Looking for a tasty dairy-free caramel? These plant-based treats contain no butter or refined sugar. They are so easy to make. They look and taste like real caramel.
Having a dairy allergy can be tough. So many delicious treats contain dairy ingredients, and the ones that are labeled dairy-free usually cost more. So to get the best dairy-free desserts, that usually means finding a good dairy-free recipe. Keep reading to discover an amazing recipe for dairy-free caramels.
It seems like the things that I crave most are the items that I should not eat. A dairy-free diet can be so tough to follow, as dairy is in almost everything. Since I have been dairy-free for only six months, I still miss a lot of my favorite foods. The one that I miss the most is chocolate.
Since eliminating dairy from my diet, I am more aware of my symptoms when I eat dairy. Yes, there are many days that I am in denial about my dairy allergy and I will eat something with milk in it, and later that day I regret it. I tell my kids that it is OK for me to have a sugar cookie with frosting and it will be worth the nagging cough. So, like the other day when I had a free coupon for a sweet at Panera, I gave in to dairy.
Later that night, the asthma cough started, and the next morning, I had a bunch of mucus in my throat. Sometimes, I don't eat dairy on purpose and order food from places thinking that it will be fine. I thought that the eggs would be cooked in oil or that the non-dairy coffee creamer would be OK, but when nausea set in later, I knew that I was wrong.
Non-Dairy Date Salted Caramels are
+ Plant-Based
+ Delicious
+ Vegan
+ Dairy-Free
+ Gluten-Free
+ Sweet
+ Chewy
+ Tastes Like The Real Thing
+ Healthy
+ Allergy-Friendly
+ Loaded In Fiber
Non-dairy creamers contain milk
Calling it "non-dairy" isn't always true. You would think that a product called "non-dairy" would be safe for those who avoid dairy in their diet, right? But vegans and those with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy be warned: While many non-dairy creamers contain no lactose - the sugar found in milk that many have a hard time digesting - those same products may still contain casein. Casein is a milk protein that can trigger reactions in those with milk allergies. It gets added to non-dairy creamer to impart a milky flavor and texture. Labels must list casein as a milk product in the ingredient information box. So, while the label may say "non-dairy" or "lactose-free," it does not mean it contains no dairy-derived ingredients.
These delicious vegan caramels are made with plant-based ingredients and are allergy-friendly. So people who have allergies or dietary restrictions can enjoy the sweet treats. These salted caramels are gluten-free and dairy-free. They also have no added sugar, just natural sugar from the dates. This natural candy is a healthy snack with protein and fiber. Your kids will love these dairy-free caramels.
Dates dipped in sea salt taste so delicious!
Making my own dairy-free treats is the best
So I have learned that I need to make my own dairy-free treats if I want to avoid feeling nauseated or having trouble breathing. I also bring my own coffee mug to my church that is prefilled with almond milk and stevia so I can fill it with coffee. I even pack or buy almond milk when traveling, as most hotels only have those dreadful "non-dairy creamers" that have casein in them.
I have learned to read ingredients, and so have my boys, as they remember how sick their mom was last year. They remember me not being able to read a bedtime story to them without having a coughing attack that left me gasping for air. So I am glad that I discovered a way to make dairy-free caramels.
These dairy-free caramels are soft and taste like real caramels
It is hard to believe that a dairy-free treat that is made from dates and peanut butter can taste like real caramel, but they do. These delicious vegan candies are also so soft straight from the freezer. These treats are guilt-free, so I can enjoy more than one!
These dairy-free caramels are soft and taste like real caramels
It is hard to believe that a dairy-free treat that is made from dates and peanut butter can taste like real caramel, but they do. These delicious vegan candies are also so soft straight from the freezer. These treats are guilt-free, so I can enjoy more than one!