Walnut Date Spread
"Wanting to bring a different kind of sandwich to a meeting, I experimented with various spreads. This fruit and nut combination was a winner," say Leora Muellerleile of Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. "A nice substitute for butter, it's wonderful on raisin toast. For fun, try adding cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg."7 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 5 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup orange juice
Directions
- In a food processor, combine dates and nuts; cover and process until
- finely chopped. While processor is running, add orange juice until
- blended. Yield: 7 servings.
Nutrition Facts: One serving (2 tablespoons) equals 86 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.