Vegan Caramel Sauce (Healthier Recipe)
This healthier vegan caramel sauce is like magic! Amazing sweet dates are blended with a few simple ingredients to create a luscious, super sweet and highly addictive caramel sauce. It's a very simple recipe done within 15 minutes. You can spoon/pour it over just about anything without feeling like you are indulging. SO good!
Servings: 8
Calories: 178kcal
Ingredients
- 15 large medjool dates pitted
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil choose refined to avoid coconut flavor
- ¾ to 1 cup vegan milk or more to reach desired consistency, use oat milk for a nut-free recipe
Instructions
- Soak the pitted dates in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Drain the date and transfer to a blender. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until very smooth. Start with ¾ cup of vegan milk and add more (¼ cup at the time) to reach the desired consistency.
- Transfer to a air-tight container and store in the fridge for up to 7-10 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- This healthier recipe yields a caramel sauce that is not easily pourable (it is more of a plop-able caramel!). This texture is due to its healthier ingredients. The flavors are incredible and the texture very smooth and sticky.
- Serve over vegan ice cream, cakes, toasts, oatmeal bowls, vegan overnight oats, vegan ice cream cups, topping vegan banana muffins or cupcakes. Or, simply by the spoon!
- Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg