Description
Date paste is the best sweetener. It's easy, relatively cheap, and nutritious. Dates are a whole food that are a great source of natural energy and carbohydrates. Unlike other sweeteners, dates contain measurable amounts of nutrients, like fiber and antioxidants. You can also make raisin or fig paste in the exact same way.
Time
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Rest Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
15 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.05
Ingredients
Serving(s)
- 1/2 cup, hot Water
- 1 cup Dates
- 1/8 tsp Salt
Instructions
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- Add water to a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about 1 minute, until warm.
- Add dates and salt to the bowl. Let soak for at least 10 minutes.
- Transfer the dates and the soaking liquid to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Store in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 0.0g (0%
0 % of Daily Value (78 g)
)
Sodium: 16mg (1%
1 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)
)
Total Carbohydrate: 6.7g (2%
2 % of Daily Value (275 g)
)
Fiber: 0.7g (3%
3 % of Daily Value (28 g)
)
Net Carbs: 6.0g
Total Sugar: 5.6g
Protein: 0.2g (0%
0 % of Daily Value (50 g)
)
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Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)
)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)
)
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Calcium: 4mg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)
)
Iron: 0.09mg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (18 mg)
)
Magnesium: 4mg (1%
1 % of Daily Value (420 mg)
)
Potassium: 58mg (1%
1 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)
)
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62.0
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4.1
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3.8
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