Saudi Arabian Date Paste
Date Paste
1 kg
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How to Choose
A high-quality date paste is smooth, soft, and easy to work with. Its natural color and pliable texture are indicators of its freshness and quality.
Serving Suggestion
Perfect for making delicate and flavorful pastries, our date paste can also be used in recipes for energy bars, smoothies, or as a filling for pancakes. It adds a naturally sweet flavor and unmatched softness to cakes.
Storage
To preserve its freshness, store the date paste in a cool, dry place. Its vacuum-sealed packaging ensures optimal storage and easy use, with no additional preparation needed.
What to Do with Date Paste?
Ultra-Soft Date and Cinnamon Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 200 g Tayiba Date Paste
- 200 g flour
- 100 g milk
- 100 g sunflower oil
- 3 eggs
- 70 g Tayiba Date Molasses
- 1 packet of baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Preparation
- In a blender, mix the date paste with the milk.
- Add the eggs, sugar, oil, and cinnamon, and blend again until well combined.
- Add the sifted flour with the baking powder, and blend again.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 24 cm (9.5 in) diameter cake pan and bake at 180°C (356°F) for 35 minutes (adjust depending on your oven).
- Let the cake cool before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Date Paste Energy Balls Recipe
Ingredients
- 200 g Tayiba Date Paste
- 100 g almonds
- 50 g rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or any other nut butter)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- For coating: cocoa powder, desiccated coconut, or sesame seeds
Preparation
- In a blender, pulse the almonds until they have a coarse texture. Add the rolled oats and pulse briefly again.
- Add the date paste, peanut butter, and cocoa powder. Blend until the mixture is smooth and forms a malleable dough. If the mixture is too dry, add a little water; if too wet, add more oats.
- Take a small portion of the dough and roll it into bite-sized balls with your hands.
- Roll the balls in your choice of coating (cocoa powder, desiccated coconut, or sesame seeds).
- Place the energy balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Storage
You can store the energy balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen; allow them to thaw at room temperature before consuming.
