Date Caramel Sauce (Vegan, No Coconut) Recipe
Indulge in this luscious Date Caramel Sauce that’s vegan and coconut-free. Made with wholesome ingredients, this sweet sauce is perfect for drizzling over desserts or adding to your favorite treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup 1x
- Category: Dessert, Sauce
- Method: Blending, Simmering
- Cuisine: Modern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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For the Date Caramel Sauce:
- About 9 large medjool dates, pitted (5½ ounces)
- 1 cup oat milk, store-bought or homemade (see Notes)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup, optional (or brown rice syrup)
Instructions
- Soak: Place pitted dates in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Set aside for 15 to 20 minutes to soak, then drain well.
- Blend: In a blender combine the softened dates, oat milk, vanilla, and salt. Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Heat: Pour the caramel into a small, heavy-bottom saucepan. Taste for sweetness, and add maple syrup if desired. Slowly bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking frequently. Cook for about 3 minutes or until fragrant and slightly darker in color.
- Serve: If the caramel sauce is thicker than you like, whisk in a touch more milk and maple syrup. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use oat milk with a higher fat content.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, adjust by adding more oat milk when blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Date Caramel Sauce, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Dessert Sauce, Homemade Caramel
