Dates: The Sweet Truth

What's the Scoop on Date Sugar?

Mon, 19 May 2025 09:26:47 GMT

What's the Scoop on Date Sugar?

You might ask, “What makes date sugar different?” “Why is it better than refined sugar?” Well. . .let me tell ya!

Saharan Sustenance Date Sugar is:

• Made from 100% dates— Minimally processed!

• No additives— Yahoo!

• No preservatives— Double yahoo!

• Has a lower Glycemic Index compared to refined sugar— No sugar crash!

• Source of fiber, magnesium, and potassium— I’ll take that!

• Locally sourced and processed – Always a bonus!

Now, you might still have some other questions like:

1-Does it taste good?

2-Does it work just like refined sugar in my recipes?

3-Where can I get some?

Let’s get you these answers:

1- Yes! It tastes delicious. The dates used to make Saharan Sustenance Date Sugar are one of the sweetest types out there. Sourced directly from the Sahara Desert, these dates are naturally dried and finely ground into powder. Pure sweetness!

2- Date sugar can be used as a 1-to-1 refined sugar substitute. You can also add some Saharan Sustenance Date Syrup with our date sugar to create a brown sugar substitute. However, it may take a little practice to convert your tried-and-true family recipes. Some tips we have found helpful are:

a. Decrease dry ingredients: date sugar contains fiber and does not melt or dissolve like refined sugar

b. Increase healthy fats like butter or coconut oil: even adding a little mashed avocado helps provide nutritional moisture. I love mixing in grated carrots or apples too!

c. After mixing the wet ingredients, add in the date sugar, mix and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes. This allows the date sugar to absorb some liquid and will help it incorporate more easily.

3- You can buy our products individually on Amazon or in small boxes at wholesale prices on our website: https://www.saharansustenance.com/wholesale.

If you still feel unsure on how to start using this healthy alternative check out our recipes here:

https://www.saharansustenance.com/blog-recipes .

Recipe Time: Massive Chocolate Chip Cookie

Thu, 15 May 2025 09:52:00 GMT

Massive Chocolate Chip Cookie

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Bake Time: 10 minutes

Cool Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients :

½ cup (115g) melted butter

2 TBS (60 g) Saharan Sustenance Date Syrup

1 egg

½ cup (68g) Saharan Sustenance Date Sugar

⅓ cup (30g) protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)

1 cup (120g) flour

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup (divided) chocolate chips

½ cup (divided) chopped walnuts

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Line an 8 inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease with butter.

Mix together melted butter, syrup and egg.

Add sugar and let sit for 3-5 minutes to allow for the sugar to absorb moisture.

Mix in protein powder, flour, baking soda and salt until combined.

Add half of the chocolate chips and half of the walnuts and mix in.

Spread dough out into an 8 inch round cake pan.

Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips and walnuts on top.

Bake for 10 minutes. Do not overbake! (Overbaking will result in a dry cookie.)

Allow for it to cool for 10-15 minutes before removing.

Recipe Time: Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:35:38 GMT

Apple Cinnamon Muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Serving: 12 muffins

Ingredients:

4 TBS softened butter

2 large apples, peeled and finely grated

2 eggs

1 TBS Saharan Sustenance Date Syrup

¾ cup Saharan Sustenance Date Sugar

1 cup flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1 large carrot, peeled and finely grated

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix together butter and grated apples.

Beat in 2 eggs and add Saharan Sustenance Date Syrup. Mix well.

Add Saharan Sustenance Date Sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.

Stir until combined.

Add in and incorporate grated carrot.

Pour into a greased or lined muffin pan.

Bake for 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Recipe Time: Peanut Butter Caramel Protein Bars

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:13:26 GMT

Peanut Butter Caramel Protein Bars

Active Prep Time: 15 minutes

Setting Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 12 bars

Ingredients :

Base :

1½ cups (240g) oat flour

1 scoop (34g) protein powder*

2 TBS Saharan Sustenance Date Sugar

3 TBS melted coconut oil

4 TBS Saharan Sustenance Date Syrup

Caramel:

½ cup (160g) Saharan Sustenance Date Syrup

¾ cup (170g) peanut butter

Topping :

3.5oz (100g) melted chocolate**

¼ cup chopped peanuts

Directions :

Combine the oat flour, protein powder and Saharan Sustenance Date Sugar.

Mix in melted coconut oil and 4 TBS Saharan Sustenance Date Syrup; stir until well combined.

Line a standard-sized loaf pan with parchment paper.

Press the base mixture into the pan until packed evenly.

For the caramel, mix together 160g Saharan Sustenance Date Syrup and 170g peanut butter until smooth and completely combined.

Pour and smooth that mixture evenly over the base.

Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to allow the caramel to become firm.

Remove from the parchment and cut into 12 even bars.

Sprinkle chopped peanuts on each bar.

Drizzle with melted chocolate.

Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or in the freezer for a frozen treat.

* The recipe was made using chocolate protein powder. Feel free to use your favorite flavor for variety!

** Use your favorite chocolate chips or melting chocolate. If you are looking for a completely sugar-free recipe, check out date sugar chocolate chips!

Recipe Time: Cornbread

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:17:46 GMT

Cornbread

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 9

Ingredients :

1 cup (120g) cornmeal

1 cup (120g) all purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

¼ cup (34g) Saharan Sustenance Date Sugar

½ cup (115g) melted butter

2 TBS Saharan Sustenance Date Hun-ee

1 large egg

1 cup (230g) buttermilk

½ cup (170g) sour cream (optional: for a moister bread)

Directions :

Preheat oven to 400 °F and grease an 8x8 pan

Mix cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and Saharan Sustenance Date Sugar together in a large bowl.

Add buttermilk, Saharan Sustenance Date Hun-ee, egg, sour cream (optional) and melted butter.

Mix until just combined.

Pour into prepared pan.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Recipe Time: Apple Crisp

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:45:21 GMT

Date Sweetened Apple Crisp

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Servings: 9

Ingredients :

Apple Filling:

7-8 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced

⅓ cup Saharan Sustenance Date Syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg

Crisp Topping:

⅓ cup whole wheat flour (or flour of your choice)

½ cup old fashioned rolled oats

⅓ cup Saharan Sustenance Date Sugar

3 TBS Saharan Sustenance Date Syrup

¼ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp salt

¼ cup cold butter

Directions :

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Use butter to lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.

Make Filling: Put apples, date syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl and combine. Let sit for 5-10 minutes while you make the topping.

Make Topping: Combine flour, oats, date sugar, cinnamon and salt.

Stir in date syrup (clumps will form--this is normal and good).

Cut in cold butter until crumble begins to form.

Drain liquid from the apple mixture then add filling to pan and top with crumble.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling.