Vegan Caramel Sauce
Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, heart-healthy, Paleo
Caramel is like a hug from a friend or a smile from a stranger. They all make me feel good. Caramel never fails to add the perfect sweetness to my day. The dates, as the main sweetener, are rounded out with nut-butters that provide a good dose of protein and fat for a lower glycemic load. This satisfying caramel is nothing less than pure plant-based goodness.
Vegan Caramel Sauce
© Sweets You Can Eat by Megan Matthews and Patricia Schroeck 2020
Ingredients
1/2 cup fresh dates, pitted, rough chopped
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup cashew or almond butter
large crystal sea salt to enhance flavor
Makes 2/3 cup of caramel
Date Caramel makes the perfect topping for our Vanilla Caramel Cookie Bars
Instructions
1. Place all caramel ingredients, except the nut butter, into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
2. Scoop date mixture into a bowl. Add the nut butter and stir together until smooth.
3. Top off your favorite cookies or eat with a spoon. Be sure to sprinkle on some large crystal salt flakes which gives any caramel a great flavor boost.
4. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week in the refrigerator or 2 months in the freezer.
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Check out our Vanilla Caramel Cookie Bars
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