Vegan Date Caramel Sauce Recipe
This vegan date caramel sauce is delicious served with apple slices for dipping. It's gluten free, paleo diet friendly, and refined sugar free. This sauce is easy to make and perfect when you're in the mood for a nutritious treat.
Servings: 8
Calories: 149.2kcal
Equipment
- Food processor or blender.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates (tightly packed)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup smooth almond butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the pitted dates to a glass bowl, then pour the boiling water on top, ensuring that the dates are fully submerged.
- Let the dates soak in the water for 30 minutes.
- After the dates have finished soaking, transfer the dates and soaking liquid to a food processor or blender.
- Add the smooth almond butter, pure vanilla extract, and salt to the food processor or blender, then blend until smooth.
Notes
- Store this vegan date caramel sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze it for up to six months.
- Optional additions include a pinch of ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25Cup | Calories: 149.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.8g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 8.7g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.1g | Sodium: 75.7mg | Potassium: 238.2mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 12.4g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 62.4mg | Iron: 0.7mg