date paste recipe (no food processor required)
Simple two-ingredient date paste blended from pitted dates and water into a smooth and naturally sweet spread. Use it as a refined sugar substitute in baking, on toast, or stirred into oatmeal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dates pitted
- ¾ cup water
Instructions
- Microwave at 1 minute intervals.
- Mash with a fork in between.
- Once the dates are soft and it’s starting to look like caramel, mash, mash, mash!
- The goal is to end up with a thick paste (see photos). If your paste seems too watery, microwave longer to allow some water to evaporate.
- Alternatively, for an even smoother paste, blend in high speed blender or food processor. It's not absolutely necessary but it does make for a smoother paste!
Nutrition
Calories: 35kcal
Servings: 16 cups
Calories: 35kcal
