Top 4th July Recipes With Manuka Honey This Summer

Manuka honey adds a unique flavour and potent health benefits to your meals, with food and drink options the whole family can enjoy.

In this guide, we share recipes to use manuka honey with delectable desserts, irresistible savouries, and refreshing cold beverages.

We also share how to ensure that you’re buying genuine manuka honey. Enjoy the 4th of July with these delicious recipe ideas!

Fireworks, fun, friends, family, and delicious flavours - that’s what we’re excited about this coming Independence Day!

And what better way to celebrate the 4th of July (and the rest of summer for that matter) than by spending quality time with loved ones over a meal?

If you want to try something new this year, why not switch it and add manuka honey to your culinary repertoire with these tasty food and drink recipes?

Not only is manuka honey a healthy natural sweetener, but it’s also packed with a wide range of nutrients.

In this guide to 4th July manuka honey recipes:

• Irresistible desserts with a twist of manuka

• Sizzling savouries featuring manuka honey

• Refreshing manuka honey beverages

• More ways to use manuka honey

• Where to buy manuka honey you can trust

Manuka honey-infused berry parfaits

This parfait recipe combines the natural sweetness of berries with the rich taste of manuka honey.

Ingredients:

• Mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, for example)

• Greek yoghurt

• Granola or nuts

• Manuka honey

Instructions:

1. Place a layer of berries at the bottom of the glass.

2. Add a layer of Greek yoghurt.

3. Drizzle manuka honey over the yoghurt.

4. Add a layer of granola or nuts.

5. Repeat this combination of layers until the glass is full.

6. Top with a final drizzle of honey and a few berries.

So simple, yet so yummy!

You can adjust the quantities of each ingredient to suit your personal preferences (and the size of your glasses) - or try different types of berries and nuts for a different flavour combination.

This easy yet elegant dessert can be prepared in minutes and is perfect for a summer gathering.

Lime, mint and manuka honey popsicles

Cool down with these zesty popsicles. The combination of lime, mint, and manuka honey makes for a refreshing summer treat. This recipe also retains all the health benefits of the honey, as there’s no cooking involved.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of lime juice

• 6 tablespoons of UMF™ 10+ manuka honey (for more health benefits) or MGO 50+ manuka honey (for a cheaper option)

• 3 ¼ cups of filtered water (room temperature)

• 10 fresh mint leaves

• Thin lime slices (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine the lime juice, manuka honey, and fresh mint leaves in a blender.

2. Add water until you’re happy with the consistency.

3. Pour the mixture into popsicle moulds.

4. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.

Check out this full recipe for more details (including how to add the lime slices so they suspend in the ice blocks).

These popsicles are perfect for a hot summer’s day, offering a cooling and revitalising flavour.

Sizzling Savouries Featuring Manuka Honey

Bring manuka honey to the kitchen this Independence Day with these modern takes on classic savoury meat dishes that will be sure to impress your guests.

Marinated teriyaki chicken thighs

Manuka honey adds depth to these marinated teriyaki chicken thighs, making them a perfect addition to your barbecue that your friends and family will love.

Ingredients:

• 6 chicken thighs, skin-on

• 1/3 cup of manuka honey

• 1/3 cup of dark soy sauce

• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

• 1 tbsp of grated ginger

• 2 cloves of minced garlic

• Sesame seeds, for garnish

• Chopped spring onions, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the manuka honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. You may need to warm the manuka slightly in a water bath to make it runny enough to mix.

2. Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them.

3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

4. Preheat your BBQ to medium-high heat.

5. Cook the marinated chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side, regularly basting with the marinade until fully cooked.

6. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions before serving.

If you like the sound of this dish, you’ll love this tangy chicken teriyaki honey recipe with manuka.

While you’re preparing for the BBQ, why not make a health salad dressing to accompany your sides using this recipe?

Manuka honey lemonade

Manuka honey lemonade is a delightful twist on a classic drop. The honey gives natural sweetness while providing a rich, unique flavour. Plus, it's packed with beneficial health properties.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of fresh lemon juice

• 4 cups of cold, filtered water

• ½ cup of manuka honey

• Ice cubes

• Lemon slices, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine the lemon juice, water, and manuka honey in a pitcher.

2. Melt the honey carefully in a water bath, then add and stir it into the pitcher until the honey is fully dissolved.

3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the lemonade over the ice.

4. Garnish with lemon slices.

5. Enjoy!

For a fun variation, try adding a handful of fresh mint leaves before chilling your lemonade.