Date Caramel with Almond Butter
Date Caramel with Almond Butter is sweet, rich, decadent, and tastes like caramel. But the best part is this caramel consists of natural date sugars. Not only is this easy date caramel gluten-free, but it has no butter, no cream, just dates, vanilla, and a little almond butter.
Why I Made This Sauce
To all the delicious smoothies I’ve had with some sort of date caramel rim or garnish, I have started to make my own! This recipe is simple, easy, and it’s fast to make.
I love using this easy date caramel to enhance my smoothies but it is also delicious as a caramel for apples, oatmeal, yogurt, cookies, brownies, or ice cream. I also like to use a spoonful in my smoothies for a little extra sweetness.
Ingredients in Date Caramel Sauce
1 cup pitted Dates
¼ cup Almond Butter
¼ cup hot water or almond milk
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
¼ tsp Kosher Salt
How to Make Date Caramel Sauce
Prepare the Dates
Remove any pits from dates if not already pitted.
Soak The Dates
Place the pitted dates in a heatproof bowl.
Pour the hot water over the dates to soften them. (I like to use boiling water).
Let the dates soak in the hot water for 15-20 minutes. This step will make the dates easier to blend into a smooth caramel.
Blend the ingredients
After soaking the dates, transfer them along with the soaking water to a high-speed blender or food processor. Add nut butter, a teaspoon of vanilla, and kosher salt to the high-speed blender.
Blend at a low speed and gradually increase to a high speed.
Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender.
Adjust the Consistency
If the date caramel is too thick, you can add more hot water 1 tablespoon at a time.
Date Caramel Versatility
Date caramel is a versatile recipe. You can use water to thin the sauce, hot almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, or coconut cream. You can add almond butter, peanut butter, maple syrup, even chocolate!
FAQ (Ask A Dietitian!)
Which type of dates tastes like caramel?
Medjool dates taste like caramel. They are sweet, rich, soft, and chewy.
Are dates good for health?
Dates are a good source of essential nutrients like potassium, magnesium, vitamin B6, and fiber. They are naturally sweet making them an excellent substitute for refined sugar in recipes and snacks. Dates are used in smoothies, baked goods, and other dishes.
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Date Caramel with Almond Butter
Equipment
- 1 high powered blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted medjool dates
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
Prepare the Dates
- Remove any pits from dates if not already pitted.
Soak The Dates
- Place the pitted dates in a heatproof bowl.Pour the hot water over the dates to soften them.Let the dates soak in the hot water for 15-20 minutes. This will make them easier to blend into a smooth caramel.
Blend the ingredients
- After soaking the dates, transfer them along with the soaking water to a high-speed blender, then add the remaining ingredients to the high-speed blender. Blend at a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender.
Adjust the Consistency
- If the date caramel is too thick, you can add more hot water 1 tbsp at a time.
Nutrition
Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!
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