Description
A naturally sweet, smooth date paste made with just dates and water, perfect as a healthy substitute for refined sugar in recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 tightly packed cup dates, pitted (about 5oz or 150g)
- ¾ cup hot, recently boiled water
Instructions
- Add dates to a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the dates along with the soaking water to a high-speed blender. If needed, allow the liquid to cool slightly before blending.
- Blend on high speed for about 1 minute, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Continue blending until a smooth paste forms. Transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1–2 weeks.
- Use as a substitute for sugar in baking, smoothies, or sauces.
- Add a little extra water if a thinner consistency is desired.
- Medjool dates work best for a naturally soft and sweet paste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 batch (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 95 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 110 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
