With the addition of Manuka honey, these recipes will make even the breakfast hater fall in love.

Strawberry, Ricotta & Mānuka Breakfast Toast

manuka honey

Credit: Comvita Manuka Honey

Ingredients:

1/4 cup ricotta cheese

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp lemon zest

1 tsp Comvita MGO 30+ Mānuka Blend honey, plus more for the drizzle

4 pieces of bread, toasted

8 strawberries, hulled and sliced

Method:

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta, lemon juice, zest, and Mānuka honey.
  2. Spread the ricotta mixture onto the slices of toasted bread, layer strawberry slices over top.
  3. Drizzle a little Mānuka honey over the toast.

Strawberry Carrot Breakfast Cake

Credit: Comvita Manuka Honey and nutritionist Caitlin Rule

Ingredients for the cakes:

2 cups grated carrot

1 cup chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup Comvita UMF 5+ Mānuka Honey

2 eggs

1 cup quick oats

2 cups almond flour

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Ingredients for the coconut honey frosting:

2 tbsp melted coconut butter

1 tsp Comvita UMF 5+ Mānuka Honey

2 tbsp milk of choice

Method:

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/gas 2.5.
  2. Grease and line a mini loaf pan or square baking pan with baking paper.
  3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients together, then fold in strawberries.
  4. Spoon the mixture into the loaf pan and top with extra diced strawberries.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. (Bake for 40-45 minutes for a larger pan).
  6. Mix together the frosting ingredients then drizzle on top and enjoy.