| HONEY RECIPES 3 |
| HONEY RECIPES 3 |
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| Orange Almond Honey Muffins Makes 8 muffins. 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 /2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup honey 1 egg 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds DIRECTIONS In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat butter and honey until light. Beat in egg, orange juice concentrate and orange peel. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just blended; stir in almonds. Spoon into 8 greased or paper-lined 2-1/2 -inch muffin cups. Bake at 350�F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove muffins from pan to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature. |
| Fruit Smoothie Makes 4 servings. 1 pint fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced or 2 cups frozen strawberries, slightly thawed 1 cup 1% milk 1 cup (8 ounces) plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt 1/2 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup crushed ice (5-6 cubes) DIRECTIONS In a blender or food processor container, combine all ingredients; process until smooth. Serve immediately. For variety, use 2 cups any fresh or frozen fruit or combination of fruits such as sliced strawberries and bananas or sliced peaches and whole raspberries. Nutrients Per Serving: (1/4 of recipe): calories 220; total fat 2 g; total carbohydrate 48 g; cholesterol 6 mg; sodium 78 mg; dietary fiber 1 g; protein 6 g; calories from fat 7%. |
| Honey Raspberry Iced Tea Makes 4 servings. 2 cups freshly brewed tea 2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice 1/4 cup honey DIRECTIONS In a large, heat-proof pitcher, whisk together all ingredients until thoroughly combined and honey is dissolved. Chill until ready to serve. To serve, pour over ice. |
| Honey Grog Makes 8 servings. 4 cups apple cider, or apple juice 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 cinnamon stick, 3 inches long 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup light rum, optional DIRECTIONS Combine all ingredients except rum in medium saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer 5 minutes. Stir in rum just before serving, if desired. |
| Honey Latte Makes 1 serving. 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1/4 cup espresso coffee, hot 3/4 cup steamed milk Method: In a latte cup, stir together honey and remaining ingredients |
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