Whole30 Basil Syrup
Elevate your Whole30 lifestyle with this vibrant and naturally sweet Basil Syrup, crafted from just three wholesome ingredients—fresh basil leaves, Medjool dates, and water. This refined sugar-free recipe is a deliciously simple way to infuse your favorite beverages or dishes with a burst of herbal freshness and subtle sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile syrup is perfect for sweetening iced tea, creating healthy basil sodas with sparkling water, or drizzling over fresh fruit for an elegant touch. Packed with the natural sweetness of dates and the aromatic essence of basil, this syrup is a must-have staple for anyone embracing clean eating without compromising on flavor. Store it in the fridge, and enjoy its bright, summery taste all week long.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Water
- 6 pitted and chopped Medjool dates
Directions
Step 1
Begin by rinsing the fresh basil leaves under cool water to remove any dirt. Gently pat them dry with a clean towel or paper towel.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water with the chopped Medjool dates. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes. This will allow the dates to soften and release their natural sweetness.
Step 4
After 10 minutes, add the fresh basil leaves into the saucepan and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Make sure the leaves are fully submerged in the liquid.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. This steeping process allows the basil flavor to infuse into the syrup.
Step 6
Once cooled, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar or a glass bottle, pressing down on the date solids to extract as much syrup as possible.
Step 7
Discard the remaining solids. Store the basil syrup in the refrigerator, sealed tightly, for up to 1-2 weeks.
Step 8
Use this Whole30 Basil Syrup to sweeten iced tea, make basil sodas with sparkling water, or drizzle over fresh fruit.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (400g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 402.4 |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 108.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 96g | |
| Protein 1.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 130.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1066mg | 0% |
Source of Calories