5 Nut-Free Afterschool Snacks: Apples with Cinnamon Date Caramel
Author: Jessica DeMarra
Recipe type: snacks
Cuisine: vegan
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I love this easy finger food for kids. All natural sugars, easy to make, and kid approved. This Cinnamon Date Caramel is a great after school snack.
Ingredients
Cinnamon Date Caramel:
10 soft medjool dates, pitted
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons melted coconut oil
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Water
Pinch of salt
Apple wedges to serve
Instructions
Add the pitted dates, lemon juice, coconut oil, cinnamon, and a teeny pinch of salt to a high power blender. Turn on the blender and slowly add water, 1 tablespoon at a time until you have reached your desired consistency. I added about 7 tablespoons of water so the caramel would stick to the apples when dipped. Serve with apple wedges and enjoy!
Recipe by Sprouts & Chocolate at http://www.sproutsandchocolate.com/day-2-vegan-mofo-5-nut-free-afterschool-snacks/