Iced Salted Caramel Latte with Medjool Dates | Vegan Date Caramel Coffee
Skip the coffee shop and make this creamy Iced Salted Caramel Latte at home! Naturally sweetened with a Medjool date, almond butter, and vanilla, this refreshing recipe creates a rich, vegan, refined sugar-free date caramel flavor that's perfect for busy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Recipe by Le Petit Eats.
Ingredients
- 1 Natural Delights pitted Medjool date
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 shots espresso or about 6 ounces strongly brewed coffee
- 6-8 ounces unsweetened plant milk
Preparation
1. Add the date, almond butter, salt, vanilla and espresso to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
2. Add to a tall glass filled with ice. Pour plant milk over the espresso mixture and stir to combine.
3. Serve immediately.
*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber.
The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy
to the body over a longer period of time.