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    Home » Recipes

    Easy Vegan Date Caramel

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    Delicious Easy Vegan Date Caramel recipe requiring only 3 ingredients. Perfect as a dip with fruit, pretzels or other healthy snacks. Vegan, gluten-free, and fat-free. 

    Easy Vegan Date Caramel with apples on table.

    Ladies and gentlemen. It’s Easy Vegan Date Caramel! The perfect snack when you want a little something sweet or a quick energy boost. And, the best part? You only need 3 ingredients and less than 10 minutes of your time.

    Let’s saddle up and ride!

    Easy vegan date caramel ingredients on table.

    I can not believe I haven’t shared this recipe with all of you. I sincerely apologize. We’ve been making this for a while and it’s a family favorite.

    Sometimes I forget it’s the little things that brighten someone’s day. And, this Easy Vegan Date Caramel is like a freaking jolt of sunshine.

    Easy vegan date caramel ingredients on scale.

    Dates Are Healthy

    Dates are the base for this heavenly decadence. They are high in calories because they are a dried fruit, but dates are also super healthy.

    Several vitamins and minerals are found in dates, in addition to fiber. Dates also contain several different types of antioxidants which means they help prevent the development of certain chronic illnesses, like heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes.

    Easy Vegan Date Caramel in jar on table.

    Besides dates, there are only two other ingredients you need for this recipe: almond milk and vanilla. I do add about ¼ teaspoon of salt to mine, but that is totally optional.

    Now, just toss everything in your Vitamix and blend until everything is silky smooth. If you don’t have a Vitamix or high-powered blender, soak your dates in warm water for about 15 minutes. It makes the blending much easier.

    Apple dipped in easy vegan date caramel.

    Easy Vegan Date Caramel

    This recipe is sure to bring out the kid in you. It reminds me of eating caramel apples at the county fair minus the fat and cholesterol.

    I’m sure you’re going to love this Easy Vegan Date Caramel. It’s…

    Easy to make
    Sweet
    Sure to bring out the kid in you
    Healthy
    Delicious
    Super fast to make.

    For other “blender” recipes and desserts, check out my: Amazing Vegan Chocolate Pudding, Chocolate Peanut Butter Hummus, Easy Vegan Tofu Sour Cream, & Easy Vegan Tofu Ricotta. They’re pretty fantastic and delicious.

    This Easy Vegan Date Caramel is also great for breakfast. It’s a great topping and sauce on my Amazing Belgian Waffles.

    Did you make this recipe? Let me know! Be sure and leave a comment below with a STAR rating. And, share a picture by tagging me on Instagram and use the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work. Enjoy!

    Easy Vegan Date Caramel and apple with bite.
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    Easy Vegan Date Caramel with apples on table.

    Easy Vegan Date Caramel

    ★★★★★

    4.9 from 14 reviews

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    Quick, easy, and delicious easy vegan date caramel recipe. Perfect as a dip with fruit or other healthy snacks. Vegan and gluten-free.

    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 1 cup 1x

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 15–18 pitted medjool dates
    • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or regular almond milk
    • ½ tsp. vanilla
    • ¼ tsp. salt (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients into high speed blender. Process until mixture is smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down sides as necessary. Blend until no date chunks are left. If mixture is too thick, add a little more almond milk.
    2. Serve immediately.
    3. Store leftovers, not that there will be any, in a glass jar or airtight container. Will keep in the fridge for a week.

    Notes

    You want to use soft dates. If your dates are hard and dry, soak them in warm water for 20-30 minutes.

    Feel free to play around with the recipe until you get it just the way you want it.

    • Author: Shane Martin
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Dips & Spreads
    • Method: Blender
    • Diet: Vegan

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 2 Tbsp
    • Calories: 126
    • Sugar: 30.1 g
    • Sodium: 147 mg
    • Fat: 0.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 33.9 g
    • Protein: 0.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: dates, caramel, caramel date sauce, date caramel

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Annie S.

      May 10, 2022 at 9:41 pm

      Hello! My name is Annie from Desserts for the Better and I just wanted to say that youth is date caramel recipe is out of this world delicious! All of my friends and family loved it. Thank you so much for posting it! I have created a recipe review about it on my website. Here is the link if you would like to check it out. https://desserts4thebetter.wordpress.com/2022/05/01/guide-to-date-caramel/ Thank you again! =)

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        May 11, 2022 at 10:42 am

        Annie, thank you so much!!! I can’t wait to read it and share it if you don’t mind. Blessings.

        Reply
    2. Kris R

      December 07, 2021 at 3:56 pm

      Heavenly…. I am making this for gifts. Thank you so much!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Jinny Sklodoski

      December 23, 2020 at 10:00 am

      WOW……you have outdone yourself…….this is Awesome and so easy and quick to make!
      I love it ! Thank you for all you do , you are Amazing.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 23, 2020 at 10:13 am

        Hi, Jinny! Thanks so much and so glad you enjoyed it. If you wouldn’t mind I’d really appreciate you giving it a star rating. It helps me with the “powers that be” at Google to get ranked:) Blessings.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Jinny

          April 24, 2021 at 8:31 pm

          So good, loved it and will make more to serve to my friends.

          ★★★★★

          Reply
    4. Carey

      November 06, 2020 at 10:00 pm

      Can full fat coconut milk be used in place of almond milk?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        November 07, 2020 at 10:12 pm

        I’ve never tried it, but see no reason why it wouldn’t.

        Reply
    5. Suzie

      April 25, 2020 at 4:48 pm

      I have been using this recipe for awhile, I love it. Last night I dreamed this addition, I added 2 squares of 100% cacoa bar from Ghiradelli …it is so decadent and delicious I had to share.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Suzie

        April 25, 2020 at 4:50 pm

        I forgot, I needed extra milk, so I just added as I blended guessing a least 3/4 a cup total.

        Reply
      • Shane Martin

        April 28, 2020 at 10:17 pm

        OH MY GOODNESS!!!

        Reply
    6. Claudia

      January 24, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      Delicious! I served it dolloped on slices of your wonderful Vegan Banana Bread, with fresh strawberries on the side, to my bridge group this afternoon. Lovely! I did have to use more milk and finally transfer it from my non-high speed blender to my food processor to get it nice and smooth. Thank you for your yummy recipes.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        January 26, 2020 at 10:11 am

        OMG…I am drooling! Thanks for sharing this:)

        Reply
    7. Lindsay W.

      January 22, 2020 at 11:17 am

      Absolutely amazing!! Even my three year old loves it!! Thank you.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        January 22, 2020 at 2:07 pm

        Thank you, Lindsay! Blessings.

        Reply
    8. Wendy

      August 10, 2019 at 5:20 pm

      Wow, SO easy and oh so YUMMY!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 10, 2019 at 6:04 pm

        Thank you, Wendy! I’m so glad you liked it. It’s of my kids faves. Seems like I can’t ever make enough of it.

        Reply
    9. Jen

      February 15, 2019 at 11:37 pm

      So good, and so easy! Thank you, thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        February 16, 2019 at 11:42 am

        You’re welcome, Jen! Glad you enjoyed it. One of our faves as well.

        Reply
    10. Holly

      February 12, 2019 at 6:56 pm

      Best vegan caramel recipe. Our family cannot get enough of this 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        February 12, 2019 at 7:06 pm

        Holly, that’s great! So pumped you all enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    11. Lisa

      February 11, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      The total time from seeing this recipe, to grabbing the ingredients, to dipping my apple into? Literally 6 minutes! Yum! Thank you! : )

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        February 11, 2019 at 6:36 pm

        Lisa, that’s awesome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    12. Ginger

      December 19, 2018 at 9:30 am

      I love your recipes. I use a lot of dates as a sweetener and just found this out myself & thought I would share. Are Medjool dates fresh or dried?
      Medjool are a FRESH FRUIT. Most people think of they as a dried fruit because they’re thinking of the ones you buy in the baking aisle. Medjool dates are actually harvested from the date palm, cleaned, sorted and packaged right away. There’s no processing and they’re never physically or chemically dried.
      https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/medjool-dates/ and
      https://radonutrition.com/dates-love-dates/

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 19, 2018 at 9:49 am

        Thank, Ginger! Yes, dates are a wonderful thing:) Nature’s candy.

        Reply
    13. ML

      October 27, 2018 at 10:48 pm

      May I substitute other plant milks? Allergy issues in my home. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 28, 2018 at 6:17 am

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    14. Nuffy

      September 30, 2018 at 12:34 am

      I have normal dried dates can I use those??

      Thanks Shane…

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 30, 2018 at 9:56 am

        Should be fine. I would soak them for 10-15 minutes in warm water.

        Reply
    15. Jennifer

      September 01, 2018 at 2:37 pm

      oh. my. goodness. how am I supposed to wait until next week when I shop again???

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 01, 2018 at 2:59 pm

        It’s a sign that your not supposed to wait:)

        Reply
    16. Mike

      August 31, 2018 at 10:59 pm

      Absolutely amazing! I think I could eat the whole jar with a spoon.

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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