Posted on October 6, 2011 by Simply Ducky | Category: Beverages, Snacks, Using Honey
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This is the favourite smoothie recipe at our house…

1 pint strawberries (frozen works well)
1 banana
1 – 8oz container yogurt (plain, banana or vanilla)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla

Process all ingredients in blender until smooth. (Put liquids in first then frozen berries – easier on the blender)

Makes 3 to 4 – 1 1/2cup servings.

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Simply Ducky | Category: Snacks, Using Honey
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Combine in large bowl:

• 6 c rolled oats
• ¼ c flax meal
• ½ c wheat germ
• ½ tsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 c coconut

Add 3 c nuts and seeds:

• 1 c sliced almonds
• 1 c pumpkin seeds
• ¼ c sesame seeds
• ¾ c sunflower seeds

Combine in small bowl and then add to above:

• 3 tbsp sunflower or olive oil
• 1 c apple sauce
• ¼ c maple syrup
• ¼ c brown sugar
• 1/3 c honey

Gently mix the wet ingredients with the dry. Spread onto two large cookie sheets. Bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour, turning every 15 minutes.
Once cooled, you can add 2 cups of dried fruit (apricots, cranberries, blueberries, etc) or add some chocolate chips

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Simply Ducky | Category: Snacks
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Cream:

• ½ c butter (room temp – then no mixer is needed!)
• 1 c crunchy peanut butter
• ½ c sugar
• ½ c brown sugar

Once above is smooth, stir in:

• 1 c liquid honey
• 2 eggs, beaten

In separate bowl: combine, whisk/sift to mix:

• 2 ½ c flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Add dry to wet. Place plastic wrap over dough and chill for several hours (I normally whip the dough up and let chill overnight). Drop by teaspoons on cookie sheet, crisscross with fork dipped in flour.

Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes, depending on oven.

Note: Keep dough in fridge when not working on it – makes it very easy for handling.

Enjoy!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Simply Ducky | Category: Desserts, Snacks, Using Honey
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• 1/2 c butter
• 1 1/2c flour
• 1/2 c brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c honey
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 c chopped nuts (optional) we used walnuts
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Cream together butter, brown sugar, and honey; stir in egg and vanilla. Mix together dry ingredients and combine with butter mixture. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into a buttered 9 X 9″ pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 – 30 minutes; don’t overbake. Remove from oven, cut into bars, and allow to cool

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Simply Ducky | Category: Desserts, Snacks, Using Honey
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Snacking can be a blessing or a curse when you’re trying to be mindful of your daily diet. Whether you’re going to work, school or just running errands, make a batch of bars at the beginning of the week and package it in individual servings. You’ll never have to reach for candy or cookies in the afternoon because you’ll never be without a delicious snack!

• 1/3 cup pure honey
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
• 3 cups low-fat granola
• 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup dried cherries

Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk together honey, butter, egg whites, cinnamon and almond flavoring. Stir in granola, almonds and cherries. Spoon granola mixture into 9-inch, nonstick (or well greased) square pan. Using a piece of wax paper, firmly press granola mixture in pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove pan from oven and place on a cooling rack. Cool completely; cut into bars.

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Margaret | Category: Desserts, Snacks, Using Honey
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1 cup peanuts
1 cup all purpose flower
1/2 cup whole wheat flower
1/4 ground flax
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Coarsely chop peanuts, leaving some whole. In a small bowl stir flowers with flax, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl mix peanut butter with butter, brown sugar, and honey until mixed. Beat in egg and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture. Stir in peanuts. Using hands, roll dough into 1 inch balls. Place on baking sheet at least two inches apart. Flatten with a fork. Bake until golden (10-12 minutes).

Note:
Taste great after sitting for a day!

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Margaret | Category: Snacks, Using Honey
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1 cup hot (or warm) milk
1 tbsp honey
1 drop vanilla (opt)

Stir honey into milk (add vanilla if desired). Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg or cinnamon.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Margaret | Category: Desserts, Snacks, Using Honey
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1 cup milk
¼ cup honey
½ cup powdered chocolate drink mix
1 tsp vanilla
3 ½ cups vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

Process first 4 ingredients in blender, until mixed. Add ice cream and process until thick. Makes 3-4, 1½ cup servings.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Margaret | Category: Desserts, Snacks, Using Honey
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2 bananas, sliced
2 cups fat free milk
2 cups non-fat yogurt
½ cup pineapple juice
1 tbsp honey

Place all ingredients in blender, blend until smooth. Serve cold.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Margaret | Category: Desserts, Snacks, Using Honey
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1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp chopped walnuts
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon or ground cardamom
2 tsp dried chopped dates, figs or apricots

Combine all ingredients together in bowl. Serve with fruit (apples, pears, grapes, etc)

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Margaret | Category: Snacks, Using Honey
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3 bags popped popcorn
1½ cups salted peanuts
½ cup butter (or margarine)
½ cup honey
pinch salt

In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in honey and boil gently. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add enough salt for taste. In a large bowl, combine some of the popcorn and peanuts. Toss with enough syrup to lightly coat (3-5 spoonfuls or so). Repeat as necessary. Spread on greased baking sheet. Bake at 300° (confection) for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice. Reduce heat to 250° and bake for 10 minutes. Cool and store in airtight container.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Margaret | Category: Snacks, Using Honey
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Combine in large bowl, set aside:
2 cups oats
1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup currants or raisins

Heat in small sauce pan on medium heat until melted:
½ cup butter or margarine
¾ cup lightly packed brown sugar
¼ cup liquid honey

Add butter mixture to dry mix, stir until blended. Spoon into lightly greased 9” pan, pressing down mixture. Bake in 350° oven for 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan for 3 minutes. Cut into 12 bars, running knife along edge of pan.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Margaret | Category: Snacks, Using Honey
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2½ cup rice cereal
1¼ cup oatmeal
1 cup chopped mixed dried fruit (apricot, dates, raisins, cranberries, apples, etc.)
1 cup chopped peanuts
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
¾ cup liquid honey
½ cup baking cocoa

Combine rice cereal, oatmeal, fruit and peanuts in large bowl. Heat sugar, peanut butter and honey together in small saucepan over low heat, stirring until melted and smooth. Stir in baking cocoa. Pour over dry ingredients. Mix well. Press firmly into 9×13 pan lined with greased foil. Store in airtight container (chill 1 hour). Freezing – excellent!

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Margaret | Category: Snacks, Using Honey
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3 cups rice cereal
½ cups raisins
1/3 cup chopped almonds or pecans
1/3 cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped dried apricots
½ cup crunchy peanut butter
¼ cup corn syrup
3 tbsp honey

Pre-heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 9” square pan, set aside.
Combine cereal, raisins, almonds, cranberries, and apricots. Place peanut butter, corn syrup, and honey in small saucepan over medium/high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, reduce heat and stir until smooth (1 minute) sticky. Scrape over cereal; stir. Pour into prepared pan. Press down.
Bake until top is golden, 10-15 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Slice into squares. Keep stored at room temperature 3 days. Makes 20 squares.