3 Pumpkin Honey Treats for Fall
Autumn is here, so that means it’s time for all the sugary treats. For those of you who don’t like classic Halloween candy, don’t worry! We have plenty of other options that will satisfy your sweet tooth this season. Whether you’re throwing a party for friends or wanting to make dessert for your kids, these pumpkin honey treats will have them all FALLing in love.
1. Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Honey and Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Three Wooden Spoons has come up with a recipe that screams fall. Pumpkin spice, honey and cinnamon mix together to form a delicious dessert that everyone will enjoy. First make the pumpkin spice cupcakes with a few simple ingredients. While those cool, prepare the honey and cinnamon cream cheese frosting. These moist cupcakes paired with fluffy frosting are so good, you might just eat the whole batch yourself!
2. Honey Pumpkin Dessert Squares
These honey pumpkin squares from Tablespoon are an autumn dream. This dessert is creamy and sweet with a delicious crumbly crust. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a hard pumpkin candy to top it off and you have a treat that is almost too good to be true.
Three words: Chocolate. Pumpkin. Fudge. What could be better? This recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie is the perfect dessert for this season. It’s tasty, easy to make and will conquer your chocolate craving instantly. Make a large batch and store the rest in the fridge, if there is any left after you have some!
All of these recipes are sure to be a hit this autumn. You can’t go wrong with pumpkin, cinnamon, fudge and a whole lot of Sue Bee® honey. What did we miss? Let us know on Twitter, Facebook or Pinterest. Happy fall!
Honey Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Sue Bee ® honey
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
Directions
- Combine dry ingredients in a food processor.
- Add in wet ingredients and pulse until combined.
- Line a muffin pan with paper liners and scoop 1/4 cup into each.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes.
- Cool, serve and enjoy!
Honey Pumpkin Monster Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Sue Bee® Honey
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 6 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups M&M's
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, or stand mixer, cream together butter, sugar and eggs.
- Add the remaining ingredients in order and mix until well combined.
- Use a cookie dough scoop and place 6 scoops of dough on your cookie sheet, a couple inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookie is a light golden brown. The center may look doughy, which is fine. Be sure not to overcook.
- Cool, serve and enjoy!
11 Recipes Made With Honey and Apples
Fall is officially here … and leaves aren’t all that’s changing. A change in seasons also brings a change in cravings. Everyone’s sweet tooth seems to get a little sweeter, and what’s sweeter than apples and honey? Whip up any of these recipes made with honey and apples to satisfy that sweet tooth!
Forget store-bought pies and make one from scratch with our Sue Bee® Honey Apple Pie recipe! Not only will it taste better, but you’ll also have the satisfaction of making it yourself.
The perfect party treat … our Sue Bee® Honey Caramel Apples. Serve the caramel apples plain, or top them off with nuts, sprinkles or your favorite topping!
What’s better than a recipe with “easy” in the name? Our Sue Bee® Easy Apple Crisp is simple, tasty and sure to be one of your family’s favorite fall desserts.
Taste of Home shares this recipe for Honey Baked Apples that will smell amazing while they’re in the oven and taste even better!
These Baked Apples with Rosemary and Honey from Cook for Your Life are a quick and easy way to make a wholesome dessert!
This recipe for Apple Honey Tart from Busy in Brooklyn is easy to make, with only four ingredients! Serve for a yummy breakfast pastry or for an after-dinner dessert.
Our Sue Bee® Apple Raisin Bread makes for a great snack, perfect for any time of the day. And better yet, you can whip up a few loaves at a time to freeze and save for later!
Who doesn’t love homemade cookies? Give our Sue Bee® Apple Oatmeal Cookies a try. The honey and apples add the perfect sweetness to this recipe.
Taste of Home shares Rebecca Zeissler’s recipe for Cinnamon Apple Honey Cake. This cake is so moist and delicious that it’s sure to please even the toughest critics!
If you love our Sue Bee® Orange Honey, this recipe is for you! Chowhound shares Amy Wisniewski’s recipe for Apple Honey Upside Down Cakes,
This recipe for Apple Streusel Tart with Honey Crust from Epicurious is another perfect fall dessert. The honey crust complements the tart apples perfectly!
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11 Warm Fall Drinks Made With Honey
Autumn is getting closer. Soon the leaves will be crunching under our feet and we will crave something hot to sip as the days get colder. Pour yourself one of these warm fall drinks made with honey to celebrate the changing of seasons.
Our Honey Coffee Mocha is just what you need on your drive to work in the morning. Skip the drive-thru coffee shops and take five quick minutes to make this heavenly delight.
Another coffee-inspired beverage is this Peanut Butter Honey Latte by Peanut Butter & Co. Who knew being a barista was so simple?
It wouldn’t be fall without some spiced beverages. Gather some friends around the fire one cool evening and sip on our Warm Cinnamon-Orange Cider or Cranberry-Apple Spiced Tea.
It seems that the pumpkin spice craze is back once again! Now you can make your own warm drink and satisfy your cravings with this Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate recipe shared by 100 Days of Real Food.
Hot cocoa is always a fall and winter must-have. Sip on this White Hot Chocolate from Elana’s Pantry for a soft, smooth taste.
You can’t go wrong with a simple cup of our Honey Hot Chocolate.
Elana’s Pantry shares an easy recipe for a Crockpot Hot Toddy that stays warm as long as you need it to! Place all ingredients into a slow cooker and the work is done for you.
For those nights when you need some extra warmth, make our Honey Irish Coffee.
In preparation for the holiday season try our Honey Sweetened Eggnog and Creamy Pumpkin Nog.
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Pecan and Honey Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Sue Bee® Honey
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups oats (quick)
- 3/4 cup pecans
Directions
- Beat sugar and butter until creamy.
- Add eggs, honey and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
- Stir in flour, soda, cinnamon and salt.
- Add oats and nuts.
- Chill until firm.
- Form into balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool before removing from pan.
September Is National Honey Month
Right from the bees to your table, honey is pure, sweet and its uses are endless. Though this wholesome, versatile ingredient should be incorporated into daily living year-round, September is dedicated solely to celebrating honey. In 1989 the National Honey Board declared September as National Honey Month in order to help promote the beekeeping industry in the United States as well as honey itself. It has several different uses ranging from baking and cooking to beauty practices. Expand your knowledge of honey this month and learn about different ways you can utilize honey everyday!
You can use honey to help moisturize your hair, lips and skin. Create a homemade honey hair mask to help make your hair shinier and help get rid of frizz.
All you need is a small dab of honey and warm water to make a homemade face wash.
Honey can also be used to help preserve fruit so you can enjoy it all year. Preserved fruit is a delicious addition to yogurt or ice cream.
Say goodbye to energy drinks and start your day with a spoonful of honey instead. With natural sugars and carbohydrates, honey is considered a great energy booster for moms, kids, athletes and just about anybody!
Honey is also used to help soothe sore throats. Studies have shown that honey can help ease coughs and calm inflamed membranes.
Baking and cooking tips:
Baking with honey is easy. Try substituting equal parts of honey instead of sugar the next time you want to make a batch of cookies.
Because honey is a liquid, you must remember to take away liquids in other parts of your recipe. A good rule of thumb is to subtract 1/4 cup of liquid elsewhere for every full cup of honey used.
Honey bakes faster! Reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees to prevent over-browning.
Though these are only a few basic uses, honey allows you to be creative in both your DIY remedies and in the kitchen. Without honeybees pollinating various crops and flowers, we wouldn’t have such a sweet ingredient.
Cinnamon Honey Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Sue Bee® Honey
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Vanilla infused honey
Directions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix the rest of the ingredients.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry elements and mix well.
- Pour the batter on a hot frying pan.
- When bubbles form around the edges, flip the pancake and continue frying until lightly browned.
- Drizzle plain or vanilla-infused honey over the top for syrup.
Honey Roasted Peanuts
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Sue Bee® Honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups peanuts (not raw)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- Melt butter and honey together in a microwave.
- Place peanuts in a bowl and add the honey butter mixture; stir well to make sure the peanuts are coated.
- Spread the peanuts on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 to 10 minutes. After the first 5 minutes stir the peanuts and add the salt, then continue baking until golden brown.
- Remove the peanuts from the oven and stir while cooling for about 10 minutes until they no longer stick together.
Honey Coffee Mocha
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Sue Bee® Honey
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa
- 1-2 cups of coffee
- Splash of milk
- Dash of cinnamon
Directions
- Add honey, salt and cocoa to a coffee mug or thermos.
- Fill the cup most of the way with coffee and stir until the honey and cocoa are dissolved.
- Add the milk and cinnamon.
11 Recipes Made With Bananas and Honey
Whether you’re making breakfast, a snack, a side or a dessert, bananas and honey always make for a delicious combination. These recipes are not only tasty and fun to make, but they give you a use for those overripe bananas that have been sitting on your counter!
We are a little bias, but our absolute favorite recipe using bananas and honey is our very own Sue Bee® Banana Bread that uses honey as a substitute for sugar!
This Banana-Honey Cake recipe from Williams-Sonoma is tasty and simple. Sprinkle walnuts, almonds or even chocolate chips over top before baking for a fun twist!
Serve these Banana Honey Walnut Muffins from Once Upon a Chef for breakfast or as an after school snack. Different nuts or chocolate chips can be substituted for the walnuts!
The Food Network shares Tyler Florence’s recipe for Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Bananas With Honey. Combining bananas and sweet potatoes makes for a uniquely delicious dish!
Whip these Honey Baked Bananas from Good to Know up in 20 minutes or less! Whether you want them as an afternoon snack or for dessert, they’re sure to hit the spot.
These Banana Oatmeal Muffins from Well Plated are so easy to make because you can mix them in the blender. And what’s even better … they’re made without any butter or oils!
Are you looking for a Paleo or gluten-free option? Try this Coconut Banana Bread recipe from Oven Love that is bursting with yummy coconut!
Satisfy that sweet tooth with this tasty Banana Cake With Coconut and Creamy Honey Frosting from Sugary and Buttery.
Momma Callie’s Banana Nut Bread With Honey Butter from the Food Network is a classic. Top it off with the honey butter, and you’ve got a snack perfect for any time of the day!
This Crock-Pot Creamy Banana French Toast from Diethood is as delicious as it is easy to make. Spend 10 minutes preparing and let the Crock-pot do the rest of the work!
These Skinny Banana Oatmeal Pancakes from Inside BruCrew Life are packed full of protein. Top it off with the honey blueberry sauce and you’ve got the perfect amount of sweetness!
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Celebrate National Honey Bee Day
Sometimes it’s the smallest things in life that make the biggest difference. Honey bees are an excellent example of how each organism in our ecosystem has an impact on the environment. This year National Honey Bee Day is observed on both August 15 and 22.
As we expand and grow in society, we often forget about organisms such as honey bees and how they contribute to our daily lives. Our growth and the use of pesticides destroys their habitats and their colonies.
Honey bees are responsible for pollinating one-sixth of the flowering plant species worldwide and about 400 different types of agricultural plants. This means that bees enable us to have food such as broccoli, almonds, apples and pumpkins. Oh yes, and honey! Without these busy insects, the United States alone could lose an estimated $15 billion worth of crops.
Not only are they important to the ecosystem, they are also interesting to learn about. Here are a few honey bee facts to share:
- On average, bees fly 13-15 miles per hour and their wings bee 180 times per second.
- Honey bees visit about 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey.
- Bees do not sleep, instead they rest in empty cells in the beehive.
- During honey-gathering season, there are about 40,000-60,000 bees in a hive.
- To produce 2 pounds of honey, bees travel a distance equal to four times around the earth.
Impressive, right? Celebrate National Honey Bee Day by helping to educate others with these facts.
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10 Bite-Sized Appetizers Made With Honey
Have you ever heard the saying “good things come in small packages?” That couldn’t be more true when it comes to these delicious bite-sized appetizers! Whether you’re hosting a party or just cooking for your family, bite-sized appetizers are fun to make and taste great. From meatballs and crostinis to the classic pigs in a blanket, even the pickiest of eaters will find something from our list of 10 bite-sized appetizers made with honey to enjoy.
Salty meets sweet with this delicious twist to a classic appetizer with our Mini Pigs in a Blanket with Honey Caramel Sauce!
Our Taco Nuggets combine everything you love about the popular Mexican dish with the convenience of a bite-sized appetizer.
Spice up any party or family dinner with our Honey Jalepeño Bites – a favorite recipe from our friends The Henningsens!
Looking for a gluten-free option? These Rosemary Honey Turkey Meatballs from Cooking on the Weekends are as cute as they are delicious and can be made using gluten-free bread crumbs.
Who doesn’t love a warm and fluffy soft pretzel? Our Honey Pretzel Bites are the perfect bite-sized snack to pile on your plate.
Our recipe for Tortilla Pinwheels is easy to make and perfect for any party or family get together!
With only five simple ingredients, this Grilled Pear, Brie and Honey Crostini recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod is a foodies dream!
Jessica in the Kitchen shares her recipe for Cauliflower Bites in Honey Sriracha Sauce that are sure to turn anyone into a cauliflower lover!
Epicurious shares this recipe from Bon Appetit for Crab Hush Puppies with Curried Honey Mustard Sauce that is sure to tickle those tastebuds.
And finally, this Goat Cheese, Honey and Fruit Crostini recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction is filled with so much texture and flavor it’s almost impossible to have just one!
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12 Cheese and Honey Recipes
Cheese is an ingredient that has so many uses, such as sprinkling it on top of a dish or using it as filling. In addition, there are also several varieties of this dairy delight. Get a little crazy by combining cheese and honey to make these mouthwatering recipes.
Make some Crepes With Honey Ricotta and Blueberry Sauce for breakfast with this recipe shared by PBS.
Our Hot Stuff Honey Cheese Ball has onions, bacon, jalapenos and not one, but two different cheeses! Spread it on crackers or dip in some veggies.
Go Go Go Gourmet shares a recipe for Fried Goat Cheese Balls With Drizzled Honey that are warm and crispy.
The Bruschetta With Gorgonzola Cheese and Honey shared by CD Kitchen is another great appetizer to serve at get-togethers that everyone will enjoy.
Need a pre-dinner snack to get you fired up? Make our Honey Jalapeno Bites wrapped in bacon.
Cheese Breadsticks go well with just about any type of meal. Pair them with spaghetti and meatballs and bon appetit!
Our recipe for Goat Cheese Wrapped in Phyllo will melt in your mouth. The honey adds a sweet balance to the other rich ingredients.
Aggie’s Kitchen shares these Mini Cheddar-BBQ Turkey Meatloaf Muffins that are so good you can’t have only one.
Put a sweet spin on a childhood favorite with our Honey Grilled Cheese.
Zest up traditional cheese pizza with Framed Cooks’ Cheese and Honey Pizza.
Another simple and scrumptious recipe is this Apple, Goat Cheese and Honey Quesadilla shared by Spoon University. It’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner!
Six Sisters’ Stuff shares a recipe for Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas that take Mexican food night to a whole different level!
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Homemade Honey Fruit Snacks
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Sue Bee® honey
- 1 cup pureed strawberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/3 cup unflavored gelatin
Directions
- Place the pureed strawberries, honey and orange juice in a blender and mix until combined.
- Pour the honey mixture into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a saucepan mix the water and gelatin until combined. The mixture will be thick and tend to congeal.
- Over medium to low heat, warm the mixture until the gelatin is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the dissolved gelatin into the honey mixture and whisk until ingredients are evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into an ungreased 9-by-9-inch cake pan and allow to cool in the refrigerator uncovered for about 3 hours.
- Once the mixture is completely set, remove it from the cake pan and divide into squares by cutting 12 horizontal strips and then cutting each strip into 12 pieces.
Sue Bee® Honey S’mores Bites
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
- 1 1/2 cups quick oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2/3 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup mini-marshmallows
- 1/4 cup mini-chocolate chips
Directions
- In a large bowl, stir together oats, flour, crushed graham crackers, and salt.
- Add in peanut butter and honey and stir until well-combined.
- Stir in marshmallows and chocolate chips.
- If dough is sticky, refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow to firm up before forming into 1-inch balls.
- Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator.
10 Ice Cream Sandwiches Made With Honey
Ice cream smushed between two cookies … what’s not to love? Celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day the right way and try one of these delicious recipes.
From oatmeal raisin to banana almond cookies and plenty of different ice cream flavors, there is something for everyone!
Maia Kenney’s entry in our Sweet Eats Recipe Contest for Honey Vanilla Graham Ice Cream Sandwiches is perfectly simple. Store them in the freezer for a handy afternoon treat that the whole family will love!
Tired of this summer heat? Whip up some of these Oatmeal Rum Raisin Cookies With Wildflower Honey Ice Cream from Zoe Bakes to help you stay cool!
Keep it simple with these Ice Cream Sandwiches With Honey-Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from the David Lebovitz collection on CulinateO. To add a little pizazz coat the sides with toasted coconut or crushed roasted almonds.
An ice cream maker isn’t even required to make tasty Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches With Salted Honey Almond Butter Cookies from What’s Cooking Good Looking.
These Honey Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches With A Raspberry-Peach Swirl from Bright Bold and Beautiful are as pretty as they are delicious! The raspberry-peach swirl adds a nice twist, too.
Interested in some no-bake gluten-free cookies with ice cream in between? Give Lite Ice Cream Sandwiches from NatureBox a try.
Cool, sweet banana ice cream between chocolate graham crackers … try to resist these Honey Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches from Taste of Home.
From ginger to cinnamon, there is no shortage of delicious flavors in Ginger Molasses and Honey Ice Cream Sandwiches from Sprinkles for Breakfast.
You don’t have to feel bad about loving these Banana Almond Ice Cream Sandwiches from Couldn’t Be Parve!
By combining cashew brittle, honey ice cream, cashew butter cookies and caramel sauce, these Za’atar Cashew Brittle Honey Ice Cream Sandwiches from Madeleine Effect make for one fun dessert!
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Sue Bee® Honey Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Sue Bee® Honey
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a jar.
- Close the jar and shake until well-combined.
- Place in the refrigerator overnight.
4 Homemade Dog Treats Made With Honey
Have you ever considered making homemade treats for your furry friend? Not only do homemade dog treats help you ensure that your pup is getting a wholesome snack, but you can tailor the recipes to meet your dog’s preferences and dietary restrictions! Homemade dog treats are a great alternative to the commercial dog treat brands that usually have fillers and byproducts.
Editor’s note: Always consult with your veterinarian if you are unsure about giving your dog any of the ingredients included in these homemade recipes. You may find alternatives better-suited for your dog’s specific needs.
What dog doesn’t love a spoonful of peanut butter as a treat? Get creative by using cookie cutters to make these Peanut Butter Dog Treats by the Cookie Rookie into all sorts of shapes and sizes. Whether it’s a bone, a heart or even a star, your dog will love these treats no matter the shape!
The British Baker’s Banana and Honey Dog Treats are sure to get your dog’s attention from the smell alone! Thanks to the honey and bananas, these treats are sure to please your dog’s tastebuds and body.
Does your dog have a sweet tooth? Dog Treat Kitchen’s Sweet Potato Cookie Dog Treats will fulfill your dog’s cravings! The sweetness comes from the sweet potato and honey rather than refined sugars that might be in commercial brand dog treats.
These Cinnamon Apple Dog Bones from Easy-Home-Made are a simple treat option for your dog. With honey, cinnamon, apples and an optional peanut butter glaze, these treats are sure to please even the pickiest of pups!
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11 Ice Cream Toppings Made With Honey
You have the ice cream … but what about the fixings? Spruce up your bowl of ice cream by drizzling some sauce here or sprinkling some goodies there. Try a few of these ice cream toppings made with honey to enliven your chilled sweet!
For a simple addition to your ice cream, just use honey with a little added flavor. Try our recipes for Vanilla and Orange Infused Honey or Cinnamon Infused Honey.
For a fruitier topping stir up this Strawberry Honey Sauce shared on Food.com. A little lemon juice provides a bit of a zing!
If you are a chocoholic this Thick Homemade Chocolate Sauce by Crazy for Crust is perfect for you to drizzle on top of a heaping scoop of ice cream!
Love chocolate but want something easy? Try this 2-Ingredient Homemade Chocolate Sauce from Natural Chow.
Our Honeyscotch Topping is smooth, sweet and perfect for your sundae.
For a little crunch, top your cold treat with some of our Honey-Roasted Nuts and Fruit.
Add a Pinch shares a Honey Nut Granola Recipe that is a delicious addition to a sweet delight.
Our Microwave Honey Peanut Brittle is another great treat to make to eat by itself or as a crunchy topping.
Spiced Pecans from Elana’s Pantry make a scrumptious garnish!
What is ice cream without some cookie dough? Mix in some Unprocessed Raw Cookie Dough Bites from Vintage Mixer.
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