How can I store the caramel sauce?

In the refrigerator: 1 to 2 weeks shelf life in a sealed jar. In the freezer: up to 3 months shelf life. Let it thaw slowly in the refrigerator. Reheat: gently in a bain-marie or in the microwave.

Can I use regular dates as well?

Yes, but Medjool dates are softer and sweeter, resulting in a creamier outcome.

Can I replace the coconut cream?

Yes, you can also use almond cream, oat milk, or cashew cream.

How do I make the caramel thinner?

Add a little of the soaking water while blending until you reach the desired thickness.

Is this caramel suitable for children?

Yes, because it contains no refined sugars. Just be careful not to give too much due to the natural sugar content of dates.

Healthy salted date caramel

Name: Healthy salted date caramel
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 jar (300 ml)
Ingredients: 250 g Medjool dates; 150 ml coconut cream; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 1 pinch of salt

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Are you a fan of caramel sauce but want it to be a bit healthier and more natural? Then this salted date caramel is really for you. With just four ingredients, you can make a creamy, sweet, and slightly salty caramel sauce that you can use in coffee, with granola, on pancakes, or just with cookies. Super easy, without refined sugar and completely plant-based. Pro tip: this is also very tasty in a Creamy Date coffee.

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 1 jar (300 ml)

Salted date caramel
250 g Medjool dates
150 ml coconut cream
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt

250 g Medjool dates
150 ml coconut cream
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt

Make it veggie!

This recipe is completely vegetarian and vegan.

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Pit the Medjool dates and let them soak in warm water for 30 minutes.

Put the soaked dates in a blender together with the coconut cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

Blend until smooth, creamy caramel. If the mixture remains too thick, you can add a small splash of the soaking water.

Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator.

Tips

Delicious in a latte, with granola, over yogurt or as a dip with cookies.
For an extra deep caramel flavor you can add a pinch of cinnamon or cocoa powder.
Use soft Medjool dates, which provide the creamiest structure.