Snacks – Beary Berry Honey

Peach & Oatmeal Smoothie

August 22, 2018August 24, 2018Beary Berry Honey Inc.

No time for breakfast? This smoothie is quick and easy to make, tastes great and is healthy too! The oatmeal will also help to keep you full longer.

Serves 1 large or 2 small.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

1/2 cup rolled oats

1 1/2 cups sliced, frozen peaches

1 cup coconut milk

1-2 tbsp Beary Berry Honey Vanilla Bean Honey

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions:

Pour oats into a blender and blend to pulverize until finely ground.
Add milk and allow oats to soften for 2-3 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
Garnish with fresh peach slices and serve.

Tip:

Try adding 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt for a thicker smoothie.
Try any Beary Berry Honey Flavoured Honey in the place of our Vanilla Bean Honey for a different and unique flavour every time.

Peanut Butter & Honey Granola Bars

July 18, 2018Beary Berry Honey Inc.

These granola bars are quick and easy to make and put away for lunches and snacks! The recipe is very flexible which means you can add whatever you’d like to suit your taste.

Makes 12 bars.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

2 cups quick cooking oats

1 cup natural peanut butter

1/2 cup sliced almonds

1/2 cup chocolate chips

1/8 cup ground flax seeds

1/4 cup Beary Berry Honey Liquid Honey (more if needed)

Directions:

Combine the oats, peanut butter, almonds, chocolate chips, flax seeds, and honey in a medium sized bowl. Add more honey if needed to hold shape.
Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper and press the oat mixture into the pan.
Freeze pan for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until firm. Remove the parchment paper from the pan and cut the large square in half. Then cut each half into 6 rectangles. Wrap the bars individually in plastic wrap and store in the freezer or refrigerator.

Tips:

Try substituting the chocolate chips with raisins or cranberries.
Try adding 1/8 cup chia seeds or sunflower seeds.
Try using any of our flavoured honeys instead of plain honey for a unique flavour every time.

Happy Hibiscus Chia Seed Pudding

February 14, 2018May 23, 2018Beary Berry Honey Inc.

Need a quick and healthy dessert idea? Chia seeds are high in fibre and antioxidants, making this chia seed pudding a go-to recipe for packable lunches or dinner parties!

Makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Fridge Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp B&T Happy Hibiscus Honey

2 cups almond milk

6 Tbsp Chia seeds

Fresh Berries

Directions:

Combine almond milk, B&T Happy Hibiscus Honey, and Chia seeds in a medium-size mixing bowl. Mix well until the honey has fully dissolved.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.
Stir well and divide the pudding into equal portions in dessert cups.
Top with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey.
Serve and enjoy!

Tip: Try making this Chia Seed Pudding recipe with any one of our flavoured honeys for a unique and delicious flavour every time!

Lemonade Crinkle Cookies with Lemon Honey

July 4, 2017May 23, 2018Beary Berry Honey Inc.

These delightful little gems boast a sweet and crisp flavour and are the perfect snack for afternoon tea.

Makes 1.5-2 dozen

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup Beary Berry Honey Lemon Honey

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 egg

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup icing sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325℉. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and Beary Berry Honey Lemon Honey until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice and beat well. Scrape down sides and beat again.
Slowly stir in all dry ingredients until just combined. Scrape sides of bowl and mix again briefly.
Pour icing sugar on large plate. Roll a heaping teaspoon of dough into a ball and roll in icing sugar until coated. Place on baking sheet.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are barely brown.
Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool briefly before transferring to a rack to finish cooling.

Lavender Honey Shortbread Cookies

June 6, 2017May 23, 2018Beary Berry Honey Inc.

These buttery, delicate shortbread cookies are the perfect addition to any tea time platter or simply for snacking on when you’re feeling something sweet!

Prep Time: 1 hour

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients:

3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, cubed and room temperature

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup Beary Berry Honey Lavender Honey

Directions:

Whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add Lavender Honey and beat until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add flour mixture and beat until just moistened (it will be a bit crumbly). Form dough into a ball and wrap in plastic. Allow dough to chill for 45 minutes in the fridge.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350℉. Take half of your dough and place it on a lightly floured sheet of parchment or wax paper, sprinkle the top of the dough with just a bit of flour, and place another sheet on top. Roll the dough out to ½-inch thick between two sheets, cut out, then place on parchment lined baking sheets. Continue with the other half of the dough.
Heat a few tablespoons of Beary Berry Honey Lavender Honey in the microwave for just 10 seconds or so, and brush the cookies with the warm honey.
Bake for 11-13 minutes, until golden and set. Cool on pans for 10 minutes and then remove cookies from pans and let cool on a wire rack.
Serve and enjoy!

Zucchini Muffins

January 3, 2017May 23, 2018Beary Berry Honey Inc.

Recipe and image courtesy of Sarah Penner.

These muffins not only taste great but also make a delicious and healthy snack! Make them ahead of time for those on-the-go mornings or serve them as a yummy coffee break dessert.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Serves: 1 dozen

INGREDIENTS:
1 2/3 cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup Beary Berry Honey Vanilla Bean Honey
1/2 cup rice milk (or regular milk)
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated fresh zucchini
1/3 cups old-fashioned oats, plus extra for sprinkling
Pumpkin seeds for sprinkling

DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 12-cup muffin pan by either greasing it with cooking spray or lining the cups with paper liners. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt until combined. Set aside.

3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together egg, Beary Berry Honey Vanilla Bean Honey, milk, coconut oil and vanilla extract until combined. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredient mixture, and stir with a spoon until just combined. (Do not overmix.)

4. Stir in the zucchini and oats until just combined.

5. Portion the batter evenly between 12 baking cups. Then sprinkle extra oats on top of each, if desired.

6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the muffin comes out clean. Transfer pan to a cooling rack. Serve warm.

7. Enjoy!

Honey Roasted Walnut Clusters

December 6, 2016May 23, 2018Beary Berry Honey Inc.

These honey-roasted nuts make a delicious and healthy snack or package them up and give them away as stocking stuffers!

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

Total time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

1 cup raw walnut halves

3/4 cup sliced almonds

1/4 cup flax seeds

6 tbsp. Beary Berry Honey

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Pinch of salt (to taste)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium size bowl, combine honey, cinnamon, and salt. Add in walnuts, almonds, and flax seeds. Toss to combine.
Spread nuts in small clusters on prepared baking sheet.
Bake, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 20-25 mins.
Let cool completely before serving.
Enjoy!

Vanilla Bean Honey and Pecan Cookies

November 23, 2016May 23, 2018Beary Berry Honey Inc.

Nothing goes better together than honey and pecans. And now you can enjoy them both in this delicious cookie recipe!

Prep Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup butter

2 eggs

1/3 cup Beary Berry Honey Vanilla Bean Honey

2 cups flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp salt

3 cups quick oats

3/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

Beat butter and sugar until creamy.
Add eggs and honey. Beat until fluffy.
Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Add quick oats and chopped pecans.
Cover dough and chill until firm, approximately 2-3 hours.
Form dough into tablespoon-size balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.
Let cool for 10 minutes on pan before transferring to a cooling rack.
Enjoy!

Honey Eat More Bars

October 11, 2016May 23, 2018Beary Berry Honey Inc.

These make a delicious healthy snack when you need a protein boost or simply when you’re craving something sweet without all the extra sugar and additives.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter

1 cup Beary Beary Honey

1 3/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 1/4 cups old-fashioned oatmeal

2 cups chopped dry roasted peanuts

Directions:

Using a food processor, process old-fashioned oatmeal into small flakes.
Prepare a 10 x 6 inch pan lightly with spray or butter.
In a saucepan, add the peanut butter and honey and bring to a low boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Add chocolate chips into the warm mix and stir until melted and well combined.
Add oatmeal and peanuts.
Mix well until combined evenly.
Pour into prepared pan.
Chill to harden, then slice into bars. Enjoy!

Berry Protein Smoothie

September 22, 2015May 17, 2018Beary Berry Honey Inc.

Keep a pitcher of this in the fridge for quick snacks or early morning meal after your work out. Stir before pouring. Freezes well. Serves 2.

30 red grapes
1/4 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1/4 cup raspberries
1/2 cup 8 cherries, pitted
1/4 cup blackberries
1/2 medium apple
1 cup cooked chickpeas or white beans – cannelini, navy, kidney, etc.
1 to 2 tbsp Beary Berry Honey (see suggested varieties below)
water as needed

Put everything in a blender with 1/4 cup of water and blend. Add more water to get to the consistency you like. (Smoothie will be thicker if you use frozen fruit.)
Enjoy right away, keep in the fridge a couple of days, portion and freeze, or pour into popsicle moulds and freeze for a healthy and delicious frozen treat.

Tips / Suggestions

Beary Berry Honey liquid or creamed honey works great, or try one of our fruit honeys such as: Strawberry, Red Raspberry, Black Raspberry, Saskatoon, Blueberry, or Pomegranate.
You can use any combination of fruits you like, fresh or frozen. There are several frozen berry blends that are great.
Beans add great whole protein. If you want to bump it up even more, add rice, pumpkin or hemp protein powder, available at health food stores and many pharmacies and supermarkets.

Recipe adapted from one by ElaineWilson.com.