5-min Date Caramel [vegan]

Craving a rich, indulgent caramel without the guilt? This 5-minute date caramel is a naturally sweet, vegan alternative that’s perfect for drizzling over desserts or spreading on toast. Made with just a few wholesome ingredients, it’s creamy, delicious, and free from refined sugars. Whip it up in no time and enjoy a healthier take on classic caramel!

Date Caramel: Naturally Sweetened & Delicious

Looking for a sweet and healthy alternative to traditional caramel sauce? Try making this vegan date caramel sauce! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this silky and delicious sauce is perfect for dipping fruits or spreading on pancakes. Plus, it’s a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without any added sugars or artificial ingredients.

This caramel has a thick consistency that you can adjust by adding more milk. It can be used for dipping, drizzling, baking, and spreading!

It is a match made in heaven with apple or pear as well as chocolate. It also makes a healthy sweetener option for porridge, yoghurt, smoothies and smoothie bowls. It is so good that I have even included it in my cookbook “Less Meat, More Plants“.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Quick & Easy: Ready in just 5 minutes with minimal effort.
• Naturally Sweet: Made with dates, so there’s no need for refined sugar.
• Healthy & Vegan: A wholesome alternative to traditional caramel.
• Versatile: Perfect for drizzling, spreading, or dipping.
• Deliciously Creamy: Smooth, rich, and indulgent without the guilt.

How To Use This Date Caramel Sauce?

This date caramel is incredibly versatile. Here are some suggestions on how to use it:

• Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or French toasts
• Use as a dip for fresh fruit slices
• Swirl into yogurt or oatmeal
• Spread on toast with nut butter
• Use as a filling for homemade chocolates
• Substitute for maple syrup in baked goods
• Use as a natural sweetener in energy bars
• Swirl into brownie or cake batter before baking
• Incorporate into salad dressings for a hint of sweetness

Recipes To Pair It With:

• RISE & SHINE WINTER PORRIDGE [VEGAN]
• CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES [VEGAN]
• FRENCH APPLE TART (TARTE FINE AUX POMMES) [VEGAN]

How To Make This Date Caramel?

This vegan date caramel sauce is so versatile and easy to make. You can use any kind of dairy-free milk, keeping in mind that the ones with stronger flavours such as almond might alter the taste of this date caramel. Personally, I prefer to use a more neutral dairy alternative such as oat milk.

Make sure the dates you are using are moist. If they are too dry make sure you soak them in warm water first to soften them. If you can find them Medjool dates are best as they have a rich and almost caramel-like taste.

The dates are whizzed together with the milk in a blender until smooth. I add some vanilla extract and salt to enhance the overall flavour of this caramel. When done, store this date caramel sauce in an airtight container in the fridge.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Step 1: Place dates in a blender with milk. Whizz until smooth. Mix in vanilla extract and salt. Whizz again.
• Step 2: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge.

Frequently Asked Questions About Date Caramel

I hope you enjoy this vegan date caramel sauce recipe as much as we do. If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

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