Homemade Date Paste | A Natural Sugar Substitute
How to make date paste in just 5 minutes. An all-purpose natural sugar substitute that can be used in place of any recipe that calls for sugar, syrup, or honey! This recipe is Paleo, Whole30 compliant, and refined sugar-free!
Servings: 1 heaping cup
Calories: 58
Instructions
- If your dates are very dry, soak them in hot water for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours) to plump them up. If you just opened the carton and they're still fresh and plump and juicy, no need to soak them.
- In your high speed blender, combine the soaked dates and water. Blend on high speed for 3-5 minutes, until the dates are completely pureed into a paste, scraping down the sides a few times.
- Transfer to a sealed container (I love using half pint mason jars), and store in the fridge. Will keep for 3 months.
Notes
Expert Tips
- If your Medjool dates are older and/or dried out, those can work too! Just give them a soak in warm water for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 day. Just keep them soaking until they're juicy and plump again. This will make it much easier for your blender to break them down and make them into a silky smooth paste.
- I prefer to make this recipe in my high-speed blender. I find that it makes a much smoother paste. I've made it in my food processor too, and it works, especially if the dates are extra plump and juicy.
- You can buy store-bought date paste in a pinch, but it’s much more expensive. Homemade is budget-friendly and so easy!
Storage Tips
- Store it in a half-pint mason jar. If you don't have a half-pint mason jar, any sealed container will do.
- It will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months. I doubt it will last you that long!
Nutrition
Calories: 58 | Total Carbs: 15.7g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: -80g | Fiber: 1.4g | Net Carbs: 14g