Description
This luscious, velvety date caramel sauce is a naturally sweet, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free alternative that comes together in just five minutes. Perfect for drizzling, dipping, or blending into drinks, it’s a guilt-free indulgence you’ll make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates (plump and soft)
- ½ cup warm water (plus extra for soaking)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Place pitted Medjool dates in a bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for 10–15 minutes until soft.
- Drain the dates, reserving the soaking liquid. Transfer to a blender with ½ cup fresh warm water, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
- Blend on high for 1–2 minutes until completely smooth, scraping down sides as needed. Add extra water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if too thick.
- Adjust flavor with more vanilla or salt as desired. For extra creaminess, strain through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer for later use.
Notes
Use fresh, soft Medjool dates for best texture. For a flavor twist, add a pinch of cinnamon, cardamom, or 1 tablespoon almond butter. If the sauce thickens after refrigeration, stir in warm water to loosen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: date caramel, healthy caramel sauce, vegan dessert sauce, refined sugar free