Description
These delicious and healthy date caramels are made from simple ingredients, providing a guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
- 15 medjool dates
- 1/3 cup almond butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla beans or extract
- Bourbon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 12 ounces chocolate chips
Instructions
- Soak the pitted medjool dates in boiling water for about 10 minutes to soften.
- Blend the soaked dates in a food processor until smooth.
- Add almond butter, coconut oil, vanilla, bourbon (if using), and sea salt, then blend until creamy.
- Set the mixture in a lined loaf pan and freeze for 3-4 hours until firm.
- Melt the chocolate on low heat until smooth.
- Dip each caramel square into the melted chocolate to coat.
- Sprinkle a bit of sea salt on top of each caramel and enjoy!
Notes
These caramels are great for gifts or enjoyed as a snack. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.