Homemade Date Paste Recipe -

Homemade Date Paste Recipe

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 smooth date spread is delicious in oatmeal, smoothies, baking, or enjoyed straight from the spoon.

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Prep Time 5

soaking time 10

Total Time 15

Course Dessert, Dip

Cuisine dairy-free, Gluten-free, Plant-based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings tablespoons

Calories 35 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.05gSaturated Fat: 0.004gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.003gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 0.05mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.1mg

Keyword date paste, date spread

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