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Date Paste Recipe

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This date paste recipe is one of my favorite recipes for a regular sugar substitute. Made with fresh dates, it's a great alternative to refined sugars! Plus making your own homemade date paste is very simple.

Ingredients

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  • 20 large pitted dates (any type will work but we use Medjool dates)
  • 1/2-1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Place dates, 1/2 cup milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a blender or food processor and blend on high for ~2 minutes.
  2. Add 2 Tablespoons of milk at a time if needed.  The consistency should be smooth and creamy.  You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor a couple of times!
  3. Serve with sliced apples, swirled into Greek yogurt, or mixed into a latte and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container, like a glass jar, in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. The date paste can be frozen for up to 3 months (I like to portion it out in individual ice cube trays for easy thawing and single serve uses!).
  • If the paste is too thick, add a tablespoon of hot water to the blender or food processor to loosen it up. Repeat the process until the desired consistency is reached!
  • Use 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract + 1 teaspoon of butter extract for a more buttery caramel flavor!
  • You want to use soft dates because they blend better. If your dates are on the harder side, let them soak in a little water to soften up.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://the-perfect-pear.com/healthy-date-caramel-sauce/