In Nigeria, date balls make for an easy-to-make snack, combining ground nuts (like peanuts or cashews) with mashed dates. ...

How to Make Homemade Date Paste: Soak pitted dates in warm water for 10–15 minutes. Blend with a little water until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

For a decadent and dreamy dessert make this vegan sticky date cake with toffee and dairy-free vanilla ice cream.

Dates are a popular snack and come in numerous varieties. ... (480 grams) of pitted dates with 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) of water. Then, use this paste instead of sugar in your recipes at a 1:1 ratio.