33 Recipes with Honey That Will Have You Buzzing

Updated on Sep. 17, 2024

Bring out that bear-shaped bottle! These recipes with honey are ones you'll want to keep in regular rotation in your kitchen.

Honey Cinnamon Rollups

This cinnamony treat reminds me of baklava, but with only a few easy ingredients, it’s a fraction of the work. My Aunt Adele shared the recipe with me, and I think of her whenever I make it. Make sure to use the best honey for delicious results. —Sue Falk, Warren, Michigan

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Rustic Honey Cake

Total Time 45 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When my boys were young, they couldn’t drink milk but they could have yogurt. This was a cake they could eat. And it’s one dessert that doesn’t taste overly sweet, which is always a nice change of pace. You can liven up the flavor with different fruits and even different types of honey. —Linda Leuer, Hamel, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 248 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

In storage, honey can change color and crystallize—but check does honey ever expires.

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Sheet-Pan Soy-Ginger Salmon with Veggies

Total Time 40 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This salmon and veggie sheet-pan dinner is packed with umami Asian flavors and is so easy to make. It’s high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and so many other nutrients, but it’s so delicious! We like to serve it over brown rice or quinoa. —Pamela Gelsomini, Wrentham, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked salmon with 1 cup vegetables: 426 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 627mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
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Baklava

Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Many ethnic festivals are held in my city throughout the year. One in May is the Greek Hellenic Festival. My family enjoys baklava—a traditional walnut strudel. Once you learn how to make baklava, you’ll see it’s not difficult. Even working with phyllo is easier than you’d expect. Just have your ingredients ready to go and follow the directions on the package. The results are scrumptious and well worth the effort. Make sure you buy a bottle of the best honey before you start! —Judy Losecco, Buffalo, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1 baklava triangle: 271 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Grilled Nectarines with Burrata and Honey

Total Time 15 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: The classic caprese gets a sweet makeover with this inspired summer starter. Burrata, mint and honey are served over nectarine halves—or any stone fruit you like—in this creamy, dreamy dish. It’s one of those recipes with honey that’s unexpected and so delicious. —Anthony Gans, Hawthorne, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 160 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Honey Challah

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 2 loaves (24 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator: I use these shiny, beautiful loaves as the centerpiece of my spread. I love the taste of honey, but you can also add chocolate chips, cinnamon, orange zest or almonds. Leftover slices of this sweet challah recipe work well in bread pudding or for French toast. —Jennifer Newfield, Los Angeles, California
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 125 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Want to make this delicious recipe? If you don’t have fresh honey and your old jar looks thick and grainy instead, you need to learn how to decrystallize honey.

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Cilantro Lime Slaw

Total Time 20 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a refreshing take on slaw with a honey-lime vinaigrette rather than the traditional mayo. It’s a great take-along for all those summer picnics. —Emily Tyra, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 86 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Honey Cornbread

Total Time 30 min
Servings 9 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Serving this moist cornbread to family and guests is a pleasure. Honey gives the bread a slightly sweet taste, and most people find it difficult to eat just one piece. —Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 318 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Honey Spice Bread

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 1 loaf (12 pieces)
From the Recipe Creator: The texture of this bread is almost like a cake, so I usually serve slices of it for dessert. The loaf looks so festive with the pretty glaze drizzled on top. —Gaye O'Dell, Binghamton, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 187 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Honey-Mustard Brussels Sprouts Salad

Total Time 25 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Even if you dislike Brussels sprouts, you will love this dish. The dressing is so tasty, and it pairs amazingly with the apples, grapes and walnuts. You can also add whatever cheese, nuts or fruit you prefer. —Sheila Sturrock, Coldwater, Ontario
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 170 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
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Honey Berry Sheet Cake

Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I adapted a traditional honey cake recipe for this dessert. I wanted something that would show off all our amazing local honey as well as tasty summer berries. This also works perfectly as a Fourth of July cake, with the blueberries in the top corner and the raspberries in stripes—you wouldn't need as many blueberries, but you would need more raspberries. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 427 calories, 16g fat (1g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 212mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Honey Mustard Chicken

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This sheet-pan chicken is an easy gluten-free, low-carb meal ideal for busy weekdays. The chicken is tender, juicy and so delicious! It's now on the list of our favorite meals. You can substitute any low-carb vegetable for green beans. —Denise Browning, San Antonio, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 419 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 548mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.
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Spicy Honey Sriracha Game-Day Dip

Total Time 3 hours 20 min
Servings 12 servings (3 cups)
From the Recipe Creator: You can easily whip up this creamy, spicy, salty dip. For parties, I love dips in the slow cooker—just turn it to low once the dip is cooked and let your guests help themselves. No need to worry about the dip getting cold and having to reheat it. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 168 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 243mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.
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Baklava Thumbprint Cookies

Total Time 45 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to use that to top a cookie I developed with the flavors of baklava. My adult son tried one and immediately ate two more—which is unusual for him! It's a good recipe to mix up the night before and bake fresh the next day for company. —Sharon Eshelman, Harrington, Delaware
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 168 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 106mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Golden Honey Pan Rolls

Total Time 55 min
Servings 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: A cousin in North Carolina gave me the recipe for these delicious honey-glazed rolls. Using my bread machine to make the dough saves me about 2 hours compared to the traditional method. The rich buttery taste of these rolls is so popular with family and friends that I usually make two batches so I have enough! —Sara Wing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 139 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Quinoa, Fresh Fig & Honey-Balsamic Parfaits

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This quinoa yogurt parfait is special to me because of its wholesome ingredients. Quinoa is gluten-free, which is good for those who have food allergies, like my daughter. And I love fresh ripe figs when they are in season. Enjoy this for breakfast or dessert. —Dawn Hutchins, St. Johns, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 parfait: 272 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein.
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Canned Nectarines in Honey Syrup

Total Time 40 min
Servings 8 pint jars
From the Recipe Creator: Nectarines are in season for such a short time, you'll want to do whatever you can to extend the season. With this quick method for canning nectarines, you'll have delicious fruit all year long. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 64 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Homemade Honey Grahams

Total Time 25 min
Servings 32 crackers
From the Recipe Creator: The way my boys eat them, I would spend a fortune on honey graham crackers at the grocery store. So I decided to make a homemade version that is less processed—and less expensive. These are wonderful, although they still don’t last long. —Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts: 1 cracker: 60 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Honey-Citrus Iced Tea

Total Time 15 min
Servings 8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator: A frozen orange or lemon slice in the glass looks pretty and helps keep this refreshing punch nice and cold. Using honey instead of sugar adds a sweet touch. —Sheila Bradshaw, Columbus, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 124 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit.
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Bee Sting Cake

Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: The bee sting cake, or bienenstich, may look daunting, but it’s well worth the effort. Take the steps one at a time and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 601 calories, 33g fat (17g saturated fat), 183mg cholesterol, 333mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
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Honey-Glazed Ham

Total Time 4 hours 40 min
Servings 14 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Here’s an easy solution for feeding a large group. The simple honey ham is perfect for family dinners, where time in the kitchen is as valuable as space in the oven.—Jacquie Stolz, Little Sioux, Iowa
Nutrition Facts: 3 ounces cooked ham: 165 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 1348mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.
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Honey-Mustard Glazed Salmon

Total Time 20 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: You won’t need to fish for compliments from your dinner guests when you serve this spectacular honey mustard salmon! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts: 1 fillet: 292 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein.
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Honey Peanut Butter Cookies

Total Time 25 min
Servings 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: When my husband wants a treat, he requests these chewy peanut butter honey cookies. —Lucile Proctor, Panguitch, Utah
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 95 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Honey Bread

Total Time 45 min
Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator: My dad has been a wheat farmer all his life and my state is the wheat capital, so this recipe represents my region and my family well. This bread never lasts too long at our house. —Kathy McCreary, Goddard, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 149 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Roasted Honey Sweet Potatoes

Total Time 55 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Cinnamon and honey bring out the natural earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes in this simple, elegant side dish. —Laura Mifsud, Northville, Michigan
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 165 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
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Apple-Honey Dutch Baby

Total Time 30 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I love to make this treat on Sunday morning. It's so impressive when it's served warm right out of the oven ... and the apple honey filling is yummy! —Kathy Fleming, Lisle, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 429 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.
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Orange Pomegranate Salad with Honey

Total Time 15 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I discovered this fragrant salad in a cooking class. If you can, try to find orange flower water (also called orange blossom water), which perks up the orange segments. But orange juice adds a nice zip, too! —Carol Richardson Marty, Lynwood, Washington
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 62 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.
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Honey-Glazed Carrots

Total Time 10 min
Servings 4 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My mother used sugar in this recipe, but a local man who keeps bees on our farm shares honey with us, so I use that instead to make honey-glazed carrots. —Julie Anglen, Riverton, Wyoming
Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 124 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.
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Honey-Lime Almond Cookies

Total Time 35 min
Servings about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: Decades ago my grandmother passed this buttery lime cookie recipe to me. Through years of baking, our cookie memories keep the family connected, although we’re miles apart. —Paula Marchesi, Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 106 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Honey Wheat Bread

Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 loaves (16 pieces each)
From the Recipe Creator: This honey wheat bread recipe produces two beautiful, high loaves that have wonderful texture and slice very well. The tempting aroma of this bread baking can cut the chill from a cool autumn day. It’s a tribute to the goodness of wheat. —Dorothy Anderson, Ottawa, Kansas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 103 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Honey Tapioca Pudding

Total Time 25 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I’m glad that apple season is long, since my family requests this pudding quite often!
Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 257 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.
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Honey Balsamic Chicken

Total Time 20 min
Servings 2 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This balsamic chicken is a recipe I adapted from a cookbook that featured quick and easy recipes. I adjusted the seasonings somewhat and added a bit more honey to better suit my tastes. —Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half: 233 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 fat, 0.500 starch.
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Baklava Cheesecake

Total Time 2 hours 5 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My unique baklava cheesecake makes a grand display for office parties and other special events. —Aryanna Gamble, New Orleans, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 339 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.