How To Make & Use Date Paste | Healthy Natural Sweetener | Rockin Robin Cooks

[@aanandax]

I make iced coffee at home and use homemade almond milk and date paste instead of sugar to sweeten it up, far healthier than Starbucks and tastes just as amazing!

[@loubel83]

Have you tried iced tea latte? Same concept but with a strong loose leaf tea in condensed form instead of coffee ... like a healthy Malaysian cold Teh Tarik :) it’s amazing! You can add a little lemon grass for flavour, or cardamom , cinnamon and ginger if you feel like something more adventurous :)

[@aanandax]

@@loubel83 that sounds really good, i’m definitely gonna give it a try. Though i’ve never tried Teh Tarik so i’ll be looking into that too lol. thanks for the recommendation

[@teekotrain6845]

Try a little cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice with vanilla too!

[@aapkatv09]

Does the paste disolve in the coffee? I would love to put it in my coffee too.

[@MsKZ810]

Great idea

[@rossanalombardo6271]

I don’t boil the dates Instead I put one cup of coconut water in a food processor with 2 cups of dates. I blend that at a high speed for at least two minutes, the paste is amazing and I add it to all my baking. I haven’t made a barbeque sauce with it yet but that’s next on my list. I decided to cut out White sugar completely and to tell you the truth I’m really enjoying the date paste.😉🇨🇦

[@florentiawalker1342]

I will try your suggestion, thanks

[@lordragnarok5336]

Sounds tasty

[@Gigi0408]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. It's absolutely amazing. I don't use honey or sugar anymore just date paste even in my tea.

[@antoniagogou7356]

Will try that too!

[@piknsew2021]

@@txc-65jlx refrigerator

[@Sunnahiman]

You're a great healthy cook just found your recipe and will use it to make ginger cookies. I am not a baker but wanted to use almond flour and dates for ginger cookies. I am proud to say I am 66 yrs young loss 47 lbs, weight is 125 currently and I wanted to bake a low sugar ginger cookies with dates. Thanks stay healthy 😘 💓

[@grobertson7628]

Congratulations on your weight loss!!

[@dominospikza]

wow thats amazing!! congratulations on all your hard work!

[@OceanFrontVilla3]

That sounds like a great recipe, would you share it?

[@cookingwithsanjay]

Great tutorial. I like to mix tamarind concentrate with the date paste for a savory chutney in addition to Tamarindo and Date Margaritas.

[@Fiorentini333]

A sugar substitute...amazing! Never thought to add it to my smoothies...will do now. Thank you Robin.

[@ambiguousana3370]

your face looks sooo soo kind and friendly. all the love from Saudi Arabia

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thank you Ana!

[@Brutaga]

Finally someone who got straight to the point… thank you ♥️

[@captainadams7569]

I usually soak them in water overnight to soften them. Then i'll blend them with a tablespoon of vanilla, and a few table spoons of the water the dates soaked in overnight. If you boil them you are destroying the nutritional content.

[@bcqwm5w]

Do you throw the water away that you don’t use

[@noyes1973]

@@bcqwm5w i reuse the water they have been soaking in, i try my best to not be wasteful

[@Moe00201]

@@bcqwm5w I do soak 7 dates overnight and drink the water first thing in the morning then eat the soaked dates. The whole overnight soaking is to drink the water.

[@vilmabock478]

THANK YOU sooooooooo much for this tip. I will do it. ⚘

[@beauxmimi77]

Cooking actually intensifies some of the nutrients and makes it easier for the body to digest them--some of the vitamin C or Bs or folate may be destroyed but others are intensified.

[@Msjaniceelaine]

Wow! Thanks Robin for sharing this easy peasy sweet idea/recipe. I keep dates on hand to incorporate in my smoothies as a sweetener and the extra added benefits you mentioned. I'm heading out to get a *large bag* to make the date paste to keep on hand as a sugar replacement. This will help me cut down on the bags of Monkfruit I go through. *Again, thanks for sharing*

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Janice, I love date paste! It’s so good and easy like you said! I make a batch and then keep half in the freezer so it keeps longer. It freezes well!

[@Msjaniceelaine]

@@RockinRobinCooks Thanks, I will do the same *freeze*

[@deloresbuck2687]

Wow, this could be a game changer!! Thanks!!!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are welcome Delores!

[@cathykieser53]

I have made this, and use it in a lot of what you already mentioned. In my overnight oatmeal is yummy. Thanks for sharing

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Cathy, I see you like date paste too! I love it in oatmeal as well! Thanks for the comment!

[@oldenglish96]

I used it in butternut squash soup instead of sugar and it was the best addition for flavor.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Sounds like a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@kerrim1986]

I love date paste. I have it in my morning porridge (really good with a dash of cinnamon and some walnuts added on top). Date paste is also in middle eastern dessert recipes :) *if you want to cheat, you can buy date paste from some speciality stores, but I prefer to make my own.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Kerri, date paste is so easy to make that you might as well make it yourself. Thanks for stopping in!

[@dakotadarling8760]

Kerri Murphy cinnamon and walnuts oh my!!!

[@dakotadarling8760]

Rockin Robin Cooks most things taste so much better when you make it fresh.

[@elainemaldonado2932]

Mmmm you made me hungry 😋

[@AnnieKeera]

Thanks so much,been looking for an alternative to white sugar for tea

[@doreestone4487]

I love medjool dates but never heard of date paste. Great idea! Thank you. You are the best cook ever.

[@dominospikza]

wow this is perfect! i’ve been looking for a way to minimize the white sugar in my banana bread recipe and i think this might work out as a replacement! i will come back and let you know how it goes! thanks so much for this

[@OceanFrontVilla3]

How did it turn out?

[@Zzucia]

Update?

[@suemeserow8680]

Greetings Robin -- I just made the date paste and am using it in my Caramel Latte instead of high carb Salted Caramel syrup or low carb "horrible tasting" sugar-free caramel syrup. It's a winner! THANKS!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Sue, that's great! Much healthier for you too! Thanks for sharing!

[@colleenconnor6551]

I tried your recipe a couple of times I love it. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. Have a wonderfully blessed holiday season x o

[@jerrycallender7604]

I've always used spiced Rum when processing dried fruits.

[@kimcampbell2739]

Thanks for sharing your recipe, I'm going to try this out on home made strawberry jam instead of me using a substitute suger

[@little_misscrafty]

I received 2 bags of dates for Christmas and have been wondering what to do with them. I was wondering if you can make version of Membrilo using dates instead of queenses 😋

[@lindaphelps1514]

Definitely want to try these in my pancakes when I'm not wanting to use the sugar requested

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Yes Linda! Let me know how that turns out for you!

[@sandythompson2973]

I'd like to try it in some pie recipes like pumpkin, sweet potato or even bean pies

[@lydiapetra1211]

Thought about that too...and on pumpkin pancakes...too

[@mrjonsey5075]

Thank you for this video! I tasted a date for the first time last week and thought to myself “if I can Purée this it would make a great substitute for sugar in my morning Oatmeal”!!! It’s absolutely delicious!!!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Date paste is great! Perfect in oatmeal and other things as well! Enjoy!

[@yvettemoses1228]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I was getting ready to order it online until I saw your recipe.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are so welcome! Better to make it yourself!

[@ruthg5059]

Date bars are the best.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I bet they are Ruth!

[@RhysMaiden-sk2zy]

Thanks Robin! it looks delicious! Do you use the remaining date water for anything? I saw someone else's video where they separated the dates from the water, after cooking it, and then boiled down the date water into a syrup? They also kept the paste as well... Also, how long can you keep store bought dates in the fridge after you buy them? .

[@gigidtx]

🌼 Scrumptious! Came back for a refresher and am making it for the second time now. I loved it with my homemade coconut yogurt and oats. YuMMe! Thank You

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Sounds great!

[@boony5579]

I love dates. Have a big bag with me right now. I usually chop them up in teeny pieces and sprinkle it over my salad. Amazing! Now this I'm worried to try because I know I will eat the entire thing in one sitting!!!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You can freeze some of the date paste. Maybe that will keep you from eating all of it!

[@barbaraarzooni6919]

I make Chocolate Truffles w/dates, Nuts, Dark chocolate chips...cool, then roll into melted dark chocolate..fantastic low glycemic snack!

[@madelinehall8944]

We like date and fig paste for cooking. We blend them and push the paste through a strainer. I cook it down to consentrate the flavors without the seeds and skins.

[@eileenlester3313]

Never heard of this before! Gonna try it. Will come in handy for our family....diabetes. TFS 💜🌞💜

[@chevypreps6417]

Wow great idea.............I will making some date paste asap. Thanks.

[@jaytlamunch4459]

Good informative vid and so easy to make Thank you, for sharing Rockin Robin :-)

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thanks Joe, It is super easy to make and so many uses!

[@notoriousarry7052]

I would love put some of this sauce as doughnut custard filling substitute

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I suppose that could work. Good idea!

[@beverleeperezgeorgette1951]

Sounds great..can I use in a filling for a cake..

[@hopesummers3000]

Beverlee Perez As a filling for a cake just chop the dates in the amount you want and just add it

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I don't see why not Beverlee. What is in the filling and would you be substituting date paste for sugar?

[@beverleeperezgeorgette1951]

@@RockinRobinCooks yes

[@mitzimeyer2928]

Thank you for this video. I will use it to make a pumpkin custard!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

That’s a great idea! Let me know how it turns out.

[@debbiekostiuk8825]

Thankyou Robin- the recipe beloe called for agave-thinking dates might work! fudge- Tahini paste Coconut oil unsweetened Cocoa powder unsweetened Choco chips Agave syrup-replace with dates Freeze

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Debbie, I'm sure it would work! Might even taste better with that caramel flavor too! Thanks for watching.

[@rebeccasewing]

I love this, Robin. Definitely going to blend up some and start replacing processed sugar. I love dates but rarely allow myself to eat them because they are rather high in Calories. It's hard for me to eat just a few. hahaha I'm always looking for healthier alternatives. This looks like an awesome one to use. Obviously, it won't change the consistency of recipes calling for processed sugar in the ways you suggest using them. Please let us know if it works in baked goods. I'm very curious.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Rebecca, I just tried in in grainless chocolate chip cookies and it was delish!

[@rebeccasewing]

@@RockinRobinCooks I just made the paste. I used a whole container of dates minus a few (wonder where those went?) I see what you mean about it having a caramel flavor. I think I'm going to give it a try in my apple/cinnamon steel cut oats recipe. Not sure if I thinned it enough but better thicker than too thin.

[@Lena241]

I’m definitely going to try this! How is it stored and for how long?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Lena, I keep my date paste in a mason jar in the fridge for about 2 weeks if it lasts that long. You can freeze it in an ice cube tray and then transfer to a ziploc bag for 2 to 3 months.

[@Lena241]

Rockin Robin Cooks, Thank you for the info 👍😀

[@TBONEVIKING]

I’m definitely going to try this. Thanks.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Tom, just imagine a little sweetness added to some of your bbq sauce. Could be awesome!

[@johnmutton799]

Date and rhubarb pie is the best!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Yessiree!!

[@MadlyinLovewithJesus-1953]

Great in almond milk too!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Yes it is Michele! Thanks for sharing.

[@flyinglights2]

Thanks for the videwo. What happened to the grains? Did you remov them before putting the dates into the blender?

[@blancalopez3943]

Thankyou you sharing your delicious recipe 🙏🙏

[@chopsddy3]

I’m going to mix it with crushed pistachios or walnuts ,(and /or both, )and a little butter , then roll it up in the thinnest dough I can make, bake it, make some strong coffee with real cream and get blissed.

[@thameemabdullah5212]

Planning to use it on tea and coffee

[@carolrogers]

I’m going to make right now… thank you for sharing ☺️💙

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are welcome!

[@lindadawkins9553]

I've purchased date paste from my grocery store and used it when making date squares, it was very good.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Now you can make your own Linda! It's so easy. Thanks for watching!

[@jullietfrancis8369]

Can fig make into pase like the dates .

[@YvonneO]

Looks yummy and healthy but...vitamix too pricey, can a blender do the job?😬thanks, enjoy your down to earth manner✌️

[@Skydiva692]

Thank you so much for sharing. This is a game changer for my healthy eating journey!

[@lydiapetra1211]

Been looking for this recipe.... thanks!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are welcome!

[@mvpwest]

Love it! Who knew? Going to make it.. Thank you!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are so welcome!

[@goprimate]

Great simple recipe, loved it!

[@_sacredseven_]

I like to use it to sweeten my steel cut oatmilk. And hemp butter as well.

[@ankitaagrawal763]

I love it in my cold coffee... 😍

[@teenaverret7135]

I want to make fathead dough and make a stuffed pastry is it solidified enough to make a stuffed pastry?

[@Adele-d9k]

I boil them in orange or pineapple juice and then blend!! Perfect with my home made waffles

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Sounds fab Adele!

[@autumnoday1325]

What can you do with the leftover liquid?

[@samias.2092]

I think that when simmered long enough, the leftover liquid becomes date syrup. I was just watching a video of how to make date syrup.

[@ernestmarcucella6918]

You said that date paste can be used to replace White Sugar. Can date paste be used to replace Brown Sugar too.??

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Yes Ernest it can!

[@adrianaflores6604]

I love you 💕 thanks so much this is so easy and fun to make :) you’ve got a new subscriber

[@sandrapelaez4473]

Thank you😊

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are welcome Sandra!

[@maribelru2011]

I love it for yogurt!!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Yes! It’s perfect for that.

[@yasminnajm1000]

Nice.. madam.. do we have to grind alongwith the seed.plz reply

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I use and recommend buying seedless. Blenders aren't that great at pulverizing the seeds well enough and you will have hard bits in your paste.

[@MrFahimself]

Do the dates lose the vitamins when cooked?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I do not know the answer to that. If you are concerned try cooking them less but you will need to use a vitamix or blendtec to get an easy smooth result..

[@MrFahimself]

@@RockinRobinCooks Thanks for your response. I am experimenting with soaking them overnight and blending afterwards...when they are softer.

[@padmepadme]

Thanks dearly for sharing this date paste recipe. I will definitely make it to use in your banana bread recipe as soon as I can buy some dates. :)

[@RockinRobinCooks]

My pleasure 😊! Costco has some.

[@dockgee3745]

yes will be making thank you

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are welcome!

[@vakhbod100]

Can figs and raisins be pasted the same way?

[@sand2879]

This sounds great, it's been many years since I had a date, maybe because I'm married. BUT seriously...If I was to buy a bag of dates like you have, they should be soft, right? I guess I'm asking how I know if they're fresh (besides the expiration date), I don't think they're a big seller here where I live. Do you know if dates could grow mold? The first thing I thought of using the paste in were cookies so I'm dying to see how yours work out. Thanks so much for your videos Robin, I've been watching for years and love them all.

[@hopesummers3000]

Sand 28 no dates don’t grow mold they can have bugs like flour or any beans if old and nit stored correctly if they are not sweet then they are very old dates are a great staple if you want to keep them fresh for a long time just freeze them or put them in fridge they are full of nutrients and a great snack for children forget expired dates it will depend on the kind you use the most available one in the US is majdool which comes originally from Algeria they are large and kind of crunchy online you can find different kinds that are more suitable to make into paste look for Saudi date specially one called Ikhlas has a soft texture and a very caramel flavor and the are good in everything from snacking to smoothies and shakes ice cream and baking

[@olabisiseriki6446]

Do I have to remove the seed of the date because I will get dried date in Nigeria. I know dates have seeds. You did not say anything about this. I wish to try making the date paste because I have been looking for a natural substitute to the white sugar

[@olabisiseriki6446]

How can I store the date paste after making it and for how long can I keep It?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Yes you need to remove the seeds, otherwise you may ruin your blender! I keep my date paste about 4 or 5 days in the refrigerator and longer in the freezer, maybe 2 months.

[@JenB.188]

I want to make gluten free oatmeal cookies and I think the date paste would be a perfect addition.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I believe you are right!

[@Niceynaturalshomestead]

Are you using the wet or dry container on your Vitamix?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Becky, I’m using the wet one I believe. It’s what came with it.

[@marykissel9273]

Looking forward to your date paste cookies....?...??sounds good.

[@AbdusalaNimat1]

How long does it take before it get spoil?

[@nl212ep]

I’ve made fudge with it. 😋

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Nice Natalie!

[@InsideKarensHead]

Ooo Ooo chia seed pudding with date paste to sweeten...

[@Anione111]

Could use it to make some kind of chutney too.

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

Thanks this is just what I was looking for 🥰🤩

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@jessniemishamaseen]

Planning to use as sugar substitute in a carrot cake

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I would love to hear how it turns out!

[@chrisstander7229]

I am thinking of using it to make quince jelly but am concerned that it will overpower the delicate taste of the quinces.

[@Anione111]

Does the cooking cause loss of vitamins?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

There will probably be some loss. You can always shorten down the cooking time.

[@byronchandler5000]

That's a nice date paste, Robin. What do you enjoy about paste recipes?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Thanks Byron. I love how easy it was to make! Have a great day.

[@carolerhacheleblanc3950]

How long can you keep it in the fridge before they get bad?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Carole, mine last about 2 weeks.

[@nataliemariex]

how long will it keep in the fridge?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Maybe a week or so. If you want to keep it longer, just freeze it.

[@bk9480]

Do you blend the seeds too? Thanks Madam

[@RockinRobinCooks]

No. the dates I bought are seedless. Sometimes a seed will get through and you can hear it in blending. I stop mine and then run the paste through a strainer to remove the seeds.

[@bk9480]

@@RockinRobinCooks thanks Robin

[@charlesedwarddavisjr.6022]

do a video making oatmeal raisin cookies with date paste.

[@InfoByAC]

I am so happy I saw this video

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I appreciate the comment!

[@michellesimonian8363]

I'm making it now thank you 😊

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Hi Michelle, how did that date paste turn out?

[@michellesimonian8363]

@@RockinRobinCooks it turned out perfect really tasty i never even knew you can make date paste thank you for writing down the recipe that really helps alot :)

[@peterigugu613]

Can I use dates paste in green tea?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I don't see why not Peter. I think it's a good sweetener!

[@naziakootab8663]

Can mix with olive ?

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Not sure I understand your question. Do you want to mix the paste with olives?

[@ugoadanwaigbo8356]

Thanks Robin, I'm really going to try this. I'm going to be using it to sweeten my oat, tea, anything that needs sweetening. Please can I use the syrup to bake bread, cake, doughnuts etc?

[@glynislailann9056]

I came accross your video as I was wanting to make date filled cookies like Fig Newtons, but using dates. Will give this a try though the paste I was wanting would have to be a bit more dense than yours.

[@yvonnesiber9803]

Making it now. Can't wait!

[@RockinRobinCooks]

I hope you like it as much as I do! I keep some in the freezer in mason jars too.

[@yvonnesiber9803]

@@RockinRobinCooks I tasted it, from the jar and still warm. I was not disappointed - yummo!

[@nnennaudeh9536]

What's the shelf life?

[@malwinformedi7075]

How do u get ur dates ripped pls

[@florenceafortata4622]

Thank you soo much

[@RockinRobinCooks]

You are welcome!

[@mekdesali3165]

I like to use it in my coffee smoothie

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Sounds good to me!

[@cyphrsphyr]

I was thinking mixing it with Dark Chocolate for different desserts.

[@RockinRobinCooks]

Nice idea!