Date caramel
This healthy sugar-free caramel is a must in every healthy home.
- It’s simple
- Quick (made in 5 minutes)
- Healthy
- Makes a perfect sweetener for breakfast, snacks, smoothies etc.
Some date caramels require cooking to “caramelise” the mixture, but this recipe is as simple as peeling a banana.
All you need is a decent food processor or blender and an air-tight container or jar.
It will keep for about a week in the fridge but you can make several batches and store for months in your freezer.
HOW TO USE DATE CARAMEL
Date caramel is an essential part of a sugar-free diet. Dates are powerful healthy sweeteners and this easy caramel can be added to anything for extra sweetness.
- Breakfast bowls
- Smoothies
- Overnight oats
- Ice cream
- Oatmeal
- Milkshakes
- Apple slices
- Banana
- Bread
- Nut & seed bread
HEALTH BENEFITS OF DATES:
Date caramel is made with Medjool dates, also known as the diamond of dates. They are easily digested and an excellent source of fibre. Dates are also rich in B vitamins, copper, potassium, manganese, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium. Although fairly high in glucose or fructose, dates contain a special kind of soluble fibre called beta-D-glucan which helps control blood sugar. In addition, they are high in antioxidant and anti-cancer compounds.
Ingredients
Makes one medium jar
*Unless stated differently, my recipes are measured with US measuring cups like these ones.
Directions
Simply blend both ingredients on high speed in your food processor or blender until creamy.
Keep in your fridge for a week, or store in your freezer for months and spoon out the desired quantity whenever using. It won’t totally harden in your feezer.
Ingredients
Directions
Simply blend both ingredients on high speed in your food processor or blender until creamy.
Keep in your fridge for a week, or store in your freezer for months and spoon out the desired quantity whenever using. It won’t totally harden in your feezer.
