 cup Creamy almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil melted
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips dairy-free for vegan option
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil melted

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Microwave
  • Loaf Pan
  • parchment paper
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing your medjool dates in a heatproof bowl and cover them with very hot water for about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Transfer the softened dates to a food processor, add almond butter and melted coconut oil, then pulse until smooth.
  3. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, fill with the date mixture, and freeze for 2-3 hours.
  4. Once firm, slice the mixture into 12 equal squares.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  6. Dip each square into the melted chocolate, ensuring even coverage, and place on a parchment-lined plate.
  7. Refrigerate for about 1 hour until the chocolate coating has completely hardened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

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