Vegan Caramel Sauce
Makes about 2 cups
Time 8 hr 15 min
Make this easy vegan caramel to satisfy your craving for a sweet treat. Use as a dip for apple slices, combine with cashew cream for a frosting or spread the sauce on warm pancakes for a delicious breakfast treat. Watch our how-to video.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Method
Combine dates and 1 1/2 cups hot or boiling water in a medium bowl and let soak overnight.
Combine all ingredients (including soaking water for dates) in a blender or food processor, and process about 2 minutes or until smooth.
Add more warm water as needed to achieve the desired consistency. Store in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 2 tablespoons, 70 calories (5 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 17g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 14g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract