Gooey and Oh So Good!
I keep seeing caramel apples everywhere! They were one of my favorite snacks when I was younger. My mom would cut up apples for my brothers and I and sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar! Here are the typical ingredients used in the store-bought varieties. I took this photo at Cub Foods yesterday. Lots of sugars, hydrogenated oils (trans-fats) and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)! Eek!!
Healthier Alternative!!
Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients:
1 cup Medjool Dates, pitted (about 8-10)
2 Tbsp Full-Fat Coconut Milk, canned
¼ tsp Sea Salt
½ tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. You may need to occasionally scrape down the sides. If you double the recipe, it will be easier to process if you have a larger capacity food processor.
2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
NOTE: Be sure to use organic apples! They are on the Dirty Dozen list.
You're Welcome!! :-)
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