How many dates are in a tablespoon of date paste?

A: 1 Tbsp (20g) of the date syrup is pretty close to 2 1/2 dates .

What to use dried dates for?

Dates can be used as a sweetener in baking either added in whole, as a syrup, or made into date sugar , which can be bought at markets or made at home. They can be chopped and added to cookies, breads, and other baked goods to add a touch of sweetness and texture.

Does date paste raise blood sugar?

Dates have a low GI, which means they're less likely to spike your blood sugar levels , making them a wholesome choice for people with diabetes.

How many calories are in 1 tablespoon of date paste?

Date paste not only has a lower sugar quantity per serving than refined sugar, it is also lower in calories. One tablespoon of date paste contains approximately 25 calories , 6g of sugar, and 0.5g of fibre. In comparison, a mere teaspoon of table sugar has 16 calories, 4g of sugar, and 0g of fibre.

Are dried dates good or bad for you?

Yes, dried dates contain nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, fats, sugars, minerals (calcium, zinc, iron, phosphorous, etc.) and vitamins (B1, B2, C, etc.) . It also contains various bioactive compounds like tannins, carotenoids, polyphenols, etc.

Should you wash dried dates before eating?

Dry fruits will be softened and made easier to chew if you soaking them in water before eating them . Soaking can help get rid of any dirt or debris on the fruit, as well as any pesticides or other chemicals that may have been used in the growing or processing of the fruit.

Is it OK to eat dried dates everyday?

Apart from minerals and vitamins, dates are the best source of antioxidants. It is ideal to have 100 g of dates or a handful of dates daily to get all the essential nutrients . However, the quantity to be consumed may differ from person to person based on calorie needs and underlying health conditions.

How much date paste equals 1 cup of dates?

The jar says 1/2 cup of paste = 1 cup of dates.

Can you use date paste instead of dates?

It's purely preference of course! Date paste, for those of you who don't know, is simply pitted and pureed dates . It's best used in raw treats, energy balls and to thicken smoothies.

How much date paste equals one Medjool date?

I talk about this a bit in the ingredients section. This will vary based on the date variety you use. However, for Medjool dates, I found that: 170g/6oz/9 dates or 1 heaped cup of the pitted dates = ½ cup of date paste .

How do I substitute date paste?

When substituting granulated sugar for Date Paste use a 1:1 ratio where for every 1 cup of sugar use 1 cup of Date Paste instead . If you are using it as a substitute for maple syrup use a 2:1 ratio where you double the amount of Date Paste per required amount of maple syrup.

Date and Oat Slice Recipe (2024)

Published: Feb 9, 2021 · Modified: Jan 24, 2023 by Marianne Rogerson · This post may contain affiliate links.

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This date and oat slice recipe gives you a sticky, sweet and scrumptious oat slice that is perfect for an afternoon snack or putting in school lunch boxes.

I think a rolled oat slice always makes a great afternoon snack. It's filling enough to get you through to dinner time and this chewy date slice is sticky and sweet, so perfect for fulfilling those afternoon sweet-tooth cravings.

I have my friend Claire to thank for this recipe. She didn't give me the recipe - rather she gave me a date and coconut slice she had bought at a cafe and asked me if I could recreate it!

Well I love a challenge, and it took me a few goes... but I think I have finally got it right. Enjoy!

Ingredients for oat and date slice

This oat and date slice recipe uses the following ingredients:

Rolled oats
All purpose flour / plain flour
Brown sugar (see below)
Shredded coconut
Pitted dates
Butter
Honey

If you are looking for a really healthy oat slice recipe, you may be put off by the amount of sugar in this recipe (½ cup). I have tried reducing it but it made the oat slice a bit too dry and crumbly for my liking.

You could try substituting it with maple syrup if you prefer to have no refined sugar.

How to make a date oat slice

This is really such a simple recipe - it takes just minutes to mix all the ingredients together.

First mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

Next melt together the butter, honey and dates until the dates are soft.

Next mix this mixture into the dry ingredients and put into the tin to bake.

I use a loaf tin for this as it fits the ingredients perfectly. You could also double the recipe and use a larger tin.

Line the loaf tin with baking paper to make sure it doesn't stick. This also makes it easy to lift it out for cutting.

Bake for 18-20 minutes then allow it to cool in the tin before cutting the sticky date slice into squares.

Like this recipe? You may also like these:

ANZAC Slice
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
ANZAC Biscuits
Nut Free Chocolate Bliss Balls

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