Date paste

Dates are a fruit of Middle Eastern origin that grows in big clusters on the ”date palm” tree. No processing is involved whatsoever. Not even drying. This fruit is naturally sweet, sticky and delicious. Great for blending smooth and using as a sweetener in cookies, grawnola, energy balls, crusts and cakes. Date paste is one of the most nutrient dense sweeteners in existence. It´s great for the liver. Low glycemic. (Glycemic index 30-50). Full of minerals such as potassium, manganese, magnesium, calcium and niacin. Also lots of vitamins, such as vitamin B-complex, vitamin K, zinc, beta carotene and iron. 

DATE PASTE

makes: 2 cups

2 cups seeded soft dates, coarsely chopped. 

1 cup water

Cover the dates with the water in a bowl and set aside to soak for 30 minutes. Transfer the dates and soaking water to a blender and blend until smooth. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.