11 Poolside Treats Made With Honey

Summer and pool days go together like bees and honey. You can’t have one without the other! Stay energized at the pool with some of these snacks that will give you the drive to keep swimming.

Our Honey Snack Mix has a blend of crunchy ingredients to munch on throughout the day. With pretzels and pecans, you have the perfect little snack to keep you on your feet … or in the water.

Another snack to try is this Honey Bacon Snack Mix shared by Rachael Ray. Who doesn’t love bacon?

Aunt Sue’s® Oatmeal Bites shared by Pam Correll in the Sue Bee® Honey Sweet Eats Recipe Contest will help give you a burst of energy and fill you up just enough to hold your appetite until mealtime.

Make these Apple Zucchini Healthy Snacks by The NY Melrose Family. They are quick and easy and help get in extra fruit and vegetables for the day.

Tina Jensen shared her recipe for Lunchbox Granola Treats in our Sweet Eats Contest. This snack has an ample amount of protein to help give you more energy for pool games.

Our Scary Good Popcorn has a honey coating that will satisfy your afternoon cravings!

Another sweet treat is our Honey Puppy Chow. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter.

If you like peanut butter, make some Healthier Than Rice Krispie Treats from Happy Healthy Mama. The perfect size to pop one in your mouth between dives off the board.

The Bitter Side of Sweet shares a recipe for Fruity Pebbles Granola Bars that are not only delicious but also fun-looking!

Forget about processed fruit snacks and make Homemade Fruit Snacks by Living Healthy With Chocolate. These will be a hit with the kids.

Paleo Grubs shares these Homemade Blackberry Paleo Fruit Roll-Ups that are simple to make ahead of time and easy to bring along to the pool.

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12 Muffin Recipes Made With Honey

Do you ever find yourself rushing around in the morning, leaving you with no time for breakfast? Delicious and convenient, muffins are the perfect breakfast item to take with you on the go. From fruit-filled to double chocolate, these honey muffin recipes are sure to turn your morning around!

Rachel Ruiz’s entry in our Sweet Eats Recipe Contest for Blackberry Bliss Muffins are guaranteed to start your morning off right! Full of blackberries, chocolate chips and almonds, what’s not to love?

Two Peas and Their Pod’s Honey Peach Muffins With Oat Streusel Topping are a must make! Filled with juicy peaches and topped with a sweet streusel, these muffins will be your new family favorite!

Baker by Nature shares a recipe for Greek Yogurt and Honey Blueberry Muffins that doesn’t include any butter. By replacing butter with olive oil or coconut oil, these muffins are a great way to start off your day!

Do you have bananas that are past their prime sitting on your counter? Instead of throwing them out, use them to make these savory Banana Honey-Walnut Muffins from Once Upon a Chef!

Top these Oatmeal Honey Muffins from The Kitchenarian with a scoop of Nutella for a sweet and savory breakfast option.

Made with no processed sugar, 100% whole grains and coconut oil instead of butter, Bowl of Delicious’ Banana Blueberry Oat Muffins make for one wholesome breakfast!

Simplify your morning routine with Delighted Momma’s tasty Flourless Lemon Zucchini Muffins!

Full of juicy blackberries with a hint of mint, these Whole Wheat Muffins from Eat the Love are distinctly delicious!

If you’re on a Paleo kick, Paleo Newbie has a recipe for Paleo Lemon Poppyseed Muffins you’ve got to try.

Chocolate lovers, this one’s for you! Ambitious Kitchen’s Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins are sure to fulfill that chocolate craving!

These Peanut Butter Banana Protein Muffins from Maebell’s are the perfect way to start your morning off with some protein! They make for a great midday snack, as well!

Kitchen Treaty shares this Honey-Sweetened Spiced Banana Muffins recipe. No refined sugar necessary to make these muffins delectable!

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Honey Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup of sugar (for rolling)

Directions

• Heat oven to 300 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt.
• In a separate bowl, cream together butter and 1/4 cup sugar, then add the honey.
• Slowly add the flour combination to honey mix and blend until even. It is important not to over-mix the dough.
• Chill the dough for 10 minutes.
• While the dough is in the refrigerator, fill a small bowl with the separate cup of sugar.
• Drop rounded spoonfuls of the dough into the bowl of sugar and roll to coat, then place on baking sheet.
• Bake for about 16 minutes, until the edges are golden and set.
• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring.

Sue Bee® Honey Strawberry Parfait

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Sue Bee® honey
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup granola

Directions

• In a small bowl stir together the yogurt and honey.
• In a separate bowl, mix strawberries and orange juice.
• Spoon one-fourth of the yogurt mixture into a serving dish and top with a layer of the fruit mixture followed by a layer of granola.
• Repeat the layers and end with a granola layer on top.
• You can either serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 hours.

Non-Alcoholic Honey Piña Colada Smoothie

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Sue Bee® Honey
• 4 cups fresh pineapple chunks
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 2 cups ice
• 1 cup vanilla yogurt
• 2/3 cup orange juice

Directions

• Place all ingredients in a blender.
• Blend for about 5 minutes or until completely smooth.
• Serve immediately.

Sue Bee® Honey Lemonade Recipes

If you could taste summertime, it would taste like lemonade. Crisp and refreshing flavors that cool you off and tickle your tastebuds.

Lessen the amount of added sugar in your lemonade by trying a few of our recipes.

Go for a classic taste with our Honey Lemonade. All you need is water, lemon juice, honey and sea salt. Simple to make and easy going down, this recipe is just what you need in your glass.

Add a little fizz and fruit to your drink. Stir up our Sparkling Blueberry Honey Lemonade to enjoy poolside on a sunny afternoon. Who would have thought that blueberries, lemon juice, honey and club soda would mix so well together?

Strawberries and lemons are the two main ingredients in our Strawberry Lemonade. It adds the right amount of fruity goodness without overpowering the senses with sweetness.

Another great recipe mixing other fruits with lemons is our Raspberry Peach Honey Lemonade. The flavors fuse together to comfort your palate with the soft, sweet tastes of the season. Minimize the amount of sugar in this recipe by using a half cup of honey and a half cup of sugar.

A little vanilla goes a long way in our Vanilla Honey Berry Lemonade. This recipe has a nice balance of sweet fruit with the warm taste of vanilla. Pour this over a big glass of ice and you are set for some delicious fun.

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Sue Bee® Honey Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 2 quarts water
• 1 cup lemon juice
• Pinch sea salt

Directions

• Combine honey, water and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
• Whisk until the honey is completely dissolved and pour into a pitcher.
• Add a pinch of salt and stir.

Sparkling Blueberry Honey Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 cup Aunt Sue’s® Honey
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup blueberries
• 4 cups club soda
• Ice

Directions

• In a food processor or blender, puree the honey, lemon juice, lemon zest and blueberries.
• Pour mixture into a pitcher.
• Add the club soda.
• Pour over a glass of ice and enjoy!

Sue Bee® Honey Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 4 cups strawberries, washed and cut in halves
• 3 lemons, washed and quartered
• 6 cups of water
• Ice

Directions

• Blend the honey, strawberries and lemons with 2 cups of water.
• Strain the strawberry-lemon mix and add the additional 4 cups of water through the strainer.
• If needed add additional honey.
• Serve cold over ice and garnish with any extra lemons or strawberries.

Vanilla Honey Berry Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 2 vanilla beans, seeded and split
• 1 1/2 cups lemon juice (about 8 to 10 lemons)
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups berries (raspberries, blueberries and blackberries)

Directions

• Combine the honey, vanilla beans and 1 cup of water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
• Cook until the honey has completely dissolved then remove from heat and let cool.
• If you use fresh lemons, juice them until you have 1 1/2 cups of juice and strain out pulp and seeds.
• Add 3/4 of the honey-vanilla mixture, lemon juice and water to a large pitcher.
• Check the flavor. Add more of the honey vanilla syrup to sweeten.
• Add the raspberries, blueberries and blackberries and let chill in the fridge for 2 hours before serving.
• Pour over ice and garnish with more berries and lemon slices.
• Enjoy!

Raspberry Peach Honey Lemonade

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 6 cups water, divided
• 3 whole peaches, peeled, sliced and pits removed
• 6 ounces raspberries
• 1 cup lemon juice (about 6 lemons)

Directions

• In a medium sauce pan, add honey, sugar and 1 cup of water. On medium heat stir until the honey and sugar have dissolved.
• Reduce the heat and add the sliced peaches and raspberries. Continue to simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Pour the fruit mixture into a blender. Remove the top cap to let the heat escape and cover with a towel to avoid a mess.
• Puree the fruit until smooth then let the mixture cool completely.
• Once cooled, pour the fruit puree through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher and discard the solids.
• Add the lemon juice and remaining water to the pitcher.
• Stir to combine and serve over ice!

11 Road Trip Snacks Made With Honey

Summer is all about good food, the outdoors and sharing experiences with friends and family. Summertime often brings about road trips, and what are road trips without delicious snacks? Don’t forget to pack some of these snacks made with honey for your adventures.

Start your morning off with Honey Breakfast Bites shared by Kara Culpepper in our Sweet Eats Recipe Contest. The preparation and cooking are done ahead of time so all you have to do is eat a few!

Enjoy some Honey Cornflakes Cakes from Cookies or Biscuits. Though the recipe says they are more of a dessert than a breakfast food, who’s to stop you?

Banana Honey-Walnut Muffins from Once Upon a Chef will put some pep in your step to help get you motivated while on your excursions.

Sunny Side Ups shares a recipe for Almond Butter and Honey Blondies that will be eaten quickly.

Another recipe that will be gobbled up is Jannine Fisk’s Salted Caramel Honey Brickle Brownies that she entered into our Sweet Eats Contest. Chocolate is a must for outdoor activities but often melts in the heat. Our brownies won’t leave you with that mess.

Our Trail Mix Cookies are a necessity when it comes to camping and the outdoors. They are tasty and packed with protein to hold you over in between meals.

If you are looking for a fruit-filled snack to take with you, make Homemade Fruit Snacks shared by Thank Your Body.

Need just a handful of something to munch on? Bring along our Sweet and Spicy Walnuts or these Hot Honey Stingy Snack Crackers shared by Sheila Suhan in our Sweet Eats Contest.

These Honey Mustard and Onion Pretzels from Table for Two are perfect to pack for a little substance throughout your trip.

Our Peanut Butter Snacks will help give you a burst of energy as you drive along the open roads.

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14 Patriotic Recipes Made With Honey

Independence Day is an occasion to gather with friends and family to celebrate the birth and freedom of our wonderful country. Incorporate delicious, festive food into your fireworks celebrations with these patriotic recipes!

Start your meal off with a few different salad options! Well Plated shares this Red, White and Blue Quinoa Fruit Salad that is refreshing and filling!

This Honey Baked Goat Cheese Salad With Blackberry Lemon Vinaigrette shared by Spinach Tiger is tangy and juicy. Fresh summer fruit is the perfect addition to any feast.

Another unique starter is the Red, White and Blue Salad from The Noshery that mixes beets, blueberries and goat cheese.

Cater to everyone’s holiday sweet tooth with our Sue Bee® honey Fruit Pizza. It’s not made with marinara and mounds of cheese but it certainly hits the spot!

Pies are a must have during all holidays. Our Pink Lemonade Stand Pie isn’t your traditional dessert but it’s just as scrumptious!

Make Vintage Mixer’s Strawberry Rhubarb Skillet Pie Recipe to enjoy as a dessert or even for a sweet breakfast.

Paleo Red, White and Blue Coconut Tarts from Paleo Cupboard are versatile in the flavors you choose to use! Select which fruit suits your fancy and whip up a batch of these tarts for your festivities.

These Citrus Tea Biscuits by She Wears Many Hats are delicious by themselves but also a great ingredient to use when making shortcake.

Speaking of shortcakes, try our recipe! Fourth of July Shortcakes are festive, delicious and sure to be a hit.

It doesn’t get much simpler or more refreshing than these Patriotic Fruit Kabobs shared by 100 Days of Real Food.

We Heart Recipes shares a Honey-Lime Berry Melange recipe that is simple and proves once again that summer fruit is an essential to any meal.

Cool off with Red, White and Blue Fruit Popsicles from Just a Taste. Enjoy this sweet frozen snack anytime of day to beat the heat.

Another sweet frozen treat to nibble on throughout the day is Red, White and Blue Frozen Yogurt Bark by Honey & Birch.

For a festive holiday drink with fruit, sample our Strawberry-Banana Smoothie.

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Honey Strawberry Jam

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Sue Bee® Honey
• 6 cups chopped strawberries
• 2 boxes powdered pectin
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

• Mash the strawberries and place in a large saucepan over high heat.
• Add the pectin and stir until boiling. Continue stirring for one minute.
• Remove from heat and add Sue Bee® honey and lemon juice. Mix well.
• Return mixture and stir occasionally until boiling.
• Once boiling, stir constantly for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool, stirring occasionally.
• Carefully ladle jam into jam jars and secure tops.
• Immerse tightened jars into a hot water bath and boil for 8 minutes.
• Remove from bath and place allow to cool.

Sue Bee® Honey Vanilla Milkshake

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 1 cup milk
• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
• A pinch of cinnamon or to taste

Directions

• Place all ingredients in a blender.
• Mix until contents are smooth and evenly combined.

Support the Honey Bee and Other Pollinators

Pollinator week is dedicated to enlightening others about what pollinators are, their purpose and how to help support them. However, awareness and action should be taken more than just seven days a year. Here are a few quick facts about the important role pollinators, such as honey bees, play in our ecosystem and how you can play your own role in protecting them!

First of all, what are pollinators?
Pollinators are animals or insects that cause plants to make fruit or seeds. This is done by transporting pollen from one part of the flower of a plant to another. A few examples of pollinators are bees, birds, butterflies and bats.

Why does this matter you might ask?
Throughout the world, there are about 1,000 plants we depend on that require the process of pollination to produce food. In the United States alone roughly $40 billion worth of products are produced because of pollination from bees and other insects. More specifically honey bees account for about 80% of all pollination. Foods that are produced from pollination include chocolate, blueberries, apples, melons and coffee. It is clear to see that these small life forms have a huge impact on our ecosystem as well as economy.

What can you do to help?
Due to chemical use, loss of habitat, disease and other causes, the U.S. has lost more than 50% of managed honey bee colonies over the last 10 years. Even the smallest bit of action will help to protect bees and other pollinators. Simple tasks such as planting native plants in your garden and reducing the use of pesticides make a difference. Initiate an effort to buy local food and recycle! Another great way to get involved is to volunteer with organizations such as the Pollinator Partnership, which works effortlessly to find new ways to bring awareness and support to these important organisms.

Figure out how you can take action and support our ecosystem. Even if it’s simply following along on Facebook you are still gaining knowledge to share! At Sioux Honey, we launched a national initiative to educate consumers about the U.S.A. honey bee by creating a special seal located on certain bottles of honey. This seal makes it easier for consumers to find pure, American-made honey.

Share how you plan to take action to protect the U.S.A. honey bee and other pollinators with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

14 Cupcake Recipes Made With Honey

Do you ever walk into a bakery and see rows of perfectly decorated cupcakes and think to yourself, “I wonder if those taste as good as they look?” You indulge and buy one just to test it out. Yes, they taste even better than they look! With these honey cupcake recipes, you get the same flavorful satisfaction. What’s even better, though, is they are homemade! Get out your aprons and mixers and try a few for yourself.

Our Sue Bee® Honey Lemon Cupcakes With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting are soft, yet rich in flavor. While the cake is delectable by itself, the frosting adds that creamy sweet touch all cupcakes must have.

What’s Cooking, Love? shares a recipe for Honey Vanilla Cupcakes With Honey Buttercream Frosting that requires only a few ingredients to make a tiny masterpiece.

Try our Surprise Cupcakes for a wondrous little treat. Hopefully you like chocolate chips!

Another cocoa-filled recipe comes from the National Honey Board. These Honey Chocolate Cupcakes will satisfy all chocolate cravings.

Have a bite of these Lavender Honey Cupcakes shared by the Food Network. The ingredients in this recipe blend together for a sweet yet refreshing taste.

Bakerita tells how to make Honey Nut Cheerio Cupcakes by turning a favorite cereal into an alluring goody.

The Honey and Banana Cupcakes by Bread and Honey make excellent use of those uneaten bananas sitting on your counter!

Apricot Honey Cupcakes from Lori’s Culinary Creations are tangy and sweet.

Savor these Ginger Zucchini Cupcakes With and Orange-Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting from Daily Crave. This recipe is delicious any time of year, but very festive during autumn.

Our Sue Bee® Honey Carrot Cake Whole Wheat Cupcakes turn what usually comes as a large cake into individual mini cakes.

If you really are looking for gluten-free alternative to sweet delights, try these Paleo Strawberry Cupcakes from Elana’s Pantry.

Sometimes it is all about the frosting. Our Orange and Honey Cupcakes With Sweet Ricotta Frosting really bring about a rich flavor, all due to what’s on top.

Food52 shares these Chai Cupcakes With Honey-Ginger Frosting. If you are a chai tea lover then these will be right up your alley!

Get creative with some Creamsicle Swirl Cupcakes by Flavorite. Sweet, fruity and tangy, they will surely be enjoyed by everyone!

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Honey Corn on the Cob

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Sue Bee® Honey
• 4 ears sweet corn
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons basil, sliced

Directions

• Remove the husks and silk from the corn and place in boiling water until tender. Allow to cool.
• Mix Sue Bee® honey, butter and basil together until well combined.
• Cover the corn with basil-honey butter.

Honey Lemon Cupcakes With Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

Honey Lemon Cupcakes

• 1/4 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1/3 cup Sue Bee® Honey
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3-4 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Honey Lemon Cupcakes

• Heat oven to 350 F and line a muffin tin with baking cups.
• Using an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes.
• Add eggs, one at a time, and mix until evenly combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt.
• In a smaller bowl, combine milk, honey, lemon juice and vanilla.
• Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined. Add in the milk mixture, then add the remaining flour mixture, mixing until all ingredients are evenly combined.
• Fill baking cups 2/3 of the way full.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes.
• Let cupcakes cool completely before applying the frosting.

Honey Cream Cheese Frosting

• Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, butter and honey until fluffy.
• Gradually add in powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
• Spread onto cupcakes and enjoy!

11 Iced Tea Recipes Made With Honey

Do you ever crave something to drink that isn’t carbonated but has more flavor than water? Iced tea is refreshing and has just enough flavor to harmoniously accompany any meal. And because water is one of the main ingredients of iced tea, it also helps hydrate your body. Making your own tea allows you to customize it to take on any flavor you choose. Instead of tearing open an artificial sweetener packet, try using a bit of honey to add a touch of sweetness.

Our Sue Bee® Honey Peach Iced Tea brings to light the natural juices from the fresh peaches added in this recipe. You don’t even have to take the skin off the fruit, just leave it as is!

If fruitiness is your thing, then do not miss out on our Fruit Blast Sage Iced Tea or Honey Raspberry Iced Tea. Both incorporate fresh fruit like our peach iced tea to bring in natural flavors.

Another great recipe that uses fresh fruit is this Honey Pear Iced Tea by Taste of Home. Enjoy the soft sweetness that pears have to offer without a heavy, syrupy taste.

Lipton Tea’s Honey-Melon-Cucumber Iced Tea takes only minutes to make and a few more to enjoy! Once it’s chilled, you will have a luscious beverage for a sunny afternoon.

A splash of apple juice brings life to our Iced Apple Honey Tea. Add a slice of lemon to garnish and top it off.

Creative Culinary mixes in a splash of mint in this Very Berry Iced Tea With Honey Mint Syrup recipe for a refreshing and relaxing taste.

Try this recipe for Green Tea With Ginger, Mint and Honey by The Kitchn for a non-fruity base. These ingredients combine to bring about a soft, heavenly tea flavor.

Slightly Sweet Tea shared by My Recipes has a citrusy twist that combines oranges and limes to bring about flavor.

Martha Stewart shares her Hibiscus Honey Iced Tea and gives you the option of making this lovely tea a cocktail or keeping it a simple non-alcoholic beverage. Either way it is a delightful drink to enjoy among friends.

Lastly, celebrate this great season with our Summer Love Honey Tea!

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