Treats & Snacks

By Jeff Erb and the National Honey Board

No-Bake Crispy Treats

Fun for children to help to prepare and great for holiday gift-giving

Ingredients

  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 stick butter
  • 2 eggs, beaten well
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 package (7 ounces) flaked coconut

Directions

  • In a large saucepan, over low heat, warm honey and butter together until blended.
  • Add eggs and raisins.
  • Mix well, stirring constantly, until mixture appears creamy.
  • Increase heat to bring mixture to a full boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add vanilla, salt and cereal, mixing well.
  • Allow mixture to cool on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper.
  • When cooled, shape into small balls.
  • On another sheet of waxed paper, spread coconut.
  • Roll rice balls in coconut until coated.
  • Chill in refrigerator before serving.
  • Yield: 4 dozen

Chocolate Honey Treats

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Nestle milk chocolate morsels
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 3 cups Rice Crispies Cereal

Directions

  • Melt all ingredients, except cereal in a small saucepan.
  • Stir until smooth.
  • Pour chocolate over cereal until well coated.
  • Spread into a small baking dish and refrigerate until cool.

Peanut Butter & Honey Sandwich

Ingredients

  • peanut butter
  • honey
  • your favorite bread
  • sliced bananas (optional)
  • raisins (optional)
  • cinnamon (optional)

Directions

  • Spread bread with honey first (it will stick to the bread and prevent it from dripping), then the peanut butter.
  • Top with sliced bananas, raisins and a dash of cinnamon if desired.

Tomato and Herbs on Toasted French Bread

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/8 cup fresh oregano, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 French Baguette sliced in 1/2-inch slices

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Spoon tomato mixture on the toasted bread and serve.

More…

  • Layer yogurt, granola and fresh fruit in parfait glasses. Drizzle with honey. Repeat twice more, ending with a drizzle of honey on top.
  • Mix 2 Tbsp. honey with 1/2 cup of sour cream. Pour over a bowl of fresh blueberries or strawberries.
  • Mix equal parts honey and peanut butter. Use as a quick sandwich filling or celery topper.
  • Mix 2 Tbsp. each honey and dried fruit bits into 1/3 cup cream cheese. Keep it on hand to top bagels and toast.
  • Cream 1/2 cup butter with 1/3 to 1/2 cup honey. Add in 1/4 cup blueberries or 1/2 cup ground nuts. Use to top warm scones and quick breads.
 
     
 

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