There's no denying that topping a simple dessert with caramel sauce is a great way to elevate it and turn it into something special. Caramel sauce is the perfect complement to Australian treats like macadamia nuts, biscuits, and Tim Tams.

What's better is that it is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of desserts, from pies and cakes to ice cream and pudding.

However, caramel sauce is one of those delicious indulgences that we all know we probably shouldn’t be eating much of. After all, we know that caramel sauce is loaded with sugar and calories.

A single serving of caramel sauce can have over 200 calories and 40 grams of sugar. That’s more sugar than a can of Coke!

But we can’t help it – it’s just so good! So, how can we go about this issue?

Well, fitness coach Stephanie Manzinali, better known for her TikTok username @that.veganbabe, has recently revealed how you can make caramel sauce without using any sugar.

Credit: TikTok/@that.veganbabe​

No need to take a double look, folks! This stuff is magical! It tastes just like the real thing without using any ingredient that contains sugar.

So, if there's no sugar, why does it taste like caramel?

Apparently, the secret behind this flavour is the use of medjool dates. The fruit is often used as a delicious and healthy alternative to refined sugar and has a caramel-like flavour that is perfect for use in oatmeal, smoothies, dressings, and sauces.

This sugar-free caramel sauce is a healthy, delicious way to sweeten your food. Credit: TikTok/@that.veganbabe.​

Making the sugar-free caramel sauce is also simple: just simply soak medjool dates in water for three hours to soften, then strain and reserve the water you used.

Add the dates to a blender with vanilla and a pinch of salt, and blend until smooth. Finally, add the reserved water to make the consistency of the sauce as thin (or thick) as you like.

And that's it! It is now ready to serve.

The sauce can also be stored in the fridge for up to two months.

Who knew you could substitute fruits in place of sugar? There are always healthy alternatives to unhealthy food. With a little bit of research and creativity, you can find healthy substitutes for your favourite unhealthy foods.

Will you give this delicious sauce a try? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

 

[Happyjack]

Sugar free? I think not. The sugar referred to will be refined sugar whether white raw or brown,
Fruits still contain different forms of sugar.
BUT Sucrose is a disaccharide made of glucose and fructose. It's commonly known as “table sugar”
Dates? Well the Dates are a source of fructose, which is a natural type of sugar found in fruit. For this reason, dates are very sweet and also have a subtle caramel-like taste.
and used as sweeteners in te Middle east for yonks.
Two dried dates contain:

• Calories: 110
• Protein: 1 grah
• Fat: 0 grams
• Carbohydrates: 31 grams
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Sugar: 27 grams - Fructose.
  
  And read the comments on her tiktok link. not good ones

 

[Janice Reilly]

Dates have a very high sugar content relative to the rest of their nutritional value. People who are trying to manage their blood sugar, such as those with diabetes, should be mindful of their total sugar intake when consuming dates.