9 Honey Recipes: Make The Most of Nature's Sweetest Gift

Honey and Fig Chia Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 1 cup of almond milk
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 2 fresh or dried figs, chopped

Method

1. In a bowl, mix together the chia seeds and almond milk. Let this mixture sit for about 15 minutes until the chia seeds have absorbed the milk and have a gel-like consistency. 
2. Stir in the honey until it's well incorporated.
3. Once the pudding is ready, transfer it to a serving dish or bowl.
4. Top with the chopped figs and drizzle a little more honey, if desired.
5. You can serve this pudding immediately or refrigerate it for up to 3 days.

Honey and Ginger Immunity Tea

Ingredients

• 1-inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and sliced
• 1 cup of water
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• Juice of half a lemon

Method

1. In a small pot, bring the water and sliced ginger to a boil. 
2. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the ginger to infuse the water.
3. Remove from heat and add the honey, stirring until it fully dissolves.
4. Add the lemon juice to taste.
5. Strain the tea into a mug and enjoy it hot.

Honey Nut Granola

Ingredients

• 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup of your favourite nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or cashews), roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup of dried fruit (such as raisins or cranberries), optional

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats and nuts.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
4. Pour the honey mixture over the oats and nuts, stirring to ensure everything is well coated.
5. Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
6. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
7. If you're using dried fruit, stir it in once the granola has cooled.

Honey Nut Trail Mix Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups of your favourite nuts (like almonds, walnuts, or pecans), roughly chopped
• 1 cup of mixed seeds (like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds)
• 1 cup of dried fruit (like sultanas, dried blueberries, cranberries, or apricots)
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix the chopped nuts, seeds, and dried fruit together.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the honey and vanilla extract until they combine into syrup.
4. Pour the honey syrup over the nut and fruit mixture, stirring well until everything is evenly coated.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking tray, pressing it down firmly to create an even layer.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the tray before cutting into individual bars.

Honey Oat Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (can be GF)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted 
• 2 Tablespoons honey 
• 1 large egg, beaten 

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter and honey until combined. Then whisk in the egg until fully incorporated. 
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Form the biscuits into tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 12 - 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. 
7. Allow to cool before serving.

Honey, Coconut and Dried Cherry Bliss Balls

Ingredients

• 1 cup of dried cherries
• 1 cup of desiccated coconut, plus extra for rolling
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1 cup of almonds
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
• Zest of one lemon (optional)

Method

1. Place the dried cherries, desiccated coconut, honey, almonds, chia seeds, and lemon zest (if using) in a food processor.
2. Process the ingredients until they form a sticky mixture. 
3. With clean hands, roll the mixture into small balls, about the size of a truffle.
4. Roll each ball in the extra desiccated coconut to coat.
5. Place the balls on a lined baking tray and refrigerate for at least an hour, or until they’re firm.
6. Store the bliss balls in an airtight container in the fridge.

Honey-Glazed Roasted Winter Vegetables 

Ingredients

• 500g of winter vegetables (such as carrots, parsnips, and Brussels sprouts)
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 tablespoons of honey
• Fresh thyme to garnish

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C.
2. Peel and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Roast the vegetables on a baking sheet in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until they're crispy and mostly cooked.
5. Drizzle the honey over the vegetables, then return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the honey to caramelise.
6. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.

Honey-Sweetened Almond Joys

Ingredients

• 1 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut
• 4 tablespoons of honey
• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, melted
• A pinch of salt
• 16 whole almonds
• 1 cup of dark chocolate chips

Method

1. In a food processor, blend the shredded coconut, honey, melted coconut oil, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
2. Shape the mixture into small rectangles (like the shape of Almond Joys) and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper.
3. Press an almond onto the top of each rectangle.
4. Place the tray in the freezer for about 20 minutes, or until the coconut rectangles are firm.
5. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
6. Once the coconut rectangles are firm, dip each one into the melted chocolate, ensuring all sides are covered.
7. Return the chocolate-covered treats to the baking paper and place them back in the freezer until the chocolate is set.

Traditional Honey Baklava

Baklava is a traditional Middle-Eastern dessert that's well-known for its layers of flaky, buttery pastry, a sweet filling of nuts, and (of course) a generous drizzle of honey syrup. Here's how to make it:

Ingredients

• 400g of filo pastry
• 300g pistachios finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup of butter, melted
• 1 cup of honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C. Butter the bottoms and sides of a 20cm baking pan.
2. Toss the chopped nuts with ground cinnamon. Set this aside.
3. Unroll the filo pastry and cut the whole stack to fit the size of your baking pan. Cover the filo with a damp cloth while assembling the baklava, to keep it from drying out.
4. Place two sheets of pastry in the pan and butter thoroughly. Repeat until you have 8 sheets layered. Spread with a thin layer of the nut mixture. 
5. Layer another two sheets of pastry, butter, nuts, and layering as you go. The top layer should be about 6 - 8 sheets deep.
6. Using a sharp knife cut into diamond or square shapes to the bottom of the pan.
7. Bake in preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until the baklava is golden and crisp.
8. While baklava is baking, combine honey, water, sugar, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes.
9. Remove the baklava from the oven and immediately spoon the syrup over it. Let it cool completely before serving.