Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup tightly packed dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2/3 cup unsalted cashew butter*
  • 1/2 cup cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract*
  • 1 pinch sea salt ((optional))
  • 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil* ((if avoiding oil, sub more water or cashew butter))

Instruction

  • Add pitted dates to a food processor with the “S” blade attached. Pulse until very small bits remain or they form into a ball.
  • Add warm water and pulse again until they form a loose paste that appears like caramel, scraping down sides as needed.
  • Add cashew butter, cacao powder, vanilla, and sea salt (optional) and pulse again until the mixture is well combined. Scrape down sides.
  • Add coconut oil and mix again until a smooth paste forms (see photo) — it should be thick but spreadable like frosting! If chunky or dry, add more oil as needed.
  • Use immediately, or if you prefer a firmer frosting, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week, or in the freezer up to 1 month.