DATE PASTE

Date paste is a wonderful alternative to sugar. It can be used in most baked goods, like cupcakes and cookies. Date paste can also be used as a dip for apple slices or topping on an English muffin.

*Dates are an excellent natural sweetener, source of fiber, and high in antioxidants.

INGREDIENTS:

12- pitted dates

water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cover dates with boiling hot water, and let sit for 12 minutes

2. NOTE: save water dates were soaking in....Now, remove dates from water and put into a blender; add about a 1/3 cup of date water and blend. Keep adding date water until it's to your desired consistency.

3. Enjoy any way you'd like!