Easy Date Caramel Squares
Rich, chewy date caramel squares made with just 5 simple ingredients and no baking required. Perfect healthy treat ready in just over an hour.
Equipment
- Food processor or high-speed blender
- 8x8 inch square pan
- Medium mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Medjool dates pitted
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon almond flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 oz dark chocolate melted (for dipping)
Instructions
- Soak the pitted dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften, then drain well.
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a food processor, blend the soaked dates with peanut butter, almond flour, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth and sticky, about 2-3 minutes.
- Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
- Freeze for 1 hour until firm.
- Remove from pan using parchment overhang and slice into 16 squares with a sharp knife.
- Melt chocolate in microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval.
- Dip each square in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place dipped squares on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 15-20 minutes until chocolate sets.
Notes
Don't skip the soaking step – it's essential for smooth texture
Press mixture firmly into pan to ensure squares hold together
Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months
Let refrigerated squares sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving for best texture
Press mixture firmly into pan to ensure squares hold together
Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months
Let refrigerated squares sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving for best texture
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