Honey and Pollen Granola Bars
Something sweet for when you’re on the go. Incorporate these granola bars with a drizzle of our honey into your busy day-to-day, you’ll thank us later.
Goodness to go.
Peanut butter, pollen and honey, what could be better?
Ingredients:
1 medium, very ripe banana, peeled cups raw oat flakes
1 cup raw almond butter or natural peanut butter
1/4 cup raw Love a Bee honey- we recommend our Sunflower Honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Coconut oil, raw and unrefined
Instructions:
1. First, combine banana, oats, nut butter, honey, pollen, vanilla, and cinnamon in a food processor, or mix by hand in a large bowl. The second method will preserve the flakes of oatmeal in the granola bars.
2. Next, coat a large pan with coconut oil, and oil your hands well. Spread the dough evenly on the bottom of the pan. Cover with wax paper and place in the freezer for 24 hours; the dough should become firm and chewy.
3. After 24 hours, cut the bars into preferred sizes, and store the bars in a sealed container in the freezer. Enjoy!!
Recipe adapted from sparkrecipes.com
Hot Water, Lemon, and Honey: The Cure
Looking for a cure all? You’ve come to the right place. This classic comes recommended from not only us, but doctors and grandparents alike. The secret? Unprocessed honey.
It's that time of year again! That's right, cold season. No one likes having a bad case of the sniffles, but it's a good excuse to try this warm and soothing drink made with real honey!
Ingredients:
1 c. water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 1/2 tsp Love A Bee honey
1 small pc. ginger root (optional)
dash of cayenne powder (optional)
Instructions:
1. Boil water and add ingredients, stirring to mix. When fully combined, pour into a mug, stir in honey, and enjoy!
Acai Bowl Topped with Raw Honey
The best part about blended bowls? You can customize with any fruit of your choosing. Just don’t forget the drizzle of honey atop your antioxidant masterpiece.
Even with winter approaching, we can't get enough of this frozen treat. Made with the super-food acai and drizzled with antioxidant-rich raw honey, this bowl is the ideal snack, and it's healthy, too!
Ingredients:
To Blend:
1 packet of frozen acai (can be purchased in the frozen foods section of most grocery and health food stores)
1/2 c. frozen mango
1 banana
1/4 c. fresh strawberries (optional)
1-2 tsp. apple juice or almond milk
Toppings:
1/4 c. natural granola
1/2 sliced banana
1-2 tsp. Love A Bee honey
1 tsp dark chocolate chips (optional)
coconut shavings
Instructions:
1. Blend acai, banana, mango, berries, and apple juice/almond milk in smoothie blender until fully combined with a thick consistency.
2. Pour into bowl and top with granola, fruit, and chocolate as desired.
3. Drizzle some raw honey on top for sweetness! Enjoy!
Honey Pecan Butter
I-can’t-believe-it’s-not-butter… well it’s a nut butter actually. But you’ll still find it unbelievable. Sweet, nutty, with a touch of citrus.
This rich honey-infused butter can be used as a cooking base or a buttery spread, and makes a perfect pairing for both sweet and savory treats!
Ingredients:
8 tsp. (1 stick) sweet/unsalted butter, room temperature
1 c. pecans, halved
1/4 c. Love a Bee honey- we recommend San Joaquin Flame for sweetness
Instructions:
1. Combine all ingredients in food processor, and pulse several times until blended well
2. Pecans should remain as small chunks. Enjoy!
Tip: Try substituting 2 tsp. orange zest for pecans for a citrus-y spread!
Adapted from original recipe "Honey Pecan Butter" in "The New Basics Cookbook", by Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins.
Pumpkin Honey Bread - Seasonal
This fall favorite will have you reaching for slice after slice. A simple and spicy recipe, perfect for breakfast on the go, an afternoon snack, or even an autumnal dessert.
With fall festivities approaching quickly, this seasonal recipe will make the perfect snack, gift, or Thanksgiving treat, using sustainable and natural honey!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw Love A Bee honey
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs
- 4 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions:
1. In large bowl, cream honey with butter until light and fluffy, then stir in pumpkin.
2. Beat in eggs one at a time until thoroughly mixed. Sift together remaining ingredients and stir into pumpkin mixture.
3. Divide batter equally between two well-greased 9 x5 x 3-inch loaf pans.
4. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let loaves cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert pans to remove loaves and allow to finish cooling on racks.
ENJOY!
Honey Healing Mask
Your face needs a good recipe as much as your stomach does. This healing mask utilizes natural ingredients to help your skin glow.
The soothing healing properties of raw honey have been used by beauticians for centuries; why not try them out with this easy home-made facial?
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon raw Love A Bee honey
1 teaspoon mashed avocado
1 teaspoon plain whole milk yogurt
Instructions:
1. Mix mask until smooth, and apply to cleansed skin. Let mask sit for 20-30 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
Results:
This mask softens skin with toning honey, moisturizing avocado, and lactic acid that refines and smooths pores.
Recipe courtesy of livingthenourishedlife.com