Date Caramel
A delicious and healthier alternative to traditional caramel sauce. Date caramel is vegan, refined sugar-free, and can be used as a topping for desserts, pancakes, or as a dip for fruits.
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates 10-12 dates
- 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch salt (optional, but recommended for flavor)
Instructions
- In a dry skillet, roast the sunflower seeds over medium heat until they turn golden brown and become fragrant. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and allow them to cool.
- In a food processor or blender, combine the pitted Medjool dates and 1/4 cup of water, and roasted sunflower seeds. Blend until you have a smooth date paste. Add a bit more water if needed to reach a creamy consistency.
- Taste the date caramel and adjust the sweetness or saltiness to your preference. Add more water or salt if needed.
- Transfer your sunflower seed date caramel to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It can be used immediately or stored for up to a week.