Date Paste

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Prep-time: Overnight, then 5 minutes
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Make sure you always have some on hand to create a healthy dessert in no time. Here’s how to make date paste.

By Chef AJ, February 07, 2014

Ingredients

One pound of pitted dates
One cup of liquid (water, unsweetened non-dairy milk, unsweetened juice)

Instructions

Soak dates in liquid overnight or for several hours until much of the liquid is absorbed.
In food processor fitted with the “S” blade, process dates and liquid until completely smooth.
Store date paste in the refrigerator.

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Chef AJ

Chef AJ is a culinary instructor in Los Angeles who has followed a plant-based diet for more than thirty years. She is author of Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight. Chef AJ’s passion is teaching people how to incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet in ways that are easy, delicious, and fun. Visit EatUnprocessed.com for updates from Chef AJ.

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