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!
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
- 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.
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!
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Date Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 and ¼ cups dates
- 1 and ½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional
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
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.
Stephanie says
How long will it last without lemon juice? 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Stephanie! I'm not sure. If it smells, tastes and looks good, it should be okay 🙂
John Dunia says
Can other sweet fruits, such as dried cranberries, be used?
Iosune says
Hi John! I've never tried it myself, but I don't think it's going to work...
Karim says
Yes and it’s perfect thank you 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Karim! Thank YOU for your comment 🙂
Oshreet says
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?
Iosune says
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!
Maddy says
Can I use dried dates
Iosune says
Hi Maddy! Yes, it's what I used 🙂
Mindy says
Can you make this recipe with dried dates？
Iosune says
Hi Mindy! I used dried dates 🙂
Kate West says
Lovely recipe for a healthy sweetener! tastes delicious. I have made some for pancakes tomorrow. Hope my hubby likes it too.
Thank you again for another success!
Iosune says
Hi Kate! You're so welcome 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Dairo funmi says
Great initiative losune! How long can this stay without freezing?
Iosune says
Hi Dairo! 2-3 weeks 🙂
Modupeola Ogunniya says
I made this today and tried it with a cup of hot chocolate and was awesome. Thanks 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Modupeola! So glad it worked 😉 Have a nice day!
Gina says
Will this work well on top of pancakes? Can't wait to make this, yum! Thank you
Iosune says
Hi Gina! Yes, it's a great topping for pancakes 🙂
Candy says
Hi - can this be frozen? Anyone tried freezing it?
Iosune says
Hi Candy! I've never frozen it, sorry!
Talya says
Hi, could you please tell me the ratio of date syrup to cups of sugar for baking?
Iosune says
Hi Talya! I can't tell you, it depends on the recipe, sorry!