Description
These no-bake chocolate date caramels use wholesome ingredients like Medjool dates, almonds, and dark chocolate to create a chewy, naturally sweet candy treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
- ½ cup roasted almonds
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
- Pinch of salt
- 1½ cups dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Optional Garnish: Flaky sea salt or chopped almonds
Instructions
- Add pitted dates, almonds, melted coconut oil, and salt to a food processor. Blend until the mixture forms a thick, sticky paste that holds together when pressed.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into small rectangles or balls. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 15–20 minutes to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate and coconut oil. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
- Using a fork, dip each chilled date-almond piece into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Let excess chocolate drip off before placing it back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt or chopped almonds before the chocolate sets.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until firm. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- This recipe makes a naturally sweet treat without refined sugar.
- Store finished caramels in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Candy/Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American