Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups pitted dates (, preferably Medjool)
  • ¼ cup raw nut butter ((almond or cashew recommended))
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt ((or more to taste))
  • seeds of 1 vanilla bean (, scraped or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
  • soaking water from dates (, as needed for desired thickness)

Instruction

  • Soak dates for at least 4 hours in enough water to cover.
  • Drain dates, reserving soaking water.
  • Add dates to blender along with all other ingredients, except soaking water, and blend on high until smooth. Add soaking water, a little at a time, until desired consistency (dip vs. sauce thickness)