Golden Summer Recipes
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Golden Summer Recipes

Glow from within all summer long with these Mānuka sweetened recipes! From frozen sorbets to glazed donut holes, we're rounding up the recipes creators are making right now — each one leaning on Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey for natural sweetness instead of the refined stuff. 

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Glow from within all summer long with these Mānuka sweetened recipes! From frozen sorbets to glazed donut holes, we're rounding up the recipes creators are making right now — each one leaning on Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey for natural sweetness instead of the refined stuff. 

Hibiscus Lemon Sorbet 

The easiest way to cool down this summer, naturally sweetened with Mānuka Honey that supports energy and gut health.

Ingredients 

Hibiscus Concentrate 

  • 2 tbsp hibiscus tea flowers

  • ¼ cup boiling water 

Sorbet

  • 16 oz frozen mixed berries 

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 

  • 3 tbsp egg whites  

  • 2 tbsp Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey

  • 1 tbsp hibiscus tea concentrate 

  • Pinch of flaky sea salt 

  • (Optional) ½ tsp xanthan gum 

Directions

  1. Steep 2 tbsp hibiscus tea flowers in ¼ cup boiling water for 20 minutes. Strain and cool completely in the fridge. 

  2. In a large food processor, add frozen berries, lemon juice, egg white, honey, tea concentrate, and flaky sea salt. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. 

  3. Serve immediately for a soft serve texture or freeze for 20-30 minutes for a scoopable texture. 

  4. Serve with fresh berries. 

Recipe by @healthienut.

 

Salted Mānuka Honey Glazed Cottage Cheese Donut Holes

Mānuka Honey not only provides a delicious natural sweetener to these donuts, but also immunity and digestive support! Plus, they're high protein!

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup 2% cottage cheese 

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (may need 1-2 tbsp additional flour)

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tbsp Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Honey Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1-2 tbsp milk

  • 1 tbsp Wedderspoon Mānuka Honey

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Add cottage cheese to a food processor and process until just blended. The texture should be smooth with several small chunks remaining, similar to the texture of greek yogurt.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Add the blended cottage cheese, egg, honey, and vanilla and stir well with a spoon. *it’s important you do NOT blend the wet ingredients separate than the dry for optimal texture or else it may be too soft of a dough*

  3. Take ~1-1 1/2 tbsp dough at a time and carefully roll into balls. Flour hands, if needed. 

  4. Preheat air fryer to 350°F. Coat the basket with non-stick cooking spray. 

  5. Place balls in air fryer, trying not to overcrowd the basket. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Air fry for 6-7 minutes at 350°F.

  6. Remove from air fryer and cool for 10 minutes. 

  7. Meanwhile, make the icing. Combine all ingredients in a bowl until creamy. Coat the cooled donuts in the glaze and transfer to wired rack to set. Serve with flaky sea salt. 

Recipe by @healthienut.

 

Blueberry Peppermint Ice Cream

Churning the essence of summer into a dreamy scoop. Mānuka Honey swirled into a peppermint base for the creamiest, most fragrant ice cream. Then, swirled with a blueberry Mānuka compote for a deep, floral sweetness!

Recipe by @dearsaturdays.

 

High-Fiber Dense Bean Salad

Here to help you meet your fiber goals and satisfy your tastebuds. This High-Fiber Dense Bean Salad is packed with plant protein, fiber, and fresh ingredients to keep you full all week long!

The creamy Apple Cider Vinegar Tahini Dressing is seriously addicting. Made with Apple Cider Vinegar with Mānuka Honey, it’s naturally fermented with the Mother for probiotics and made with Mānuka honey that contains naturally occurring prebiotics—all while delivering the perfect sweet, tangy flavor.

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup tahini

  • ⅓ cup Wedderspoon Apple Cider Vinegar

  • 1 tbsp Wedderspoon Manuka Honey

  • 2 garlic cloves, grated 

  • 1 tsp dried oregano 

  • 1 tsp dijon mustard 

  • ¾-1 tsp kosher salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper 

Salad

  • 1-15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1-15 oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 

  • 1-15 oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 cup corn 

  • 1 cup diced cucumber

  • ½ cup diced red onion

  • ½ cup crumbled feta 

  • ⅓ cup chopped parsley

  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro 

Directions

  1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar. Seal with a lid and shake well to emulsify. Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired. 

  2. In a large serving bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Drizzle over dressing and toss well to coat. I recommend chilling the salad for at least 30 min before serving to maximize the flavor. Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired. 

Recipe by @healthienut.

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