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    Healthy Caramel Apple Dip

    Published: Apr 10, 2020 · Modified: Jun 3, 2021 by Mariah Mandile

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    Looking for a healthy snack option?! You will love this Healthy Caramel Apple Dip! It's easy to make, full of healthy whole food ingredients, and tastes just like CARAMEL! It's a great guilt-free snack for kids or adults. Plus the recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. It pairs perfectly with sliced apples or rice cakes! I also use it in my Caramel Coconut Candy Bar Recipe!

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    • Why I love this Caramel Dip!
    • 🍴Ingredient Notes
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • How to store leftovers
    • More snack recipes!
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    Why I love this Caramel Dip!

    I recently tested a new recipe using this sauce and I had some leftover in the fridge, so I sliced some apples and started dipping them in the sauce. MY MIND WAS BLOWN. How did I not think of this sooner?? I instantly remembered this was A THING. Remember in the produce section they always had a packaged caramel fruit dip?? (I'll insert a picture below.) I always begged my mom to buy it, but it was rare when she did. I'm sure it was loaded with a ton of sugar and crappy unnecessary ingredients. (BUT IT TASTED DELISHH.)

    This is the PERFECT healthy alternative! I promise it tastes JUST LIKE the caramel dip in the store. (But less sugar, and more fiber!) HELLO DATES. If you have kids, or if you love snacking, you need this healthy caramel sauce in your fridge at ALL times. It's guaranteed to satisfy any sweet cravings!!

    🍴Ingredient Notes

    • Pitted Medjool Dates
    • Boiling Water
    • Salt
    • Maple Syrup - You can sub with honey.
    Hand holding slice of apple with dip.

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    1. Start by boiling a cup of water. Add the cup of water into a larger glass/ceramic bowl. Next add your 10 pitted dates. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
    2. Once they have soaked for 10 minutes, add the dates and the water they were soaking in into your blender. Blend until the mixture is creamy. (There should not be any chunks.) I use the puree setting on my Ninja Blender.
    3. Transfer the date mixture into a small sauce pan. Use a spatula to scrape the edges. Turn the heat to medium/high.
    4. Next add your maple syrup and salt. Use a whisk to continuously stir. Once it starts bubbling, turn to a low heat setting.
    5. Set your timer for 20 minutes, and let simmer. Stirring occasionally.
    6. Once your sauce has simmered for twenty minutes, transfer to a glass Tupperware container. Place in the fridge until it has completely cooled.
    Plate of apple slices.

    HEALTHY SNACK TIP: Dip apple slices in caramel, roll them in shredded coconut, and serve on a platter! Great for kids!

    How to store leftovers

    I store my leftover sauce in an air tight glass Tupperware container! It will last about 10 days in the refrigerator. You can also use mason jars!

    More snack recipes!

    • Crunchy Snack Bark - Vegan, No Bake
    • Paleo Blueberry Banana Muffins
    • Healthy Sweet Potato Muffins
    • Nut Free Chocolate Spread Recipe (Vegan)

    After you make this Healthy Caramel Apple Dip, make sure to leave a comment & rate the recipe! Your feedback is helpful for me, and for anyone planning to try this recipe. I hope you love them as much as I do!

    Recipe

    Close up of caramel dip in a small cup.

    Healthy Caramel Apple Dip

    You will love this Healthy Caramel Apple Dip! It's easy to make, full of healthy whole food ingredients, and tastes just like CARAMEL! It's a great guilt-free snack for kids or adults. Plus the recipe is vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5
    Calories 144 kcal

    Equipment

    • High Speed Blender
    • Small Sauce Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 Pitted Medjool Dates
    • 1 Cup Boiling Water
    • ½ Tsp. Salt
    • 1 Tbs. Maple Syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Start by boiling a cup of water. Add the cup of water into a larger glass/ceramic bowl. Next add your 10 pitted dates. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
    • Once they have soaked for 10 minutes, add the dates and the water they soaked in into your blender. Blend until the mixture is creamy. (There should not be any chunks.) I use the puree setting on my Ninja Blender.
    • Transfer the mixture into a small sauce pan. Use a spatula to scrape the edges. Turn the heat to medium/high.
    • Next add your maple syrup and salt. Use a whisk to continuously stir. Once it starts bubbling, turn to a low heat setting.
    • Set your timer for 20 minutes, and let simmer. Stirring occasionally.
    • Once your sauce has simmered for twenty minutes, transfer to a glass Tupperware container. Place in the fridge until it has completely cooled.

    Notes

    Caramel Tips: 
    1. After the dates have soaked, you will add the dates & the water into the blender. 
    2. Make sure to remove the pits from you dates before soaking them!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 144kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 192mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 72IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
    Keywords apple dip, caramel apple dip, caramel sauce, dairy-free caramel, healthy caramel, homemade caramel
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    1. Patricia

      September 19, 2020 at 6:24 am

      I tried to make this and it didn’t seem to make enough to work in my blender. I was wondering if I was supposed to use the water that I soaked the dates in as well.

      Thank you for your help in advance!

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        October 03, 2020 at 10:01 am

        Hi Patricia! Sorry for the confusion, I just updated the post to be more specific. The water and the dates should go in the blender! It will create a creamy mixture which will then be boiled down.

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    2. Mel

      February 15, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      Such a yummy snack! I tastes just like caramel!

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