Sweetest Recipes for National Honey Month

September has finally arrived and with that comes an array of seasonal foods and festivities. Perhaps one bizarre (but much welcome) food holiday in September is that it is National Honey Month!

Honey has long been a natural sweetening agent favorite of health nuts and those who believe in its soothing qualities. Mix a little with  your tea when you have a sore throat, and voila! Your raspyness might as well have magically disappeared.

That’s not all you can make with honey, however. Here are a few of our favorite sweet and savory recipes from around the web.

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1. Pan-Fried Honey Bananas via Fifteen Spatulas

In the mood for something sweet, but not too keen on splurging too much? These pan-fried bananas are just what you need to satisfy that sweet tooth.

2. Whole Wheat Honey Banana Muffins via KITCHme

Muffins are typically disguised as being healthier than cupcakes, but are often filled with countless sweeteners and empty carbs. These whole wheat muffins are made from some of the most wholesome and real ingredients.

3. Honey Garlic Crockpot Meatballs via Family Fresh Meals

If you are looking for a dinner recipe, these crockpot meatballs are quick and easy. Just pop ’em in there in the morning and by the time you are back home from work, you’ll have a perfect dinner waiting for you.

4. Joe Beef’s Carrots w/ Honey via FOOD52

Carrots were always healthy, but can sometimes be bland. This honey glaze elevates them to high-end restaurant perfection.

5. Blueberry Honey Coconut Cups via PaleOMG

Yum! These paleo treats are made out of 100% natural ingredients but pack in a lot of taste. Pop these in the freezer for a no-bake and ready to go snack that you won’t feel guilty about.

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 6. Honey Infusions via Everyday Roots

If you’re not too sure about the honey infusions we were talking about earlier, this is a perfect tutorial on countless honey infusion variations.

7. Honey Glazed Salmon via Damn Delicious

Salmon is incredibly nutritious and always delicious, plus this recipe only take 30 minutes, so there’s no excuse not to cook yourself dinner when you get home from work!

8. Apple Honey Challah via Tori Avey

This baked good recipe makes one comforting loaf of Challah – perfect for sharing with friends and family this holiday season!

9. Vanilla Honey French Toast via Fork Knife Swoon

Is it Sunday and are we at brunch yet?

10. Homemade Whipped Honey Butter via Money Saving Mom

We have fond memories of spreading butter and honey on toast for what our childhood selves considered a “filling and nutritious” breakfast. Transition it to adulthood with this very simple recipe that you can spread on Ezekiel in the mornings.

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