How to make Date Paste (as a sweetener)

[DebB]

I've always wanted to make date paste. Russell James has a very detailed video that explains it really well.

I've gone ahead and copied the recipe down from watching his video:

Date Paste - Russell James

Into the blender put:
1 1/2 cup water
1 cup medjool dates, pitted
can add a pinch of salt
can add a squeeze of lemon juice to help preserve freshness

Blend until completely blended, no bits.

You need to use about 50% extra using date paste compared to agave nectar. Mark the date on the jar when you made this.

Will keep 2-4 weeks in the fridge.

If using a food processor, start off with less water than you would in a blender, adding it gradually rather than all at once at the beginning.

[FreedomSeeker]

Thanks, Deb! :)

[cara4art]

I saw that video - excellent! My intuition told me from the beginning to use dates in some form as a sweetener rather than agave nectar, and that mode strengthened after seeing the agave controversy, so I've never gotten into agave nectar. Dates it is, and so simple!

[drolemil]

Bumping this as a thank you~ peeps need to break away from the refined sweeteners.

[DebB]

Sheesh I posted that back in June last year and I still haven't made any! I want to though. Maybe I'll try half a recipe ~ *Ü*

[drolemil]

Sheesh I posted that back in June last year and I still haven't made any! I want to though. Maybe I'll try half a recipe ~ *Ü*

It only takes a second, and if you're using it immediately you don't need to worry about the salt/lemon~

[DebB]

Thanks drolemil ~ I honestly don't know why I haven't made the paste yet. I even bought dates just for making it. I think it's because I don't know if I'll get it all used up, which is just silly!

That does it, I'm going to soak dates tonight, enough with my excuses! :)l *Ü*

[MyRedPanda]

Yep, homemade Larabars are to die for - dates and cashews are all you need! So simple, so yummy!