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Home » Dairy Free » Paleo Caramel Chocolate Cups.

Paleo Caramel Chocolate Cups.

May 22, 2016 · Modified: Jul 15, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 7 Comments

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Chocolate cups are filled with naturally sweet Paleo caramel made from dates! This is a decadent candy that you can feel good about eating!

Paleo caramel chocolate cups are quick to make, and are a decadent and healthy treat!

Don’t you just want to reach out and grab one of these gooey, sticky, caramel filled cups? Tempting, right? I have a container of these in the fridge right now, and I’m having a hard time not running in there to grab another one.

These Paleo caramel chocolate cups came about this weekend when I just had this urge for something with caramel. It may be because I’m planning to bring caramel corn to a party next week…I have caramel on my mind, I guess! Anyway, I didn’t want to fuss and make a bunch of sugary caramel on the stove, so naturally I thought of date caramel.

Paleo caramel chocolate cups are quick to make, and are a decadent and healthy treat!

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I can’t even express how much I love making caramel out of dates. Some dates, a dash of water, and a pinch of salt, and a good whirl in the food processor, and suddenly you have awesome, healthy, sticky caramel. I just love simple things like that.

This time a few of my dates were on the drier side, so I did go ahead and soak them in warm water for about five minutes. That bit of soaking really made it much easier to puree them. If your dates seem dry, definitely take the few minutes to soak them, it will be worth it.

I made a simple refined sugar free chocolate based on Melissa’s recipe. This chocolate does melt rather easily, so you definitely want to store these caramel cups in the refrigerator.

Paleo caramel chocolate cups are quick to make, and are a decadent and healthy treat!

I love a good healthy dessert. These are grain free, vegan, and allergy friendly. Plus, dates are a good source of magnesium and potassium as well as fiber. These are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth or chocolate craving!

Paleo caramel chocolate cups are quick to make, and are a decadent and healthy treat!
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Paleo Caramel Chocolate Cups.

These Paleo caramel chocolate chips are a delicious way to satisfy your chocolate craving!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, Grain Free, Paleo, vegan.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 9
Calories 147 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

For the chocolate:

  • 5 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 5 Tablespoons coconut oil solid
  • 2½ Tablespoons maple syrup

For the caramel:

  • 8 Medjool dates pitted*
  • 2-3 Tablespoons water
  • big pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Line a muffin tin with 9 paper liners.
  2. Place the coconut oil in a bowl and microwave for about 20 seconds or until melted.
  3. Whisk in the maple syrup and the unsweetened cocoa powder.
  4. Spoon some chocolate into each paper liner, then refrigerate for about 15 minutes or until firm. You should have half of the chocolate left over.
  5. Make the date caramel: Place the pitted dates, sea salt, and 2 tablespoons water in a mini food processor. Process until the dates are pureed and very smooth. If needed, add more water.
  6. Spoon some date caramel into each paper liner.
  7. Spoon some more chocolate on top of the caramel in each cup, and use the back of a spoon to smooth it out.
  8. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour before eating. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

*If the dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 5-10 minutes, then drain before placing them in the food processor.

Nutrition Facts
Paleo Caramel Chocolate Cups.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 203mg6%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 17g19%
Vitamin A 30IU1%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Paleo caramel chocolate cups are quick to make, and are a decadent and healthy treat!

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. BeeFree

    May 25, 2016 at 11:01 am

    5 stars
    WOW! This Paleo dessert is mouthwatering. Definitely sharing this. Hope you can guest blog for us in the future. Best of luck.

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  2. Julia Mueller

    May 24, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    Yup, I want to reach out and grab that whole plate, lol! These cups look absolutely amazing! It’s been years since I’ve made homemade chocolate cups, and I’m loving the idea of using a date caramel for the center. So brilliant and delicious!

    Reply
  3. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven

    May 24, 2016 at 7:41 am

    I still haven’t tried date caramel yet and something tells me I need to and asap!!! These cups are absolutely right up my alley and I’m kinda wishing I had one or two for breakfast. ;)

    Reply
  4. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    May 23, 2016 at 7:50 am

    Mmm you had me at chocolate and caramel! These cups sound so delicious! I love the bite-sized form!

    Reply
  5. Kristy @ Southern In Law

    May 22, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    I love dates and chocolate together so this looks like the perfect treat! Yum!

    Reply

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