Easy Honey Recipes

Sweet Honey Recipes You Can Make With Ease

A must have for any well stocked pantry, honey is perfect for long term storage. What are some of the best honey uses? Eating it of course! This collection of honey recipes is sure to spark some culinary ideas for your next meal plan.

What makes honey such a good partner in the kitchen? A natural sweetener, honey is made by bees from plant nectar.

It can be paired with many different types of food and is wonderful in baked goods. And, if you store honey properly, it never spoils. No wasted money here!

Hint – one of the keys to keeping honey fresh and ready to use is choosing a honey storage container with a tight lid – especially when buying in bulk.

Quick Honey Chicken Recipes

Chicken is one of the most popular types of meat dishes prepared world-wide. Almost everyone has cooked chicken in one way or another.

Whether you are interested in deep frying, baking or stir-fry, there is a honey chicken recipe to fit your style of eating.

stir fry honey chicken with rice in a green plate

Need a quick dinner that is easy to make and healthy too! This chicken stir fry and savory sauce will encourage everyone to eat their vegetables- Honey Chicken Stir Fry Recipe.

Another great way to enjoy chicken is straight from the oven. But, getting that well-done, but still moist baked chicken is not always easy.

baked honey chicken tenders on a blue plate

This recipe is one of my favorites for baked chicken tenders. They are flavorful but not too strong for picky eaters.

Perfect for those of you who hate soggy breading on tenders. Crispy, moist and delicious, your family will love them.

If they begin to get a bit too crisp before they are done, cover them with tinfoil for the last few minutes. – Baked Honey Chicken Tenders Recipe

Shrimp and Honey Recipe

This delicious stir fry honey recipe will have the gang asking for seconds and maybe thirds. Shrimp, honey and lime team up with a little butter and garlic to create an awesome dish. – Honey Lime Shrimp Stir Fry Recipe.

jar of honey and recipe book - easy honey recipes

Dessert Honey Snack Recipes

The sweet, golden goodness of honey can not be left off the desert menu. After all, honey is the ultimate natural sweetener when used straight from the jar or in cooking.

Here are just a few honey dessert recipes that will bring a smile to anyone’s face. Be warned in advance that you may find yourself making them more and more often.

homemade honey peanut butter cherrios cereal snacks

Sometimes there is no time for breakfast and you want a handy cereal snack to eat on the run.

This recipe for Honey & Peanut Butter snacks is made with plain cheerios. A quick simple recipe that anyone can make.

honey roasted almonds with sea salt in bowl

When you want something really quick and really delicious, reach for the Honey Roasted Almonds with Sea Salt Recipe.

Oh boy, talk about tasty – and yes they do have fat but its mostly healthy fat. A nice snack option and they will keep in a sealed container for several weeks – but trust me – they won’t last that long!

bee theme shaped honey cookies on a yellow plate

Baking cookies is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy. And, who doesn’t love a bee shaped cookie?

You will love making these. A Crispy Honey Cookies recipe that uses honey instead of regular sugar for sweetness.

peanut butter and oatmeal honey balls in a pan

These small snack bites combine the healthful properties and tempting flavor of peanut butter, oatmeal and honey.

They are delicious and provide a boost of energy for an afternoon pick up. Easy to make, they store well in the freezer.

These do freeze well, but you can still eat them frozen. Do not put them there to hide them from yourself – it does not work.

During the warming months, you may want to reduce the amount of honey just a bit, this will result in a drier end product. Make your own-Peanut Butter, Oatmeal and Honey Bites.

Use honey instead of regular sugar when possible. Although, honey may be better for you – you must remember it is still a sugar- use in moderation.

Looking for a cool, sweet treat? Consider making your own cool ice pops with no regular sugar added.

Don’t let the heat of Summer get you down. Avoid the empty sugar calories in most cool treats. Make your own Honey Yogurt Berry Pops.

jar of blueberry syrup with honey in a spoon and fresh berries

What a great way to utilize fresh blue berries! You don’t have any fresh berries? No worries. This recipe works great with frozen blueberries too. Grab a few cups of berries, a lemon and a little water – viola – Homemade Blueberry Syrup with Honey.

slices of honey glazed grilled pineapple on a blue plate

For those of you who love to grill, don’t forget that honey is a great glaze for many grilled items. This Honey Glazed Grilled Pineapple Recipe is quick and easy to fix and sure to please.

Got a few extra apples sitting around? Or maybe you are in the mood for a new spread to use on those bagels or biscuits? Make your own Honey Apple Butter Crockpot Style.

This recipe makes up to 6 half pints of homemade honey apple butter. It’s a great item to make for yourself or to give at Christmas.

Baking with Honey

Honey is a fan favorite when it comes to baked goods. The use of honey in a recipe helps make baked products more moist. What better thing to bake with honey than something sweet – to eat.

Let’s face it, sometimes you just really need a cookie….right? These cookies have great flavor and will satisfy your sweet tooth craving – Honey-Cranberry Cookie Recipe.

Are you a lover of fresh baked scones? If so, you really need to try my Honey Blueberry Scone recipe. It features nutritious blue berries and raw honey. It is truly a taste explosion in your mouth.

Conclusion:

We have just barely scratched the surface of possibilities when it comes to cooking with honey.

Go forth and explore, you can find honey recipes for every taste preference. And, don’t forget to try different varieties of honey as this too affect the final flavor of your food.

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