Honey Nuts: What They Are and 8 Easy Ways to Enjoy Them

What are honey nuts?

Honey nuts (sometimes called honey with dry fruits or shehad aur mewa) are mixed nuts and seeds kept in raw honey. The honey coats every piece, so each spoon is sweet and crunchy. They are popular in Pakistan as a winter treat and as a gift.

What is inside Nahal Premium Honey Nuts?

Our Premium Honey Nuts contain: raw honey, walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, dried figs, pumpkin seeds and kalonji (black seed). The nuts are hand-picked. The jar contains tree nuts, so it is not suitable for anyone with a nut allergy.

8 easy ways to enjoy honey nuts

1. Straight from the jar: one spoon, every day.
2. Over yoghurt: a spoonful on plain dahi makes a quick breakfast or dessert.
3. With oats or porridge: stir in once the oats are cooked.
4. On toast or paratha: spread on warm bread for a crunchy topping.
5. In warm milk: stir a spoon into warm (not boiling) milk at night.
6. On fruit: over sliced banana, apple or a fruit chaat.
7. On kheer or pancakes: a simple topping that looks special.
8. As a gift: honey nuts in a kraft box make a thoughtful gift for Eid, weddings and visits. See the Nahal Bundle.

Why do the nuts rise to the top?

Nuts are lighter than honey, so they float up over time. This is normal. Just press them back under the honey with the spoon, or turn the closed jar upside down for a while.

How should you store honey nuts?

• Keep the jar closed at room temperature, away from sun and damp.
• Use a clean, dry spoon every time.
• For the best freshness and crunch, finish the jar within 6 months.
• If the honey turns thick in winter, warm the closed jar in warm water. See why honey crystallises.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• Why you should avoid feeding honey to an infant (Michigan State University Extension)

This guide is general information about honey as a food. It is written by the Nahal Organics team, a Pakistani raw honey brand.