Date Caramel Sauce with Almond Milk & Maple
Ingredients
- 16 medjool dates
- 2/3 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Remove the pits from 16 medjool dates and place them in a bowl. Cover with hot tap water and let them soak for 10 minutes until they're soft and plump. This makes them much easier to blend smooth.
- Drain the soaked dates and add them to your food processor or high-speed blender. Add 2/3 cup almond milk, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- If your healthy caramel sauce is too thick, add an extra tablespoon of almond milk and blend again. For a thicker consistency, add one more soaked date. Taste and adjust sweetness with extra maple syrup if desired.
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Notes
Soak dates properly: Don't skip the soaking step - it makes all the difference in getting a silky smooth texture without any grittiness.
Use a powerful blender: A high-speed blender or food processor works best for achieving that perfect creamy consistency that rivals store-bought caramel.
Scrape down sides frequently: Stop and scrape the bowl several times during blending to ensure everything gets incorporated evenly.
Adjust to your taste: Start with the base recipe, then add more maple syrup for sweetness or almond milk for a thinner pouring consistency.
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