This paste makes a great alternative to sugar. Use it in dressings, sauces, marinades, coffee creamers, smoothies, to top oatmeal or in baked goods. Dates are the most common fruit to use, however, other dried fruits such as mango or apricot can also be used.

Quinoa is a pseudo-grain (it’s actually a seed) but we treat it like a grain. It is completely gluten-free. Here’s how to cook the perfect pot of quinoa!