This date paste recipe is a must-try if you prefer natural sweeteners that are packed with nutrients. All you need to make this nutritious refined sugar-free sweetener is dates, a blender or food processor, and boiling water.
Dates are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. They’re a great source of nutrient-dense energy. Dates have a slightly caramel-like taste, yet they’re neutral enough that they don’t overpower the other flavors in most recipes.
Making date paste is so easy. It works well as a white sugar substitute in all sorts of baked goods such as cakes, muffins, and cookies. But it’s important to remember that it’s generally not a one to one swap for regular sugar in most recipes, since it has a different consistency and moisture content. I recommend sticking with recipes that were specifically developed using date paste (like this mouthwatering chocolate date cake with no sugar added), otherwise prepare yourself for a bit of experimenting until you get the ratios just right.
How to Make Date Paste
This nutritious refined sugar-free natural sweetener is so easy to make! Start by measuring 1 cup of tightly packed, pitted dates.
Next you’ll transfer the dates to a bowl along with 1/2 cup of boiling water. Let the dates soak in the water, covered, for at least 20 minutes.
Add the dates and soaking liquid to a blender or food processor, then blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender or food processor as needed. If your dates are particularly dry and don’t blend easily, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to achieve a smooth consistency. That’s all there is to it. So give this simple natural sweetener a try and let me know how it turned out in the comments!
Date Paste Recipe
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup tightly packed pitted dates
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Add the pitted dates and boiling water to a bowl.
- Let the dates soak in the water, covered, for at least 20 minutes.
- Add the soaked dates along with the soaking liquid to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender or food processor as needed.
- If your dates are particularly dry and don't blend easily, add an extra tablespoon or two of water in order to achieve a smooth consistency.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
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