5 Easy Honey Recipes to Try at Home
At Crooked River Naturals, honey isn’t just something we bottle — it’s part of daily life here on the farm. From the bees buzzing in summer to the golden jars we enjoy year-round, honey is one of those ingredients that shows up in so many simple, everyday recipes. It’s nourishing, versatile, and delicious — and it’s the perfect way to bring a taste of nature into your kitchen.
If you’ve ever wondered how to use honey beyond sweetening tea, here are five easy honey recipes that are quick, family-friendly, and show off the best of what honey can do.
1. Honey-Lemon Tea for Cold Days and Colds
This soothing classic is one of the simplest recipes with honey you can make — and one of the most comforting.
Ingredients
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon honey
Juice of ½ lemon
Optional: 2–3 slices fresh ginger
Steps
Heat water until steaming.
Stir in honey and lemon juice until dissolved.
Add ginger slices if you like extra warmth.
Sip slowly while hot.
Why it works: Honey coats the throat while lemon adds vitamin C — a natural, old-fashioned remedy for chilly evenings or cold season.
2. Homemade Honey Butter Spread
Looking for an easy honey recipe for breakfast? Honey butter is creamy, sweet, and downright addictive on toast, biscuits, or cornbread.
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Steps
Whip butter until fluffy.
Stir in honey and cinnamon (if using).
Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
3. Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
This tangy-sweet dressing proves how simple cooking with honey can be. It’s also healthier than bottled versions.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
Pinch of salt and pepper
Steps
Whisk mustard, honey, and vinegar together.
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until smooth.
Season to taste.
Store in a jar in the fridge up to 5 days. Shake before using.
4. Honey Roasted Nuts: A Healthy Snack with Honey
Sweet, salty, and crunchy, these are a great healthy snack with honey and make thoughtful homemade gifts.
Ingredients
2 cups mixed nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews, or peanuts)
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of sea salt
Steps
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Melt butter and honey together over low heat. Stir in vanilla.
Toss nuts in the mixture until coated.
Spread on sheet, sprinkle with salt.
Bake 15–20 minutes, stirring once.
Cool before eating — they’ll crisp as they sit.
5. No-Bake Honey Energy Bites
These no-bake honey snacks are perfect for school lunches, busy days, or healthier alternatives to packaged granola bars.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower)
⅓ cup honey
½ cup chocolate chips or dried fruit
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Steps
Mix oats, nut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
Stir in chocolate chips or dried fruit.
Roll into 1-inch balls and place on a tray.
Chill for 30 minutes before eating.
Store in the fridge up to 1 week.
The Sweet Simplicity of Honey in Everyday Recipes
Honey has a way of turning simple food into something special. Whether it’s stirred into tea, whipped into butter, or baked onto nuts, it’s a natural sweetener that nourishes while it delights.
Honey connects us to the land, the seasons, and the bees that make it all possible. From quick snacks to cozy drinks, these recipes with honey prove that the sweetest things in life are often the simplest. If you’re looking for more ways to enjoy honey, explore our collection of natural products — from raw honey to beeswax candles — crafted right here on the farm.