Manuka Honey Recipes

Delicious Ways to Enjoy Manuka Honey

From morning smoothies to dinner glazes, Manuka honey brings a touch of New Zealand’s golden goodness to every dish. Explore easy, nourishing recipes that make the most of this naturally rich ingredient — whether you’re drizzling, baking, blending, or glazing.

Manuka honey transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Our collection of recipes celebrates its unique flavour and versatility — from wholesome breakfasts to elegant mains and indulgent treats, crafted to inspire your everyday cooking.

Manuka Honey & Miso Umami Glaze

A trendy umami-forward glaze combining Manuka honey with white miso, sesame and a touch of rice vinegar. Quick to make, versatile and great for finishing roast vegetables, salmon or tofu. Keeps the delicate character of Manuka honey by warming gently—popular on social feeds for its glossy finish and savoury-sweet balance.

Roasted Garlic Manuka Miso Umami Sauce

This quick umami-rich sauce combines UMF-certified Manuka honey with white miso, toasted sesame and bright rice vinegar for a glossy, slightly smoky glaze. It’s trending as a multi-use condiment on social feeds — use it as a glaze for roasted vegetables, a finish for grilled fish or a punchy dipping sauce for bao and tofu.

Manuka Honey, Mustard & Lemon Vinaigrette

Bright lemon and mustard lifted by UMF Manuka honey make this versatile dressing ideal for leafy salads, roasted vegetables or as a glaze. Tahini adds a creamy mouthfeel without dairy, keeping the dressing trending and pantry-friendly.

Roasted Lemon Manuka Tahini Dressing

A silky, trend-forward dressing combining tahini, Dijon and high-quality Manuka honey with the smoky brightness of roasted lemon. Perfect for grain bowls, roasted veg, salads or as a glaze — it balances umami, citrus and honeyed sweetness for a modern, social-media-worthy finish.

Zesty Manuka Honey Tahini Dressing

This quick no-cook dressing combines tahini's creaminess with bright lemon and Comvita Manuka honey for a balanced sweet-tangy flavour. It’s trending as a versatile pantry dressing for salads, roasted veg and grain bowls.

Lemon-Miso Manuka Dressing

A trending gut-friendly dressing combining citrus, white miso and certified Manuka honey for balanced sweet, salty and tangy flavours. Easy to whisk together and ideal for avocado toast, grain bowls or leafy salads. Keeps well in the fridge and improves after resting.

Manuka Honey, Lemon & Mustard Dressing

Bright lemon and sharp mustard balanced with smooth Manuka honey make a versatile dressing. It’s quick to whisk together, paleo-friendly and trending as a pantry staple for drizzle-on salads, grain bowls and roasted vegetables.

Manuka Honey Miso-Tahini Dressing

A versatile Manuka honey dressing combining white miso and tahini for creamy texture, brightened with lemon and balanced with tamari. Perfect for leafy salads, roasted vegetables or drizzling over grain bowls — trending for its umami depth and clean, floral sweetness from Manuka honey.

Manuka Honey Citrus BBQ Glazed Lamb Cutlets

Succulent lamb cutlets glazed with a tangy Manuka honey and citrus BBQ sauce. Quick to prepare, the glaze caramelises beautifully on a hot grill for a glossy, flavour-packed finish — perfect for entertaining or a weekend kai.

Manuka Honey Miso Tahini Dressing with Lime & Toasted Sesame

This vibrant dressing blends the floral sweetness of Manuka honey with white miso and tahini for a creamy, umami-packed finish. Bright lime and toasted sesame add freshness and crunch — perfect for grain bowls, roasted veg, salads or as a dip. Letting it rest briefly deepens the flavour.