Date Lady — Date Syrup Squeeze · 12 oz

One ingredient: organic dates. A thick, caramel-flavored syrup that replaces honey, maple and sugar, with more minerals than any of them.

Date syrup is simply dates cooked down and strained into a pourable syrup. It is one of the oldest sweeteners in the world, and it is still one of the best. It tastes like liquid caramel with a hint of molasses, and because it comes from whole fruit it carries the fruit's antioxidants and trace minerals. Date Lady reports that date syrup has more potassium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus than honey or maple syrup, with over 3% of daily potassium in each tablespoon. It is vegan, so it works anywhere honey does not.

Why you'll love it

• A single ingredient: 100% organic dates
• Rich caramel flavor that makes simple food taste special
• High in antioxidants and trace minerals like potassium and magnesium
• Vegan, kosher, gluten-free and non-GMO; BPA-free squeeze bottle

Who this is for

• Anyone replacing refined sugar with a whole-food sweetener
• Vegans looking for a honey swap
• Bakers who want caramel depth in cookies, granola and bread
• Coffee and oatmeal people who want sweetness with some nutrition

How to use

Drizzle on pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt, ice cream and toast. Stir into coffee, tea and smoothies. Glaze roasted carrots, sweet potatoes or Brussels sprouts, or pair with a cheese board. For baking, replace 1 cup of sugar with 3/4 cup date syrup and cut other liquids by about 25%.

Ingredients: organic dates. 12 oz squeeze bottle.

Made by Date Lady, a family company in Springfield, Missouri, that has built its whole line on the date as a whole-food sweetener.