2-Ingredient Olive Oil Caramel (Vegan, No Cook)

A spoon pouring some olive oil caramel back into its jar to show texture.

2-Ingredient Olive Oil Caramel (Vegan, No Cook)

This ultra-easy 2-ingredient olive oil caramel sauce is the best last-minute sweet topping you can whip up in less than 5 minutes, and without any cooking or fancy equipment. Pour over ice cream, cake, drinks or your morning pancakes and enjoy the light sweetness plus a nice boost in healthy fats.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: caramel sauce, healthy vegan recipes, vegan dessert

Servings: servings

Calories: 232kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Whisk

Ingredients

½ cup high-quality olive oil
½ cup maple syrup

Instructions

Add the oil and maple syrup to a medium bowl and whisk vigorously for 3-5 minutes to create an emulsion. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.
Serve over ice cream, cake, lattes, pancakes and more. Make sure to shake/stir before serving since the oil and syrup separate after resting.

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Notes

For a thicker caramel-like texture, be patient and whisk vigorously for a few minutes to create an emulsion. You can also use a high-speed blender, which can whip the mixture and help trap the air within the oil!
The oil and syrup will separate fairly quickly after sitting still, so make sure to shake well just before pouring the caramel to recreate the silky consistency.
Storage: keep the caramel sauce at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 10 days. The olive oil tends to firm up if colder, which can help make for a thicker caramel. If needed, take out the sauce about 10-20 minutes before stirring. Don't forget to shake well before serving, the oil and maple syrup tend to separate after resting for a while.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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