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Chocolate Covered Date Protein Caramels

Soft, chewy date-based caramels blended with nut butter and protein, then coated in rich dark chocolate. These no bake Chocolate Covered Date Protein Caramels taste indulgent and decadent while delivering natural sweetness, healthy fats, and a satisfying protein boost - perfect for a healthier dessert or snack straight from the fridge or freezer 🍫🌴
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword chocolate covered date protein caramels, chocolate date protein caramels, clean eating candy, clean eating dessert or snack, healthier date protein caramels, no cook date protein caramels
Servings 16

Ingredients

Date Protein Caramel

  • 1 1/2 cups dates, soaked 30 minutes and drained
  • 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavoured protein powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Toppings Optional

  • Flaky salt
  • Chopped nuts

Instructions

  • Line a 7 x 5-inch loaf pan or dish with parchment paper on the bottom and sides leaving some overhanging to act as a handle to get the bars out easier for cutting.
    Add dates to a food processor and blend until a sticky paste forms.
    Add nut butter, protein powder, vanilla, and salt. Process until smooth and caramel-like.
    Press the mixture firmly into the lined pan, smoothing the top evenly.
    Freeze for 30–45 minutes until firm enough to slice.
    Cut into 16-20 (more or less) squares or rectangles.

Chocolate Coating

  • Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.
    Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.
    Working quickly, using two forks, dip one caramel bite at a time into the bowl of melted chocolate until it is fully coated. Lift the bite from the bowl of chocolate and let any excess drip off, then place it onto a tray lined with baking paper. Repeat with the remaining bites.
    Or hold each one with a fork over the melted chocolate and spoon it over letting the excess drip back into the bowl. 
    Place on a lined tray and sprinkle with sea salt or nuts if desired. Refrigerate or freeze until chocolate is set.
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.✨  
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