The other night I woke up at about 2 a.m. and this idea popped into my head: Almond Butter Caramel. Yum! After tasting these, my 5-year-old daughter said, “Mommy! These taste like a REAL dessert…like from a RESTAURANT!” Highest compliments. lol These aren’t “sticky” like regular caramel, but the caramel flavor is there, and I actually like the consistency more!
Recipe: Nut Butter Caramel Sticks
1/4 cup butter or coconut oil
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup unsweetened almond butter or other favorite nut butter
dash of salt
Add all ingredients except almond butter to a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until temperature reaches about 220-230 degrees, and it looks like this:
Remove from heat and stir in almond butter. Let cool for about 10 minutes, until the consistency is like almond butter. Spread onto some parchment paper and press to desired width. Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes, until hardened. Cut into sticks and enjoy!
Note: These will soften at room temperature, so I suggest storing them in the fridge until ready to devour.
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Helen says
Which brand of almond butter do you prefer?
radlandon says
I use the Maranatha brand from Costco (it’s unsweetened). http://www.maranathafoods.com/category/almond-butters
Cheryl says
Do you think peanut butter would work? I don’t really care for almond butter.
radlandon says
Hi, Cheryl! I’m sure peanut butter would work fine!
Cheryl says
Great! Thank you!
Toni says
Just made a batch. They are wonderful!! Thank you!