Heart-Shaped Chocolate Date Caramels
These Heart-Shaped Chocolate Date Caramels are the perfect Valentine's Day treat! Made with medjool dates, they’re rich, gooey, sweet, and salty. A healthier homemade vegan caramel everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 12 medjool dates
- 3 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 teaspoons non-dairy milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon refined coconut oil, optional
Instructions
- Remove the pits from your dates. If your dates are hard and dried, soak them in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften, then drain and pat dry before using.
- In a food processor, add the pitted medjool dates, almond butter, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the caramel mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper. Place another sheet on top and press down with your hands or a rolling pin to form an even square, about ½ inch thick. Freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. If needed, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to thin it out for easier dipping.
- Coat each heart in melted chocolate, then place it back on the baking sheet. Drizzle with more melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Place in the fridge until the chocolate sets. Then, dig in and enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh medjool dates. This is a game-changer! Fresh medjool dates are naturally sweet, make stuffing easier, and give the best chewy texture.
- Choose a high-quality chocolate. This is one of those recipes where the chocolate really matters! I opt for dark chocolate chips or a high-quality chocolate bar.
- Chocolate too thick? Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to thin the chocolate for easier dipping.
Serving: 1caramel, Calories: 91kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 108mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 20IU, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 1mg
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