1 cup pitted dates soaked in 1 cup of water for 30 minutes to soften. (yummyplants.com)
Measure and blend till smooth, adjust the consistency with more coconut water and / or sweetness by adding pitted dates. (theplantphilosophy.com)
Fresh whole dates are the healthiest as they are the freshest but personally I use dried pitted dates as I get through so many of them. (greenthickies.com)