These raw caramel bites are my go-to snack, whenever I start craving something sweet.
Bonus? These aren’t only sweet, and also a little crunchy.
Sweet and crunchy is a perfect combo and these are so quick and easy to make. I always have all of these ingredients in my kitchen: dates, cashews, almonds, coconut flakes- they’re definitely my snack staples. I love snacking on almonds and fresh berries, but sometimes I feel like I need something *extra* sweet to satisfy my cravings. It’s easy to just grab a piece of candy and this why I don’t ever buy any candy bars (except for dark chocolate) even the “healthy” and vegan kind. If I don’t have it, I won’t eat it- and most of the time my cravings don’t get so bad to the point where I’d actually be willing to get in a car and get something from the store.
If you have ten minutes and know how to boil water, you can definitely make these. Dates are nature’s caramel and have that deep, sweet flavor that I just love. These are a perfect treat, regardless of whether or not you’re plant-based. I guarantee that you’ll love them. I should give you a warning though, these are highly addictive and after making a batch yesterday, half is already gone- that’s how much I and my husband love to snack on these.
RAW CARAMEL BITES
Ingredients:
1lb dates, pitted (should be sticky, if not, soak them in water)
1 cup cashews
1/2 cup almonds (raw, unsalted)
1 TBS water
1/4 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until well combined. Optionally, you can also add a little sea salt to these. Once everything is well combined, form little balls using your hands or a melon baller. If you can’t form little balls easily, it’s probably because your mixture came out a little too dry, simply add a little water and blend. You can also substitute cashews and almonds with macadamia nuts. After forming your little bites, store them in a fridge in an air-tight container. This will make about 35-40 little bites/balls.
I know that a lot of people are very skeptical about trying out healthy recipes, especially when it comes to desserts. I know that I was, when I first started making changes to my diet. I’ve always thought that eating healthy meant eating “bunny food”. What I realized after a while, was that you can still have delicious and satisfying dishes while eating healthy AND you can still indulge as well. Honestly, after you try these you’ll be all like “Kit Kat, who?”
24 Comments
Aleksandra
March 31, 2016 at 12:16 pmDates are great for vegan baking. One can use them to ‘glue’ not only little bites like that but also cake bases and other difficult to stick together withough eggs stuff!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
March 31, 2016 at 12:33 pmI love dates, they always come in handy when it comes to vegan recipes ;) Haven’t tried them in baking yet- will have to give it a go, thanks for the tip! :)
Sara
March 31, 2016 at 1:34 pmThese look & sound so delicious! Definitely need to try them out :) thanks for sharing the recipe x
Sara / AboutLittleThiings
jodie.keith
March 31, 2016 at 2:27 pmAh it is such a shame I don’t like nuts as the photos of these looked so yummy!
Jodie @ Jodetopia x
Darina
March 31, 2016 at 3:11 pmLooks delicious!
Ambar Syed
March 31, 2016 at 4:06 pmThese sound so delicious! I’m definitely going to try making them :)
– Ambar x
http://www.herlittleloves.blogspot.com
Ela BellaWorld
March 31, 2016 at 4:26 pmI love dates, they are yummy, however I haven’t made raw bites from it. I’m sure the nuts&dates mixture is really tasty and filling, they look so good! :)
Ela BellaWorld
Blossomofhope
March 31, 2016 at 4:39 pmMmm these look yummy! I love the photos in this post x
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Ariadna Morell
March 31, 2016 at 4:42 pmLooks delicious!!! I really want to try this now! x
Ariadna || RAWR BOWS
Guest
March 31, 2016 at 5:42 pmYummy, these look tasty and pretty! I love raw bites, will definitely try this version to mix things up :)
Chelsea Jacobs
March 31, 2016 at 5:45 pmThese sound delicious!
Kathy
March 31, 2016 at 7:36 pmThese sound so wonderful and yummy!
Kathy x
http://www.alongcamekathy.blogspot.co.nz
The Sunday Mode
March 31, 2016 at 7:47 pmWish I liked cashews and almonds because these sound delish. I love making raw treats like this with dates, they always make everything so sweet and delicious.
http://www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:29 amDo you like macadamia nuts? You can totally substitute cashews and almonds with macadamia nuts. I love dates, too! They really come in handy when it comes to vegan treats!
charlotte carter
April 1, 2016 at 4:20 amThese look and sound amazing! A must try for me!
a life of a charlotte
x
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:27 am:)
girlonrainbow
April 2, 2016 at 10:57 amThese are looking soo delicious! I have to try them soon ;)
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:27 amThey’re so addictive! :D
Pisey Keo
April 3, 2016 at 12:45 amIt’s making my mouth watered.
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:27 am:D
Cherie
April 3, 2016 at 8:28 amI’m in need of new vegan snacks, will defo be giving these a go, thanks! :)
http://cherieedle.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/silver.html
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:27 am;)
Lisa @ Midwest Glam
April 5, 2016 at 2:43 amThe bites look delish! I make raw balls/bites for myself and my MIL all the time. Such a nice guilt free treat!
Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
April 5, 2016 at 9:26 amThanks Lisa!