Healthy Vegan Caramel Sauce
Sugar- and Oil-Free Recipe

Let’s talk about the 5 simple ingredients you need for this recipe.

Medjool dates, pitted. The secret to that rich, caramel-like taste! Medjool dates are naturally sweet and have a soft, chewy texture. This means they not only add sweetness but also thickness and stickiness to the sauce. Plus, dates provide your body with fibre and antioxidants—promoting gut health and overall well-being. Tip: If your dates are too dry, soak them in water for 10 minutes before blending. This will help ensure the sauce is smooth.

Unsweetened plant-based milk of choice. This adds creaminess to the sauce—and helps with getting the right consistency. You can choose your favourite milk (like almond, cashew, oat, soy, etc). I personally love the taste of cashew milk.

Vanilla extract. This makes the natural sugars taste more caramelly-sweet. 

Peanut butter. This will add a nutty richness—which perfectly complements the sweetness of the dates. In terms of health benefits, peanut butter adds protein and healthy fats. You can also use other nut butter of your choice, for example, almond or cashew butter.

Lemon, freshly squeezed. This cuts through the taste of the recipe. Lime or lemon—your choice.

Pinch of salt. This is optional, and you can omit salt if you prefer, although a pinch does work well as a natural flavour enhancer