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3 Ingredient Date Caramel (vegan and gluten-free)

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Thick, creamy, dreamy date caramel. Made with just three simple ingredients. 

Date caramel in a white bowl with a silver spoon sticking out of the center of the caramel

Today’s post is going to be short and SWEET. Just like this scrumptious 3 ingredient date caramel (vegan and gluten-free).

Alex and I were conversing about what sort of recipe I should create for Valentine’s Day. We wanted to give you something easy and delicious, something fast and pretty, and something that even your kids could make. Long story short—you’ll believe that when you see it—I made a 3 ingredient date caramel.

The real Valentine’s Day recipe that I’m going to share with you next week needs this recipe to make it awesome. And this recipe is indeed awesome. And easy. And fast. Kind of like a fun V-Day date. 😉

Ohhhhh, so many great jokes wrapped up in this recipe. But I’ll stop with that one. You’re welcome.

Dried dates in a white bowl

HOW TO MAKE VEGAN DATE CARAMEL

STEP ONE

To make our three ingredient date caramel you’ll need some fresh medjool dates. If you don’t have or can’t find fresh, plump, juicy dates you can always soak your shriveled up dry dates in warm water for an hour or two until they plump up. And by dry dates I don’t mean dehydrated or dried dates. I mean less than fresh.

Gosh how I wanted to make another joke in that last paragraph. Self. Control. Or, control self.

STEP TWO

Now that those gorgeous, sticky, sweet dates are ready to roll, grab some non-dairy milk.

I used unsweetened almond milk, but you can use whatever you like. You can even use water, but I find that a non-dairy milk makes it a little creamier and more like caramel.

The last ingredient you’ll need is sea salt.

Medjool dates in a food processor

Take out your food processor or a high powered blender, like a Blendtec or a Vitamix.

You’re not going to have much luck if you don’t have a high powered blender or a food processor. Those dates will not turn into a smooth and creamy texture without a lot of heavy blending.

STEP THREE

Add the dates, sea salt, and three tablespoons of non-dairy milk or water and start blending. Continue adding the milk or water by the tablespoon until you get the consistency that you’re looking for.

I added eight tablespoons to get this thick caramel sauce because I used it for the recipe I’m sharing with you next week.

If you want a thinner sauce to drizzle over ice cream, oatmeal, or anything else you can think of, then keep adding liquid until you get the consistency you’re looking for.

Medjool date caramel in a food processor

That’s it. Three ingredients, five minutes, and you have a refined sugar-free caramel sauce that’s so good you’ll be tempted to eat it by the spoonful.

This 3 ingredient date caramel recipe makes about one full cup of date caramel.

Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and it will keep for a week. Drizzle it over ice cream, put it in your morning smoothie, add it to your oatmeal, or spread it on toast. Let your imagination soar.

 

Date caramel in a white bowl

DATES ARE HEALTHY

FYI: Dates are not only delicious, they’re good for you. Read more about the health benefits of dates here.

Another FYI: Dates are high in calories, so if you’re trying to lose or maintain your weight, limit yourself to one date a day. About a teaspoon of this date caramel. It doesn’t sound like much, but trust me, it goes a long way.

One more FYI: If you’re an athlete and you need a boost before or during an intense workout, eat a date.

So what is the Valentine’s Day treat that I’m sharing with you next week? Here’s a hint. Turtle. ♥

Turtle-Truffles sprinkled with sea salt in pink and black cupcake liners

Tell me:

Do you have plans for Valentine’s Day?

Have you ever had date caramel?

Are you excited for next week’s mystery recipe?

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Date caramel in a white bowl with a silver spoon stuck in the center
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3 INGREDIENT DATE CARAMEL (VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE)
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 
Medjool dates, non-dairy milk, and sea salt, that's all you'll need to make a creamy, vegan, healthy version of caramel.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Keyword: date caramel, vegan caramel
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Linda Meyer
Ingredients
  • 1 pound of medjool dates approximately 20 dates – remove pits and stems
  • 8 tablespoons* of non-dairy milk or water
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground sea salt
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. In a food processor or a high powered blender process the dates, milk or water, and sea salt until the dates are smooth and creamy.
  2. You can use water in place of a non-dairy milk but it won’t be quiet as creamy and it won’t taste exactly the same as date caramel made with milk.
  3. If your dates aren’t fresh (plump and squishy), soak them in warm water for an hour or two. When they feel soft and look hydrated drain and rinse them.
  4. This recipe makes about on full cup of date caramel. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and it will keep for a week. Drizzle it over ice cream, put it in your morning smoothie, add it to your oatmeal, or spread it on toast. Let your imagination soar.
  5. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts are an estimate only. This recipe makes approximately 1 cup of caramel. 


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  4. harrietemilys says

    February 5, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    Yummmmm!!! Dates are my favourite - I could eat them all day every day! Such a great and healthy idea to use them to make a caramel. Love that it's just 3 ingredients too :) this looks so delicious Linda!
    Reply

    • Linda Meyer says

      February 5, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      Haha-it was Alex's idea. I hadn't heard of it before, but I love it. So much easier than the caramel I used to make with butter and sugar. And much better for me. Thanks, Brandi!
      Reply

    • Linda Meyer says

      February 6, 2016 at 12:51 am

      Why do I feel like they're not funny-haha! It's not fat and butter laden caramel, but it's pretty dang close. Perfect as a dip for apples. ;) Thanks, Rachelle. Go Panthers!
      Reply

  10. Evi says

    February 8, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    Oh wow, this date caramel looks extremely delicious! Definitely my kind of recipe! I would put all of it on my oatmeals and add to every smoothie I make :)
    Reply

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