Enjoy the sweetness of honey in these naturally sweetened dessert recipes! From velvety mousse to creamy ice cream, these treats are all about using honey as a wholesome alternative to refined sugar. With its rich floral flavor and health benefits, honey adds a nutritious touch to cakes, cookies, and even marshmallows. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy dessert with nature's golden sweetener.
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- Ready to start baking with honey? Try this one bowl Honey Banana Bread or this tender, moist and simply delicious Carrot Cake.
- Are you looking for some honey sweetened drinks? Try my Coconut Milk Brazilian Limeade for a refreshing drink that's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
- Are you looking for a great make ahead recipe? Try this smooth and creamy chocolate mousse!
Tips for Baking with Honey
- Honey can cause baked goods to brown more quickly than sugar, so keep an eye on them while they bake. If they start to brown too fast, consider covering them loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
- When measuring honey, lightly coat the measuring cup with oil to help it pour out smoothly.
- Consider warming honey slightly if it’s too thick to mix easily.
- When substituting honey for granulated sugar, use about ¾ cup of honey for every cup of sugar. This is because honey is sweeter than sugar.
- Different types of honey have distinct flavors, which can affect the taste of your baked goods. Use milder honeys (like clover) for delicate desserts and stronger honeys (like buckwheat) for richer recipes.
FAQs about Baking with Honey
Are honey-sweetened desserts safe for children under one year old?
No, honey should not be given to infants under one year old. It's best to wait until after their first birthday to introduce honey.
Is honey better for you than sugar?
Honey contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a more nutritious alternative to refined sugar. However, it is still a form of sugar and should be consumed in moderation.
What is raw honey?
Raw honey is honey that has not been pasteurized or filtered, preserving its natural enzymes, vitamins, and nutrients. It may contain pollen and propolis, which can offer additional health benefits.
Are there different types of honey?
Yes, honey comes in various types, each with unique flavors and colors, depending on the nectar source. Common varieties include clover, wildflower, buckwheat, and orange blossom honey.
Honey Sweetened Desserts
Strawberry Rhubarb Mousse combines rhubarb’s tartness with strawberries’ sweetness in a light, airy dessert. It’s made by cooking down rhubarb and strawberries into a compote, blending it with ricotta, and finally folding in whipped cream for a fluffy texture.
Recipe: Life Around the Table
Strawberry Rhubarb Mousse
Recipe: Life Around the Table
Lemon Lime Green Grape Sorbet, made in a blender with only 4 ingredients and sweetened naturally with honey, is a perfect easy summer recipe!
Green Grape Sorbet
Deliciously refreshing Honey Lemon Tart is made with a naturally sweet, tangy lemon curd, a light Greek yogurt whip & gluten-free crust.
Honey Lemon Tart
Nationally sweetened orange cheesecake cups are a festive dessert bursting with citrus and cranberry flavors made from whole ingredients.
Cranberry and Orange Cheesecake Cups
Vibrant blueberries & creamy cottage cheese make these homemade popsicles taste like blueberry cheesecake and a perfect summertime treat!
Blueberry Cottage Cheese Popsicles
A wholesome and kid-friendly snack, naturally sweetened mini Peanut Butter and Jam Puffed Quinoa Bites can be whipped up in 15 minutes!
Peanut Butter and Jelly Puffed Quinoa Bites
Savor spring by making lilac honey! This recipe is a wonderful way to appreciate the fleeting beauty of lilac blooms, in a sweet honey!
Lilac Honey
Blueberry Frozen Cottage Cheese Bark is a tasty snack or refreshing dessert that can be whipped up in 15 minutes and kept in the freezer!
Blueberry Cottage Cheese Bark
Strawberry Mint Ice Cream is a treat that can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries. You will love the combination of mint & strawberry!
Strawberry Honey Ice Cream
This Chai Tea Ice Cream {Bengal Spice Tea} is made with my absolute favourite tea: Bengal Spice Tea by Celestial Seasonings and is sweetened with honey.
Chai Tea Ice Cream
You will love the subtle, complementary flavours of honey and Earl Grey tea in this light, refreshing Panna Cotta.
Earl Grey Panna Cotta
I’ve created a nutritious version of Brazilian Lemonade in this Coconut Milk Brazilian Limeade using coconut milk, honey, and blended limes.
Naturally Sweet Brazilian Limeade
The soft floral notes of honey mingle with sultry vanilla bean in this show-stopping baked custard that’s deceivingly easy to prepare. Honey and vanilla make for a perfect combination in these perfectly petite, and perfectly adorable, pots de crème. Recipe: Love and Olive Oil
Honey Vanilla Pots de Crème
Honey Brownies sweetened entirely with honey instead of regular sugar! The result is a perfect chewy brownie w/ a touch of honey throughout.Recipe: The Fig Jar
Honey Brownies
Honey banana bread recipe sweetened with honey only. Easy, delicious and healthier than most banana breads!Recipe: The Fig Jar
Honey Banana Bread
100% sweetened with honey and wafting an aroma of spices like cinnamon and cloves, this moist spiced honey cake is perfect for tea time.Recipe: Sinfully Spicy
Spiced Honey Cake
Honey-sweetened peach popsicles made with yogurt and roasted peaches! These cold, creamy treats are perfect for summertime. They’re healthy, too.Recipe: Cookie and Katie
Peach & Honey Popsicles
These Tahini Cookies are delicious, chewy and so good! They are made with tahini and coated in sesame seeds. (Paleo, Grain Free, Dairy Free)Recipe: Every Last Bite
Tahini Honey Cookies
This honey sweetened lemon curd is quick and easy to make and free of refined sugar!Recipe: Texan Erin Baking
Honey Sweetened Lemon Curd
Pure luxurious creaminess, honey’s slightly floral nuances, and flecks of briny sea salt elevate this all to perfection. And only 4 ingredients!Recipe: Kitchen Treaty
Sea Salt & Honey No-Churn Ice Cream
This is an easy recipe for Cinnamon Apples – a delicious and healthy treat. It needs only 6 ingredients and 20 minutes to prepare. Recipe: Living Chirpy
Honey Cinnamon Apples
This honey mug cake is a fun dessert for when you need a sweet treat and fast! Made with pantry staples, it’s an egg free and dairy free mug cake that takes less than 10 minutes to come together. Recipe: Through the Fibro Blog
Honey Mug Cake
If you’ve been looking for the perfect carrot cake recipe, this is it. We love how tender, moist, and simply delicious it is.Recipe: The Cook's Treat
Honey Sweetened Carrot Cake
These Simple Secret Ingredient Fudgesicles are a fun summertime treat! Made with 5 ingredients, these honey sweetened popsicles are so easy to make! Recipe: Recipes to Nourish
Honey Sweetened Popsicles
Fresh lightly sweetened apples encased in a gorgeous flaky crust topped with ice cream or sweetened whipped cream.Recipe: The Cook's Treat
Honey-Sweetened Apple Pie
This Gluten Free Honey Date Cake is super moist and delicious. A healthier take on one of my favorite desserts in Chicago, this recipe is a must try!Recipe: Eat Well with Sari
Olive Oil Honey Date Cake
These creamy paleo lemon bars have a nut free, grain free honey-sweetened shortbread crust with a perfectly sweet-tart lemon custard layer to top! Top with a dollop with coconut whipped cream for a deliciously dreamy dessert!Recipe: Paleo Running Momma
Honey Sweetened Lemon Bars
Cozy up with this Chai Honey Latte! Made with a homemade chai-spiced honey and rich espresso, it's the perfect fall treat. Recipe: Yes to Yolks
Chai Honey Lattes
Smooth and creamy Paleo chocolate mousse, made with chocolate, coconut cream, cocoa powder, honey and vanilla. Just blend it and let it set!Recipe: Gluten Free on a Shoestring
Honey Chocolate Mousse
Honey Almond Fudge Cups that are no cook with just 5 ingredients! They’re Paleo with a vegan option, gluten free, grain free, dairy free.Recipe: The Paleo Running Momma
Honey Almond Fudge Cups
Homemade Honey Sweetened Cinnamon Marshmallows are delicious and easy to make! These honey sweetened marshmallows only take about 30 minutes to prep. Enjoy them with hot chocolate!Recipe: Recipes to Nourish
Honey Sweetened Cinnamon Marshmallows
These hearty, tender whole grain oatmeal breakfast cookies are sweetened with honey and applesauce, and no refined sugar at all!Recipe: Gluten Free on a Shoestring
Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
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