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Vegan Date Caramel Sauce

5 from 1 vote
Vegan Date Caramel Sauce is a quick and easy recipe that uses only 5 ingredients. It's made without refined sugar, dairy-free and gluten-free. This healthier option is a perfect alternative to traditional dulce de leche.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Cooking Basics, Dessert
Cuisine: dairy-free, Sugar-Free, Vegan
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups of water
  • 1.5 cups (250g/8.8 oz) dates about 12 dates
  • 1 cup of unsweetened plant-based milk coconut, almond, oat, cashews
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Star anise to taste (optional)

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Blender
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Add water into a medium saucepan, add the star anise, if using, and let it boil for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the fire and add the dates.
    Hydrate the dates in this flavored water until they are soft and the liquid looks like syrup. Leave for about 30 minutes. (This makes it easier for your blender to create a smooth date paste.)
  3. Strain the dates, then cut them in half, and with the help of a knife, remove the pits.
  4. Add the pitted dates, plant-based milk, sea salt, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Transfer the vegan date caramel sauce to a bowl and serve, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 80gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 0.7gFat: 0.5gSodium: 62mgPotassium: 204mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 137IUCalcium: 107mgIron: 0.37mg
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