Description
A luscious, velvety caramel sauce made from dates and coconut milk, perfect for drizzling, dipping, or savoring by the spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 dates, pitted
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk (use the solid part on top), plus more as needed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dates: Add pitted dates to a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for about 15 minutes.
- Blend It Up: Transfer soaked dates to a high-powered blender. Add coconut milk and blend until smooth, adjusting consistency with more coconut milk if needed.
- Add the Flavor: Pour the blend into a jar or bowl and stir in vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cool and Store: Allow the caramel to cool before covering and refrigerating.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks; may be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg