Description
Indulge your sweet tooth guilt-free with these irresistible Healthy Vegan Pecan Pie Caramels; they’re bursting with rich, chewy caramel goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Food Processor Ingredients:
- 8 Medjool dates, pitted (approx. 2/3 cup, packed) *
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 teaspoon natural peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons almond flour
- ¼ teaspoon plus a pinch sea salt (+/-) *
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup *
Mix In Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Optional Topping:
- Tiny sprinkle flakey sea salt
Instructions
- Place Medjool dates into the food processor, process for 30 to 60 seconds, until the Medjool dates break up and then resembles a sticky, thick mixture.
- Then place the cup of pecans, peanut butter, almond flour, and sea salt into the food processor and process just until the pecans are finely broken up, about 20 seconds.
- Next add the maple syrup and process until it forms a thick sticky ball. Do not overprocess. See notes.
- Move the mixture to a large bowl, then add the chopped pecan and mix them in, you may need to use your hands to evenly distribute.
- Using a small cookie scoop (or heaping tablespoon) and roll the mixture into one-inch balls, place into an air-tight storage container and refrigerate for 2 hours. Enjoy! Keep stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: Makes 20 to 22 one-inch balls