Delicious 4-Ingredient Date Caramels
If you’re in search of a delightful, wholesome treat, look no further than these Delicious 4-Ingredient Date Caramels! This easy-to-follow recipe combines medjool dates, nut butter, and coconut oil to create a chewy caramel that’s naturally sweet and utterly satisfying. Ideal for busy schedules or sweet tooth cravings, these date caramels are perfect for sharing with friends and family during any occasion. Plus, they can be easily customized with various nut butters or toppings to suit your taste. Whether enjoyed on their own or served alongside fresh fruit and herbal tea, this guilt-free dessert is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tablespoons almond butter (or any nut/seed butter)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or an 8-ounce chocolate bar)
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil (for the chocolate coating)
Instructions
- Blend the pitted medjool dates, almond butter, and melted coconut oil in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture into a lined square baking dish, pressing down firmly to create an even layer. Chill in the refrigerator until set.
- While the caramel base chills, melt the chocolate chips with the remaining coconut oil until smooth.
- Cut the chilled caramel into squares and dip each piece into the melted chocolate until fully coated. Place back onto parchment paper to set.
- Enjoy your date caramels chilled for a deliciously chewy treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg