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 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.
Zesty Manuka Honey & Lemon Mustard Dressing
This versatile dressing combines New Zealand Manuka honey with Dijon mustard and lemon for a glossy, emulsified dressing perfect for green salads, roasted vegetables or as a glaze. It’s quick to make, keeps well refrigerated, and follows current social-media trends for honey-forward dressings with a clean, punchy acidity.
Manuka Miso Citrus Dressing
Bright citrus and white miso balanced by creamy tahini and a drizzle of Manuka honey. This versatile dressing is trending for its umami depth and GIF-worthy glossy finish — great on leafy salads, roasted vegetables or as a marinade.
Miso Manuka Glazed Salmon with Sesame Broccolini
A quick midweek dinner featuring salmon glazed with a miso–Manuka honey sauce. The caramelised glaze balances savoury miso and toasted sesame, while charred broccolini adds crunch. Trendy, low-sugar and packed with umami — perfect for sharing.
Manuka Miso & Sherry Dressing
A trend-forward dressing that balances the floral, complex sweetness of Manuka honey with savoury white miso and sherry vinegar. Emulsifies into a glossy dressing that clings to leaves and roasted vegetables — great for contemporary salads and social-media-friendly grain bowls.
Manuka Honey & Avocado Green Smoothie Bowl
A trendy, nutrient-dense smoothie bowl using New Zealand Manuka honey for natural sweetness and depth. Blended avocado and spinach create a silky base while toasted buckinis, banana and coconut yoghurt add crunch and cream — perfect for a quick, Instagram-worthy breakfast.
Zesty Mānuka Lemon & Turmeric Dressing
A quick, vibrant dressing combining cold-pressed olive oil, fresh lemon, Dijon mustard and Mānuka honey with a hint of turmeric for colour and gentle spice. Great on leafy salads, roasted veg or as a drizzle for grain bowls.
Manuka Miso-Citrus Dressing with Tahini
A versatile, trending dressing that blends white miso and tahini for creamy umami, brightened with citrus and gently sweetened with Manuka honey. Perfect for leafy salads, roasted veg, grain bowls or as a dip.
Miso-Manuka Citrus Tahini Dressing
This creamy miso-tahini dressing is balanced with citrus and enriched by the floral depth of Manuka honey. Quick to whisk together, it brightens leafy salads, roasted vegetables and warm grain bowls. The Manuka honey adds a distinctive NZ character and gentle sweetness that pairs beautifully with miso's savoury notes.
Lemon Tahini & Manuka Honey Dressing
A trendy, versatile dressing combining tahini and bright lemon with the floral depth of Manuka honey. Whisk together in minutes for a drizzle that's excellent on kale salads, roasted vegetables, poke bowls or as a dip for grilled chicken. No heating required — just mix, rest briefly to let flavours meld, and use.
Manuka Honey Lemon Vinaigrette with Thyme
This quick and versatile vinaigrette balances zesty lemon and tangy vinegar with the floral depth of Manuka honey. Perfect for green salads, roasted vegetables or as a finishing drizzle for grilled fish or chicken. No cooking required — just whisk and rest for ten minutes to let the flavours marry.