What about date syrup? I use it to some cakes and cookies as well some desserts. Here is recipe:
Dates Syrup
Ingredients
2 cup of seedless dates
2 cup of hot boiling water
Method
1. Wash and soak dates in hot water for at least for 2 hours
2. Mash the dates well, filter and extract the water using a cheese cloth
3. Add this pulp back to the bowl used for soaking and pour little more water, squeeze up and filter again
4. Bring this water to a boil in a heavy bottom pan, keep string to prevent burning at the bottom
5. Boil till you see a thick consistency. The right consistency is to be as thick as honey. It took 11 mins for me on a medium high flame.
Notes:
1. Do not over boil; else the syrup will be burnt
2. While boiling , the mix looks frothy and white, do not worry, it will settle down once cool and you will get a glossy syrup
3. Keep refrigerated.
4. Use within a week.
5. After filtering the pulp of dates the second time, you can use it for baking breads. It has still taste and healthy fibers.
Source:
http://indianhealthyrecipes.com/how-to-make-dates-syrup-at-home-step-by-step/
Creamy date shake is also one my favorite:
Creamy date shake
Serves 2
1/2 cup dates, pitted
1/2 whole milk yogurt
2 tablespoon heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoon honey (optional)
Remove any seeds and stems from the dates.
In a large blender combine all the ingredients and blend at least one minute or until the mixture is smooth or to the preferred texture.
Pour into glasses and serve with a straw for easier drinking.
http://myhalalkitchen.com/creamy-date-shake/
