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Vegan Date Caramel that can be used as a sauce over ice cream or made thicker and served with chocolate.
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Vegan Date Caramel Sauce

A Vegan Date Caramel that can be used as a sauce over ice cream or made thicker and served with chocolate.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 140kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Medjool dates pitted
  • ¾ cup water (add more water for a creamy sauce consistency)
  • ⅓ cup almond butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coffee extract (optional)
  • 5 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Place pitted dates and water in a small pot and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the heat off and set it aside.
  • Dates should be soft at this point. Place them in a food processor with the water, add nut butter and remaining ingredients. Pulse until smooth.
  • Test the flavor and consistency. For a thinner sauce add another tablespoon or two of water.
  • Place in a lidded container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Serve over vegan ice cream, oatmeal, bananas, you name it!

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Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg