Vegan Salted Caramel Date Bark is a delicious treat, more like a snack, made with dates, peanut butter, maple syrup, dark chocolate, and coarse sea salt. It’s great for parties and family gatherings, and it’s also a wonderful after-school snack that your kids will love. It’s also a great meal prep dessert (I recommend making a batch for Sunday and freezing it for the week so you can enjoy a piece whenever you crave it).
As the name suggests, Vegan Salted Caramel Date Bark is 100% vegan and dairy-free. It’s packed with nutrients, like the dates, which are rich in fiber and potassium, and the peanut butter, which adds protein and healthy fats. I’ve included some alternatives for those with peanut allergies.
Making this treat is easy. Simply split the dates, spread them out on a baking sheet so they stick together, and then spread with peanut butter and maple syrup. Next, pour the melted chocolate over the bar, sprinkle with salt, and freeze until firm. Once solid, break it into pieces and enjoy.
Healthy Salted Caramel Date Bark requires no baking and takes only ten minutes to prepare before freezing. Instead of using large amounts of refined white sugar, this treat gets its sweetness from whole Medjool dates and maple syrup. This healthy dessert will be loved by young and old alike.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Super easy: All you need is 10 minutes and you don’t need any baking skills to prepare it.
- No oven needed: Everything is put in the freezer, so your kitchen stays perfectly cool.
- Good for cravings: You will get the taste of classic caramel candy from basic ingredients available in every home.
- Good for sharing: This vegan dessert made with salted caramel and dates is dairy-free and made with plant-based ingredients, so almost everyone can enjoy it.
- It lasts a long time: You can keep some in the freezer and eat it whenever you want a desserts.
Ingredients
Yield: 10 Servings
- Medjool Dates (Pitted) – 20 dates
- Creamy peanut butter – 1/2 cup
- Maple Syrup – 2 tablespoons
- Vegan dark chocolate chips – 1 cup
- Coconut Oil – 1 teaspoon
- Flaky sea salt – 1/2 teaspoon
Suggestions & Alternatives:
- Nut-free: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter to make it perfectly suitable for allergy sufferers.
Vegan Salted Caramel Date Bark
Here you'll find the ingredients and easy steps to prepare this no-bake dessert. It consists of a layer of soft Medjool dates topped with creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, rich melted dark chocolate, and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt. It's quick to make and keeps in the freezer.
Ingredients
- 20 Medjool Dates, pitted
- 1/2 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 cup Vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Line a small baking tray with parchment paper.
- Cut the dates in half (Making sure to remove the pits), then gently press them onto a sheet of parchment paper with the sticky side up. Arrange the dates close together so they overlap slightly and form an even layer.
- Mix the peanut butter and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth. Then spread the mixture over the dates.
- Add the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter and spread it to cover the surface.
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the chocolate, then place the tray in the freezer for 30 minutes (until the chocolate sets).
Notes
My advice to those who are allergic to peanut butter is to replace it with sunflower seed butter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 210Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 176mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 6gSugar: 46gProtein: 5g
Just a heads up — The calorie count and nutritional info here are just estimates! The actual numbers might vary a bit depending on the brands and ingredients you use.