Honey is one of the best natural ingredients that adds a distinctive flavor to foods, whether in sweets, baked goods, main dishes, salads or drinks. Here are Homemade Honey recipes rich in health benefits. You can prepare them easily and enjoy their delicious taste.
Honey recipes | Baklava cookies
Baklava cookies provide quick energy, and are rich in beneficial nutrients from honey and walnuts. To prepare them, we need 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1/2 cup of soft butter, 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup of honey, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Beat the butter with the honey until the mixture becomes creamy, then add the flour, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Mix well until you get a consistent dough, then form the dough into small balls and press them slightly in the middle. Then add a few nuts to each piece, then bake for 15 minutes.
Quinoa and fresh fig parfait
Get a healthy meal full of protein, fiber, and rich in antioxidants by preparing a quinoa and fresh fig parfait. You can prepare it with 1 cup cooked quinoa, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup crushed nuts, 1/2 cup chopped fresh figs, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
Place a layer of yogurt in serving cups, then add a layer of quinoa. Add the fig pieces, sprinkle with cinnamon and honey. Repeat the layers until the cups are full, then garnish with nuts.
Honey recipes | Golden honey rolls
Golden honey rolls are a delicious dessert that is a natural source of energy, helps improve digestion and strengthens immunity. Prepare 3 cups of flour, 1 egg, 1/2 cup of warm milk, 1/4 cup of honey, 1/4 cup of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of dry yeast, 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Mix the warm milk with the yeast and honey in a bowl, then leave it for 10 minutes until the yeast reacts, then add the flour, salt, egg, and butter, and knead them well until you get a smooth dough, cover the dough and leave it to ferment for an hour.
Shape into balls and place on a buttered baking tray, then bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden.
Honey cake
Prepare this delicious cake with 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla, 1 cup of plain yogurt, 1/2 cup of honey, 1/4 cup of melted butter, 2 eggs, and a pinch of salt.
Preheat the oven to 180°C, then mix the yogurt with the honey, butter and eggs until well combined. Add the flour, baking powder, vanilla and salt, then mix until the ingredients are combined. Pour the mixture into a greased mold, then bake for 35 minutes until fully cooked.
Honey recipes | Grilled nectarine with burrata and honey
To prepare it, we need 4 nectarines cut into halves, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves, 1 cup of burrata cheese, 3 tablespoons of honey, a pinch of salt and pepper.
Preheat a grill to medium heat, brush the nectarines with olive oil, grill for 3 minutes on each side until grill marks appear. Then place the nectarines on a platter, top with burrata, sprinkle with honey, salt, and pepper, and garnish with mint leaves.
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Salmon with honey and ginger
This recipe boosts immunity and reduces inflammation. You can prepare it with 4 slices of salmon, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, juice of half a lemon, and grilled vegetables.
Mix the honey with the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl. Season the salmon slices with the mixture and leave for 15 minutes. Then, preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the salmon slices on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Grill the fish for 20 minutes until cooked through. Serve with grilled vegetables.
Sweet Potato with pear, walnuts and honey
This recipe is a side dish packed with fiber and antioxidants, made by roasting sweet potatoes with pears, red onions, sage, and honey until golden and crispy.
Fruit salad with honey
Fruit salad with honey is a refreshing snack rich in vitamins and fiber. To prepare it, cut fresh fruits, then mix them with honey, orange juice and orange zest, and you will get a salad with a distinctive flavor.
Honey recipes | Honey butter and sriracha
Make a spicy sriracha honey butter by mixing honey, softened butter, and Sriracha sauce. You can use this recipe as a sauce for barbecue or grilled corn.
Carrot and honey upside down cakes
Prepare it with 1 cup grated carrots, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup honey, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 egg, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Preheat the oven to 180°C, then distribute the grated carrots evenly in the bottom of the buttered muffin tins. Then pour honey over the carrots to create a shiny layer when you turn the muffins over.
Mix whole wheat flour, white flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Then mix yogurt, eggs, oil and vanilla in another bowl, gradually adding it to the flour mixture.
Spread the mixture over the carrots in the molds, then bake for 20 minutes until golden. After the cakes cool slightly, turn the molds over to reveal the honey-covered carrots on top.
Honey recipes | Honey and vanilla pudding
This honey and vanilla pudding recipe is healthier and rich in antioxidants. To prepare it, we need 2 cups of milk, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of honey.
Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, then add the honey and vanilla, stirring constantly. Mix the cornstarch with a little water in a small bowl. Then add it to the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Honey ice cream
Honey ice cream is rich in energy and ideal for healthy natural desserts. You can prepare this recipe with 500 ml whipping cream, 250 ml full-fat milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 100 ml honey, and 4 egg yolks.
Heat the milk and cream until it starts to boil, then add the honey and vanilla, then beat the yolks well. Gradually add the hot mixture to it while stirring. Then put the mixture on low heat while stirring constantly until it becomes thick.
Cool the mixture completely, then put it in an ice cream maker until it freezes, or in the freezer. After freezing, serve it with pieces of natural honey to add a delicious crunch.
Try these delicious homemade honey recipes and enjoy the unique flavor of honey in your daily dishes, and benefit from its unique nutritional benefits.
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