This Homemade Date Paste Recipe is a simple and easy way to make a whole food, natural sweetener with a rich caramel flavor.
Perfect as a refined sugar substitute, this rich date spread is delicious in oatmeal, baking, smoothies, or enjoyed straight from the spoon.
I learned how to make date paste because I honestly can't get enough of dates. They're a daily staple in my kitchen, whether in drinks, desserts, or as a quick dip for fresh fruits.
I love adding this smooth date puree to my coffee or tea, stirring it into oatmeal, or using it anytime I need a natural sweetener.
Its thick, creamy, spoonable texture and decadent caramel-like flavor make it a wholesome sweetener to keep on hand every day.
If you love date dessert recipes, don't miss my no-bake date bars, date overnight oats, date banana smoothie, and peanut butter date oat balls.
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🥘Ingredients
- Dates: I used Mazafati dates, but any variety works. Make sure they're soft and plump for the best texture and natural sweetness.
- Water: Helps to blend the dates into a smooth, spoonable paste.
As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.
🔪How To Make Date Paste
Soak the dates: Pit the dates, then place them in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften. Drain well.
Blend: Add the soaked dates to a high-speed blender with cold water and blend on high until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
📋Variations
- Add vanilla: Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract while blending for a warm, aromatic twist.
- Cinnamon-spiced: Sprinkle in ¼-½ teaspoon ground cinnamon for a cozy, subtly spiced date paste.
- Nutty date paste: Blend in 1-2 tablespoons of almond or peanut butter for a creamy, nutty version that's great as a spread or in energy balls.
- Make it chocolate: Add 1 teaspoon cocoa powder while blending to create a naturally sweet chocolate date paste.
💡Marinela's Tips
- Soak longer: Soft, plump dates, such as Mazafati or Medjool, yield the creamiest, smoothest paste. However, if your dates are hard, soak them for a longer period to soften before blending.
- Adjust the consistency: If the paste is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Soaking helps soften the dates for a smooth paste, but if you have a high-speed blender, you can blend the dates directly without soaking.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 months.
📖 Recipe
Homemade Date Paste Recipe
Equipment
- high speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates tightly packed, pitted (I used 18 dates)
- ⅓ cup water
Instructions
- Pit the dates, then soak in hot water for 10-15 minutes to soften. Drain well.
- Add the soaked dates to a high-speed blender with cold water and blend on high until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.1 cup dates, ⅓ cup water
Notes
- Soak longer: Soft, plump dates like Mazafati or Medjool give the creamiest paste, but soak harder dates longer before blending.
- Adjust consistency: If the paste is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 months.
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