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Date caramel bites are on a white marble plate. One of them are cut in half, showing gooey caramel inside.

Easy Vegan Date Caramel Bites with Coconut Milk

Enjoy the healthy caramel candy with these Vegan Date Caramel Bites! No cooking is required to make this festive holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 20 caramels
Calories 66 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 packed cup soft and pitted Medjool dates
  • 2 Tablespoons almond butter or cashew butter
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut milk refrigerate overnight and use only the solid part
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
  • 2 Tablespoons coconut flour
  • 2.8 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • Flaky sea salt for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Refrigerate the canned coconut milk overnight. Carefully open the can without shaking and scoop out only the solid part of the coconut milk. Reserve 2 tablespoons of coconut solid and use the rest for other recipes.
  • In a food processor, place dates, almond butter, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the side occasionally. Add coconut flour and blend again until smooth.
  • Transfer the date mixture onto parchment paper and place another parchment paper over it. Use a rolling pin or a glass to roll the mixture into ½ inch thick. Use a spatula or bench scraper to shape it into a 4x5-inch slab. Place in the freezer for 2 hours to harden.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the caramel into 20 1x1-inch squares. Wipe off the knife after each cut. Place the caramel back into the freezer until ready to use.
  • In a measuring cup, add chocolate and coconut oil. Melt them together using a double boiler or microwave.  
  • Pick up a piece of caramel square and use your fingers to shape it into a clean square if necessary. The caramel is soft so handle it carefully. Dip the square into the chocolate and coat completely using a fork. Drip off any excess chocolate and place it on clean parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle flaky salt before the chocolate is set.
  • Store the caramel in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Best enjoyed straight from the refrigerator.

Notes

Please note that the nutritional information provided is just an estimate and accuracy is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1caramelCalories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 13IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
Keyword candy, caramel, dates
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