Somebody please ban me from making this highly addictive, Paleo Salted “Caramel” Dip again. We started by dipping the only two apples we had left, moved on to our last pear and then just used our finger to scoop out the rest.
This dip is dairy-free, refined sugar-free and it took me less than 5 minutes to make. I have a Vitamix blender so it makes blending dates a little bit easier. However, if you are using a regular blender you may have to soak the dates in the coconut milk for an hour or so to soften them. A few variations can be easily made to this recipe: you can add a little bit of cinnamon, or omit the salt and add unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao powder. Also, since dates are already sweet, you can omit the maple syrup and decrease the amount of salt. Another option is you can also replace it for raw honey as well, but ultimately, the maple syrup is what gives it the caramel taste.
I know that lately it seems like all I eat are desserts. Honestly, I only have a treat once or twice per week, but lately my meals haven’t really been very elaborate, I usually just throw whatever vegetables and meat I have into a pot or slow cooker with some spices and make stews or soup. Nothing blog worthy! Although last night I made the best red wine braised oxtail with a garlic-celery root puree, but by judging everyone’s reaction over the liver recipe I posted a few months back, I am assuming that not a lot of people are interested in these cuts of meat. Right?
For other sweet dips try my rawtella, lemon curd or pumpkin butter
Ingredients
1/2 cup dates, packed (about 12 deglet dates)
1/2 cup of full fat coconut milk, BPA free canned or homemade
2 tbsp of maple syrup
1 tbsp of coconut oil
1/3 to 1/2 tsp of sea salt
Preparation:
- Soak the dates in the coconut milk for about an hour, if you have a high power blender you can skip this step.
- Put the dates, salt, coconut oil, maple syrup and half of the coconut milk in a blender, and turn it on medium speed, start pouring the coconut milk until you get desired consistency. You may not need to add all the coconut milk.
- For a thinner dip add more coconut milk.
Blythe February 23, 2013 at 11:19 am
I love oxtail and need to eat more liver so I totally appreciate creative ways to use these cuts! Would love the recipe
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snowdancer1 February 23, 2013 at 4:31 pm
I am really enjoying your blog and have already tried several of your receipes. I also would like the receipes for the liver (ug. I did I REALLY write that?) and the oxtail. I’m old enough to know my body would really LIKE the liver even tho the taste buds and memory put up a mighty battle. Still, maybe with YOUR receipe the taste buds will surrender!!
Edible Harmony February 23, 2013 at 4:37 pm
Thanks! Here is the recipe for the liver:http://www.edibleharmony.com/liver-and-onions/. The secret is to not over cook it. Also if you soak it in milk for at least an hour before cooking it, it would make it less bitter. Let me know what you think
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Shannon @ Enjoying Gluten-Free Life February 23, 2013 at 7:34 pm
This looks great. I love it when healthy things are combined to make a sweet treats.
Talya February 24, 2013 at 11:35 am
This is a great addition, along with the Hamantaschen, for our Purim Party!
Thank you.
Edible Harmony February 24, 2013 at 1:35 pm
you are very welcome!
Abic February 25, 2013 at 1:47 pm
DELICIOUS!!!!!!!! Thank you. I love this
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Susana May 5, 2013 at 2:47 pm
What about,calories