2-Ingredient Olive Oil Caramel (Vegan, No Cook)

This ultra-easy 2-ingredient olive oil caramel sauce is the best last-minute sweet topping you can whip up in less than 5 minutes, and without any cooking or fancy equipment. Pour over ice cream, cake, drinks or your morning pancakes and enjoy the light sweetness plus a nice boost in healthy fats.

This Viral olive oil caramel isn't really a recipe, but such a great trick in the kitchen when you need a vegan no-cook caramel sauce within 5 minutes.

We love caramel sauces, like this peanut butter caramel or this tahini caramel, or even this healthier date caramel, but this recipe is even quicker and easier.

It is made using 2 ingredients only and the caramel is done all in one bowl without any fancy equipment. It's the perfect last-minute sweet sauce to pour over coconut cookie and cream ice cream, sweet loaves (we love it especially over this vegan date cake and this 4-ingredient banana bread) and in drinks!

Let me know if you give it a try! ❤️

❤️ Why you will love this recipe

• Ultra quick caramel sauce made with 2 ingredients
• No cooking required
• Rich texture and perfectly sweet
• Versatile: you can tweak the flavor, texture and serve over any baked goods!
• A little healthier than most caramel sauces
• Naturally vegan and gluten-free

🗒 Ingredient notes (+ substitutions)

• Olive oil: choose a high-quality olive oil (extra virgin) if possible and taste it first; it should have a smooth flavor that you like as is. This is a very simple recipe and the caramel will have a better flavor with a better quality product! I like the brand Graza (good flavor and a little more budget-friendly), but other good brands include Brightland and Kosterina.
• Maple syrup: just like for the olive oil, choose a strong-flavored maple syrup of good quality for the best result (no maple-flavored processed syrups, choose 100% maple syrup).

➡️ Add a pinch of salt if needed to balance the flavors and use coarse salt for a little crunch!

⭐️ Quantities down below in the recipe card!

💡 Helpful tips

• For a thicker caramel-like texture, be patient and whisk vigorously for a few minutes to create an emulsion. You can also use a high-speed blender, which can whip the mixture and help trap the air within the oil!
• The oil and syrup will separate fairly quickly after sitting still, so make sure to shake well just before pouring the caramel to recreate the silky consistency.

🍽 Serving suggestions

Use this healthier caramel sauce the same way you would use any caramel sauce. Our favorite pairing includes:

• Ice cream: we love it over this cookie and cream coconut ice cream
• Cake: especially this 4-ingredient banana bread!
• Drinks: such as latte or milkshakes
• Pancakes: try it over this banana sourdough pancake recipe

❗️ Storage tips

Keep the caramel sauce at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 10 days. The olive oil tends to firm up if colder, which can help make for a thicker caramel. If needed, take out the sauce about 10-20 minutes before stirring.

Don't forget to shake well before serving, the oil and maple syrup tend to separate after resting for a while.

🌱 More vegan sweet sauces to try

I hope you enjoyed this olive oil caramel recipe! If you have any questions, please leave them in the comment section below. Your feedback is so helpful!

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