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Are you ready to eat better and kick-start your health? Get ready to pack more fruits and vegetables into your day with delicious smoothies.

Skip the processed sugar but keep your smoothies sweet by adding all-natural, raw honey.  In addition to benefiting your immune system and providing energy, all-natural, raw honey helps regulate blood sugar levels, keeping cravings at bay. Cutting sugar and adding more fruits and vegetables to your meals is essential to a healthier diet.

Pineapple-Avocado Green Smoothie

Four ingredients is all it takes for this pineapple-avocado green smoothie recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen.  It calls for two cups of spinach but the pineapple and honey will sweeten this smoothie right up.

Honey, Cinnamon and Banana Smoothie

Bananas have a great texture for smoothies, and Jo-Anna from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs adds cinnamon and honey to her recipe, adding a nutritious and flavorful boost.

Green Tea, Cinnamon & Honey

Boost your metabolism with this green tea smoothie from Pop Sugar, which adds cinnamon and honey.  Swap your morning or afternoon latte with this green tea smoothie for an energizing and healthy alternative.

Blueberry Yogurt Smoothie

This recipe from The Pioneer Woman is a fool-proof fruit smoothie recipe. Use whatever fruit you have on hand, and blend with ice, yogurt, milk and honey. It doesn’t get any easier than that!

Sunshine Lemon Smoothie

When you need a taste of summer and the immunity-boosting benefits of orange juice and honey, check out this Sunshine Lemon Smoothie from Wishes and Dishes.

Ingredients

Multi-grain baguette, cut on the bias into 1/4” slices

Olive oil

2 garlic cloves halved

Cracked pepper

4 oz soft mild goat cheese at room temperature

2 tbsp whipping cream

3 tbsp Swan Valley Honey

Fresh chives

Preparation

1. Preheat barbecue to medium. Brush one side of baguette slices with olive oil. Grill until lightly charred. Remove from heat and cool.

2. Combine goat cheese and cream in bowl of electric mixer outfitted with the whisk attachment; process until well blended. Add honey and process until combined.

3. Place mixture into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Squeeze goat cheese mixture onto baguette slices. Add black pepper. Top with chives.

4. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Robin Peters – https://www.foodista.com/recipe/J7BKWSF6/whipped-honey-goat-cheese-on-grilled-crostini

When it comes to discovering the health benefits of ginger, you’d be surprised just how much this spice can do. Ginger is among the healthiest and one of the most delicious spices on the planet and is highly effective against nausea. It’s said to be the perfect remedy to treat pregnancy-related nausea – morning sickness, possesses anti-inflammatory properties to reduce muscle pain and soreness, and significantly reduces menstrual pain. Ginger has also been linked to lowered cholesterol levels, helps prevent cancer, improves brain function, and can help fight off infections.
When infused with all the health benefits of honey, it quickly becomes a must-have addition to your daily routine.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Swan Natural Raw Valley Honey
• 1 tsp of finely chopped ginger root
• A pinch of ground ginger

Directions

1. Pour 1 cup of Swan Valley Honey into the pan and add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped ginger root. You can add a pinch of ground ginger for extra taste, completely optional.
2. Heat for around 10 minutes at 35 degrees C, making sure not to go over 40 degrees C.
3. Take off the heat and let mixture infuse for around 2 hours. After infusion, strain if you like, and then place into jar.
4. If crystals form, set the honey (in its jar) in a pot of gently simmered water. The crystals will “melt” and your honey will be smooth again.
   Shelf life is 6 months – 18months, store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
   TIP : Great in a cup of tea or just in boiled water for when you have an upset tummy or when you have a cold. Ginger helps with circulation, flushing of toxins and helps get rid of aches and chills. The honey ginger infusion is also great for minor abrasions, apply when cooled and cover with gauze can help speed up healing process. Anti-inflammatory, cleanse sinus.

PREP 10 MINS – COOK 25 MINS – SERVES 12
220 Calories – 17g Fat – 16g Carbohydrates – 5g Sugar – 5g Protein – 3g Fiber

The ultimate Paleo Granola that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, has no refined sugars and vegetarian.
This healthy recipe comes packed with vitamins such as magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc, which promotes a healthy heart and blood pressure, digestion, and boosts immunity. Rich in antioxidants, omega-3s and anti-inflammatory properties, you can’t go wrong with this breakfast
treat. Feel free to use your favourite nuts and seeds, we just love our almonds and cashews! This recipe is great eaten on it’s own, on top of yoghurt, or sprinkled on top of your favourite salad.

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup Swan Valley Natural Raw Honey
• 1tsp pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 135 °F.
2. In a food processor or blender, add almonds, cashews, and coconut flakes to chop into small pieces. Do not over blend.
3. Heat coconut oil, honey, cinnamon and salt over medium high heat in a large saucepan, for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Then add seeds, nuts and coconut flakes and stir to coat.
4. Spread granola mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and add dried cranberries, may need to press into granola mixture.
6. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes or until hardened. Break apart granola.
   Store in an airtight container or mason jar for up to 2 weeks.