4-Ingredient Date Caramel
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Published Sep 13, 2024
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A quick and easy recipe for 4-ingredient date caramel made from Medjool dates. It’s perfect as a dip or topping for all your favorite healthy treats.
We all know I love Medjool dates. You can eat them plain or stuffed with nut butter as a snack but I also love to use them in both sweet and savory recipes like these snickers stuffed dates, bacon wrapped dates, pistachio salmon salad, date mounds bars and this 4-ingredient date caramel sauce!
It’s one of my favorite ways to showcase the natural sweetness of Medjool dates. It’s quick, easy, and incredibly versatile. You can drizzle it over banana ice cream, mix it into your morning oatmeal (like with this salted caramel oatmeal), or use it as a dip for apple slices. Trust me, once you make this date caramel, you’ll find endless ways to enjoy it! It’s SO good!
Table of Contents
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Naturally Sweet – This date caramel is naturally sweet without any refined sugars, making it a healthier option for satisfying your sweet tooth. It definitely still has sugar, but I love that the dates are able to provide the rich sweet caramel flavor along with fiber and a host of other vitamins and minerals.
- Versatile – Whether you’re drizzling it over pancakes (these apple pancakes would be delish!), stirring it into yogurt bowls, or using it as a dip for fruit, this date caramel can be used in so many different ways.
- Quick & Easy – With only four ingredients and a blender or food processor, you can whip up this caramel sauce in minutes. It’s perfect for when you want something sweet but don’t have a lot of time.
- Dairy-free & Gluten-free – There’s no heavy cream or butter involved so this caramel is dairy-free and vegan. Boom! You could even make it nut-free by switching the almond milk to something like oat milk.
Ingredients Needed
- medjool dates – the star of the show! Make sure you get Medjool dates, which are a fresh fruit, not dried! You can buy medjool dates that are already pitted or have the pits that you pit yourself (it’s super easy). Two brands that I like are Natural Delights and Joolies. You can find Natural Delights in the produce section of most grocery stores (near the bananas) and Joolies are offered on Amazon and Thrive Market. Your dates should be soft, not hard. If they are dry or hard, you can soak them in water for about 30 minutes, drain and then use them in the recipe.
- sea salt – just a touch, to bring the flavors together!
- vanilla extract – a flavor enhancer.
- unsweetened almond milk – you can use store-bought or make your own almond milk. To make it nut-free, use oat milk or coconut milk.
Recipe Variations
I personally love this recipe as is because it’s so simple and delicious, but there are plenty of other ways to enjoy this date caramel. Here’s some options you could try:
- Spiced – For a warm, spiced caramel, try adding a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or even pumpkin pie spice to the blend. It’s a fun way to give the caramel a cozy, seasonal flavor that pairs well with all those fall treats. How good would it be drizzled over my applesauce cake?!
- Chocolate – If you’re a chocolate lover, try adding a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder or melted dark chocolate to the mixture.
- Nutty Caramel – Blend in a tablespoon of your favorite nut butter, like almond or cashew, to add a nutty richness to the caramel. This variation pairs beautifully with sliced apples or bananas.
How to Make Date Caramel
Step 1: Add all your ingredients to a blender, starting with 3/4 cup of milk.
Step 2: Blend until smooth, add more milk little by little if needed for your desired consistency.
Brittany’s Tip!
For the creamiest, smoothest caramel, make sure you’re using fresh, soft Medjool dates. If your dates are a bit dry or firm, soak them in warm water for about 30 minutes before blending to help them soften up and blend more easily.
Ways to Enjoy Date Caramel
This date caramel is the perfect companion to so many snacks and desserts. Luckily for you, I’ve already tested it in a variety of recipes, and it pairs beautifully with everything from pancakes to apple nachos. Here are some of my favorite ways to use it:
- Drizzled Over Pancakes – Add a sweet caramel touch to your banana pancakes by drizzling this date caramel on top. It’s a delicious alternative to traditional syrups and adds a natural sweetness to your breakfast.
- Top Your Oatmeal – Stir a spoonful of date caramel into a warm bowl of pumpkin oatmeal or use it in my salted caramel oatmeal. It’s a great way to naturally sweeten your morning oats and add a hint of caramel flavor.
- Apple Nachos – The combination of crisp apples and creamy caramel is a match made in heaven. These apple nachos are a go-to after school snack for the kids!
- Apple Slices with Date Caramel – Use this caramel sauce to make my date caramel apple slices. Apples, chocolate, caramel, and coconut come together for a healthy version of those Girl Scout Samoa cookies we all love!
- Chocolate Caramel Ice Cream Bars – For a cool and creamy treat, use the date caramel as a layer in chocolate caramel ice cream bars. The natural sweetness of the caramel pairs perfectly with the chocolate and creamy ice cream, making these bars irresistible.
How to Store
Store your date caramel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. The caramel will likely thicken as it chills, but you can easily bring it back to a smoother consistency by stirring in a little more milk before using.
If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it. Portion the caramel into small containers or ice cube trays and freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to use it, thaw the caramel in the fridge overnight and stir well before serving. You may need to add a bit more milk to achieve the desired texture after freezing.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your dates are dry or hard, you can soak them in water for about 30 minutes, drain and then use them in the recipe.
Absolutely! While I love using almond milk for its neutral flavor, you can substitute it with any plant-based milk you prefer, like oat, coconut, or cashew milk. You could even use regular milk if that’s what you prefer! Each will give the caramel a slightly different flavor and consistency, so feel free to experiment.
This date caramel is great for topping and dipping, but it’s not ideal for high-temperature baking as it might not hold up as well as traditional caramel. However, you can swirl it into brownies, bars, or use it as a filling after baking for a delicious, naturally sweet treat.
More Medjool Date Recipes
- Vanilla Overnight Oats (MUSH Copycat)
- Date Bark
- Frozen Banana Snickers
- 4-Ingredient Healthy Date Shake
- Vegan Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
If you enjoyed this recipe, please consider leaving a ⭐ star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below.
4-Ingredient Date Caramel
Ingredients
- 16 medjool dates, pitted*
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ -1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or other non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (starting with ¾ cup almond milk) into a high powered blender or food processor and blend until mixture is smooth and there are no date chunks detectable.
- Add more almond milk, 1-2 Tablespoons at a time, if needed to help the blending process or to thin the caramel.
- Use immediately or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
- Recipe works best fresh, soft medjool dates. If dates are dry or hard, you can soak them in water for about 30 minutes, drain and then use them in the recipe.
- If you’re using the smaller deglet noor dates, you’ll need to use more! This is something you can play around with to get the caramel sauce thickness you’re looking for.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I only wish I had made this recipe months ago when I first saved it because it is so good and SO easy! I’m sure it will be in my regular rotation from now on. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
Yay! That makes me so happy to hear. I’m glad you loved this recipe. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I appreciate it!
Brittany, thanks for this simple and delicious re I used these to make pecan turtles!! They were loved by all.🙂🙂
I’m so glad the recipe worked well for the pecan turtles and that everyone enjoyed them. Thanks so much for sharing and for the sweet comment! 😊
This sauce is ah-mazing!! I’m on my 3rd batch with no signs of slowing down! I use it almost exclusively in my morning coffee, making that cup a bunch of perfection! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! It truly is divine!!!
Ahh this makes me so happy to hear!! I love that it’s become a staple in your morning coffee — what a delicious way to start the day! Thanks so much for the sweet note and for making the recipe part of your routine. I’m thrilled you’re loving it!
Haven’t made it yet but it sounds amazing.
How long does it keep for?
Can’t wait for you to try it, Emily! You can store the date caramel in the fridge for up to a week or freeze it for up to 3 months. Just stir in a splash of milk after thawing to smooth it back out.
Hi, could you use water instead of almond milk?
Hi, Denise. You can use water, but it won’t be as creamy or rich and the texture might be thinner, but it’ll still work fine. Let me know how it turns out!
You can used dry dates just as much, don’t soak them in water but in lookwarm tea. They’ll be completely revived. You can also use the tea to make the mix more fluid.
1 tsp is far too much vanilla for this recipe. As soon as I added it it overpowered everything. (The rest of the day after I spent looking at similar recipes and they all called for more dates and only 1/4 of a tsp). I’m gonna try again after and adding less milk and vanilla and hopefully that gives it a more caramel consistency.
Hey Rocio – I like the 1 tsp vanilla in this recipe, but you can always add to taste and use less if you prefer!
i just made this to change up my morning coffee. it is VERY GOOD!
I will add this to future recipes!
So glad this recipe was a hit, Liz! Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
Excellent recipe. So easy and delicious. I spread this on my waffles and also mix into my Greek yogurt. Some recipes called for sugar which baffles me because dates are so sweet to begin with. Thank you 🙂
Yay! So glad you love this recipe! Isn’t it SO good? Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I so appreciate it!
OMG!! I just made it. It’s fabulous!! Thank you💖
Yay! So glad you loved this recipe, Leanne. Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a review. I appreciate it!
Could I use dairy milk or will that mess it up?
Regular dairy milk should work just fine.
Can date sugar or date syrup be substituted for medjool dates?
Hi Wanda – I wouldn’t recommend subbing the dates in this recipe, you’ll want them to get the correct consistency. Let me know if you give this recipe a try.
I have made this recipe so many times and I adore it!!!! So do all my guests. Thank you so much!
WOO! This is the best, Haley. I am so glad you are loving this recipe and it turned out great for you. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
Outstanding. I used it to drizzle over a vegan banana cake with walnuts and it’s a perfect complement to those flavors.
Sounds amazing, Brigitte. I am so glad you are loving this recipe and it sounds like the perfect addition to your banana cake. Thank you for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
Could you substitute coconut milk
Hi Janis! Yes, coconut milk should work just fine, enjoy!
Just love this recipe . Easy yum . Thanks for sharing .⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
WOO! I am so glad this recipe is a hit for you, John. Thanks so much for sharing your review + star raging, I really appreciate it!
Can I use regular milk??
Yes, regular milk should work! Enjoy!
So delicious! Just wondering, can I bake with the caramel? Like for like a thumbprint cookie? Thanks 🙂
I bet you could. I haven’t tried baking with this recipe so I am not sure how it would turn out, so let me know if you give it a try!
Cannot thank you enough! I swear this is better than real caramel because it doesn’t stick to your teeth. I make it once a week now in my Vitamix mini cups – 6 dates : 1/4 almond milk. It’s my apple dip for the week. Love love!!
YUM! I am so glad you gave this recipe a try and are loving it. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I truly appreciate it!
I subbed some of the milk for maple syrup to make a maple caramel and it was fantastic! I was surprised at how smooth the dates were after soaking them. 10/10 will be adding it to my regular kitchen restock!
YAY! I am so excited to hear that you are loving this recipe, Jennifer. Thank you for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
I can’t believe how simple this was to make! I just polished off 2 tablespoons with half an apple and WOW…game changer. I love dates and this will definitely be in my regular rotation. I briefly soaked my dates in warm water and they blended up like a breeze. Thanks for the recipe!
WOO! I am so glad you have this a try and are loving this recipe, Audrey. Thank you for coming back and sharing your review + star rating, I truly appreciate it!
Absolutely delicious!
WOO! I am so glad you’re loving this recipe and it is a hit for you, Ashley. Thank you for your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
How long will this last in the fridge?
Hi Ann – It should last 1-2 weeks in the fridge.Enjoy!
How long does this recipe keep in the fridge?
Hi Andrea – It should last 1-2 weeks in the fridge. Hope you enjoy!
Amazing!
WOO! I am so glad you are enjoying this recipe, Nichelle. Thank you for coming back and sharing your review & star rating, I appreciate it!
So good! How long will it keep in the fridge?
I am so glad you are loving this recipe, Stephanie! It should last 1-2 weeks in the fridge.
I could not believe how delicious this was! I never expected it to taste like actual caramel. I used canned coconut milk instead of the almond milk because it’s what I had a d I had the smaller dried dates so I soaked them first, it is absolutely delicious!
Aw yay! I am so glad you loved this recipe and it turned out great for you, Jenni. Thank you for your review & star rating, I really appreciate it!
Hi! I am making your 4-ingredient date caramel sauce for Christmas as a gift. How long is it good for in the fridge? Does it freeze well also?
Thanks!
Hi Olivia – This will last about a week in the fridge. I have never tried freezing this recipe, but I imagine it would freeze just fine. Enjoy!
This is so delicious. Where has this been been my whole life. I can’t wait to put this in my coffee tomorrow!
YUM! Loving the idea to add this to your coffee, sounds delicious. I am glad that you are loving this recipe. Thank you so much for your review + star rating, I so appreciate it!
Everything is perfect about the colour, how did you get such a dark caramel colour ???
I added normal milk and it is very light caramel colour not like yours.. and definetly not so glossy.
Hi Daniel – Did you change anything about the recipe other than the milk?
This turned out amazing. I used halawy dates instead of medjool. They have a caramel-esque flavor already and they’re super soft. Since they are smaller I had to use 30 of them. I switched out the almond milk (I’m allergic) for walnut milk. Put it in the Nutri Bullet which worked great. We dipped apples in it and my mom just started smearing it on graham crackers. We’re going to try it in coffee tomorrow.
WOO! This sounds delicious, I am so happy you are loving this recipe, Becky. Thank you so much for sharing your review + star rating, I really appreciate it!
Perfection! Used as a raw vegan cheesecake topping.
YUM! That sounds delicious, Sarah! Thank you so much for sharing your review & star rating, I really appreciate it.
Very yummy! I’ll see if my non DF GF guests like it tonight. Will serve on Guittard dark chocolate sorbetto. Recipe notes: I found an immersion blender to be easiest and most successful blending option (no high speed blender here). Also do not tolerate nuts, so subbed 1/2 cup oat milk and 1/2 cup coconut milk for almond milk.
So glad you loved this recipe, Frances. Thanks for making it and for coming back to share your notes. I so appreciate it!!
This is amazing! I made oatmeal with spiced roasted apples, pepitas and walnuts, and oh my gosh…. It was a next level bowl of oats!
Yay!! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this caramel sauce, Jaimee. Thanks so much for trying it out and coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
I would love to try this but don’t have almond milk. Would regular cow milk work?
Hey Kelly- yes, regular milk will work.
It was absolutely amazing. I wold defintly make this again. Thank you!
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this caramel sauce. Thanks for the review, Mark!
How long will this last in the refrigerator? Thank you
It should last about a week in the fridge!
I made this tonight and it’s going to be a new staple in our house!! It was absolutely delicious!! My fiancé and I dipped apples in it and I think I am going to swirl it into some paleo brownies this weekend. Thanks so much for this amazing recipe!!
Ah yay! So pumped you all enjoyed this date caramel sauce! Thanks so much for the review, Rose. I really appreciate it!
I made this today to go over the baked apples I made yesterday- wow!! So delicious!! It filled up a lot of my mason jar also. I used Oatmilk and it turned out great! I wonder if I can use this in my coffee for some caramel flavor?! Might try that tomorrow! Thank you!!
Totally! I bet that’d be delicious. So glad you loved this recipe. Thanks for making it and for the review. I so appreciate it!
Wow this stuff is delicious!! I didn’t think it would be that great but I can’t stop eating it with everything I can think of. 😂
So happy to hear it was a hit, Rebecca. I’m so glad you tried it out. Thanks for the review!
Hi Brittany,
I am so excited to try this! I see dates in stores all the time. Is is ok to use any brand? Sunsweet is one brand I see at Wal-marts, also Dole. I prefer when I can to buy mine when I can from the our wholefood store the organic medjool dates, but glad to know they don’t have to be purchased organic
Yes, any brand will work!
This sauce is excellent. I made mine a bit thicker than yours looks and I didn’t put salt in it but it’s delicious all the same.
Tomorrow I will try it in oatmeal like you recommended.
Thanks for the recipe!
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed this caramel sauce, Pauline! Thanks for the review 🙂
This recipe is amazing! I never leave reviews, but this recipe definitely deserves it! It was easy to make and my kids loved it. Thanks for sharing!
Yay! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed this caramel sauce, Marie! Thanks for the review 🙂
I was so so skeptical about this recipe since I love caramel. But I’m really glad I tried it. It’s actually pretty good. I put a little too much salt so it was more like a salted caramel sauce for me. For sure, you can taste the difference between real caramel sauce and date caramel sauce but the date sauce has a cleaner taste to it. This one will definitely be on the repeat recipe files!
Yay! So pumped you tried and loved this recipe, Sarah. I really appreciate you coming back to leave a review. It means the world to me. 🙂
Love, love this recipe. Wanted to know two answer to two questions: can you freeze a jar of this, and wondered if this could be canned for longer shelf life and possibly for gift giving? Thank you in advance for your help!
So glad you loved this sauce, Beverly!! I’m not sure about canning as I’ve never tried it, but I would imagine it would freeze just fine!
I’m going to try these fresh dates caramel sauce as sweetener and toppings. I just bought my dates from https://coachellasbestdates.com/.
Just made this its amazing can’t wait to put some on my porridge tomorrow am 🙂 I made the whole batch looks a lot so will make those chocolate caramel ice cream bars. You are making my extreme medical health diet that im on at the moment (not for weight management or sugars but for gut healing) much more interesting. Keeps me able to train too 🙂 with all these gorgeous health snacks of yours
Oh yay!! So glad you’re loving this sauce. It should last 1-2 weeks in the fridge and it’s also delicious just with cold apple slices. I have this recipe for apple nachos and samoa baked oatmeal that use this date sauce. 🙂
Absolutely delicious!! I make this all the time now, thank you!
Ahh, this makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for the review, Jocelyn.
Oh. My. Deliciousness.
This only took minutes to make and so good. Can’t wait to use it on the Apple nachos and replace maple syrup on waffles/pancakes
Recipe came out pretty good, despite it being out of my standard-powered blender’s league. Until I can get a food processor, I think I’ll try this agai with a tablespoon or two extra almond milk to compensate.
Yeah, depending on what blender you have, it can take a bit longer to get everything blended together. Adding some more liquid would definitely help!
Delicious! Made a half recipe this morning so I could put some on my oatmeal. SO good. Super easy to make too. I wasn’t sure if my blender would be strong enough to get the chunks out but after some extra blending and scraping down the sides, it came out so creamy. Highly recommend.
Woo!! I’m so glad you’re loving this sauce, Becca. Thanks for giving it a try and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it!
The caramel tastes great. With the leftover caramel in the nutribullet I added frozen banana, coconut water and cacao and had a delicious choc caramel smoothie!
Ohh I love that idea!! Way to use up every last drop of the caramel sauce in the blender. 🙂
So easy to make and so delicious. My girls thought they were getting sweets!
Yay!! So glad this caramel sauce was a hit, Beth. Thanks for trying my recipe and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating!
Hi! This was fantastic and I now have a most delicious sweetener for my coffees that is all natural! Thank you! One question—grateful you have the 2tbsp nutritional information, but how many servings total does the recipe make?? I’m tracking all my input for health reasons and was wondering where your calculations came from! Thank you.
Hey Terry, I use My Fitness Pal to calculate the nutrition info. The date caramel yields 8 servings so it should be about 16 T for the entire recipe.
This date caramel sauce was mind blowing. I never expected it to taste so much like caramel so easily. I will be enjoying it all week as a dip for apples and a drizzle on my oatmeal! Highly recommend.
Yay!! So glad this caramel sauce was a hit, Kelsey! I appreciate you making it and coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
So easy, fast, and yummy. I made it to swirl into a dark chocolate cake glaze. Amazing!
Ohhh, I love that idea!! Sounds delicious. 🙂
This is outrageous! For so long I have read you can make caramel with dates and I never listened because I love caramel and I just didn’t think it would meet my standards. ; ) Was I wrong! We picked some apples from our local orchard and my husband wanted me to melt some of the caramel squares we had at home. Instead of doing that, I somehow convinced myself to try a date “caramel” recipe. I found this beauty and my life has been changed. This is sooo good and so simple. Thank you thank you!
Ahh yay, that makes me so happy to hear!! I’m so glad you finally tried the date caramel sauce and loved it!! Thanks for trying my recipe + for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it, Lacey. <3
GENIUS! This is pure genius. Cannot wait to share it during Rosh Hashanah this year. Plain old honey has met its nutritional match!
I love it! Takes like Carmel and is great with cut up apples
So glad you’re loving this caramel sauce, Tess! Thanks for making it and for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it!
I have just made this, tastes great, thanks 🙂
How long will it last in the fridge
So glad you’re loving it so far! 🙂 It should last about one week in the fridge.
My daughter dipped apples in it for Rosh Hashana tonight and loved it! I’m thinking of drizzling on oatmeal or French toast. What suggestions do you have for incorporating it to other dishes?
So glad this sauce was a hit! There are many ways of incorporating this sauce into recipes. I love it in my samoa baked oatmeal or in this salted caramel oatmeal. It would also be delish with French toast or pancakes. 🙂
Yummy, yummy ,yummy!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!
You’re so welcome, Jole! So glad you love this recipe. 🙂 Thanks for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. I appreciate it!
Just made this recipe and it was delicious!!! Finally a healthy way to eat something I’ve been missing for years. Thank you!
Ahh yay! That makes me so happy to hear, Jessica. I’m so pumped you like this. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment + star rating. I so appreciate it. 🙂
this is so delicious!! I used dried dates and left them in the fridge in water for a week (oops- but it was fine!) and also vanilla paste. cannot wait to try it on everything, especially the samoa oatmeal!
So glad this recipe turned out for you, Emily! It’s delicious on everything. 🙂
Really yummy! Gonna have on ice cream. Can I freeze it?
Hey Maria – I haven’t tried freezing it, but I don’t see why not!
So easy and delicious! I was eating an apple and had a sudden desire for caramel sauce so this was a perfect fix that only took a few minutes. Thank you for the recipe!
Your salted caramel using dates was soooo great!
The best I’ve tasted!
Ahh that makes me so happy to hear, Margaret!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying this sauce. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it!
This turned out really bad! Far too much salt in this recipe which destroyed and sweetness. So mad that I bought a whole packet of expensive dates to be all thrown out
Oh no!! I’m so sorry you didn’t enjoy this sauce, Matina. Did you just add the 1 teaspoon or more salt? You can always certainly adjust the spices in my recipes to fit your taste.
Yummy! I used Soy milk instead and added just a tablespoon of coconut sugar.
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed this sauce. Thanks for trying it and for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, Katie. I so appreciate it!
Yummmy! I soaked dried dates in water for a couple hours. Came out perfect! Thank you
My absolute favourite recipe! So simple and utterly delicious.
Yay!! I’m so glad you’re a fan of this caramel sauce, Cherelle. Thanks for coming back to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
What adjustments would you make using deflect dates? I know it may not be as sweet, with which I’m fine. I have them on hand & really want to make this!
You might just need to use more than 8 dates since they are smaller than medjool dates! I’d just play around with the taste and ratio of liquid, but it should still turn out the same! Let me know if you end up trying it!
Love this caramel sauce. Thank you so much! You hadn’t mentioned how long it lasts in the fridge and freezer. Just curious
Hi Kyla! I’m so glad you enjoy this caramel sauce. It should last at least a week in the fridge!
Way too much salt. Also I would recommend putting the milk in the blender and adding the dates one at a time so that at least some of them get very smooth.
Hey Diana! Thanks for your feedback. You can definitely limit the amount of salt you add based on your taste preferences. 🙂
Simply amazing. I used skim cow’s milk, and the colour isn’t as rich, but WOW! This is my new favourite thing to help reduce refined sugar in my life–thank you!
Yay!! So glad you tried and enjoyed this recipe, Jennifer. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and star rating. I so appreciate it. <3
I made this for my Bunko group and they loved it. They couldn’t believe it was made without sugar. Thank you for a simple delicious treat.
Oh yay!! That makes me so happy to hear, Susan. 🙂 Thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment and star rating, I so appreciate it!
I never thought it would be this good! I thought my dates were soft enough, so it is a bit chunky but IT WAS FANTASTIC!
Ahh yay!! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this sauce, Melissa! Thank you for coming back to leave a comment + star rating. It means the world to me. <3
Wow. This actually states like salted caramel 😳 I was not expecting that. It’s so good! I have a MAJOR sweet tooth but trying to eat healthier. Dipped apples in it yesterday and strawberries today. Strawberries are even better than apples 🤤 tastes like a rich caramel candy with strawberry flavor. Thanks so much!
Woo-hoo!! I am so glad you are loving this sauce, Olya. It’s my favorite. 🙂 Thank you so much for leaving a comment and star rating. The reviews are super helpful so I appreciate it!
Which non nut milk would you suggest in place of almond?
Cashew would be my next choice. 🙂
Forgot to mention, used unsweetened cartoned coconut milk. Superb!
Delicious! Might just be licking the lid of the food processor…just sayin’. Thanks, Brittany, for another scrumptious and healthier version recipe.
This makes a terrific caramel latte.
Oh my goodness this is so so yummy! My 18 month old wants to eat spoonfuls of it! I had to cut him off haha! Thank you for this delicious recipe.
Amazing!!! I have to go dairy free while nursing and miss the sweets. This recipe was incredibly easy and tasty. I used some and added chopped pecans and shredded coconut…. tasted like the frosting for a German chocolate cake. Put it on a rice cake -so yummy!!!
Can I use water instead of milk? I’m all out lol!
It might be less creamy but it should still work! Let me know if you try it!
This is so good and so easy!
I did find that 1tsp of salt could be too much, so I only added a bit over 1/2tsp and still find that I can taste the salt a lottle too much. I mean, I love salted caramel but the salty aftertaste on this was a bit much. I think 1/2 tsp, or even 1/4tsp, would be just perfect!
Thanks for the recipe!!
How long will this last in the fridge? I’m thinking of using it as an addition to ice coffee too.
Hi Jenn! It should last at least a week in the fridge and omg, I bet it will be delicious in iced coffee. Can you report back? 🙂
Omg this caramel is so delicious! Thanks for sharing, I’m eating some with apple slices now and plan to put the rest into a vegan snickers cream pie later 😀
Can the date caramel be frozen?
My guess is YES, it can be frozen. I’ll certainly try it.
Hi! I haven’t tried freezing it, but I don’t see why you couldn’t. Let me know how it turns out, enjoy!
Delicious!!! Tastes like real caramel only that it is super healthy. According to TCM dates are great for skin and tissues and rebuilding blood… great for women – all in moderation but now I have a way to integrate them in the most delectable way ever. Many THANKS!
Is that 1/2 cup Almond Milk? It just says 1/2 Almond Milk.
I live in Kuwait, and we love our dates! So I’m looking forward to making this… but it says “1/2 unsweetened almond milk”. Is that 1/2 cup, 1/2 TBSP, or what?
Oops. I should be 1/2 cup. So sorry about that.
This is amazing! Only problem I had was having enough volume of mixture in my Vitamix so I had to keep scraping it down. I was never really able to blend all the date pieces up, but that did not affect the taste. Dunked my fresh Honeycrisp apples in the “caramel.” WOW!!!
Yum, I had been meaning to try making date caramel, thanks for the recipe!
Brittany, do you think coconut milk would work, as well? We have an almond allergy in the fam!
Hi Linda. Yes, I think coconut milk (or any other milk) will work great!
Ok…I’m putting this on everything!! Can’t wait to see what you make with this!
YUM! I am obsessed with dates and had no idea that had so many health benefits too. More reasons to eat them!
Can this be done with cow’s milk?
I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work! Let me know if you try it. 🙂