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paleo caramels topped with turmeric

Vegan Chocolate Caramels (Without Corn Syrup)

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  • Author: Katie
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 14-15 caramels 1x

Description

These healthy vegan caramels have a chewy date filling that's spiced with cinnamon and turmeric, then dipped in dark chocolate.  These caramels are vegan, paleo and corn syrup free!


Ingredients

Scale

Caramel Filling

Chocolate Coating


Instructions

  1. Place dates in a small microwavable bowl.  Cover with water and microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds**
  2. Drain water from dates.  Add to food processor with coconut oil and vanilla.  Blend.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to food processor.  Blend until mixture is a smooth, thick and creamy texture.
  4. Place a couple tablespoons of coconut flour in a small dish.  Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the caramel filling and drop it into the coconut flour.  Pick up the filling and roll it into a ball.
  5. Place the fillings on a small baking sheet or plate.  Freeze for at least 2 hours to firm.
  6. Melt chocolate and coconut oil in small saucepan over low heat.
  7. Once fully melted, remove caramel balls from freezer and dip (one at a time) into chocolate.  Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set.
  8. Optional: after coating all caramels in chocolate, drizzle remaining chocolate on caramels and add a pinch of turmeric.
  9. Store in fridge or freezer.

Notes

*Coconut oil makes chocolate runnier and easier to work with, but is optional.

**If you don't have a microwave or don't want to microwave the dates, then place them in a bowl and boil a pot of water.  Pour the boiling water over the dates, covering them completely, and let them sit for 5 minutes to soften.  Drain the water and use.