​Manuka honey is a nutritiously rich honey produced by bees that only collect pollen from the Manuka Bush - a tough, hardy, evergreen known for its medicinal, therapeutic and aromatic uses. As a result, manuka honey packs a real punch with its various medicinal applications including antibacterial and antiviral properties as well as many other unexpected health benefits - Learn all about manuka honey in our article: Manuka Honey? From New Zealand? What is this Delicious, Medical Grade Honey all about!? Health Benefits, Uses, Smoothie Recipes and more... (opens in new tab).

If you like honey and haven't already heard of Manuka Honey then boy have we got a deliciously sweet surprise in store for you today with our Manuka honey smoothies!

Being such a potent ingredient with a fantastically rich and complex flavour, it's obvious to see how manuka honey can be used to work wonders in our smoothies! For those familiar with the sweet, rich, nectar prepare to be left with your mouth watering and taste buds tingling as we bring you the 5 best manuka honey smoothie recipes for you to try!

First up on our list is a beautiful blend of forest berries in a liquid velvet fondue.

INGREDIENTS

• 45g Strawberries
• 45g Raspberries
• 40g Blueberries
• 1 Scoop Greek Yogurt
• 1 Tsp Manuka Honey

​PREPARATION
Simply slice up the ingredients and blend into a rich, nutritious burst of phytonutrients, antioxidants and immune-boosting antivirals.
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A deliciously energy-packed, creamy and smooth manuka honey smoothie recipe in our take on one of the all time classic varieties Banoffee Pie!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Large Banana
• 2 Scoops Greek Yogurt
• 1.5 Tbsp Manuka Honey
• and/or 1 Optional Extra*

*OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

• 250 Ml Apple Juice
• 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter
• Hemp Protein Powder
• 30g Frozen Summer Berry Mix / or made up of Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries etc.

​PREPARATION
Making this delicious manuka honey smoothie recipe couldn't be easier - simply decide on your optional extras for which way you want to sway the flavour, blend the ingredients to the blender, serve and enjoy!
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Next on our list of Manuka Honey Smoothies comes this fantastic immune-boosting, refreshing and revitalizing vitamin C-packed recipe! This is the perfect remedy to rid yourself of those pesky colds and sticking flu-like symptoms.

Combining the awesome antibacterial and antiviral effects of the Manuka Honey with other immunity-serving ingredients we arrive at the glorious and gorgeous Orange Vitamin Sea.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Carrots
• 1 Peeled Orange
• 1 Tbsp Manuka Honey
• Lemon Juice (1/4 Lemon Squeezed)
• Lime Juice (1/4 Lime Squeezed)
• 1/2 Cup ice

​PREPARATION
Wash the carrots, peel the orange and chop the lemon and lime ready for use. Add the carrots and orange to the blender followed by the freshly squeezed citrus juices. Scoop one healthy tablespoon of raw manuka honey and blend!
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Experiment with the amount of ice to vary consistency to your preference - Enjoy!
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Who doesn't love a tasty cinnamon kick on their palate!? We know we certainly do! This tasty manuka honey smoothie recipe gives you just that - the perfect balance of flavour in a wholly filling and nutritious refreshment - what more could you ask for? Definitely one of our favourites this one.

INGREDIENTS

• 35g Oats
• 1 Large Pear
• 3/4 Banana
• 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
• 100g Greek Yogurt
• 150 Ml Milk
• 1 Tbsp Manuka Honey

​PREPARATION
Simply toss the ingredients into a blender and blend until an even consistency throughout. Pour and enjoy!
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Brought into the limelight by Kourtney Kardashian as one of her sworn by favorites, (hey, the limelight is good for something!) the Avocado Pudding is a fantastic, healthy, energy-packed burst of goodness that will leave you satisfied for hours!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 Avocado
• 1 Cup Coconut Milk
• 1 Tbsp Manuka Honey​​

​PREPARATION
Prepare the avocado then simply chuck all the ingredients in the blender and blend until rich, creamy and smooth! Delicious!
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​We know it can be hard keeping the kitchen cupboards fully stocked and ready for all those wonderfully nutritious delicacies we at The Healthy Juice and Diet Life love to promote so much (sorry, not sorry!). Thankfully there are some great ways you can keep on top of all your grocery shopping, and even make a few savings along the way!

We Recommend you Try These Manuka Honey Brands

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With such a sumptuous set of manuka honey smoothie recipes we're certain you'll find something you'll absolutely love in no time at all! Be sure to slurp your way through them all.. And, of course, please feel free to experiment - playing around as your flavors and fancies take you! We'd love to hear what sumptuous concoctions you create!
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Bursting with nutritional content The Cruciferous Beta-Crunch recipe focuses on restorative and protective countermeasures to poor digestion and digestive disorders. A great juice recipe for sufferers of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis, Ulcerative Colitis as well as general conditions relating to poor digestive health.

For this fantastically nutritious gut-soothing recipe you will need the following:

• 2 Carrots
• 3-4 Celery Sticks
• 3-4 Cabbage or Dandelion Leaves
• 1/2 Beetroot
• 1 Large or 2 Smaller Apples OR Pears
• 3 Spinach Leaves

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Optional extras can be added to enhance specific nutritional content and/or flavour and preference - feel free to experiment with different ingredients until you find your perfect combination!

Optional extras include:

•  3 Apricots
• 1/2 Red Onion
• 1 Papaya
• 1 Clove of Garlic
• 1 Cup of  Blackberries
• 1 Cup of Chopped Fennel

A really simple juice to make with minimal waste and maximum yield!

After washing down the ingredients to prevent any unwanted contaminants making their way in, proceed to chop your ingredients and send them all through your juicer.

Inflamed intestines sometimes are unable to stomach (pardon the pun) such a concentrated mixture depending on your chosen optional extras. It is thoroughly recommended that the yielded juice be diluted to approximately 50% strength using either water or a suitable herbal tea replacement (see below). 

You should aim to be making enough for approximately 1 Litre (35oz) of diluted juice per day, which should be consumed over the course of the day in quantities of approximately 5-7oz servings. (Roughly 5-7 servings per day).

SUITABLE HERBAL TEA INGREDIENTS
The herbal tea ingredients below have a restorative effect on the intestine and bowel and can be used in the place of water above to dilute down the concentrated juice.

• Golden Seal
• Marshmallow
• Dandelion Root
• Chamomile
• Cinnamon

Another great tasting smoothie recipe to try out. Green and Red Apples, Pears and Carrots blended to a refreshing sweet puree! This recipe is full of fiber and antioxidants - great for digestion / gut issues and a natural defense against many illnesses and chronic conditions!

Wash all the ingredients under cool, running water to remove any unwanted contaminants from the production and sale process making their way into your delicious smoothie. 

Depending on the strength capabilities and size of your blender/juicer slice the ingredients to an appropriate size and then one by one add the ingredients ensuring the carrots are included between the other ingredients so that a more complete blend is easily obtained.

With a blender you will have the benefit of the full fiber intake as all the material is included in the smoothie created. You may wish to add ice according to taste as a way to alter the thickness of your smoothie or extend the yield of a particular batch.

Juicers, on the other hand, typically remove the pulp from your returned yield, thereby dramatically reducing the amount of fiber retained in the final juice mix, leading to a more liquid 'juice' in the end. Bear this in mind when using the ingredient mix as a therapeutic aid for digestive issues where fiber is your focus.

Apples, pears and carrots are all high high in dietary fiber which is great for the gut and digestive health.

Apples: Rich in fiber and important antioxidants, and flavanoids. The phytonutrients and antioxidants in apples reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.

Pears: Another great fiber and antioxidant containing fruit, with an abundance of vitamins - calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, folate etc.

Of important note: A new analysis of the Nurse's Health Study showed that across all fruit and vegetables analyzed for flavonoid content, the combination of apples and pears produced the most consistent ability to lower the risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Carrots: An excellent source of beta-carotene, fibre, and antioxidants. Rich in Vitamin A, C, K, B8, pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, iron, copper and manganese, carrots are a truly nutrient rich veg.