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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Condiments, Dips, & Sauces

    Date Paste

    Published: Jan 23, 2023 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Use this easy recipe to learn how to make your own homemade Date Paste. A great natural sweetener alternative to regular sugar! Gluten-free and vegan.

    Date paste in a small glass mason jar.

    Dates are one of the best natural sweeteners. As far as types of sweeteners go, there are a lot to choose from. But the natural sugars in dates give a deliciously sweet taste without any added sugar.

    The health benefits of the humble fruit also boast high dietary fiber plus vitamins and minerals such as copper, selenium, magnesium, and potassium.

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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • Healthy alternative to white sugar
    • Simple ingredients
    • So many different ways to use it!
    • No refined sugars

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Dates and bowl of water on a gray surface.

    Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete ingredient list and instructions in the recipe card below.

    Fresh dates - The types of dates you use can make a difference. The Medjool variety is recommended for this recipe as they are larger, soft, have a chewy texture, and tend to have a sweeter flavor. Other varieties such as Deglet Noor are a bit smaller and a little dryer, but would make a fine substitute.

    Water - Using hot water helps soften and provides the smoothest results.

    Step-by-step instructions

    Before you start: Get out your blender.

    Dates and water in a blender.
    Date puree in a blender.

    Step 1: Place whole dates (pitted) and warm water in the bowl of a high-speed blender. Allow them to soak for 5 minutes

    Step 2: Blend the soaked dates until smooth.

    Helpful tips

    • Buying pitted dates makes this process extremely quick.
    • Stop the blender occasionally to scrape down the sides so everything gets pureed.
    Date paste in a glass mason jar.

    Equipment

    Use a high-speed blender or food processor to make your paste and an airtight container or glass jar for storage in the refrigerator.

    FAQs

    What do you use date paste for?

    Use in salad dressings, oatmeal, cookies, smoothies, cinnamon rolls, and even ice cream! Swirl in plain yogurt or add to homemade almond milk to sweeten.

    Does date paste need to be refrigerated?

    Yes. It should be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

    What is date paste made of?

    As a natural sweetener, date paste is made from only natural ingredients: dates and water.

    Recipes using dates

    • Chocolate-Covered Almond Butter Stuffed Dates
    • Healthy Samoas Cookie Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
    • Healthy Star Crunch (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
    • Gluten-Free Apple Tart

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    Date paste in a small glass mason jar.

    Date Paste

    Use this easy recipe to learn how to make your own homemade Date Paste. A great natural sweetener alternative to regular sugar! Gluten-free and vegan.
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 83kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Equipment

    • High Speed Blender

    Ingredients

    • 20 Medjool dates pitted
    • ½ cup warm water

    Instructions

    • Place dates (pitted) and warm water in the bowl of a high-speed blender. Allow them to soak for 5 minutes.
    • Blend the soaked dates until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

    Notes

    • Medjool dates are recommended, but any variety will work. 
    • If the dates are very dry, allow additional time for them to soak and soften before blending. 
    • If you would like a thicker paste, add additional dates until desired consistency is reached.
    • You can use a food processor in place of a blender. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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