4 Ingredient Date Caramels Recipe
Looking for a healthy sweet treat? This 4 Ingredient Date Caramels Recipe is perfect! These caramels are naturally sweet and delicious.
Equipment
- Food processor or high-speed blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment paper
- Small baking dish or container
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted Medjool dates packed
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter creamy
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Remove pits from dates if needed.
- Soak them in warm water 10 minutes.
- This makes blending much easier.
- Drain the water completely before using.
- Add dates to your food processor.
- Blend until they form a paste.
- Add peanut butter, coconut oil, and salt.
- Process until completely smooth and creamy.
- Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Line your dish with parchment paper.
- Pour the mixture into the dish.
- Spread it evenly with a spoon.
- Press down firmly to remove air.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- The mixture will firm up nicely.
- Remove from the dish carefully.
- Cut into small square pieces.
- Store in the fridge immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh, soft Medjool dates only.
- Hard dates won't blend well enough.
- Make sure your peanut butter is natural.
- No added sugar or oil needed.
- Blend longer for smoother, creamier texture.
- Don't skip the soaking step ever.
- Cut them small—they're very sweet.
- Store in an airtight container always.
- They last up to two weeks.
- Add cocoa powder for chocolate flavor.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before chilling.