Honey Recipes

Honey oat bread is the perfect baked good for a cozy morning or afternoon snack. This warm, delicious snack can be enjoyed by anyone who loves the wholesome, comforting taste of homemade bread. Serve toasted with butter and honey (or your favourite jam), and savour the subtle sweetness of our Beech Honeydew Honey. Ingredients 3¼ cups high-quality flour ¾ cup quick oats 2½ tsp. Surebake yeast 1½ tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. butter 1 cup milk ¼ cup lukewarm water ¼ cup MVH Beech Honeydew Honey Topping 1 Tbsp. MVH Beech Honeydew Honey 1 Tbsp. quick oats Method Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl or stand mixer bowl. Heat the butter and milk in a small saucepan over a low heat until just melted. Stir in the water and honey. Add the w

This Honey & Lemon Scones Recipe is delightful for those who love the combination of sweet and tangy flavours. These scones are perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, paired with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Made with our Beech Honeydew Honey and lemon zest, they are easy to make and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or drizzled with the simple glaze for an extra touch of sweetness. Ingredients 2 cups plain flour2½ tsp. baking powder½ tsp. salt1¼ cups cream¼ cup MVH Beech Honeydew Honey1 tsp. lemon zest1 Tbsp. butter, melted1 Tbsp. sugar Glaze ½ cup icing sugar1½ Tbsp. lemon juice Method Preheat the oven to 200oC and line a baking tray with baking paper.Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.Add the honey, cre

This Asparagus Pocket recipe is an easy and dainty appetizer or brunch idea. With light, flaky pastry and fresh asparagus, the delicious Kāmahi Honey and thyme drizzle takes this spring recipe to the next level. Perfect for entertaining! Ingredients 1 bunch thin asparagus, ends trimmed1 Tbsp. olive oilSalt and pepper to taste2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed1 round of brie, cut into 8 slices70g prosciutto1 egg, lightly beaten3 Tbsp. MVH Kāmahi Honey1 Tbsp. butter2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves Method Preheat the oven to 180oC and line a baking tray with baking paper.Add the asparagus, oil and some salt and pepper to a bowl and toss to coat the asparagus.Cut the pastry sheets into 8 squares. Place a slice of brie in the centre of each square. Wrap a few asparagus spears in pr

If you love Bailey’s and want to get into the festive spirit then this Gingerbread Cocktail Recipe is for you. It’s super easy to make and balances the sweet Native Bush Honey and spicy ginger and mixed spice perfectly. Santa will love this fun Christmas cocktail. Just be sure to warn him that it’s very easy to sip and packs quite a punch – his cheeks will be rosy in no time! Ingredients ⅓ cup MVH Native Bush Honey½ tsp. mixed spice½ tsp. ground gingerDozen ice cubes1 cup thickened cream50ml vodka¼ cup Irish cream liqueurWhipped cream to serveGingerbread men whole or crumbled to serve (optional) Method Combine honey and spices in a small jug.Add the remaining ingredients and most of the honey mixture to a cocktail shaker and shake well.Pour into chilled gl

This Orange, Ginger and Honey Cocktail recipe has a citrus kick and a bit of spice that works like magic with the unique flavour of our Kānuka Honey. Kick back, relax and toast the good life. Best shared with friends on a warm summer’s evening! Ingredients 1½ cups ginger and lemon kombucha2 Tbsp. MVH Kānuka HoneyIce4 Tbsp. white rumJuice of 1 orange, freshly squeezed2 Tbsp. egg white Method Stir together the kombucha and honey then distribute between two glasses with a few ice cubes.Add the remaining ingredients to a shaker and shake for 6 seconds to emulsify the egg white.Double-strain into the prepared glasses.

These lemon and honey pancakes are easy to make and taste like sunshine. The delicious flavour comes from fresh lemon juice and our Kānuka Honey. Bright, fluffy and fresh – sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. Ingredients 1½ cup milk2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice2 cup flourZest of 1 lemon2 tsp. baking powder½ tsp. baking sodaPinch of salt2 tsp. poppy seeds¼ cup MVH Kānuka Honey2 Tbsp. butter, melted (plus more for greasing the pan)2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla bean extract Method In a medium bowl, mix together the milk and lemon juice. Set aside for 10 minutes until slightly curdled.In a large bowl, add the flour, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, salt and poppy seeds. Whisk together.In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the honey and butter and heat for 20-

This is definitely a contender for the best caramel slice ever with a coconut biscuit base, thick layer of delicious caramel and banging banana brulee. Perfect to satisfy your sugar craving – just make sure you’ve got someone to share it with! Ingredients ½ cup flour¼ cup shredded coconut¼ cup brown sugar120g unsalted butter, half melted, half chopped2 Tbsp. MVH Native Bush Honey395g can sweetened condensed milk4 small bananas, halved lengthways1 Tbsp. white sugar Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Lightly grease and line a loaf tin with baking paper.In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, coconut, brown sugar and melted butter. Press evenly into the loaf tin and bake for 10-12 minutes. Set aside.Place the remaining butter, honey and condensed milk into a

This recipe is super easy and makes for a fun and yummy brecky. It’s packed with nutrients like fibre and protein and the Kānuka Honey adds a unique twist. Customise your oats by adding your own favourite spices or toppings! Ingredients  ½ cup oats 1 ripe banana 1 large egg 1 Tbsp. cocoa 2 Tbsp. MVH Kānuka Honey ½ tsp. baking powder Generous pinch of salt1 chocolate button grated Flaky sea salt for sprinkling  Method  Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly oil a ramekin. Add the oats to a blender and blend until it resembles oatmeal. Add all of the remaining ingredients (except flaky sea salt and chocolate) and blend until smooth. Pour into the ramekin and sprinkle with the grated chocolate. Bake fo

Win over your guests with this tasty, toasty Italian snack. This antipasto recipe is perfect for parties – serve as a snack or appetizer. Ingredients 8 slices French stick, cut on angle 2cm thick1 Tbsp. olive oil1 Tbsp. butter16 raw, deveined prawns 1 Tbsp. MVH Mānuka Honey To serve 1 avocado, sliced1 tsp. chili flakesHalf lemonZest of 1 lemonSea saltCoriander Method Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.Brush the slices of French stick with the oil on both sides and arrange evenly on the baking tray. Bake for 7-8 minutes either side or until golden brown. Set aside to cool.Add the butter to a frying pan and heat over a medium-high heat. Distribute the prawns evenly around the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle the honey o

These are the best cinnamon scrolls you’ll ever eat. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this delicious recipe that uses our Baker’s Honey. Yum! Ingredients Dough ⅓ cup milk⅓ cup butter¾ cup warm water2 Tbsp. MVH Baker’s Honey3½ tsp. Surebake yeast3 cups plain flour½ tsp. salt Filling ¼ cup butter, room temperature¼ cup sugar¼ cup brown sugar1 tsp. cinnamon Icing 1 cup icing sugar1 Tbsp. MVH Baker’s Honey1 Tbsp. butter, meltedPinch of salt Method Grease and line a 33cm x 23cm baking pan. Add the milk and butter to a small saucepan and heat over a low heat until butter is melted. Transfer to a stand mixer bowl.Add the water, honey and yeast and stir.Add 2 cups of the flour and salt to the mixture. Mix on low for 2 minutes.With the mix

This recipe uses just five ingredients and is perfect for creating an easy and delicious, crowd-pleasing appetiser. Our Native Bush Honey pairs perfectly with the blue cheese and these tasty morsels are great to get the party started. Makes 18 Ingredients  6 pack frozen petit croissants MVH Native Bush HoneyBlue cheese½ pear, thinly sliced 1 egg, lightly beaten  Method Preheat the oven to the temperature suggested in the croissant packet instructions. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Remove the croissants from the freezer and allow to thaw for 10 minutes. Very gently unravel the croissants and cut in half across the length of the pastry. Cut another line through the middle of the length of the larger pastry half, so you are left with 3 pieces. Re

Granola makes for a delicious and healthy breakfast and making it yourself is so much better than buying it from the supermarket. This recipe is naturally sweetened with manuka honey which means you can get your daily health kick. Elevate your breakfast game and mix it up by adding your favourite nuts, fruit and seeds. Ingredients 2 cups rolled oats ½ cup raw almonds½ cup walnuts, chopped½ cup sunflower seeds¼ cup MVH Mānuka Honey1 tsp. vanilla bean extract½ tsp. cinnamon2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted2 Tbsp. chia seeds2 Tbsp. hemps seeds Method Preheat the oven to 160°C and line a baking tray with baking paper.Mix the oats, almonds, walnuts and sunflower seeds, vanilla and cinnamon together in a bowl.Mix the honey and coconut oil together then stir through the gra