Doce de Leite Saudável (Date and Coconut Caramel Spread)

This spread is already sugar-free and flour-free, so the levers are the coconut milk fat and the natural sugar density of the dates. Swapping to light coconut milk and stretching the dates with water are the honest wins here. Expect the result to be a little less rich and glossy, and slightly thinner.

• 250 ml coconut milk (full fat) → 200 ml light coconut milk plus 50 ml hot water

  Cuts a big chunk of the fat. The spread will be less silky and rich, and slightly less glossy, so you may need to blend longer to keep it smooth.

• 400 g medjool dates (pitted) → 320 g medjool dates plus 80 ml extra warm water to loosen

  Reducing the dates lowers the natural sugar and calories. The caramel will be a touch less sweet and less thick, so add water gradually to reach a spoonable consistency.

• 250 ml coconut milk (full fat) → 150 ml light coconut milk plus 100 g plain low-fat yoghurt (stirred in after blending, if…

  An alternative to the first swap: yoghurt adds creaminess with far less fat and a mild tang. Only works for a cold spread, not for cooking, and gives a slightly less caramel-pure flavour.

Estimated per serve

162 kcal · 1 g protein · 31 g carbs · 5 g fatestimates, within ~10%

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