Vegan honey substitutes – namely Marley

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Make this syrupy-sweet vegan honey substitute to use in recipes just as you would honey. Need a plant-based honey alternative? Want a sweeter alternative to baking? It will be your go-to for tea, vegan honey mustard dressing, and more!

Honey is a great natural sweetener loved by many. It has a distinct flavor that can be noticeable, especially in hot teas or drinks.

When you’re baking and realize you’ve run out, or you prefer something completely plant-based (some vegans choose not to eat honey), these delicious honey alternatives will be easy to use!

Make your favorite sweet recipes without honey!

Best honey substitute

When you’re looking for a honey substitute, these options can work when you’re in a hurry:

• Maple syrup: Use maple syrup as a 1:1 substitute for honey.
• Agave nectar — It has a more neutral flavor, but agave nectar makes a great substitute for honey
• Light corn syrup – Sure you might think it’s not healthy, but light corn syrup has a great consistency and is perfect for baking. This makes it a great substitute for honey in most recipes that call for honey.
• molasses– You can replace honey with equal amounts of molasses in your recipes. Of course, molasses has its own distinct flavor, but it will make delicious and moist baked goods.
• Other options — You can consider barley malt syrup, rice malt syrup or even date paste as an alternative to honey. However, these products are not easy to find.
• do it yourself — Below is a favorite recipe for vegan honey that you can make and have on hand. It makes delicious plant-based honey for baking, serving with tea, and more!

If you want to use honey from bees, be sure to choose a brand like Waxing Cara that produces sustainably farmed honey.

How to Make a Vegan Honey Substitute

You can find the complete printable recipe with ingredient amounts below. But first, here are some ingredient explanations and steps to help you perfect this recipe every time.

1. Microwave the water until it is reasonably warm but not hot.
2. Add the tea bag, pushing it into the water until the tea is saturated.
   
3. Pour the agave syrup into another bowl (or a saucepan if you want it thicker).
4. Gently squeeze the tea bag over the syrup, releasing the chamomile scent.
   
5. Serve the syrup or thicken it by transferring it to a saucepan and cook until it boils.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

the main ingredient

Here are the ingredients you will need for this recipe:

• Chamomile Tea Bag — I prefer a chamomile tea bag, but you can substitute loose-leaf chamomile flowers.
• Agave Nectar Syrup – This recipe was tested using agave nectar due to its neutral taste. But you can substitute light corn syrup, maple syrup, barley malt or brown rice syrup.
• Sea Salt – We’ll add a pinch of sea salt for a more complex flavor profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I substitute honey?

Some great honey alternatives include maple syrup, agave nectar, or even light corn syrup. However, you can make your own vegan honey in a few simple steps.

Why don’t vegetarians eat honey?

From a technical point of view, vegans do not eat honey because it is a product of a honey bee. That said, you can eat most vegetarian meals and decide for yourself whether or not you choose honey.

Serving advice

Serve this vegan honey alternative with your favorite beverages such as:

Vegan Baked Goods

Try this vegan honey alternative with these delicious baked goods: