Date paste

If you are concerned about excessive sugar consumption and are looking for healthy alternativesI'm sure you are going to love the date paste.

It only takes 2 ingredients and is so easy to make that there are no excuses to take care of yourself. To prepare it we have to use dates quality. That they are naturally sweet and that they are not bathed in glucose.

We can find dates at any time of the year but it is at late autumn its best station. So in a few weeks we will be able to see them in the markets with a more affordable price and better quality.

It is a food that we have to have very present in our diet since it is nutritious and energetic. In addition, its consumption is recommended among people suffering from osteoporosis, hypertension, anemia and for pregnant women and athletes.

The date paste can be stored in the refrigerator and it lasts for several weeks without any problem. It is used to sweeten yogurts, pancakes, porridge and cereals and even to prepare rich infusions or smoothies. Although spread on hot bread toast, it is also yummy.

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This delicious pasta will help you sweeten your favorite desserts.

• Mayra Fernandez Joglar

• Recipe type: dessert
• Calories: 20
• Rations: 450 grams

• Preparation time: 1H
• Cooking time: 6M
• Total time: 1:6 p.m.

Ingredients

• 400 g of quality water
• 200 g pitted dates

Preparation

1. We put the water in the glass and heat it for 5 minutes, 90º, speed 1.

2. After the time, we put the dates in the glass and let it rest for between 20 minutes and 1 hour.

3. Before grinding, we remove some of the water. We shred 30 seconds, speed 4. Next we program other 30 seconds, speed 9.

4. At the end of the time, we check that the pasta has the desired texture. If we want it more liquid, we can add part of the reserved water. In my case, I have added all the water and I have left a malleable and easy-to-use paste, even to spread.

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