Description
This naturally sweet and creamy date caramel is made with just a few wholesome ingredients perfect for dipping, drizzling, or spreading with no added sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup warm water or milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- 1. Add pitted dates to a bowl and cover with warm water if they feel dry; soak for 5–10 minutes, then drain.
- 2. Place dates in a blender or food processor with 1/2 cup warm water (or milk), vanilla extract, and salt.
- 3. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- 4. Adjust consistency with a splash more liquid if desired.
- 5. Transfer to a jar and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use soft, fresh Medjool dates for best results.
- Great as a dip for apples, spread on toast, stirred into oatmeal, or as a healthy dessert topping.
- Add a spoonful of nut butter or cinnamon for extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: date caramel, no sugar caramel, healthy caramel dip, vegan caramel