--- title: Medjool Date Vegan Caramel description: All you need is 15 minutes and 3 ingredients to make this delicious vegan and paleo caramel.  image: https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/New%20Blog%20Compress%20Images/b1_1.jpg --- [![Joolies California Superfruit](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_logo_tm11.png)](https://joolies.com/) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Recipes & More](https://blog.joolies.com/) - [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) - [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) - [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) - [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Sustainability](https://go.joolies.com/sustainability) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Wholesale](https://go.joolies.com/wholesale) [![julies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Joolies_June_2019/Images/logo.svg)](https://joolies.com/) ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/Scree8oluynshot_111.png) # Date Book [All](https://blog.joolies.com/) [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Company News](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/company-news) [Healthy Living](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/healthy-living) [Dates 101](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dates-101) # Medjool Date Vegan Caramel 3 Minute Read Tags: [Date-able Recipes](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/date-able-recipes) [Vegan](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegan) [Paleo](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/paleo) [Nut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/nut-free) [Vegetarian](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/vegetarian) [Gluten-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/gluten-free) [Dairy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dairy-free) [Grain-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/grain-free) [Soy-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/soy-free) [Oil-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/oil-free) [Egg-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/egg-free) [Refined Sugar-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/refined-sugar-free) [Peanut-Free](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/peanut-free) [Snack](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/snack) [Dessert](https://blog.joolies.com/tag/dessert) Written by [Abby](https://blog.joolies.com/author/abby) ![Medjool Date Vegan Caramel](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/New%20Blog%20Compress%20Images/b1_1.jpg) *In case ya didn't know, caramel made from medjool dates is the simplest dessert, whether you use it as a dip or for healthier bakes! The best part is that you only need 3 ingredients: dates, non-dairy milk, and some vanilla extract.* Whether you're dipping, baking, or spooning this medjool date caramel (aka **date paste**) is super versatile! We love adding it to oatmeal or smoothies, charcuterie boards, no bake *and *baked goods! Just like our [medjool date syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup), this date caramel is the perfect substitute for other sweeteners like maple syrup, honey, agave, etc.  All you need is 15 minutes and 3 ingredients to make this delicious **vegan,** **paleo,** and **refined sugar-free** caramel.    ![4500CF6E-341A-4CB8-B7E8-C782C3A24555-02181EE7-17BA-4EE3-935F-DE497EF7D1E5](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Blog%20Compress%20Images/4500CF6E-341A-4CB8-B7E8-C782C3A24555-02181EE7-17BA-4EE3-935F-DE497EF7D1E5.jpg?width=889&name=4500CF6E-341A-4CB8-B7E8-C782C3A24555-02181EE7-17BA-4EE3-935F-DE497EF7D1E5.jpg)    ## Ingredients You'll Need: 1. 1. [Joolies Dates ](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags) - Don't forget the pit and soak in warm water first! Why soak them? Well while they are juicy beforehand, this step allows them to become extra-hydrated to create the perfect texture for the caramel. 2. **Dairy-Free Milk** - We went with a yummy coconut milk for this one, but use whatever floats your boat! There's oat, almond, macadamia, or other blends that work just the same. 3. **Vanilla Extract** - This little addition adds more flavor while enhancing the other flavors in our recipe! Technically, you can go without it, but it's just so much more worth it to go to the store and spend the cash on a good vanilla. It's like baking banana bread without vanilla, it simply isn't the same without it! ## Optional add-ins: 1. 1. **Cinnamon** - For a little extra something, add a dash or two of cinnamon. This is especially wonderful during the holiday times when all you're wanting to consume is pumpkin spice bagels, lattes, pies, you name it! 2. **Cacao Powder** - Ahhh...our classic friend, cacao. Dates and chocolate are just a match made in heaven, and, if you haven't already had this combo, this is the perfect recipe to add a little in 🍫 3. **Protein or Collagen** - Since this recipe blends everything together, you can honestly add any powdered boosters to this recipe! Protein, collagen, antioxidant blends, or whatever works for you and your needs 👍 If you make this yummy caramel, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) and [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/jooliesdates/overview/) so we can see all your date-able date recipe recreations! And you can always comment below!   ![medjool date](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Joolies%20Blog%20Pinterest%20Graphics-4-3.png?width=3024&name=Joolies%20Blog%20Pinterest%20Graphics-4-3.png)   ## Medjool Date Vegan Caramel Vegan, Paleo, Refined sugar-free - prep time: 15 minutes - cook time: 0 minutes - total time: 15 minutes **Servings: 12**   **INGREDIENTS:** - 1 cup [Joolies dates](https://joolies.com/collections/all/products/organic-medjool-dates-pack-of-two-whole-12oz-bags), pitted - 3 tbsp dairy-free milk  - 1 tsp vanilla extract - pinch of sea salt **DIRECTIONS:** 1. Pit and soak medjool dates in warm water for 5 minutes.  2. In a food processor, add soaked dates, dairy-free milk, vanilla, and sea salt then blend until a smooth, caramel texture is formed.  *Store in an air-tight container for up to 10 days.* [Download Recipe](https://go.joolies.com/medjool-date-vegan-caramel-download) [Buy Now Online](https://joolies-dates.myshopify.com/cart/45042141102399:1?channel=buy_button) ## Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest promotions, recipes, date-ing tips and giveaway opportunities! ### Subscribe Here! ![organic medjool dates](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png) - [Shop](https://joolies.com/collections/all) - [Find Us](https://joolies.com/pages/find-us) - [Our Dates](https://joolies.com/pages/our-dates) - [Our Story](https://joolies.com/pages/our-story) - [Press](https://go.joolies.com/press) - [Wholesale](https://joolies.com/pages/wholesale) - [Blog](https://blog.joolies.com/) - GET IN TOUCH Grown \[with love\] under the California sun 🌴☀️ Path Copy@3x Created with Sketch. ![date](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/5221331/Joolies_June_2019/Images/date-new_250x250.png) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/whole) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/datesyrup) [![Joolies](https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/joolies_circle_logo_tm.png)](https://joolies.com/collections/frontpage/products/pitted) [Shop Now](https://joolies.com/products/whole) [info@joolies.com](mailto:info@joolies.com) © 2020. 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