Happy Valentine’s Day, lovely friends!

If you’re looking for easy and healthy recipes to celebrate Valentine’s Day and shower some love on your special someone, sprinkle some affection on those near and dear to you, or perhaps treat yourself to some self-love with some delightful sweet treats, I have some amazing recipes for you!

These 5 irresistible recipes are perfect for impressing and expressing your love and appreciation to those special people in your life :

  Easy Vanilla Strawberry Cupcakes

  Simple Strawberry Sauce

  Vanilla and Raspberry Doughnuts *

  Easy Raspberry Sauce *

  Vegan Chocolate Hearts

* These recipes feature Chandler Honey’s delicious raw organic honey with unique flavour infusions!

All the recipes are cinch to make and the best part? They are all gluten-free, dairy-free and vegetarian-friendly!

Which one(s) are you going to try out? Lemme know in the comments below.

Wishing all of you a very Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Hello lovelies!

I am delighted to share that I have collaborated with Pilling Foods to bring you the most mouthwatering savoury treat – Delicious Gluten-Free Onion Fritters! These fritters, also known as Onion Bhajis or Onion Pakoras, are a popular snack in India and make the perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.

These golden fritters are filled with a generous amount of onions, aromatic spices, and zingy green chillies. The magical combination of Good Eats Chickpea Flour, and Good Eats White Rice Flour gives these fritters a light and crispy texture that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

I was thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Pilling Foods as they are my go-to brand for gluten-free baking flours and other goodies that I use for all my recipes. The quality of their products is top-notch and super versatile that you can use in an array of sweet and savoury recipes—a big thank you to Pilling Foods for this wonderful opportunity ♡.

I also love that they are a local Canadian brand. As you know, I always love supporting Canadian brands.
So be sure to check out their collection of products for all your gluten-free baking and cooking needs.

For the ultimate experience, they are best served with tangy chutney or ketchup and pair beautifully with a steaming cup of Masala Chai (you can find the recipe here) or a refreshing cup of coffee.

Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds? Head over Pilling Foods website for the full recipe and discover all the amazing benefits of using Chickpea Flour and White Rice Flour!

Enjoy!

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Hello dear friends!

This Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake is light and super moist and brings classic gingerbread flavours to your table with a dessert that is super easy to make and an absolute showstopper with its elegant look perfect for all your holiday festivities!  Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened thanks to Chandler Honey’s Gingerbread Honey! A must-make dessert this holiday season. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!

I love the holiday season! The warmth of the season with holiday music, movies, time with family, friends and, of course, food is something very special. And Gingerbread is just one of the quintessential holiday flavours that capture the essence and feel of the season with its beautiful warming spices that are so comforting and gives you a warm fuzzy feeling that can’t help but bring a smile to your face with its cheerful flavour.

During the holiday season, we can sometimes be inundated with sweet treats and desserts, which is always a treat. But it can also be challenging for those of us who are not able to eat traditional desserts. I know from experience how trying and how disheartening it can be when you are not able to enjoy treats you have grown up eating or not be able to participate in holiday festivities due to dietary restrictions.

This recipe is my holiday present to you!  A classic holiday dessert, Gingerbread cake you can enjoy with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about! This recipe works for a variety of diets and food lifestyles, but honestly, it’s great for everyone!  I wanted to share a recipe that was extra special and do something different that I have never done before. So I chose to make a bundt cake. I have always loved how elegant they looked, and the shape of it naturally looks like a holiday wreath. So presenting to you my first-ever holiday bundt cake! I certainly put a lot of love and care into creating this recipe, and hope that you enjoy it just as much as I do. 

The best part of this Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake is no one will ever know it’s made without traditional ingredients. It has a lovely structure, and the texture is so light and moist! The flavour of the cake has a beautiful infusion of Gingerbread spices. You will definitely be looking to get a second serving of this cake, it’s that good! It is not overly sweet and can be enjoyed as it is if you like things on the lighter side OR if you want to jazz it up (it is the holiday season, after all) I have a few suggestions on how you can dress up this cute bundt cake to be a showstopper for all your holiday festivities! 

So what’s to love about this Gingerbread Bundt Cake?

• Classic Gingerbread flavours in cake form (who doesn’t love that?!)

• Gluten-free   • Dairy-free   • Refined sugar-free   • Vegetarian

• The perfect dessert for all your holiday festivities (seriously, how pretty is it?!)

• No Gingerbread spices needed, thanks for Chandler Honey’s Gingerbread Honey

•  Made with wholesome ingredients you can feel good about

Now some of you may be wondering, wait, this is a Gingerbread Cake, why isn’t there a list of Gingerbread spices in the ingredients section? The reason, dear friends, is that we don’t need any! This is thanks to the secret ingredient that powers all the lovely Gingerbread spices and the source of the smooth, natural sweetness, Chandler Honey’s Gingerbread Honey! So let’s take a closer look at this spectacular, honey!

Chandler Honey

Gingerbread Honey

Chandler Honey’s Gingerbread Honey is part of the limited edition holiday bundle (including 3 new flavours) from Chandler Honey. This Gingerbread honey is bursting with classic Gingerbread spices, and each spoonful of honey feels like a taste of Gingerbread heaven. 

The honey itself is so beautiful and sparkles with all the aromatic Gingerbread spices. A taste of the holiday season captured in a lovely jar of honey. A must-try this holiday season!

So if you are looking for special honey this holiday season that will take your baked treats to another level, do try out this honey (which I highly recommend) along with the rest of Chandler Honey’s limited edition holiday bundle, please check out their website. 

Sprinkles recipe fun facts:

• CHANDLER HONEY’S GINGERBREAD HONEY – contains immune-boosting nutrients, antibacterial properties, beneficial enzymes, and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and zinc.
• OAT FLOUR – jam-packed with antioxidants and nutrients such as magnesium, biotin, copper, phosphorus, and manganese and keeps you feeling full longer.
• ALMOND FLOUR – contains vitamin E, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol, and increases ‘good’ cholesterol

So let’s do some holiday baking and make a glorious, Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake! 

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Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake

This Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake is beaming with festive gingerbread flavours, thanks to Chandler Honey's Gingerbread Honey! Made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened, it's the perfect dessert for the holiday season! It's also gluten-free, dairy-free and refined sugar-free!

Author Priscilla Sekaran

Ingredients

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup oat flour
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ cup arrowroot flour
• ¼ tsp sea salt

Wet Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ⅛ cup coconut oil, melted (room temperature) (or dairy-free butter)
• ½ cup almond milk (or plant-based milk of choice)
• ⅛ cup molasses
• ¼ cup Chandler Honey's Gingerbread Honey* ( plus ½ tbsp warm water to loosen the honey)
• ⅛ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar, if you don't need the recipe to be refined sugar-free)
• ½ cup hot water

Gingerbread Glaze

• ½ tbsp Chandler Honey's Gingerbread Honey*
• 1 cup refined sugar-free icing sugar (or powdered sugar)
• 1-2 tbsp almond milk** (or plant-based milk of choice)

Decorations

• sprinkles (optional but highly recommended)

Icing Sugar Snow

• ¼ cup refined sugar-free icing sugar (or powdered sugar)

Equipment

• 9" bundt pan (or a similar sized cake pan)
• whisk
• silicone spatula
• medium and large stainless bowls
• measuring cups & spoons (or ceramic or heavy-set glass bowls)
• metal spoons
• cooking spray (I used coconut oil, or you can use any cooking spray of choice)
• bowls (for the glaze)
• sifter
• toothpicks

Instructions

Preparation

• Spray bundt pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

• Preheat the oven to 350 °F
• Combine all the dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, add eggs and coconut sugar and whisk together. Then add Chandler Honey's Gingerbread Honey along with molasses and mix again. Add the remaining wet ingredients and whisk together until you get a nice smooth consistency.
• Now it's time to add in the dry ingredients! Add a little at a time and slowly whisk together until you get a nice smooth consistency. You will notice the batter will turn into a lovely light caramel brown colour.
• Carefully add in hot water, this is a secret ingredient in classic Gingerbread cake! Whisk everything together one last time. You will notice the batter is more loose and runny than regular cake batter, but not to fret, this is how it should be and will come out beautifully!
• Slowly pour the batter into your bundt pan and give a gentle shake to ensure the batter distributes evenly. Place in the oven to bake for 40-45 minutes or until it turns a medium brown colour.
• Once it's baked, remove it from the oven and give it a quick toothpick test. If it needs more time, place it back in the oven. Otherwise, let it cool down and remove it from the pan. Place it on a wire rack, plate, or platter to cool down completely.
• All that's left to do now is enjoy this glorious Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake! This cake is lovely as it is, but if you want to dress it up more for the holidays, here are a couple of options.

Decorating Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake

A dusting of icing sugar snow

• Add some icing sugar into a sifter and dust some icing sugar over the cake for a beautiful festive presentation that looks like freshly fallen snow and a touch of added sweetness.

Gingerbread Glaze

• Sift the icing sugar. Please complete this step, or the glaze will have clumps. Mix 1-2 tbsp of almond milk (a little at a time) into the icing sugar slowly until well combined and you get the consistency you desire. Now add Chandler Honey's Gingerbread Honey, and mix together until you get a nice smooth consistency. It should be thick but still be able to drip off your spoon. If you want it looser, add a little more almond milk (or planted-based milk of choice) until you get the desired consistency.

How to Glaze

• Spoon glaze over the Bundt cake, creating a thick blanket of yummy glaze. You can control how much you want to add. I would do it twice to get a nice thick coating of glaze, leaving time in between to set. Then place it on a wire rack or plate to set.

After Glazing

• If you want to make your Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake shine, you can decorate them with some fun sprinkles! Add them while the glaze is still wet, or they won’t stick.
• Let it set at room temperature for 1-2 hours to harden. If you want the glaze to harden faster, place the cake in the fridge for a couple of hours.
• Lastly, cut a piece of your beautifully decorated Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake and enjoy!

Notes

YIELDS 9" BUNDT CAKE

This Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake is best served with tea or coffee or enjoyed on its own for dessert!

NOTE: This cake is lightly sweetened, so if you prefer your desserts on the sweeter side, I recommend glazing the cake or adding more of Chandler Honey's Gingerbread Honey.

* Chandler Honey's Gingerbread Honey uses glorious, unpasteurized, raw honey, which means the flavours are more concentrated, and a little goes a long way. Plus, we are sweetening up the Easy Gingerbread Bundt Cake with the glaze, so we don't need a lot of sweetness. Feel free to adjust to taste by adding a little less or more depending on what you like best. 

** For these proportions, use according to the consistency of the glaze you desire. 

STORAGE

UNGLAZED PLAIN CAKE/DUSTED WITH ICING SUGAR SNOW: Place in the fridge covered in plastic wrap or an airtight glass container for up to a week. To store in the freezer, cut into slices and place it in a zip-lock bag or airtight freezer-safe container for up to a month. 

DECORATED GLAZED CAKE: Place in the fridge covered in plastic wrap or an airtight glass container for 3-4 days. To store in the freezer, cut into slices and place it in a zip-lock bag or airtight freezer-safe container for up to a month. 

NOTES

GLAZE: I actually don't recommend storing the glaze. As it hardens and is not great to work with after some time, so it is best to make it fresh. Instead, create one batch at a time and if you need more, make another batch.

GLAZE TIP: The glaze hardens very quickly but not to fret, if that happens, add a bit more almond milk, and it will loosen up again and be good to go!

 

 

Enjoy!

This recipe and post are created in collaboration with Chandler Honey, all opinions are solely my own.

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Hello, lovely friends!

This fuss-free Easy Masala Chai recipe requires no spice blend (yes, you read right!) thanks to Chandler Honey’s luscious Creamy Chai honey! The honey is infused with fragrant Masala Chai spices and is the key to making Masala Chai a breeze! The perfect drink for the holiday season or any time of year! It’s also gluten-free and refined sugar-free with a dairy-free option!

Tis’ the holiday season, and I wanted to share a recipe that does double duty of pairing perfectly with yummy holiday treats and also a super warm and cozy beverage to snuff out the cold weather! Fun fact! Masala Chai was actually created with that very goal in mind. The spices in the blend have properties that naturally warm up the body during the colder months and increase immunity. Rest assured, even if you are reading this from a warm climate, this tea is great to enjoy all year round!

Growing up in a South Indian family, Masala Chai is something I have been drinking my whole life. The aroma of the fragrant spices wafting through the air as the Chai simmered away in the kitchen is something that will always be engrained in my memory.  

In India, it’s traditionally enjoyed as part of afternoon tea time with snacks like cookies, samosas, or pakoras and after dinner with dessert. However, you can enjoy this Easy Masala Chai any time of the day. It is just so good! The combination of the Masala Chai spice blend, milk, tea leaves, and honey is a drink that feels like nourishing your soul with its warmth. 

What is Masala Chai? 

Masala Chai is a spiced tea popular in India and increasingly popular around the globe. If you want to learn more, here are a few tidbits.

• Masala, meaning spice blend, and Chai, meaning tea, is a popular hot tea beverage originating from India. 

• It is traditionally made with milk, water, black tea, and a Masala Chai spice blend. 

• Traditional spice blend includes fresh ginger (or dried ginger), cinnamon, fennel seeds, cardamon pods, cloves, and black peppercorns. However, each family and tea shop has their own version of the spice blend. 

• Chai vs. Masala Chai, what’s the difference? Chai is made with milk and black tea, whereas Masala Chai includes a spice blend, which is the primary difference. 

This lovely Easy Masala Chai would not be what it is without its star ingredient, Creamy Chai honey! So why don’t we take a deeper look at this delightful ingredient?

Chandler Honey

Creamy Chai Honey

The Creamy Chai honey is part of the limited edition holiday bundle (including 3 new flavours) from Chandler Honey. This Creamy Chai honey is jam-packed with fragrant spices and is visually pleasing with speckles of the Chai Spice blend that intertwine so beautifully with the raw organic honey. The contrast in colours and textures is quite a sight to behold.

I was thrilled when Chandler Honey selected the Creamy Chai as part of their new holiday line. I thought it was such an innovative flavour to create, and I knew it would be super versatile to use. However, I must confess I wondered how the flavour could be captured in honey form. Would it capture the authentic essence of my beloved Masala Chai?

The answer is a big resounding YES! This Creamy Chai honey could not be more authentic with its flavour. It is SPOT on to traditional Masala Chai I have grown up drinking my whole life. I absolutely love it! This is why I created this recipe. I felt it was a great way to showcase this delicious honey in all its glory and how much it captures the essence of traditional Masala Chai, so much so that you don’t even need the blend! That’s how good it is! 

So a huge kudos to Chandler Honey for capturing the taste with absolute authenticity and with such lovely finesse that’s so pleasing to the palette and not overpowering (no easy feat). I am telling you, Tique Chandler is like a magician in how she creates her infused honey, pure magic! If you want to try out this luscious honey (which I highly recommend), along with the rest of Chandler Honey’s limited edition holiday bundle, please check out their website. 

Sprinkles recipe fun facts:

• CHANDLER HONEY’S CREAMY CHAI HONEY – contains immune-boosting nutrients, antibacterial properties, beneficial enzymes, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc.
• ALMOND MILK – is rich in Vitamin E and magnesium, high in antioxidants, and low in calories.
• BLACK TEA  – contains powerful antioxidants and may help heart health and improve gut health.

Let’s make ourselves some fragrant Easy Masala Chai! 

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Easy Masala Chai

This Easy Masala Chai recipe is a breeze to make thanks to Chandler Honey's Creamy Chai honey, infused with a fragrant Chai spice blend! Just 3 simple ingredients and you have yourself a piping hot cup of Masala Chai perfect for the holiday season or any time of year! It's also gluten-free and refined sugar-free with a dairy-free option!

Author Priscilla Sekaran

Ingredients

Equipment

• small saucepan
• measuring cups and spoons
• spoons
• small fine mesh strainer (optional)

Easy Masala Chai Ingredients

• 3 cups milk or plant-based milk*
• 2-2½ tsp Chandler Honey's Creamy Chai honey (adjust to taste)
• 2 black tea bags**

Instructions

Easy Masala Chai

• Place the saucepan on medium-high heat and add in your milk of choice. Once it heats up, add in tea bags. Let it steep and boil on medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes (depending on how strong you like your tea). The milk should be simmering gently. If it's too high, turn down the heat a notch.
• EXPERT TIP: Press the tea bag down into the milk and gently swirl around when the milk starts to bubble. This step helps to infuse the tea into the milk more and adds so much flavour!
• Once the tea has steeped to your liking, remove the tea bags. Add in the luscious Creamy Chai honey. Mix until thoroughly combined. Give it a quick taste test, and adjust it to your liking. Turn off the heat, and it's ready to serve!
• If you want a super smooth tea, you can strain it; otherwise, pour it into your favourite mug or glass and enjoy! This Easy Masala Chai pairs perfectly with cookies, cake, doughnuts, samosas, and pakoras!

Notes

YIELDS 2 cups of tea

* I love using Almond milk for this recipe but feel free to use any milk of your choice. For other plant-based options, I recommend coconut milk (for a super creamy version) or oat milk.

** You could use tea leaves instead of a tea bag if you like. Just be sure to strain well.

NOTE: This recipe is made with just milk instead of a combination of water and milk, as seen in other Masala Chai recipes. As it follows my family recipe, but if you prefer a lighter tea, feel free to add some water. Just adjust the proportions with half water and half milk.

ALTERNATIVE: Can't have caffeine? No problem, you don't actually need tea leaves to enjoy this drink! You can boil the milk and mix in the honey for a lovely Easy Masala 'Chai' milk. I do that quite often, and it is absolutely divine!

QUANTITY: Want more tea? Just double the amount, and you're good to go!

STORAGE: I recommend not storing this tea and instead just making enough for when you want to drink it for optimal flavour and taste.

Enjoy!

This recipe and post are created in collaboration with Chandler Honey, all opinions are solely my own.

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Hello, lovely friends!

These refreshing Easy Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles are bursting with bright flavours from the fresh fruits and naturally sweetened with Chandler Honey’s new Yuzu & Berry Honey! They’re the perfect iced sweet treat to beat the summer heat!  

As summer slowly winds down, it may feel a bit bittersweet to bid the warm weather adieu. But I say, why not make the most of it and enjoy it in all its glory? These Easy Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles are just the way to do it! As promised in the Easy Strawberry Lemonade recipe, these tasty popsicles are a great way to use up any leftover Easy Strawberry Lemonade you may have on hand. There is also an alternative version below if you want a more concentrated flavour for your ice pops!  

Popsicles are one of my favourite summer treats! It really hits the spot when you are in the sweltering heat and need some respite to cool down. Don’t get me wrong, my Easy Strawberry Lemonade also does the job, but I love how popsicles have a way of striking up some nostalgia. It always brings back fond memories of being a kid on summer vacation and enjoying popsicles as a fun treat after spending the day playing outside in the sunshine. 

Back in my day, I was blissfully unaware of all the sugar and additives packed into one single store-bought popsicle. However, unlike the icy treats of my yesteryears, these popsicles have none!  So, you can enjoy these all-natural frozen goodies completely guilt-free. That sounds like a win to me! 

What makes these iced treats so unique is the special ingredient: Chandler Honey’s Yuzu & Berry Honey. The sweetness of the honey really shines through and plays well with the fresh strawberries and lemon. The hints of citrus from the yuzu and fruity notes from the strawberries create a beautiful mélange of flavours.  If you want to learn more about this delicious honey, hop over to my last post here for a full review or check out their website to learn more about Chandler Honey and their amazing unique infused honey.

So what’s to love about these Easy Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles? 

• Easy to make with 3 all-natural ingredients

• Gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and refined sugar-free

• Naturally sweetened with Chandler Honey’s Yuzu & Berry Honey

• The perfect healthy cold treat for kids and adults alike!

Sprinkles recipe fun facts:

• CHANDLER HONEY’S YUZU & BERRY HONEY – contains antibacterial properties, beneficial enzymes, immune-boosting nutrients, and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and zinc.
• STRAWBERRIES – are jam-packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, which is great for your immune system.
• YUZU – contains powerful antioxidants and beneficial nutrients such as iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin E.
• LEMONS – are loaded with immune-boosting sunny vitamin C and can help support heart health and aid in weight loss.

Let’s make some ice-cold Easy Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles!

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Easy Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles featuring Chandler Honey {gluten-free}

Refreshing and bursting with bright flavours, these Easy Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles are the perfect treat to beat the summer heat! Easy to make with only 3 ingredients and featuring Chandler Honey's Yuzu & Berry Honey for natural sweetness.

Author Priscilla Sekaran

Ingredients

Easy Strawberry Lemonade - Ingredients

• ¼ cup Chandler Honey's Yuzu & Berry Honey* (plus 1 tbsp)
• 2 cups fresh strawberries (or frozen)
• ¼ cup fresh lemon
• 1 cup water

Equipment

• popsicle molds
• wooden popsicles sticks (if your mold doesn't come with the sticks)
• blender
• medium bowl
• cutting board
• paring knife
• citrus juicer
• mesh strainer
• measuring spoons and cups

Instructions

• IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are using any extra Easy Strawberry Lemonade you may have on hand, you can go straight to Step 2 in the recipe process.  

Preparation

• Wash, hull, and cut fresh strawberries into quarters. Set aside. If using frozen, let it thaw and set it aside. Wash, and juice the lemon. Set aside.

Easy Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles

• Place strawberries, honey, and 1 cup of water into a blender. Puree until smooth. Remove and strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds and access pulp.
• Gently pour the strawberry lemonade mixture into the popsicle molds until nearly full. Be careful not to overfill as it will spill out. Place the popsicle sticks into the mold and place them in the freezer for at least 6 hours. Overnight is best.
• Take them out of the freezer for a few minutes, remove them from the mold, and enjoy these delightful frozen treats!

Notes

* YIELDS 8 Easy Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles

NOTE: Feel free to adjust the Easy Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles to your taste. If you want it to be tarter amp up the lemon juice. For more sweetness, drizzle in more honey. Looking for a more fruity flavour add in more strawberries! The flavour level is totally up to you. 

TIP: If the popsicles need a little hand getting out of the molds, just run the bottom of the mold under some warm water. You could also place it in a large bowl or container with some warm water that is almost level with the molds, which should also do the trick!

STORAGE: Place in the freezer for up to 1 month, but I highly doubt it will last that long! They are that good!

ALTERNATIVE: If you want to change up the flavour and add even more nutritional value, you could substitute the water for coconut water! Coconut water is also great for cooling down the body and boosting electrolytes.

Enjoy!

This recipe and post are created in collaboration with Chandler Honey, all opinions are solely my own.

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Hello, lovelies!

This Easy Strawberry Lemonade is a fantastic thirst quencher for a sizzling hot summer’s day! Simple to make with 3 all-natural ingredients, it has the perfect balance of tartness and natural sweetness, thanks to Chandler Honey’s new Yuzu & Berry Honey! 

This honey takes your classic summer drink and creates a whole new twist with the added depth of flavour and unique flavour notes from the Yuzu and Strawberry.

Who else loves classic lemonade as their go-to summer drink? I know I do! But I find that most store-bought lemonades are too sweet and contain a ton of refined sugar. Homemade classic lemonade sometimes borders on being a bit too tart (even for me, and I love tart!). So what is the solution to this predicament, you ask? Strawberries!

I find that strawberries’ natural sweet and subtle tartness pairs beautifully with that of the lemon. The lemon’s brash, sour flavour is mellowed down by the strawberries, creating a harmonious blend of flavours that sing to your tastebuds. The strawberries also bring their spirited fruity notes to the mix, completely transforming classic lemonade into something new.

This lemonade is super easy to make and doesn’t need you to make a simple syrup. Just prep the ingredients, toss into a blender, strain, and serve! That is it! It is also great to make ahead of any occasion you may have during the summer. Whether it’s a picnic, birthday party, backyard BBQ, or just relaxing on a hot summer’s day, this drink is just the ticket to beat the heat!

What is Yuzu? 

Yuzu is not a grocery staple here in North America, so I’m sure some of you might be curious about this fruit! Here are a few quick notes about it.

• Yuzu is a Japanese citrus lemon. Unlike the lemons we have here in North America, Yuzu doesn’t contain much juice. 

• It is highly valued for its aromatic rind (which is used in the Yuzu & Berry Honey)

• Its flavour is sour, tart yet fragrant.

• The taste is a hybrid between a classic lemon and grapefruit but with its own unique flavour.

The complex flavours of the Yuzu is part of what elevates this lemonade and is courtesy of the star ingredient, Yuzu & Berry Honey! So let’s take a closer look at this delicious ingredient, shall we?

Chandler Honey

Yuzu & Berry Honey

The Yuzu & Berry Honey is the newest member to join Chandler Honey’s family of unique infused honey. This Yuzu & Berry Honey is a show stopper with its delightful, pretty pink hue. 

The Yuzu and Strawberry are infused into Chandler Honey’s White Prairie Honey, completely transforming the flavour. The hints of citrus from the Yuzu paired with the fruity notes from the Strawberries create a beautiful melody of flavour that hits just the right note.  

I was beyond thrilled when they launched this new flavour, as I secretly wished for them to create a strawberry-infused honey flavour! As you may have noted from my previous posts, I absolutely love strawberries. So lovely friends, dreams do come true, and this honey is proof of it. It is creamy and oh so strawberry-yuzu dreamy!

This is one of the reasons I adore Chandler Honey and how innovative they are in creating new flavours. Each one has its own one-of-a-kind character and flavour with the same top-notch quality, love, and care in every jar. If you want to try out this dreamy honey (which I highly recommend), along with the rest of Chandler Honey’s unique infused honey collection, please check out their website. 

Sprinkles recipe fun facts:

• CHANDLER HONEY’S YUZU & BERRY HONEY – contains antibacterial properties, beneficial enzymes, immune-boosting nutrients, and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and zinc.
• STRAWBERRIES – are jam-packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, which is great for your immune system.
• YUZU – contains powerful antioxidants and beneficial nutrients such as iron, magnesium, zinc, calcium, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin E.
• LEMONS – are loaded with immune-boosting sunny vitamin C and can help support heart health and aid in weight loss.

So let’s turn on our blenders and make some cold, refreshing lemonade. Let’s go!

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Easy Strawberry Lemonade featuring Chandler Honey {gluten-free}

This Easy Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect drink to beat the summer heat! With only 3 ingredients and featuring Chandler Honey's Yuzu & Berry Honey for natural sweetness. It's the one drink you will want by your side this summer.

Author Priscilla Sekaran

Ingredients

Easy Strawberry Lemonade - Ingredients

• ¼ cup Chandler Honey's Yuzu & Berry Honey (adjust to taste)
• 1½ cups fresh strawberries (or frozen)
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• 6 cups water

Garnish - Ingredients

• ¼ cup fresh strawberries, sliced into halves (optional, but highly recommended)
• 1 small lemon, sliced rounds (optional, but highly recommended)

Equipment

• blender
• medium bowl
• cutting board
• paring knife
• citrus juicer
• ice cube tray
• mixing spoon
• mesh strainer
• measuring spoons and cups
• paper straws (optional, but highly recommended)

Instructions

Preparation

• Wash, hull, and cut fresh strawberries into quarters. Set aside. If using frozen, let it thaw and set it aside. Wash, and juice the lemon. Set aside.

Easy Strawberry Lemonade

• Place strawberries, honey, and 1 cup of water into a blender. Puree until smooth. Remove and strain through a fine sieve to remove seeds and access pulp.
• Pour the mixture into a pitcher and add the lemon juice and remaining water. Stir well, and your lemonade is ready! If you would like to let the froth settle before drinking, just place the lemonade in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
• Garnish with lemon slices and strawberries. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Notes

* YIELDS 1L of Strawberry Lemonade 

NOTE: Feel free to adjust the lemonade to your taste. If you want it to be tarter amp up the lemon juice. For more sweetness, drizzle in more honey. Looking for a more fruity flavour add in more strawberries! The flavour level is totally up to you. 

STORAGE: Place in the refrigerator in a pitcher with a lid for 3 days (if it lasts that long!). You can also use the leftover lemonade to create popsicles, which we will explore how to make in a future post!

ALTERNATIVE: Prefer something on the bubbly side? Swap out the water for sparkling water (except for 1 cup we use for blending), and you have yourself some Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade!

Enjoy!

This recipe and post are created in collaboration with Chandler Honey, all opinions are solely my own.

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Hello lovely people!

I have a very special treat to share with you that are as tasty as they are beautiful. These light, moist, yet slightly dense Vanilla and Raspberry Doughnuts are oh so good! They showcase Chandler Honey’s Créme Brûlée Honey for some natural sweetness and use only a few simple, wholesome ingredients. They are also gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free!

Firstly, I am so happy to be collaborating with Chandler Honey again to create these delicious doughnuts, so a heartfelt thank you to Tique Chandler for the opportunity! 

So what’s special about this recipe, you ask? For starters, this recipe is a 2 for 1 recipe, as it makes 6 regular-sized doughnuts + 12 mini doughnuts! How amazing is that?! Bang for your batter!

This recipe is brimming with healthy twists. It uses just a few simple, wholesome ingredients. They are also baked, not fried, making them a healthier option. So go ahead and indulge a bit and jazz up these sweet treats with some luscious glaze and some fun sprinkles!

Now to turn the spotlight on our star ingredients of this recipe – Chandler Honey’s Créme Brûlée Honey and raspberries. Their dynamic pairing creates a symphony of flavours that dance in perfect synchronicity. The bright tart notes of the raspberries mesh beautifully with the sweetness of the Créme Brûlée Honey that in itself, has layers of deep flavours.

I loved the pairing so much that I created the Easy Raspberry Sauce using Chandler Honey’s Créme Brûlée Honey. Let me tell you, it tastes AMAZING! 

Creating these doughnuts brought the joy of eating doughnuts back into my life. Since changing my diet, I haven’t had one in years and missed them dearly. I have fond memories of eating vanilla-glazed doughnuts covered with rainbow sprinkles (my favourite) as a kid. It was such a special treat that I relished every time I ate one.

So to create these doughnuts in a new way and healthy way makes my heart so happy. And even happier that I can share this special recipe with you!

So what’s to love about these Vanilla and Raspberry Doughnuts?

• Baked not fried, healthier alternative to traditional doughnuts

• Gluten-free   • Dairy-free   • Refined sugar-free

• A fun sweet treat for adults and kids alike 

• Mini doughnuts are perfect for little ones

•  Lovely as an afternoon snack with tea or coffee

Now, the backbone of these doughnuts and what give them so much depth is, without a doubt, our special star ingredient, Chandler Honey’s Créme Brûlée Honey. Let’s learn more about this honey, shall we?

Chandler Honey

Créme Brûlée Honey

The Créme Brûlée Honey is part of Chandler Honey’s Core Collection and is the first flavour I tried and what made me fall in love with their honey. The layers and depth of flavour is immense and is what makes this honey so special. 

You are first greeted with the sweetness of the toasted honey. The caramelized notes intertwine with the inviting flavour of the vanilla bean, which is beautifully speckled throughout the honey. Then comes the warmth of the cinnamon that is woven into the honey.

Together, they create a wonderous flavourful melody that so aptly fits its name. The flavours are so good that you will be reaching for a spoon to try more. It is seriously that good to just eat out of the jar! 

So if you are looking for special honey, that is super versatile and will take your baked goodies to another level do try out this honey and definitely check out their Core Collection.  To learn more about Chandler Honey and their amazing unique infused honey flavours, check out their website.

Sprinkles recipe fun facts:

• CHANDLER HONEY’S CREME BRULEE HONEY – contains immune-boosting nutrients, antibacterial properties, beneficial enzymes, and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and zinc.
• RASPBERRIES – are packed with antioxidants and vitamins C, which aid in boosting immunity and skin health as well as high in fiber.
• OAT FLOUR – chockfull of antioxidants and nutrients such as magnesium, biotin, copper, phosphorus, and manganese and keeps you feeling full longer.
• ALMOND FLOUR – contains vitamin E, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol, and increases ‘good’ cholesterol

Think it’s time we start baking some delightful Vanilla and Raspberry Doughnuts, let’s go! 

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Vanilla and Raspberry Doughnuts featuring Chandler Honey {gluten-free, dairy-free}

These Vanilla and Raspberry Doughnuts are a delightful, guilt-free sweet treat made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened with Chandler Honey's Créme Brûlée Honey. Bonus is they are gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and baked not fried. What's not to love?

Author Priscilla Sekaran

Ingredients

Vanilla and Raspberry Doughnuts

Dry

• ½ cup oat flour
• ½ cup almond flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• pinch of sea salt

Wet

• 2½-3 tbsp Chandler Honey Créme Brûlée Honey** (if the honey is really thick, loosen with ½ TBSP of warm water)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted (room temperature)
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup almond milk (or plant-based milk/milk of choice)
• 1 tbsp vanilla paste (or pure vanilla extract)

Equipment

• 6 cavity doughnut pan
• 12 cavity mini doughnut pan
• measuring cups & spoons
• metal spoons
• whisk
• silicone spatula
• cooking spray (I used coconut oil, or you can use any cooking spray of choice)
• small and large stainless bowls (or ceramic or heavy-set glass bowls)
• bowls (for the glaze)
• sifter (for the glaze)
• parchment paper
• toothpicks

Raspberry Glaze

• 1-2 tbsp Easy Raspberry Syrup or raspberry liquid*** (add according to the consistency of glaze you desire)
• ½-1 tbsp almond milk*** (or plant-based milk/milk of choice)
• ½ cup refined sugar-free powdered sugar (or icing sugar)

Vanilla Glaze

• ½ tsp Chandler Honey Créme Brûlée Honey**
• 1-2 tbsp almond milk*** (or plant-based milk/milk of choice)
• ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
• ½ cup refined sugar-free powdered sugar (or icing sugar)

Decorations

• sprinkles (optional but highly recommended)

Instructions

Vanilla and Raspberry Doughnuts

• NOTE: I use my Easy Raspberry Sauce, Easy Raspberry Syrup /Pulp Recipes for these tasty bites. Please hop over to the Easy Raspberry Sauce recipe for steps on how to make it.
• Combine all dry ingredients, oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, and sea salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the Chandler Honey Créme Brûlée Honey with the almond milk (which will help loosen up the honey), then add the rest of the wet ingredients, coconut oil, egg, and vanilla paste. Whisk until everything is well combined.
• Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until well combined and the batter is nice and smooth. The thickness should be like pancake batter. Thick, but still slide off your spoon. Let it sit for a couple of minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 °F
• Spray doughnut trays with cooking spray. Wipe access oil with a paper towel.
• Spoon the batter into the doughnut tray, 2 TBSP worth of batter in each cavity, roughly ¾ filled. It should not surpass the circular hole in the middle. Do not be tempted to add more, as it will close up the doughnut hole once baked. If that does end up happening, I have a trick on how to remedy that in the notes below. 
• Now it's time to add the Raspberry Pulp. Add ¼ tsp to the batter around each doughnut cavity and then again for a total of ½-1 tsp of Raspberry Pulp (adjust to your liking). Gently swirl it into the batter with a toothpick to create a marble effect (it will look really pretty once baked!). Once done, gently shake the tray to even out the batter. Place in oven to bake.
• Bake doughnuts for 15-16 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Be sure to do the toothpick test. Once it comes out clean, you are good to go. Just be sure to keep close on them to ensure you don't overbake.
• Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes. Once cooled, remove them from the doughnut pan and place them on a wire rack, plate, or platter to cool down completely.
• You will have some batter leftover, which can be used to make Mini Doughnuts.

Mini Doughnuts

• For Mini Doughnuts, add ½ tbsp of almond milk to leftover batter and mix. Pour 1 tsp of batter to each mini doughnut pan cavity, and gently spread the batter evenly.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let it cool and remove it from the pan.
• The Vanilla and Raspberry Doughnuts are done and ready to enjoy! These doughnuts aren't as fluffy as the fried, all-purpose flour-based doughnuts, but I can assure you will not miss the fried ones one bit. They are oh so tasty plain, but you can jazz them up for a next-level doughnut experience. Check out my delicious glazing options below to give these full doughnut status glory!
• Doughnut tip: If you add too much batter and your doughnut hole closes, not to worry. A quick trick to remedy it is to use an apple corer or a bottle cap that is the size of the hole, press through gently, and voila, problem solved!

Raspberry Glaze and Vanilla Glaze

These Raspberry and Vanilla Glazes are the perfect pairing for your freshly baked Vanilla and Raspberry Doughnuts. They are simple to make and add an extra layer of flavour to these tasty treats.

Raspberry Glaze

• Sift the powdered sugar. Please do not skip this step, or the glaze will have clumps. Mix 1-2 tbsp of the Easy Raspberry Syrup (a little at a time) into the powdered sugar slowly until well combined and you get the consistency you desire. If you want it looser, add a little more raspberry syrup and almond milk (or milk of choice) until you get the desired consistency.

Vanilla Glaze

• Similar to the Raspberry Glaze, sift the powdered sugar. Add Chandler Honey Créme Brûlée Honey, vanilla extract, and almond milk into the powdered sugar and mix until you get the desired consistency. 

How to Glaze

• Now for the fun part, we glaze our doughnuts, woot woot! 

  You have two options: you can dip or spoon the glaze over the doughnuts. The choice is yours. I highly recommend using a thicker glaze to spoon over and a thin glaze for the dipping method. 

Spooning Method - Thick Glaze: 

• • Spoon glaze over the doughnut, creating a thick blanket of yummy glaze over your doughnut. You can control how much you want to add. Then set on wire rack or plate to set.

  • This glaze longer to set to get that hardened finish. The best way to achieve that is to let it set in the fridge for a few hours. 

Dipping Method - Thin Glaze: 

• • Dip face down, and after a few moments, pull out and allow the access glaze to drip off. For complete coverage, use a spoon, shower the glaze over the doughnuts, and lift it out with a spoon or fork. Set it on a wire rack with some parchment paper underneath to catch the drippings for about 10-15 minutes. Then repeat the steps until you get the coverage you desire.

  • Gives you the same beautiful, glossy sheen look as traditional, store-made, fried doughnuts. 
• So go ahead and have fun with it. Each method turns out amazing! 

After Glazing

• If you want to take things to another level, you can decorate them with some fun sprinkles! Be sure to add them while the glaze is still wet or they won’t stick.
• Once you are done, let it set at room temperature for 1-2 hours to harden. If you can't resist (trust me, it is no easy feat to wait), feel free to eat them just as! If you want the glaze to harden faster, place them in the fridge for a couple of hours.
• All that's left to do is devour these delightful Vanilla and Raspberry Doughnuts, enjoy!

Notes

* YIELDS 6 DOUGHNUTS + 12 MINI DOUGHNUTS

** Chandler Honey Créme Brûlée Honey uses glorious, unpasteurized, raw honey, which means the flavours are concentrated and a little goes a long way. Plus, we are sweetening up the doughnuts with the glaze, so we don't need a lot of sweetness. But feel free to adjust to taste by adding a little less or more depending on what you fancy best.

*** For these proportions, use according to the consistency of the glaze you desire. 

GLAZE NOTE: The glaze hardens very quickly but not to fret, if that happens just add a little more almond milk, and it will loosen up again and be good to go! 

STORAGE

UNGLAZED DOUGHNUTS/MINI DOUGHNUTS: Place in the fridge covered in plastic wrap or a glass container with a lid for up to 2-3 days, unglazed, and stored in the freezer for up to a month in a zip-lock bag or freezer-safe container. 

GLAZED DOUGHNUTS/MINI DOUGHNUTS: Place in the fridge in a glass container with a lid for up to 1-2 days (if they last that long!). You can freeze them as well. Place them on a tray and freeze for 1-2 hours until the glaze hardens. Then store them in a zip lock bag for up to 2 weeks.

GLAZE: I actually don't recommend storing the glaze. It hardens and is not great to work with after some time, so it is best to make it fresh. Instead, create one batch at a time and if you need more, just make another batch. 

BATCH BAKING: Want more doughnuts? Not a problem! Just double up the recipe and you'll have more doughnuts in no time.

Enjoy!

This recipe and post are created in collaboration with Chandler Honey, all opinions are solely my own.

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A warm hello, dear friends!

With Easter just around the corner, I have a very special treat to share with you. One of my favourite Canadian brands, Camino, is back with new festive treats for Easter-chocolate eggs! Chocolate eggs just so happen to be one of my all-time favourite Easter treats too, woo-hoo!

I was very excited when Camino announced the launch of their first-ever chocolate eggs. It is so lovely to see Camino creating new, festive-themed chocolate products and giving customers quality sweet treats for special occasions.

This news is even sweeter because they outdid themselves with not 1 or 2 but 3 types of chocolate eggs! Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate eggs are all filled with yummy caramelized hazelnut praline!

I was beyond thrilled when they kindly gifted me these chocolate eggs to review and share with all of you. So, a big thank you again to Camino for this wonderful opportunity! If you would like to try out these chocolate eggs or learn more about Camino check out their website or read about them in my previous post here. 

I will be breaking down this review into a few different categories with different aspects of the 3 chocolate eggs.

• Packaging Design

• Taste, Flavour & Texture

• Final Verdict

All 3 chocolate eggs are gluten-free*, certified organic, and certified fairtrade.

C’mon, let’s try out these unique chocolate eggs!

* These products do not contain gluten, but to learn more about the ingredients and if these products are right for you, please check the Camino website for more information. 

REVIEW

PACKAGING DESIGN  

The packaging of the chocolate eggs is adorable! The light and airy pastel colour palette and illustration capture the look and feel of Easter and Spring. And of course, beautiful images of all three chocolate eggs flavours are displayed in all their glory.

These cuties are encased with yellow, green, and dark green foil wrappers, giving them a bright, joyous Spring and festive feel—so fresh and pretty. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the package the eggs are quite big! I thought they would be smaller like traditional mini chocolate eggs, but these are a great size. 

Now let’s talk about the most awaited part of this review, how they taste!

DARK CHOCOLATE EGGS

TASTE, FLAVOUR & TEXTURE

The dark chocolate eggs have a lovely, delicate coating of bittersweet chocolate, enrobing a creamy milk chocolate centre. Once you hit the velvety filling, the feel and taste of the sprinkling of hazelnut praline comes through. The earthiness of the dark chocolate seems to enhance the nutty notes of hazelnut praline. The contrast between the dark and milk chocolate along with the hazelnut praline creates a harmonious blend of flavours and texture. 

MILK CHOCOLATE EGGS

TASTE, FLAVOUR & TEXTURE

The milk chocolate eggs are just oh so dreamy and creamy. Its luscious milk chocolate coating and milk chocolate center, scattered with hazelnut praline, creates a blissful bite. The nuttiness of hazelnut praline is a bit more mellow because of the creamy, richness of the milk chocolate, but is very well balanced in taste and texture. 

WHITE CHOCOLATE EGGS

TASTE, FLAVOUR & TEXTURE

These white chocolate eggs are such a tasty bite of white chocolatey goodness. The silky-smooth shell, paired with the hazelnut praline filling, creates a pleasant medley of flavours with its nuttiness and chocolate notes. They are also the perfect level of sweetness, which is no easy feat (white chocolate has the tendency to be on the sweeter side).

FINAL VERDICT

All 3 flavours of the chocolate eggs are delightful! I really love how none of them were overly sweet. Instead, you are greeted with the same, well-balanced lusciousness from the chocolate and crunch from hazelnut praline filling in every single egg. I immensely enjoy how each chocolate flavour, paired with the hazelnut praline, creates its own unique taste experience.

Another nice touch is the texture of the chocolate eggs’ outer shells. They have an embossed shell-like texture. Not only is it visually lovely, but it also gives the eggs their own unique look, which I quite appreciate. 

Kudos to Camino for creating these next-level chocolate eggs. They are like no other I have ever tried. And let me tell you, I have tried my fair share over the years. However, I have never had one with a nutty crunch filling in the center like these ones and in different types of chocolate flavours. 

As far as selecting a favourite, I honestly don’t think I can pick one this time around. I thoroughly enjoyed all of them equally, especially because each had its own individual taste experience. 

SWEET TREAT FOR EASTER

These chocolate eggs are the perfect sweet treat for Easter and great for Easter egg hunts for kids, a gift for family, friends, or even a sweet treat for yourself ;). So, give them a try, and have some delightful chocolate eggs to celebrate Easter or Springtime :).

Enjoy!

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Hello dear friends!

These gluten-free lemon cranberry muffins are bursting with bright tart flavours that will bring a splash of sunshine to your day. They feature Chandler Honey’s Cosmopolitan Honey, which takes these muffins to a whole other level! 

I wanted my first recipe of the year to be a special one to kick off 2022 in a bright and sunny way. And what better way than with these delightful muffins that are sure to put a smile on your face.

So why are these muffins so sunny and bright? Well, it’s thanks to my good friends, lemon and cranberry. Both are fruits that I adore in all their radiant glory. Cranberries are honestly one of my favourite fruits. I love how they are bursting with bright, tart flavours with every bite.

Let’s turn things over to lemon. Lemon is super versatile, has loads of health benefits, and tastes fantastic in baked goodies and savoury dishes. Is there anything lemons can’t do? Now, when you take these two spectacular fruits and put them together, something magical comes to life. The light zesty notes of the lemon paired with the tartness of cranberries, creates a harmonious blend of flavours. 

These muffins are a lovely balance between light, fluffy and moist. They have a slight buttery undertone and coconutty essence from the coconut flour and just oh so yummy! They are perfect with afternoon tea, a snack or a guilt-free sweet treat.

The special ingredient I have used is Chandler Honey’s Cosmopolitan Honey, that is infused with dried cranberries and lemon zest. Not only did it amplify the lemon and cranberry flavour beautifully, but the natural sweetness of the honey takes these muffins to another level of scrumptiousness.

For those of you who are not familiar with Chandler Honey, let me have the pleasure of introducing them to you.

CHANDLER HONEY

ABOUT

Chandler Honey is an incredible Canadian company that creates natural, locally sourced raw honey with a delightful twist. 

The honey is sourced from company owner, Tique Chandler’s, family farm in Scandia, Alberta, whose family have been creating honey since 1937.

All their honey is raw and unpasteurized. One thing is for sure—you can feel the love, care, dedication, and passion put into each jar of honey. Each flavour has its own character and taste, and comes in a beautifully designed jar, filled to the brim with creamy honey. 

Their Cosmopolitan Honey is a favourite of mine and the star ingredient in this recipe. Let’s take a look at its flavour profile before we dive into baking these delicious muffins.

COSMOPOLITAN HONEY

The Cosmopolitan Honey flavour first launched in the summer of 2021 as part of their Cocktail Collection series. So if you are looking to bring those summertime vibes to any season of the year, definitely check out their Cocktail Collection, including this honey. You will love it.

It has deep citrus notes from the lemon zest, followed closely by the tartness of the dried cranberries. The pair are sprinkled throughout thick, luscious honey, making for a beautiful product both visually and in taste. The combination creates a playful unison of tart and tangy flavours that are bright and bold yet not overwhelming, just perfectly balanced. 

I am thrilled to work with this fantastic company and create these muffins, so a big thank you to Tique Chandler! She is such a delight to work with and honestly such a passionate individual who puts her heart into her work with Chandler Honey, and it reflects in all their wonderful products.

To learn more about Chandler Honey and their enticing unique flavours, check out their website.

Sprinkles recipe fun facts:

• CHANDLER HONEY’S COSMOPOLITAN HONEY – contains immune boosting nutrients, antibacterial properties, beneficial enzymes, and minerals such as potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and zinc.
• LEMONS – are an excellent immune booster, helps with weight loss, great for iron absorption, and aids in digestive health as well.
• CRANBERRIES – contain a high level of antioxidants, lowers blood pressure, improves eyesight and cardiovascular health, and a common natural aid for UTIs.

So let’s dive into the recipe and make us some yummy Lemon Cranberry Muffins to enjoy, shall we? 

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Lemon Cranberry Muffins

These delightfully light, gluten-free muffins are bursting with bright lemon flavour and tart notes of cranberry. Naturally sweetened with Chandler Honey's Cosmopolitan Honey, they are a beautiful balance between sweet and tangy.

Author Priscilla Sekaran

Ingredients

Ingredients

Dry

• ⅓ cup coconut flour plus one extra tablespoon
• ½ tsp baking soda
• small pinch of sea salt

Wet

• 3 tbsp Chandler Honey's Cosmopolitan Honey** (loosen with 1 TBSP of water to equal ¼ cup of liquid honey)
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted (room temperature)
• 2 eggs
• ½ tbsp vanilla paste (or pure vanilla extract)
• ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (1-2 lemons)
• 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional, but enhances the lemon flavor)
• ⅓ cup fresh cranberries (or frozen) (reserve a handful for the top of the muffins before baking)

Equipment

• 6 cup muffin tin + baking cups (or silicone baking cups)
• whisk
• silicone spatula
• measuring cups & spoons
• metal spoons
• cooking spray (I used coconut oil cooking spray, or any cooking spray of choice)
• paring knife
• zester (or box grater with a zesting panel)
• cutting board
• citrus juicer (or squeeze by hand)
• small and large stainless steel bowl (or ceramic or heavy set glass bowl)

Instructions

Preparation

• Line muffin tin with baking cups and spray with cooking spray, set aside.
• Wash and dry the lemon, then roll on the cutting board a couple of times with your palm. Zest the lemon and set it aside. Cut in half, squeeze into a bowl, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients, coconut flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
• If using fresh cranberries, pour into a bowl of cold water. The good ones will float to the top and should be nice and firm. Discard any dark/brown or soft cranberries. Rinse well through cold water, drain, and set aside. If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw. Just repeat the same steps as fresh cranberries. If there are large cranberries, cut them in half.
• Scoop out 3 TBSP worth of Chandler Honey's Cosmopolitan Honey and mix with 1 TBSP of warm water until you get a loose liquidy consistency that equals out to ¼ cup of honey. You will be amazed how a little goes a long way! If it is still too thick just add more water or if it is too runny add a little more honey.

Lemon Cranberry Muffins

• In a large bowl combine wet ingredients, eggs, Chandler Honey's Cosmopolitan Honey, coconut oil, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined. Add in the lemon zest and whisk again.
• It's time to add the dry ingredients! Slowly add in half the mixture, whisk, and then add in the rest and whisk again until everything is well combined.
• Add in the lemon juice slowly and gently mix, as it will instantly react to the baking soda. It will foam and turn pale in colour. Let it stand for 2-3 minutes, the mixture will reduce in volume but not to fret, as it will be enough batter. The batter is also quite thick, similar to the consistency of mashed potatoes.
• Now we add in our beautiful cranberries! Reserve a handful to place on top just before baking to give a beautiful presentation and we can see those lovely little berries! Gently fold in the rest of the cranberries until the batter is well combined.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Scoop out the batter into lined muffin tin. Fill each cup until ¾ of the way. Press down the batter as it is quite thick and want to ensure you fill each one enough. Add 1-2 cranberries on the top of the batter and press down gently. Now place in the oven to bake!
• Bake in the oven for 25-27 minutes or until golden brown. Be sure to do the toothpick test to make sure they are done. Let them cool and remove to a platter. You now have yourself a batch of glorious lemon cranberry muffins! Now all that's left to do is enjoy!

Notes

* YIELDS 6 MUFFINS

** Chandler Honey's Cosmopolitan Honey uses beautiful, unpasteurized, raw honey, which means the flavours are concentrated so you don't need a lot. Even a little bit ends up being the perfect amount of sweetness, which means you are left with more honey in your jar to enjoy (yay!). However, if you are someone with a sweet tooth feel free to add a little more honey to the batter.

*** If you would like to amp up the lemon flavour, you can add more lemon juice to the batter. 

NOTE: These muffins don't rise as high as all-purpose flour-based muffins, but let me assure you they will give you the same satisfaction.

BATCH BAKING: Want more muffins? No problem! Just double up the recipe. 

Enjoy!

This recipe and post are created in collaboration with Chandler Honey, all opinions are solely my own.

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A warm hello, dear friends!

I have a special treat for all of you to kick off the holiday season! I’ll give you a quick hint. It’s something sweet and festive. Any guesses? Well, if you guessed chocolate *ding ding ding* you are correct!

I love the holiday season, it’s my favourite time of the year. As I am sure many of you may have noticed, I’m quite keen on chocolate and have created quite a few chocolate treat recipes to date.

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, my favourite chocolate brand and one that I have used for years is Camino. They are a Canadian company owned by La Siembra Co-operative based in Ottawa (Canada’s National Capital) and the Gatineau area. I did not know they were Canadian when I first started using their products, but was delighted when I found out, as I love supporting local Canadian companies. 

Their products are ones you can feel good about on many levels, from supporting and advocating fair trade practices to supporting small-scale farmers. They use only high-quality organic ingredients, which means you are getting top-grade products that are better for health and well-being. Their products are free of a slew of allergens and many of them are gluten-free, soy lecithin-free, dairy-free, and vegan-friendly. They also use cane sugar instead of regular white sugar and use minimal ingredients without additives and preservatives. 

Camino has recently launched their new limited edition festive chocolate bars for the holiday season. I was excited to learn about their new, first-ever holiday line, as it was something I’d hoped for as a long-standing customer of their products. Needless to say, I was thrilled when they kindly gifted me these chocolate bars to try out and create this review to share with all of you. So, a big thank you to Camino for this amazing opportunity!

The beauty of these festive bars is that there is something for everyone! There is dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate! All 3 bars are gluten-free and also soy lecithin-free. They are all certified organic and kosher. One of the bars is vegan-friendly as well.

I will be breaking down this review into a few different categories with various aspects of the 3 chocolate bars.

• Packaging Design

• Description

• Taste & Flavour

• Texture

• Ways to use

So, let’s try out these lovely, festive treats, shall we?

REVIEW

PACKAGING DESIGN | ALL 3 BARS

As a Graphic Designer, I would be remiss if I didn’t at least mention this aspect of these bars. Simply put, I love the designs! The winter forest wonderland theme gives a holiday feel without using traditional Christmas-themed graphics. The metallic finish on certain parts of the labels adds the razzle-dazzle feel of the holidays. As with all Camino chocolate bars, these too are packaged in environmentally conscious packaging. The wrappers are printed on acid-free paper using vegetable-based inks. The inner wrappers are biodegradable/compostable and made from wood pulp, and the outer wrappers are made of recyclable materials.

CRANBERRY, ORANGE, GINGER ZING | DARK CHOCOLATE

DESCRIPTION

This chocolate bar uses 65% dark chocolate with tiny pieces of tart cranberry and hints of bright orange, and a gentle hit of ginger.

TASTE & FLAVOUR

If you are a fan of dark chocolate, you will surely love this chocolate bar! The dark chocolate flavour is a beautiful balance between the bitter, earthy taste of the dark chocolate and the bright tart notes from the cranberry pieces and bright hint of citrus from the orange. Lastly, you get a little zing from the ginger, creating a harmonious blend of festive flavours.

• Gluten-free • Soy lecithin-free • Vegan-friendly • Dairy-free • Certified organic • Fairtrade certified • Certified kosher 

TEXTURE

It has a smooth texture without being too chalky, which can sometimes be the case with dark chocolate. The cranberry pieces are a pleasant surprise in each bite that creates a nice balance with the flavour and texture.

WAYS TO USE

Camino recommends enjoying this bar with a hot cup of tea or at the end of a nice meal. I think it would also be a welcome addition to your holiday baking: cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and endless possibilities.

CRISPY GINGERBREAD SPICE | MILK CHOCOLATE

DESCRIPTION

This chocolate bar uses 37% milk chocolate with airy cocoa crisps, creating a lovely crunchy texture. Paired with flavourful warming spices, it’s perfect for the holiday season.

TASTE & FLAVOUR

Say hello to this bar, my milk chocolate-loving friends! It’s one you are sure to enjoy. Along with the creaminess of the milk chocolate, the gingerbread spices are upfront and centre. You also get a scattering of ground hazelnuts throughout the bar adding to the crunch factor. Your taste buds are greeted with warming spices—ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. I definitely felt the hit of the ginger and cardamom most prominently, but the blend of spices works so well together. It feels warm and comforting, like eating a gingerbread cookie fresh out of the oven.

• Gluten-free • Soy lecithin-free • Certified organic • Fairtrade certified • Certified kosher 

TEXTURE

It has a lovely silky milk texture that melts in your mouth. It reminded me of hot chocolate, so luscious and creamy. Then you feel the contrast with the light cocoa crisps, and ground hazelnuts creating a delightful blend of creamy and crunchy.

WAYS TO USE

I think this bar would be a great addition for creating your holiday goodies like chocolate chip cookies, brownies, scones, cakes. There are so many other options.

WHITE COCOA CRUNCH | WHITE CHOCOLATE

DESCRIPTION

This white chocolate bar reimagines your childhood “Cookies & Cream” chocolate in a whole new way. The tiny whisps of cocoa and chocolate chips are enveloped in silky, white chocolate making for a delightful bite.

TASTE & FLAVOUR

Now for my white chocolate lovers, you are definitely in for a special treat with this bar. The white chocolate is not overly sweet (which I feel can often be the case with most white chocolate). It is just the right amount of sweetness and is wonderfully balanced with the cocoa bits and chocolate chips, creating a luscious white chocolate dream.

• Gluten-free • Soy lecithin-free • Certified organic • Fairtrade certified • Certified kosher 

TEXTURE

The white chocolate is silky smooth with the little cocoa bits that create a nice crunch. The contrast makes for a tasty bite of white chocolatey goodness.

WAYS TO USE

This bar can be thoroughly enjoyed on its own or added to your favourite holiday-baked treats such as cookies, no bake cheesecakes, and cupcakes, and so much more.

FINAL VERDICT

I honestly loved all 3 of them. Each has its own unique taste and characteristics, but all encompassed the feel of the festive season with its flavour. The Cranberry Orange Ginger Zing is great for anyone who likes dark chocolate paired with bright, fruity undertones. The Crispy Gingerbread Spice is lovely for anyone who likes creamy milk chocolate paired with warming spices. Lastly, the White Cocoa Crunch is the perfect match for anyone who wants velvety white chocolate with little chocolate bits to create a beautiful balance. So no matter your preference, you are sure to find a bar that you will fancy!

Now if I had to pick a favourite which is certainly not easy, I would have to say the one that tugged my heartstrings just a little more is the White Cocoa Crunch.

I have a soft spot for white chocolate and have loved it since I was a child, particularly “Cookies & Cream”. This bar brought back all those lovely memories.  So, kudos to Camino for recreating my childhood chocolate dream. 

SWEET TREAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS

So, give them a try and see which one is your favourite. I am confident you are bound to find one (or all) that you’ll enjoy. They are also perfect as a gift topper, stocking stuffers and host gifts, or even a gift for yourself. So, go ahead, have some chocolate and kick off the holidays in a sweet way :).

Enjoy!

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