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Homemade 4-ingredient date caramels on a wooden cutting board.

4 Ingredient Date Caramels

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A simple and quick recipe for chewy, chocolate-covered date caramels made with whole food ingredients.

  • Total Time: 130 minutes
  • Yield: 12 caramels 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup packed medjool dates, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons creamy 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, melted

Instructions

  1. Soak the dates in very hot water for 10 minutes.
  2. Drain the dates and blend them with almond butter and coconut oil until smooth.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a lined 9×5-inch loaf pan and freeze for 2-3 hours until firm.
  4. Slice the frozen block into 12 small squares.
  5. Melt the chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of coconut oil until smooth.
  6. Dip each caramel square in the melted chocolate to coat and transfer to a parchment-lined plate.
  7. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour until the chocolate is completely set.
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use very soft medjool dates and ensure the caramel is fully chilled before cutting.

  • Author: dailyciousrecipes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 120 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 caramel
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg