Banana-Date Syrup

Adds a simple, sweet touch to hot pancakes, cooked grains, scones or... I suspect anything else! This basic idea can be endlessly varied, of course.

• Ready In: 3 mins
• Serves: 3-4
• Yields: 2/3 cup

Ingredients

• 1  banana
• 6  dates
• 1⁄4-1⁄3 cup  apple juice
•  cinnamon, to taste (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the banana, dates and juice in a blender, and puree until very smooth.
2. Add more juice if you want it thinner.
3. Sprinkle in a bit of cinnamon if you like.
4. Serve immediately.
5. This gets sweeter if you store it very long in the refrigerator but it TASTES BEST fresh.