With sugar unnecessarily added to products, many health-conscious shoppers are realizing that they would rather enjoy natural flavors and foods that are sweetened with honey. Refined sugar may seem like a staple ingredient for treats like cookies, jams, chocolates and pastries, but many crafty consumers have created recipes that show these items can be just as tasty and healthier without it. Inventive recipes for whoopie pies, ice cream and hot chocolate also prove that ultra decadent desserts can still be made without the use of any granulated sugar. Honey is also becoming a go-to for rounding out savory noodle dishes, meatballs, Asian salads and pizzas.
Since eating something sweet usually has a way of making you feel like you're consuming something unhealthy, the use honey for cooking and baking makes indulgence guilt-free.
25 Recipes Sweetened with Honey
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Frozen S'More Confections
The Campfire Bar is a Chilly Alternative to the Classic Summer Treat
24
Garbanzo Bean Desserts
The Brit & Co. Chickpea Cookies are Healthy & Delicious
23
Fresh Sushi-Inspired Salads
Dress Up Your Diet with Some Refreshing Sashimi Salad
22
Date Almond Energy Bars
This Energy Bar is Caffeine-Free and Perfect For Active Kids
21
Chili Cashew Noodles
These Spicy Noodles Give an Extra Kick to Ordinary Ramen
20
Homemade Pop-Up Breakfast Pastries
These Homemade Pop Tart Recipes are Stuffed With Sweet Fillings
19
Fruity Cheese Poppers
Joy the Baker's 'Simple Roasted Apricots With Honey Mascarpone' is Flavorful
18
Mood-Enhancing Peanut Butter Bites
This Healthy No-Bake Dessert Increases Energy and Tastes Great
17
No-Bake Snack Bars
This Customizable and Easy Granola Bar Recipe Doesn't Require Any Baking
16
Fruity Chia Recipes
The Blackberry Chia Breakfast Bowl is a Healthy and Energy-Boosting Dish
15
Cold Crunchy Cereal Treats
The Cornflakes Ice Cream Pie is a Delectable Crunch-Filled Sweet
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Spicy Asian Pizzas
Heather Christo's Bahn Mi Pizza Fuses Italian and Asian Cuisine
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Remixed Leftover Turkey Wraps
The Thanksgiving Burrito is a Tasty Festive Meal for the Day After
12
Thanksgiving Whoopie Pies
This Pumpkin Whoopie Pie Treat has Caramel and Boozy Ganache Filling
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Superfood-Infused Jams
This Healthy Blueberry Rosemary Chia Seed Jam Recipe is Antioxidant-Packed
10
Ramen-Covered Meatballs
These Asian-Inspired Porcupine Meatballs are Easily Customizable
9
Thai Squash Soups
This Butternut Squash Soup Recipe is Topped with Spicy Sriracha Seeds
8
Hexagonal Honeycomb Cookies
This Sugar Cookies Look Like the Inside of a Bee's Nest
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Dairy-Free Grapefruit Parfait Popsicles
This Frozen Parfait Recipe Uses Only Five Ingredients
6
Toast-Flavored Ice Cream
This Toast Ice Cream Tastes Like Buttered Honey Toast
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Boozy Jam Cookies
These Deliciously Romantic Cookies are Sweetened With Amaretto and Nutella
4
Homemade Aphrodisiac Chocolates
This Bark Recipe Infuses Moon Juice's Innovative Formula
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Kefir-Based Pancakes
The Manuka Honey-Sweeted Healthy Pancake Recipe Doesn't Contain Added Sugar
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Sesame Seed Refreshments
The Tahini Hot Chocolate My Name is Yet Recipe Mixes Sweet with Savory
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Spinach-Infused Holiday Pancakes
This Green-Hued Breakfast Meal Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
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Homemade Homestead Jams
The Youngs Farm Natural Jams are Made with Fresh Fruit Ingredients
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Mini Pizza Waffles
This Savory Recipe Combines Pizza and Waffles and It Is Perfection
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These DIY Peach Bourbon Lemonade Popsicles Combine the Best of Summer
Cookie-Inspired Pancakes
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Chip Covered Pizza Crusts
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Geometric Ice Pops
These Colorful Popsicles from Nuna World have a Polygonal Design Element
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Homemade Energizing Snacks
This Energy Bar Recipe is Vegan, Gluten-Free and Refined Sugar-Free
Bite-Sized Campfire Confections
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Sparkling Stimulant Drinks
Feel's Healthy Energy Drinks Contain Natural Caffeine and Sugar
Unusually Savoury Granola Bars
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Baked Pasta Poppers
This Meatball-Featuring Spaghetti Recipe Makes Unique and Tiny Tasty Treats
Slam Dunk Mugs
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Delightful Cocoa Beverage Makers
The Retro Series Hot Chocolate Maker Will Sweeten Every Morning
Healthy Fruit Garnishes
Very Culinary's Raspberry Chia Seed Jam is Tasty and Preservative-Free
Organic Energizing Refreshments
The GURU Energy Drink is Made with Naturally Occurring Caffeine
Citrus Cocktail Popsicles
These Citrus Basil Mojito Pops are the Perfect Way to Cool Off
Spicy Breakfast Spreads
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Thai Turkey Meatballs
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Creamy DIY Dessert Pops
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Alternative Cereal Crusts
This Rice Krispie Pizza Recipe Incorporates Marshmallow Into Its Crust
Popsicle-Inspired Cookies
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Mood-Enhancing Peanut Butter Bites
This Healthy No-Bake Dessert Increases Energy and Tastes Great
Conscious Gluten-Free Snacks
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Exotic Beef Snacks
This Dried Beef Sirloin Snack is Infused with Teriyaki and Pineapple Flavors
Spreadable Vino Jams
This Savory and Sweet Vermont Crafted Wine Jelly is From Potlicker Kitchen
Drinkable Campfire Confections
The S’mores Hot Chocolate is Perfect for Summer and Winter
Salted Fudge Fries
Red Robin's Fudge Dessert is a Sweet Variant of French Fries
Gooey Gluten-Free Cakes
This Chocolatey Pumpkin Vegan Dessert is Perfect for Thanksgiving
No-Bake Snack Bars
This Customizable and Easy Granola Bar Recipe Doesn't Require Any Baking
Superfood Cooking Sauces
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Light Switch-Themed Mugs
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Carrot Dog Cookies
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Irish Gold Cocktail Recipes
This Irish Gold Drink Strays from the Traditional For St.Patrick's Day
Savory Asian Breakfasts
This Oatmeal Recipe Favors Ginger, Garlic, Fish Sauce and Eggs
Boozy Cereal Milkshakes
This Magical Lucky Charms-Topped Treat is a Marshmallow Vodka Milkshake
Cake-Inspired Pies
These Strawberry Shortcake Whoopie Pies are Mouthwatering
Superhero Cookie Stamps
This Batman Cookie Cutter Stamp is Perfect for Nerdy Baked Goods
Kitchen Probiotic Kits
Kefir Maker Enables You to Concoct a Healthy Bacteria-Rich Drink at Home
Pumpkin Spice Treats
Honestly Yum's Recipe for Spiced Pumpkin Seed Brittle is a Fall Favorite
Creamy Seafood Sauces
This Hollandaise Fish Sauce Recipe is a Perfect Salmon Seasoning
Sangria Ice Pops
These White Sangria Popsicles are Inspired by a South American Recipe
Mom-Inspired Ice Cream
The Baskin Robbins Cookie-Infused Mother's Day Dessert is Heartwarming
Breakfast Cereal Cookies
This Morning-Appropriate Cookie Recipe Makes Great Ice Cream Sandwiches
Boozy Cucumber Popsicles
These Refreshing Cucumber Popsicles are Infused with Ginger and Gin
IPA-Flavored Snack Bars
ReGrained Beer Granola Bars are Made Using Leftover Brewing Grains
Fishy Chicken Wings
This Fish Sauce Chicken Recipe Replicates a Vietnamese Staple
Food-Infused Balms
The Osmia Organics Honey-Myrrh Lip Repair Product Includes Natural Ingredients
Festive Mint Milks
TruMoo's Mint Vanilla Green Milk is Available Nationwide for St. Patrick's Day
Boozy Patriotic Poptails
This Festive DIY Red, White and Blueberry July 4th Popsicle is Boozy
Thanksgiving Bite-Size Treats
Mini Pumpkin Whoopie Pies are the Perfect Festive Dessert
Spicy Vegan Beverages
Free People's Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe Uses Almond Milk Instead
Spicy Cucumber Recipes
The Pickled Plum's Kimchi Recipe Mimics a Korean Classic at Home
Spicy Asian Pizzas
Heather Christo's Bahn Mi Pizza Fuses Italian and Asian Cuisine
Pumpkin S'more Desserts
The Pumpkin Cupcakes Have Marshmallow, Chocolate and Graham Crackers Too
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Cake-Inspired Hot Cocoa
SheKnows's Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Recipe Will Warm Your Heart As Well
Peanut Butter Energy Bars
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Bar is Delicious and Nutritious
Mineral-Rich Energy Drinks
Little Big Shot Energy Drinks Do Away with Caffeine and Taurine
Ramen Chicken Nuggets
This Chicken Nugget Recipe Replaces Traditional Breading with Noodles
Grapefruit Buttermilk Baked Goods
This Recipe for Pink Grapefruit Buttermilk Muffins is in Season
Vegan Fish Sauce Tutorials
This Seafood Seasoning is a Healthy and Inexpensive DIY Recipe
Spicy Thai Lasagnas
The Luminous Kitchen's Lasagna Recipe Involves a Spicy Kick
Pizza Stacked Sandwiches
The Vulgar Chef's Epic Leftover Pizza Burger is Also a Club Sandwich
DIY Pumpkin Puppy Treats
This Recipe is for Pumpkin Dog Biscuits Will Soothe Canine Tummies
Citrusy Tea Beverages
This Tangy Orange Matcha Smoothie Provides a Coffee-Free Energy Boost
Cake-Flavored Flapjacks
This Red Velvet Pancakes Recipe Comes with Nutella Cream Cheese Sauce
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Coromega's 'Be Bright' Combines a Number of Super Healthy Oils
Autumnal Latte Popsicles
This Frozen Pumpkin Dessert is a Pumpkin Spice Latte in Ice Lolly Form
Jack-O-Lantern Pizzas
Papa Murphy's Halloween Pizza is a Cheesy, Festive Treat
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These Fruit Candies by FRS Enhance Energy and Endurance
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These St.Patrick's Day Cupcakes are a Perfect Festive Treat
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This Butternut Squash Soup Recipe is Topped with Spicy Sriracha Seeds
Campfire-Inspired Sandwich Cookies
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This Mouthwatering Fish Sauce Chicken Recipe is Easy To Prepare
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Red Velvet Cookie Cakes
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Fiery Fish Burgers
This Salmon Burger Features a Spicy Thai-Inspired Sauce
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Wanderlust Kitchen's Recipe is a Cooling Summer Treat with a Spicy Kick
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