15 Ways You Probably Didn’t Know You Could Cook With Manuka Honey

This glorious golden nectar is as versatile as it is delicious — use it to elevate your everyday eating with these simple recipes.

1. Cinnamon cacao raw balls to keep you energised.

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Manuka Health Manuka honey is a sweet addition to any protein or raw ball recipe — for an added energy boost that is as moreish as it is good for you. We suggest adding a 1-2 heaped tablespoons into your raw mixture, depending on your sweet tooth, before you begin rolling them into balls. Trust us, you'll never look back.

2. A berry smoothie bowl to mix up your morning routine.

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So you really love eating mushy fruit blended into oblivion with a spoon, huh? That’s cool, whatever your reasons may be, smoothie bowls are a great way to spruce up your average liquid brekkie. Dressed to the nines with fruit, nuts and seeds — toppings add texture, flavour and colour to your Insta-worthy breakfast. Upgrade your next bowl, with a spoonful of Manuka Health Manuka honey.

3. A winter warmer tea to ease you in or out of the day.

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Not just to be consumed solely when you're feeling a little rundown, Manuka Health Manuka honey with fresh ginger and lemon in hot water makes a perfect warm and energising elixir to centre your wellbeing. It's simple, delicious and packed full of goodness to boot.

4. Banana buckwheat pancakes for a café style brekkie, at home.

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When your next pancake craving stops you square in your tracks, reach for this recipe and cue light and fluffy banana buckwheat pancakes. Top them with pecans, raspberries and anything more that tickles your fancy. You can even mix your Manuka Health Manuka honey into the batter pre-cooking, to transport you straight to flavour country.

5. A turmeric chai tea to bring on the morning zen.

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As the mercury plummets and the ugg boots come out, why not make your very own spiced brewed chai at home, to warm you from the inside out? All you'll need is the milk of your choice (we love oat), plus Manuka Health Manuka honey, cinnamon sticks, star anise and turmeric — voila! Wintery, warming goodness.

6. Pecan almond muesli for a healthy start to the day.

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Is there anything more disheartening than buying store-bought muesli only to realise you've been majorly skimped on the 'good ingredients' — leaving you with a mouth full of the filler grains? It's the worst. Making your own muesli is a sure-fire way to avoid the disappointment and dry mouth. Be as heavy handed as your heart desires with the pecans and Manuka Health Manuka honey in this one!

7. A Manuka honey smoothie for a sassed-up take on your go-to drink.

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The no-brainer award for incorporating Manuka Health Manuka honey into your everyday eats goes to this guy. Adding a spoonful of Manuka honey to any smoothie creation is a quick and simple flavour burst that'll add sweetness sans the sugar crash aftermath.

8. Flatbread with goats cheese, almonds and honey to appear fancier than you really are.

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It's always a great time for both you and your tastebuds when you tantalise them with a sweet and savoury flavour trip. Manuka Health Manuka honey and goats cheese is a pairing sent directly from the flavour gods — and on this flatbread, it really is a magical thing to consume.

9. Rocket salad with honey dijon dressing that's anything but boring.

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Now here's a salad you'll want to make friends with. Manuka Health Manuka honey takes any basic salad from mediocre to marvellous with one generous liquid lashing. Light, zesty and an easy throw-together for surprise dinner guests, this rocket salad will quickly work its way into regular rotation.

10. A warming bowl of porridge with delicious winter fruits.

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Chances are, if you think you don't like porridge, you probably just haven't experimented with it enough. Add a generous dash of Manuka Health Manuka honey into your oats, with your liquid of choice, pre-heating. This will give you a delicious creamy, honey-rich bowl of goodness, that'll feel exactly like a big, warm hug.

11. A slice of blueberry banana bread you'll want to bake for your next Sunday brunch.

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Ain't no crowd-pleaser like a fancied up take on the humble banana bread. Add some blueberries and Manuka Health Manuka honey to your batch before baking and watch your housemates swoon when you pop it out on the kitchen table for morning tea.

12. Red cabbage soup with honey crunch to take the chill off.

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Nothing beats a warm and hearty soup when the weather turns fresh — especially at the end of a long day or a brisk commute! Manuka Health Manuka honey is a rich, full-bodied addition to this brightly coloured and wholesome beauty, that really tastes just as good as it looks.

13. Peanut butter cookie dough ice cream sandwiches for the dessert of all desserts.

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Life's all about balance, except when it comes to dairy-free desserts. You should be able to indulge in those sweet sensations at your every heart's desire. These dairy-free ice cream treats featuring Manuka Health Manuka honey as the real MVP, really do take the cake (and absolutely run rings around it) when it comes to memorable eats.

14. Summer cooler to get you in the mood for socialising, despite the cool change.

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The uses for Manuka Health Manuka honey aren't limited to warm liquids, it works a treat for cool and refreshing summer spritzes too (you know, if you want to "cheers" to warmer days). A clear crowd pleaser, this Manuka honey iced tea cooler is the life of the party for very good reason.

15. And finally, the crème de la crème topping on a classic cheese and fruit platter.

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A delicious drizzle of Manuka Health Manuka honey over a cheese board or just your favourite blue not only screams world-class-cheese-platter, but is also a savvy and satisfying way to elevate any fruit spread — giving your taste-buds something to get understandably excited about.

Manuka Health is New Zealand born and based — and for the third consecutive year, they are Australian Readers Digest's most trusted honey brand. From hive to production to packaging, every product is produced on-site, to ensure you are getting premium natural bee products and quality you can trust. Discover the entire range here.

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