Vegan Caramel Sauce Recipe (2 Ways) - Veggies Don't Bite (2024)

These vegan caramel sauce recipes are hands down incredible. Using only 4 ingredients with a cook and no cook option you just can't beat!

Caramel goes with just about anything, and if you disagree maybe get checked by a doctor. Ok, maybe not spaghetti, but you get my drift. This is legit stuff! And I can honestly say I'd eat both versions with a spoon!

Sometimes you want to take the time to create the thickest and stickiest caramel ever. Other times you want it ASAP. Either way, I have you covered! Both the stovetop and no cook version are easy to make and result in delicious and rich flavors you won't be able to get enough of.

Ingredients

For the no cook caramel you will need the following items:

• Maple syrup
• Almond butter
• Vanilla extract
• Sea salt

The stovetop version is slightly different and uses these ingredients:

• Coconut sugar
• Coconut cream
• Vanilla extract
• Sea salt
• Cornstarch

How to Make Vegan Caramel

You can make this dairy free caramel either on the stove or without any heat at all!

1. For the no cook version mix the ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
2. Or if cooking whisk the ingredients in a saucepan.
3. Bring to a slow rolling boil, whisking the whole time until thick. Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla and salt.
4. Allow to cool and use as needed!

Flavor Suggestions

Enhance the deliciousness by adding in any of these flavors:

• Pumpkin puree- mix in about ¼ cup
• Pumpkin pie spice- add about ½ teaspoon
• Cinnamon- stir in about ½ teaspoon
• Peanut butter- substitute for the almond butter in the no cook version
• Bourbon- pour in about 2 tablespoons
• Sea salt- sprinkle in extra for salted caramel

Serving Suggestions

In addition to making caramel corn, you can drizzle this caramel all over your favorite treats, especially Fall desserts! Here are some of our favorite ways to use it:

• Healthy Vegan Apple Pie
• Vegan Caramel Apple Nachos
• Gluten-Free Apple Cobbler
• Cinnamon Apple Scones
• Vegan Apple Pie Smoothie
• Salted Caramel Pretzel Oatmeal Smoothie
• Healthy Pumpkin Spice Latte
• Cinnamon Caramel Apple Pecan Pie in a Jar
• Chocolate Ice Cream
• Millionaire Shortbread

Tips and Tricks

For the best homemade vegan caramel sauce, follow these helpful hints:

• Get the coconut cream from the top layer of a can of full fat coconut milk. To do this, pop int in the fridge 2-3 days in advance, or in the freezer for 2-3 hours.
• If you want super thick and sticky caramel make the stovetop version. The no cook will keep its consistency even when chilled.
• For an extra thick caramel, mix cornstarch into the stovetop version.
• Make sure to whisk the entire time you are cooking on the stove or it will burn and stick to the pot!
• Test by letting a little bit cool to see what the thickness is. Or drizzle over a chilled plate to see if it hardens.
• Store the caramel in the fridge for about a week. Pop it in the microwave for a runnier consistency.

Common Questions

More Vegan Dessert Recipes

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these easy plant based recipes:

• Ooey Gooey Rice Krispie Treats
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Peanut Butter Cookies
• Gluten-Free Brownies
• Baked Churros
• Healthy Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
• Chocolate Lava Cake