This Viral Caramel Date Apple is a viral recipe for a reason - instead of using sugary caramel, it swaps it out for soft, chewy, caramel-y dates, for a recipe that is both healthy AND delicious. If you are looking for a better-for-you take on the classic caramel apple recipe, then look no further because this easy, five-ingredient recipe is it!
Equipment
- Popsicle Sticks these are perfect for making "authentic" caramel apples!
Ingredients
- 1 Large Apple
- 9 Medjool Dates pitted
- ½ Cups Chocolate Chips melted
- ½ Teaspoon Coconut Oil
- ¼ Cup Roasted, Salted Peanuts chopped
Instructions
- To make this caramel apple, start by preparing the dates. Remove the pits from the dates (if not already pitted) and line them up, side-by-side, on a sheet of plastic wrap.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of the dates, then use a rolling pin to gently roll over the dates, until they are as flat as possible.
- Once the dates are flat, remove the sheet of parchment paper and place the apple in the center.
- Fold the dates tightly around the apple, until the entire apple is covered in the dates. Then, gently remove the plastic wrap. You may need to use your hands to squish the dates into place, so they're fully covering the apple.
- Place a popsicle stick in the center of the date-covered apple and set it aside.
- Next, melt the chocolate. Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small, microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 2-3, 30 second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and creamy. You can also do this over the stove, by using the double-boiler method.
- While the chocolate is melting, chop the peanuts and add them to a small bowl.
- Finally, prepare the caramel apple. Dip the apple into the bowl of chocolate, until the chocolate fully coats the dates.
- Then, roll the apple into the crushed peanuts, until they stick to the chocolate.
- Place a small sheet of parchment paper onto a plate and place the apple on top of it.
- Transfer the plate to the fridge for 15 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens.
- Once the chocolate has hardened, remove the apple from the fridge. Cut it into slices, then serve and enjoy!
Calories: 1463kcal | Carbohydrates: 246g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 2536mg | Fiber: 30g | Sugar: 200g | Vitamin A: 487IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 244mg | Iron: 9mg
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