Date Paste

Name: Date Paste
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 250 min
Ingredients: 2 Cups Medjool Dates ((pitted)); 1 Cup Water ((warm))

Smooth and creamy date paste freshly made and stored in a glass jar

Date paste is a natural and nutritious sweetener made from just dates and water, perfect for a vegan diet. This versatile paste can be used in baking, as a spread, or to sweeten your favorite beverages, making it an excellent alternative to refined sugars.

Rich in fiber and essential nutrients, date paste not only enhances the flavor of your dishes but also offers a host of health benefits, including improved digestion and energy levels. Its smooth texture and naturally sweet taste make it a staple in health-conscious kitchens.

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Prep Time 10

Soak Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Estimated Cost$10

Course Dessert, Side Dish

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings Cups

Calories 407.2 kcal

Helpful Equipment

Blender

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Ingredients

2 Cups Medjool Dates (pitted)
1 Cup Water (warm)

Instructions

Soak the pitted Medjool dates in warm water for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to soften.
Drain the dates and reserve the soaking water.
Place the softened dates in a high-speed blender.
Add half a cup of the reserved soaking water.
Blend on high until smooth, adding more soaking water as needed to achieve a creamy, paste-like consistency.
Store the date paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or freeze for longer storage.

Notes & Tips

Use this homemade vegan date paste as a natural sweetener in your baking recipes, smoothies, or spread it on toast for a delicious and healthy alternative to processed sugars.

Nutrition

Calories: 407.2kcalCarbohydrates: 110.2gProtein: 2.7gFat: 0.2gSodium: 7.4mgPotassium: 1023.1mgFiber: 9.8gSugar: 97.7gVitamin A: 219IUCalcium: 97.6mgIron: 1.3mg