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a glass bowl of date paste sitting on a white marble counter with a few dates scattered around and a white napkin nearby

Date Paste

Date paste is an easy and healthy sugar replacement in many recipes, full of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
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Course Dips, Dressings & Sauces
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 8

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates
  • 1/2 cup hot water filtered

Instructions

  • Cover the dates in a mug or glass container with water, and let them sit for at least 5 minutes. The longer they soak, the quicker and easier they will break down into paste.
  • When the dates have been soaked, add them to a food processor and blend or pulse until a paste is formed. Add water to thin it out if desired (the soaking water works great for extra sweetness). The thicker the paste (the less water), the more concentrated the sugar will be.
  • Store date paste in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks (or as long as it's fresh).
Nutrition Facts
Date Paste
Serving Size
 
2 tbs
Amount per Serving
Calories
51
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.07
g
0
%
Sodium
 
0.37
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
120
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
13
g
4
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
11
g
12
%
Protein
 
0.45
g
1
%
Iron
 
0.19
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.