Place dates in a large bowl and cover with enough hot water to cover. Allow to soak for at least 20 minutes.
Drain the dates, reserving 1/4 cup of the soaking water. Peel and remove pits (skin should come off easily).
In a food processor, combine the dates, soaking water, and vanilla extract. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as you need to. We suggest spreading on Empower Bars as demonstrated in the video!
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 10 days