Medjool dates are sweet and earthy in a way that makes them a wonderful approximation for caramels. Paired with almond flour and almond butter to create a smooth texture with a nutty taste, these candies have no added sugar and still provide a delightful sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs. dates, pitted and chopped
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- 3 Tbsp. almond butter
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. salt
Directions
- Line an 8″x8″ baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to help remove caramels from pan later.
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor to form a thick paste.
- Spread the date mixture in the pan in an even layer. Freeze to set (1-2 hours).
- Cut into 1″ squares and store in freezer.
Nutrition Facts
16 servings per container
Serving Size 49 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 3g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 80mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars 27g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 2g | ||
| Protein 2g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 31.9mg | 2% | |
| Iron 0.6mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 300mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin E 1.3mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 1.2mcg | 0% | |
| Thiamin 0mg | 0% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 0.8mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.1mg | 6% | |
| Folate 9.6mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 0mcg | 0% | |
| Chloride 89.3mg | 4% | |
| Pantothenate 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus 41.3mg | 4% | |
| Iodine 0mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 33.2mg | 8% | |
| Zinc 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Selenium 1.4mcg | 2% | |
| Copper 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Manganese 0.2mg | 8% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 0mcg | 0% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Dates, Almond Butter (dry Roasted Unblanched Almonds), Almond Flour (blanched Almonds), Vanilla Extract, Salt.
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