{"id":237522,"date":"2023-09-20T13:18:09","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T20:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/?p=237522"},"modified":"2023-09-20T13:16:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T20:16:37","slug":"vegan-dairy-free-caramels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.godairyfree.org\/food-and-grocery\/vegan-dairy-free-caramels","title":{"rendered":"The Best Dairy-Free Caramels for Baking and Special Treats"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated in September 2023!<\/strong>\u00a0Sweet, chewy caramels are a holiday classic for baking and enjoying. But most varieties are made with\u00a0butter<\/mark>, cream, and\/or condensed milk. Fortunately, there are now several brands of vegan caramels that can be melted for dipping\u00a0caramel apples<\/mark>, baked into desserts, or simply savored. This round up includes those straight-up dairy-free\u00a0Caramels<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0plus\u00a0Caramel Baking Chips<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and bonus chewy\u00a0Caramel Candy Bars<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Important Allergen Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Any allergen information included in this post is from the manufacturer but does not indicate risk or safety of this product for someone’s food allergy. “May contain” type statements are completely voluntary. All products should be considered at risk for potential allergen cross-contamination as there is no such thing as a risk-free environment. Always contact the company to ensure their allergen processes are safe enough for your needs. Also, consult the actual packaging before consumption as the\u00a0ingredients<\/mark>\u00a0or labeling may have changed. This\u00a0dairy-free caramels<\/mark>\u00a0post is for informational purposes only and should not replace your own due diligence.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Best Vegan &\u00a0Dairy-Free Caramels<\/mark>\u00a0You Can Buy<\/h2>\n

All of these\u00a0dairy-free caramels<\/mark>\u00a0are packaged for using in recipes or enjoying as candy. They are also vegan,\u00a0gluten<\/mark>-free, mostly\u00a0soy<\/mark>-free, and\u00a0nut-free<\/a><\/strong>, but do contain coconut. See the\u00a0Caramel Baking Chips<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Caramel Candy Bars<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0further down the page for some coconut-free options.<\/p>\n

AvenueSweets\u00a0Dairy Free Caramels<\/mark><\/a><\/h3>\n

These made with\u00a0coconut milk<\/mark>\u00a0caramel candies come in three\u00a0flavors<\/mark>: golden vanilla,\u00a0sea salt<\/mark>, and\u00a0sea salt<\/mark>\u00a0chocolate<\/mark>. They are also sold\u00a0in bulk<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/mark>:<\/strong>\u00a0vegan organic cane sugar, organic tapioca syrup, organic\u00a0coconut milk<\/mark>, organic\u00a0coconut oil<\/mark>, organic agave nectar,\u00a0sea salt<\/mark>\u00a0(sea salt<\/mark>\u00a0and\u00a0sea salt<\/mark>\u00a0chocolate<\/mark>\u00a0varieties), organic cocoa (sea salt<\/mark>\u00a0chocolate<\/mark>\u00a0variety), organic vanilla.\u00a0Contains: tree nuts (coconut). Produced and packaged in a facility that produces and packages products containing\u00a0peanuts<\/mark>\u00a0and tree nuts.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Cocomels<\/a><\/h3>\n

Cocomels come in a range of\u00a0flavors<\/mark>\u00a0and even in\u00a0chocolate<\/mark>-covered varieties! Most of the\u00a0flavors<\/mark>\u00a0have\u00a0ingredients<\/mark>\u00a0similar to the Original version below, which is rich with\u00a0full fat coconut milk<\/mark>. The Coconut Sugar is a special unrefined variety. The Original is a great option for holiday baking, but they also offer fun\u00a0flavors<\/mark>, like seasonal\u00a0Pumpkin Spice<\/strong><\/a>. See our\u00a0Review for Cocomels<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/mark>\u00a0(Original):<\/strong>\u00a0organic\u00a0coconut milk<\/mark>\u00a0(organic coconut, water), organic brown rice syrup, organic dried cane syrup,\u00a0sea salt<\/mark>, xanthan gum.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/mark>\u00a0(Coconut Sugar):<\/strong>\u00a0organic\u00a0coconut milk<\/mark>\u00a0(organic coconut, water), organic tapioca syrup, organic coconut sugar,\u00a0sea salt<\/mark>, xanthan gum.<\/p>\n

Allergen disclaimer: this product is manufactured on equipment used to process dairy,\u00a0peanut<\/mark>, tree nuts and\u00a0soy<\/mark>\u00a0protein. equipment is purged prior to jj\u2019s sweets, inc. production.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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SmartSweets Caramels<\/a><\/h3>\n

These low sugar treats contain just 1 gram of sugar for an entire bag, and a whopping 15 grams of fiber!<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/mark><\/strong>:\u00a0coconut cream<\/mark>\u00a0(coconut extract, water), soluble corn fiber, allulose, isomalto-oligosaccharides (vegetable source), water, palm oil, natural\u00a0flavors<\/mark>, salt, sunflower lecithin, locust bean gum, stevia leaf extract, xanthan gum.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Sweet Apricity Caramels<\/a><\/h3>\n

These made with\u00a0coconut milk<\/mark>\u00a0caramel candies come in three\u00a0flavors<\/mark>: golden vanilla,\u00a0sea salt<\/mark>, and\u00a0sea salt<\/mark>\u00a0chocolate<\/mark>. They are also sold\u00a0in bulk<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/mark>:<\/strong>\u00a0vegan organic cane sugar, organic tapioca syrup, organic\u00a0coconut milk<\/mark>, organic\u00a0coconut oil<\/mark>, organic agave nectar,\u00a0sea salt<\/mark>\u00a0(sea salt<\/mark>\u00a0and\u00a0sea salt<\/mark>\u00a0chocolate<\/mark>\u00a0varieties), organic cocoa (sea salt<\/mark>\u00a0chocolate<\/mark>\u00a0variety), organic vanilla.\u00a0Contains: tree nuts (coconut). Produced and packaged in a facility that produces and packages products containing\u00a0peanuts<\/mark>\u00a0and tree nuts.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Super Fudgio Toffee Caramels<\/a><\/h3>\n

These are reportedly a little different, but still sweet and chewy. It’s a UK brand, but you can sometimes find them online in the US too.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/mark>:<\/strong>\u00a0organic coconut sugar, organic\u00a0coconut milk<\/mark>\u00a0powder, organic rice syrup, organic sunflower protein, organic gum arabic, natural vegan\u00a0flavor<\/mark>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Kuybonbon Vegan Caramels<\/a><\/h3>\n

This is a German company that distributes in Germany, but also sells internationally online.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/mark>:<\/strong>\u00a0glucose syrup, unrefined cane sugar, cocoa\u00a0butter<\/mark>, pea protein, dextrose, organic\u00a0coconut milk<\/mark>\u00a0powder (organic\u00a0coconut milk<\/mark>, organic maltodextrin, acacia fiber), sunflower lecithin, maize starch, salt, natural vegan\u00a0flavor<\/mark>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Vegan &\u00a0Dairy-Free Caramel<\/mark>\u00a0Chips for Baking<\/h2>\n

Yes, dairy-free, coconut-free caramel<\/mark>\u00a0“chocolate<\/mark>\u00a0chips” exist, and they each happen to be kosher pareve.<\/p>\n

King David Caramel Chips<\/a><\/h3>\n

This brand also makes\u00a0dairy-free butterscotch chips<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/mark>:<\/strong>\u00a0sugar, palm fat,\u00a0soy<\/mark>\u00a0flour, emulsifiers (mono- & diglycerides, polyglicerol, polyricinoleate),\u00a0soy<\/mark>\u00a0lecithin, cocoa\u00a0butter<\/mark>, salt,\u00a0flavors<\/mark>, vanillin, food colorings (tartrazine \u2013 fd&c yellow 5, allura red \u2013 fd&c red 40).\u00a0Contains:\u00a0soy<\/mark><\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Baker’s Choice Caramel Flavored Chips<\/a><\/h3>\n

It’s sold online, but you can also look for this brand of\u00a0dairy-free caramel<\/mark>\u00a0baking chips in the kosher section of major grocer stores.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/mark><\/strong>: sugar, partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil, cocoa, natural and artificial\u00a0flavors<\/mark>,, artificial colors (fd&c yellow #6 aluminum lake, fd&c yellow #5 aluminum lake, fd&c blue #2 aluminum lake),\u00a0soy<\/mark>\u00a0lecithin, salt.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Lieber’s Caramel Flavored Chips<\/h3>\n

This brand is a little harder to find, but they often pop up in the kosher section at grocery stores.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/mark>:<\/strong>\u00a0sugar, hydrogenated palm oil,\u00a0soy<\/mark>\u00a0flour, cocoa powder,\u00a0soy<\/mark>\u00a0lecithin, vegan\u00a0flavors<\/mark>, salt.\u00a0Contains:\u00a0soy<\/mark><\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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More\u00a0Dairy-Free Caramel<\/mark>\u00a0Candy Bars & Treats<\/h2>\n

I couldn’t resist adding this “bonus” section of caramel candy bars and bites. These aren’t caramel-flavored items. They’re sweets filled with ooey, gooey,\u00a0dairy-free caramel<\/mark>. These product lines are a bit more varied, so I’ve simply included details and links to more information.<\/p>\n