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    Home > Recipes > How-Tos

    Date Syrup

    Published: Sep 17, 2020 · Modified: Oct 9, 2022 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 66 Comments

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    Date syrup, a super healthy natural sweetener that's very easy to prepare. It's made with only 3 simple ingredients and ready in just 5 minutes!

    Photo of a bowl of homemade date syrup

    This date syrup is so affordable and easy to prepare! It's a healthy natural sweetener and it's actually DELICIOUS, as it almost tastes like caramel syrup! It has a wonderful creamy texture and it's helped me a lot to give up refined sugar.

    Although dates are healthier than syrups and I use them in my smoothies or my morning oatmeal, I wanted a sweetener with a different texture that I could also use in other dishes. So when I finally tried this recipe I KNEW I had found it!

    Besides, it's ready in less than 5 minutes and it's better than the store-bought ones because they usually contain artificial sweeteners, additives, and preservatives.

    Date syrup, healthy, natural, and tasty. To make it you only need 3 simple ingredients, 5 minutes, and a powerful blender. I hope you like it!

    How to make date syrup - Step by step

    Step-by-step photos of how to make date syrup
    • Place all the ingredients into a blender (photo 1) and blend until smooth (photo 2).

    Pro tips

    • Feel free to use Medjool or Deglet Nour dates, or any other kind of dates you have on hand.
    • I used dried dates for this recipe.
    • Lemon juice is optional, but the syrup will keep longer if you use it.
    • Although I recommend you make this recipe with a powerful blender if you don't have one you can add a little bit of water if the syrup doesn't come out with a proper texture.
    Photo of a bowl of date syrup with a spoon in it

    What is date syrup?

    Date syrup is a creamy and thick paste made from dates. It's naturally sweet, so it's a perfect replacement for regular refined sugar or artificial sweeteners, and this version doesn't contain any kind of additives or preservatives.

    How long will this date syrup keep?

    Keep the syrup in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. If it thickens when you store it, just add some more water when you need to use it and mix it until smooth.

    How to use this date syrup

    You can use this date syrup to make lots of different recipes: smoothies like avocado smoothie or mango smoothie, vegan pancakes, vegan brownies, crepes, muffins... And you can even add it to your vegan hot chocolate!

    Looking for more how-to recipes?

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    Photo of a bowl of date syrup taken from the above

    Did you make this date syrup recipe?

    Please leave a comment below, share it, or rate it. You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, and PINTEREST. I’d love to see what you cook!

     

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    Date Syrup

    Date syrup, a super healthy natural sweetener that's very easy to prepare. It's made with only 3 simple ingredients and ready in just 5 minutes!
    4.82 from 11 votes
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    Course: How to
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2 cups (500 ml)
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

    US Customary - Metric
    • 1 and ¼ cups dates
    • 1 and ½ cups water
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
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    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Use it as a natural sweetener in recipes like avocado smoothie, mango smoothie, vegan pancakes, vegan brownies, crepes, muffins, and even vegan hot chocolate!

    Notes

    • Feel free to use Medjool or Deglet Nour dates, or any other kind of dates you have on hand.
    • I used dried dates for this recipe.
    • Lemon juice is optional, but the syrup will keep longer if you use it.
    • Although I recommend you make this recipe with a powerful blender if you don't have one you can add a little bit of water if the syrup doesn't come out with a proper texture.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup (250 ml) | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 66.8g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 7mg | Fiber: 7.1g | Sugar: 56.4g

    Update Notes: This post was originally published in November of 2014, but was republished with new photos, step by step instructions, and tips in September of 2020.

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    Comments

    1. URSULA L says

      August 17, 2022 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      It was a bit noisy with blending the dried dates but after some soaking I got a great result. Delicious.

      Reply
    2. Barb says

      April 03, 2021 at 7:50 pm

      Hi! Can you substitute this for maple syrup or coconut nectar 1:1 in a baking recipe?
      I haven’t made it yet, but plan to this afternoon. Thanks for this simple recipe!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        April 09, 2021 at 12:19 pm

        Hi! It depends on the recipe! Have a nice day 🙂

        Reply
    3. LadyR says

      January 11, 2021 at 3:13 pm

      I sent a comment. Kindly advise if received. Thank you

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        January 15, 2021 at 11:36 am

        Hi! Where is your comment? I don't see it in the comments of the recipe, sorry!

        Reply
    4. Diane Heggestad says

      June 02, 2020 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect! You're going to love it!

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        June 03, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        Hi Diane 🙂 Thanks for your kind words!

        Reply
    5. Fadwa Hijazi says

      March 15, 2020 at 3:24 pm

      Hi dear, can u plz post the blondies recipe?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        April 01, 2020 at 3:39 pm

        Hi Fadwa! This is the recipe: https://simpleveganblog.com/vegan-gluten-free-blondie/ Hope you like it!

        Reply
    6. Robin miller says

      February 02, 2020 at 9:23 pm

      Can you can this in a pressure cooker yo preserve it longer

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 04, 2020 at 4:36 pm

        Hi Robin! I've never tried it myself, so I don't know, sorry!

        Reply
    7. Swathi says

      December 14, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      Without fridge how many days it lasts

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        December 16, 2019 at 8:17 am

        Hi Swathi! You need to keep it in the fridge 🙂

        Reply
    8. Stephanie says

      November 11, 2019 at 1:01 am

      How long will it last without lemon juice? 🙂

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        November 12, 2019 at 1:50 pm

        Hi Stephanie! I'm not sure. If it smells, tastes and looks good, it should be okay 🙂

        Reply
    9. John Dunia says

      October 02, 2019 at 4:35 am

      Can other sweet fruits, such as dried cranberries, be used?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 28, 2019 at 5:10 pm

        Hi John! I've never tried it myself, but I don't think it's going to work...

        Reply
    10. Karim says

      August 18, 2019 at 10:28 pm

      Yes and it’s perfect thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        August 24, 2019 at 12:32 pm

        Hi Karim! Thank YOU for your comment 🙂

        Reply
    11. Oshreet says

      October 21, 2018 at 8:40 am

      Hi! I have a baking question- do you know how much liquid I have to reduce in a recipe if I substitute sugar with date syrup?

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        October 22, 2018 at 9:38 am

        Hi Oshreet! I'm so sorry, but I don't know. I would adjust the recipe until the dough is similar to the original one (see the picture on the post). Hope it helps!

        Reply
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