Date and Walnut Spread
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this rich and velvety Date and Walnut Spread, a naturally sweet and wholesome alternative to sugary spreads. Made with plump, caramel-like dates, lightly toasted walnuts, a hint of cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla, this spread is bursting with warm, earthy flavors perfect for fall or any time of year. With only 10 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cook time, it’s a quick and easy recipe that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Use it as a topping for toast, a dip for fruit, or even a filling for pastries. Vegan, gluten-free, and free from refined sugars, this spread is sure to be a hit with anyone looking for a healthy yet indulgent treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams pitted dates
- 100 grams walnuts
- 120 milliliters water
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons sea salt
Instructions
Place the pitted dates in a heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let them soak for about 10 minutes to soften.
While the dates are soaking, lightly toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
Drain the dates, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the soaking water for blending.
In a food processor, combine the softened dates, toasted walnuts, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and the reserved soaking water.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed. If the spread is too thick, add a little more water, one teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Transfer the spread to a clean, airtight jar or container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Date and Walnut Spread chilled or at room temperature with your choice of bread, crackers, or as a complement to desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1223 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.6 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 47.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 589 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.3 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 136.2 g | ||
| Protein | 18.9 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1848 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
