by This quick and easy Date Paste Caramel comes together in less than 5 minutes and is the perfect healthy, fiber-packed sweetener that’s delicious in desserts, oatmeal and baked goods!
Friends, date paste is one of those ingredients you don’t think you need until you try it, and then I can almost guarantee you’ll be hooked.
It’s rich, sweet, and luciously smooth, plus it kinda tastes like a vegan, healthier caramel, which means it’s an AMAZING sweetener in my Healthy Brownie Batter Overnight Oats!
Plus, you only need one ingredient to make this date paste recipe. Wondering what the ingredient is? It’s dates! Duh. Plus water, but we hardly count that as an ingredient.
What Makes Date Caramel Healthy?
So glad you asked! As a Registered Dietitian, I’m all about making things that taste amazing, but of course, I love it when they have an added nutrition bonus, too! This date paste is:
- High in fiber, with over 3 grams of fiber per serving!
- Packed with potassium!
- Lower on the glycemic index than regular sugar, so it doesn’t cause as big of a spike in blood sugar as regular sugar!
Craving more easy, better-for-you dessert recipes? My rich, chocolatey, and ridiculously simple 4-Ingredient Vegan Nutella is a perfect match for this date paste since you can sub out the maple syrup for the date paste!
Can I Use a Blender Instead of a Food Processor?
Totally! In fact, I’ve tested out making this date paste using both a blender and a food processor, and the blender actually results in a smoother date paste.
With that being said, I recommend using the food processor in this recipe because I found it time-consuming to have to stop the blender every few minutes to scrape down the side, but use whichever you’d prefer!
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Optional Add-Ins
I’ve tested this date paste to make sure it’s SUPER delicious on its own, but here are some fun add-ins if you wanna make it fancy!
- A pinch of flaky salt for a salted ‘caramel’ flavor!
- A splash of vanilla for some sweetness.
- A spoonful of peanut butter for some nutty deliciousness!
- A dash of cinnamon for cozy vibes.
How Can I Use This Date Paste?
The options are endless! Here are some of my favorite ways to use it:
- Blended into smoothies to add some natural sweetness.
- Stirred into my 15-Minute Stovetop Carrot Cake Oatmeal for caramel-y goodness!
- Spread on toast with sliced bananas and cinnamon!
- Blended into Creamy Maple Dijon Salad Dressing for a sweetener!
Let’s Blend Up Some Date Paste!
Wanna know how to make date paste? It couldn’t be easier!
5-Minute Date Paste Caramel
Ingredients
- 1½ cups pitted dates, See notes
- 1 cup water
Equipment
- 1 High speed blender or food processor
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the food processor or high speed blender and blend until super smooth, which usually takes 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
