The only vegan caramel sauce recipe you’ll need! Creamy, sweet, easy, and entirely dairy free, Paleo, and vegan, this caramel sauce recipe is so good, you could eat it with a spoon!
If you’re in need of a creamy, sweet, easy and downright delicious caramel sauce recipe that’s not only vegan, but also Paleo and dairy free, look no further my friends!
This caramel sauce recipe is truly all you’ll need. Made entirely allergy friendly (including nut free), the coconut sugar naturally have a caramelized flavor so this sauce just becomes the most lush and rich dairy free topping or recipe add-in.
Plus, there are no funky ingredients like you’d find in store-bought caramel sauce, or even some recipes online. I wanted this caramel sauce to be the ultimate celebration of some of nature’s sweetest and creamiest ingredients 🙂
You’ll have no problem dripping, drizzling, and smearing this vegan caramel sauce recipe on just about any treat (or spoon, let’s be honest, I’ll just eat it straight up!).
What is vegan caramel made of?
I wanted this healthy caramel sauce recipe to be super simple. It’s entirely vegan, dairy free, Paleo, and refined sugar free.
For this vegan caramel, you’ll need:
Coconut sugar
Coconut cream (I do not recommend substituting this!)
Coconut oil (or vegan butter- but keep in mind that not all vegan butters are Paleo!)
Vanilla and Sea Salt (flavor enhancers!)
If you don’t want to make a salted caramel sauce, you can easily omit the sea salt!
Making vegan Paleo caramel sauce is actually quite similar to making a regular caramel sauce recipe.
To start, you’ll heat the coconut sugar in a sauce pan until it becomes fragrant.
Add in the remaining ingredients: coconut cream, coconut oil/vegan butter, vanilla, and sea salt.
Continue stirring until it begins to thicken (about 5-7 minutes), then transfer to a jar that you can seal with a lid. Let the caramel sauce cool for 20-30 minutes before placing it into the fridge to chill for 2-3 hours.
Then use in any recipe you’d like!
How long does this caramel sauce recipe last?
I’ve tested this several times, and it will last just about 2 weeks in the fridge within an airtight container. That being said, it will last longer in the freezer.
You don’t need to reheat the sauce either to use. It will still be moveable and drizzle-able (I just made up a word and we’re rolling with it haha!), but it will be thick.
If yours is too thick to move, just let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before using. Additionally, you can reheat this vegan caramel sauce in the microwave for 15-20 seconds on high.
How to use Paleo caramel sauce
Of course, I have a few recipes that already use this sauce, which I’ll mention in the next section, but you certainly don’t need a recipe to enjoy this vegan caramel recipe!
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The only vegan caramel sauce recipe you’ll need! Creamy, sweet, easy, and entirely dairy free, Paleo, and vegan, this caramel sauce recipe is so good, you could eat it with a spoon!
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Ingredients
1 cup coconut sugar
1 cup coconut cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter
1 tsp sea salt (omit if you don’t want salted caramel)
Instructions
If using this caramel sauce for a recipe, make sure to give yourself 3+ hours before you start the main recipe.
In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut sugar until it becomes fragrant (about 1 minute), and then reduce the heat.
Add in the coconut cream, vanilla extract, coconut oil/vegan butter, and optional sea salt, and stir with a whisk to combine.
Bring the mixture back up to high and stir for 1 minute, then reduce back to low.
Continue stirring for another 5-7 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes on the countertop, then transfer to the fridge to chill for 2-3 hours.
This caramel sauce will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Which coconut cream do you recommend?
I am not sure, If I mean the same… is it sugared, mixed cocos flakes or a creamy consistency?
Just wanna try this recipe!
Don’t mind me, literally eating this with a spoon… you weren’t kidding 🙂
★★★★★
HAHA that is awesome! So happy to hear it!
Which coconut cream do you recommend?
I am not sure, If I mean the same… is it sugared, mixed cocos flakes or a creamy consistency?
Just wanna try this recipe!
Hi Andrea!! Ah so excited!! I recommend the coconut cream found in a can! It’s full fat, no sugar added. I hope you love!