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    Vegan Caramel Sauce

    Published: Oct 29, 2018 · Modified: Dec 14, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Vegan caramel sauce, made with 3 ingredients in less than 5 minutes. This magic sauce is perfect for topping on ice cream, apple slices or any dessert.

    Vegan Caramel SauceVegan Caramel Sauce

    This vegan caramel sauce is life-changing, seriously. Besides, it's much healthier than the traditional version and super easy to make (it requires less than 5 minutes!).

    Classic caramel sauce is basically made with refined sugar and cream, so it's not plant-based. This one is made with almond butter, coconut oil and maple syrup. I've also added vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, but they're totally optional.

    I shared an oil-free vegan caramel sauce on the blog and although it's extremely delicious, this new version is more similar to the original recipe and even simpler. In addition, it tastes so good I could eat it with a spoon straight from the jar. 

    Don't be afraid to use this sauce to make any recipe that calls for caramel sauce. I made vegan apple pie taquitos and they were spectacular and actually one of the best sweet recipes I've ever tried and made.

    I prefer to enjoy this sauce with fresh fruit as a snack on a daily basis, especially with apple slices, since caramel and apple make a perfect match and apples are in season.

    Vegan Caramel Sauce

    vegan caramel sauce ingredients

    • Almond butter - I've only made this recipe using almond butter, but I think it could also work using other nut butters like peanut butter or even with coconut butter. Just add more or less until you get the perfect consistency.
    • Maple syrup - Any other liquid sweetener like agave or coconut nectar will do, but I think maple syrup is the best choice as it has a caramel-like taste.
    • Coconut oil - I haven't made this recipe using other type of oil myself and I also think coconut oil is the best option, but as long as your oil has a neutral flavor, it should work. I always use extra virgin oils when possible because they're healthier, but it's up to you. If you don't consume oil, try our oil-free vegan caramel sauce (it's made with full-fat coconut milk, almond butter and dates).
    • Vanilla extract - This ingredient is optional, but if you have some vanilla extract on hand, please use it because it will make your caramel sauce taste even better.
    • Salt – I always use Himalayan pink salt, but any type of salt is okay.

    tips to make vegan caramel sauce

    • Try to make your own almond butter and vanilla extract. They're more affordable, so easy to make and taste amazing.
    • If the temperature is above 76ºF or 24ºC, the coconut oil will be liquid, but heat it in a saucepan with the maple syrup anyways, that way the almond butter will melt into this mixture and your sauce will have a smoother texture.
    • Feel free to add some ground cinnamon to taste as well.
    Vegan Caramel Sauce

    looking for more sauce recipes?

    • Vegan Caramel Sauce (Oil-free)
    • Vegan Hollandaise Sauce
    • Healthy Barbecue Sauce
    • How To Make Peanut Sauce
    • Homemade Applesauce

    did you make this vegan caramel sauce recipe?

    Please leave a comment below, share it, rate it or tag a picture @simpleveganblog on Instagram and hashtag it #simpleveganblog. We’d love to see what you cook!

    Vegan Caramel Sauce
    Vegan Caramel Sauce

    Vegan Caramel Sauce

    Vegan caramel sauce, made with 3 ingredients in less than 5 minutes. This magic sauce is perfect for topping on ice cream, apple slices or any dessert.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: How to
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 4 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 10 tablespoon
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    • ¼ cup almond butter
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon coconut oil
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
    • Pinch of salt, optional
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    Instructions

    • Heat the maple syrup and coconut oil in a saucepan (or in a bowl in the microwave) for 30-60 seconds or until the coconut oil is melted.
    • Add the mixture to a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients (almond butter, vanilla extract and salt). Stir until well combined. Depending on how thick is your almond butter, you'll need to add more or less, so add 2 tablespoon first, stir and add more gently until you get the perfect consistency.
    • Enjoy this caramel sauce hot, cold, with apple slices or just use it to make any recipe that calls for caramel sauce.
    • Keep leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 3.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Sodium: 16mg | Sugar: 4.7g

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    Comments

    1. Diane B says

      April 13, 2019 at 7:35 pm

      I love the idea that this does not contain dates, I have tried other recipes with dates and it taste, well.... like dates hahaha
      My question is... can I leave the oil out, will it still work?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 16, 2019 at 12:24 pm

        Hi Diane! I haven't tried this recipe with no oil, so I'm not sure, but I think it should work. Coconut milk can be a good substitute 🙂

        Reply
    2. Andrea says

      December 09, 2018 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe. I could bathe in this caramel sauce. It is incedibly delicious and so super easy to make.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 09, 2018 at 11:08 am

        Hi Andrea! You're so welcome 🙂 Hahaha so glad you like it so much!

        Reply
    3. Elaine says

      November 05, 2018 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      Seriously delicious! I had it tonight as a dip with a Granny Smith apple. A treat I will be repeating often!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 05, 2018 at 9:04 am

        Hi Elaine! I'm so happy to hear that 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply
    4. G says

      November 02, 2018 at 12:14 am

      5 stars
      This was great drizzled over sliced bananas...yum...and stirred into hot oatmeal with a little more maple syrup drizzled on top...another yum!

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      • Iosune says

        November 02, 2018 at 8:03 am

        Hi G! Sounds SO good 🙂 Have a nice day!

        Reply

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