Date Syrup

 

In case you all haven't noticed, date syrup is my preferred substitute for sugar. Now, don't get me wrong, real maple syrup and honey are fabulous as well but they're a lot more expensive (you can make about 8 cups for less than $5) and its hard to know if you're getting the real deal (quite a bit of honey is mostly corn syrup). That being said maple syrup and honey also a lot sweeter, so you'll probably need half as much if you ever want to substitute. Besides being cheaper, date syrup is that it won't raise your blood sugar as much because of the fiber in the dates. Also, deglet noor dates are also a good source of iron, magnesium, potassium and manganese.

 

So lets get to it then, all you need (to make about 3 cups) is:

• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 1/2 cups pitted dates
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

 Then just put everything in a blender or food processor and blend baby, blend!

About 1 minute later (or until its fairly smooth) you'll have your date syrup.

 

Store in an air-tight glass container in the fridge for up to three weeks. Feel free to flavor this as well with things like vanilla and cinnamon for a delicious jam :)