Sugar-Free Salted Date Caramels
Cookie & Bar, Dessert, Pie, Cake, Ice Cream
Ingredients
2 cup (310g) fresh dates pitted
3/4 cup (150g) virgin coconut oil
1/4 cup (25g) cacao powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon virgin coconut oil extra, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes
1/4 cup (50g) coconut flour
sea salt flakes extra, for sprinkling
Description
These little bites of goodness will keep you full and provide the perfect afternoon pick-me-up without the refined sugar.
30 mins preparation
Don't worry if the coating on the caramels has a slight whitish look to it, this is simply the coconut fat, but it won't affect the taste. Store and eat caramels straight from the freezer.
Directions
Place dates in a medium bowl, cover with boiling water; stand 10 minutes to soften. Drain dates; discard water.
Meanwhile, melt oil in a small saucepan; combine oil and sifted cacao in a small bowl. Stand until thickened slightly.
Process dates, extract, extra oil and salt until smooth.
Transfer mixture to a small bowl, cover; freeze 30 minutes or until firm.
Line an oven tray with baking paper.
Place flour in a small bowl. Using damp hands, roll tablespoons of the date mixture into balls then coat in flour.
Using a spoon, dip date balls into cacao coating, then place on tray. Sprinkle with extra salt.
Freeze 10 minutes or until set.