YIELD: 1½ CUPS
This makes a fantastic refined sugar–free sweetener that can be used in place of sugar or agave in many recipes. Keep a jar of this around to add to smoothies or plain non dairy yogurt in the mornings.
20 Medjool dates
Water to soak
1⅓ cups additional water
- Place the dates into a medium bowl.
- Cover with water and top with a salad plate.
- Let soak for 8 hours, drain, and replace the water, and then allow the dates to soak an additional 4 to 6 hours.
- Drain the dates completely and then remove the seeds and tops of the dates.
- Place into a blender along with 1⅓ cups water and blend until extremely smooth, scraping down the sides often.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
