Date Paste – A natural sweetener and healthy whole food alternative to sugar. Sweet and creamy, date paste is paleo, whole30 compliant and vegan. Use it for baking, sweetening sauces, making salad dressings, sweetening beverages or as a fruit dip.
Date Paste Recipe
As a mom I’m constantly thinking of healthier ways I can give my daughter sweet treats that are actually good for her. It’s super important to me that she not only grows up big and strong but doesn’t feel deprived when she inevitably has friends who eat differently than we do. One of the ways I accomplish this is through using natural sweeteners like honey, pure maple syrup and this date paste recipe.
Truth be told she thinks it’s a treat just to have a small spoonful of this right from the fridge!
This simple recipe requires only two ingredients and with 15 minutes of time you can be ready to enjoy it any place you’d normally use jam or use it as a fruit dip or mix it into any recipe you please!
How To Make Date Paste
Making date paste couldn’t be easier. In a small saucepan, combine the dates and water. Boil for 10 minutes and then blend! It’s truly that simple.
Is Date Paste Whole30 Compliant
Dates are allowed on the Whole30 diet. This date paste can be used to add natural sweetness to a variety of dishes including savory recipes, sauces and salad dressings on a Whole 30 diet. While processed date syrup is NOT allowed, homemade date paste is a approved but not in beverages. No sweetened beverages are allowed on Whole30.
Date Paste In Coffee
If you are looking for a natural plant-based sweetener to replace sugar in your coffee date paste in coffee is a great option to sweeten your next cup of joe.
Date Paste Nutrition
Dates provide a small amount of over 16 nutrients including numerous B vitamins, potassium, manganese, calcium, magnesium and fiber.
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Date Paste Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Homemade Basics
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Date Paste – A natural sweetener and healthy whole food alternative to sugar. Sweet and creamy, date paste is paleo, whole30 compliant and vegan. Use it for baking, sweetening sauces, making salad dressings, sweetening beverages or as a fruit dip.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lightly packed pitted medjool dates (approximately 10–14 dates)
- 3/4 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Place pitted dates and water in a small sauce pan and boil over med-high heat for 10 minutes.
- Pour the dates and liquid into a small blender or you can use an immersion blender, like I did and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Transfer to an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Enjoy!
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Lori says
Such a great recipe idea to have on hand as a natural sweetener. Thank you!
Nicole says
Thank you! It’s so simple and yet provides some great options.