Easy Creamy Dates Caramel

Ingredients

• 1 cup dates,( if is pitted, much bettler)

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

• ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for a warm touch)

• 3–4 tbsp plant-based milk (almond, oat, or coconut milk for extra creaminess)

Instructions

1. Soften the dates:
   Place the pitted dates in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for 10–20 minutes, until they are soft and plump. Then drain

2. Blend:
   Add the dates to a blender with sea salt, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using). Pour in 2 tablespoons of milk to start and blend until smooth.

3. Adjust texture:
   If the caramel is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition.
   (Tip: coconut milk gives the creamiest texture!)

4. Store:
   Transfer your date caramel to a jar and refrigerate for up to two weeks.

If you’re following an AIP or anti-inflammatory diet, you already know that one of the first things to go is refined sugar. And that can make it feel like caramel, desserts, or even sweet snacks are off-limits forever.

I’ve never been much of a sweet tooth, but you know how it goes—when someone tells you you can’t have something, it instantly becomes all you can think about. That’s exactly what happened to me with sugar! 😅

So I started looking for healthier ways to satisfy those occasional cravings for chocolate or cake, and that’s when I discovered dates — nature’s healthy, naturally sweet ingredient for desserts.

This date caramel is 100% natural, dairy-free, and made without refined sugar, yet it tastes just as rich and indulgent as the classic version.

It’s perfect for topping yogurt, oatmeal, apple slices, or smoothie bowls, and it’s one of those simple recipes you’ll want to keep in your fridge all week long.

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