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Unexpected Ways to Use Flavours and Extracts (Beyond Cakes)

Creative, everyday ways to bring big flavour into your kitchen

We all know flavour extracts are essential in baking, but their use doesn’t have to stop at cakes and cookies. Whether you’re adding a twist to your morning tea or creating your own signature cocktail, Honeyberry’s natural flavours and extracts can unlock new levels of creativity in the kitchen. They’re concentrated, versatile, and super easy to use.

Here are some of our favourite unexpected ways to use flavours and extracts beyond your usual bakes.

1. Add a Flavour Boost to Tea or Coffee

Skip the syrups and go straight to the source! A drop or two of flavour extract can elevate your daily drink without adding sugar.

Try:

Top tip: Start small, just 1–2 drops per cup can be enough, but adjust to your taste!

2. Stir into Whipped Cream or Greek Yoghurt

Want to make your desserts extra-special? Flavour your whipped cream or yoghurt with a few drops of extract for an instant upgrade.

Delicious combos:

  • Strawberry + whipped cream for topping shortcakes
  • Mango or peach + Greek yoghurt for a fruity breakfast bowl
  • Chocolate + coconut cream for a dairy-free mousse

3. Create Custom Cocktails & Mocktails

Flavours and extracts make it easy to bring out natural notes in drinks without fresh fruit or syrups. They’re ideal for signature cocktails, mocktails, or sparkling water infusions.

Try:

4. Add Depth to Salad Dressings & Marinades

This one might surprise you! Just a touch of extract can balance acidity or add sweetness to dressings, sauces, and marinades.

Ideas to try:

  • Maple in a mustard vinaigrette
  • Lemon or orange in olive oil for bright summer salads
  • Gingerbread or mixed spice in a soy-based marinade for tofu or chicken

5. Flavour Ice Cream or No-Bake Treats

If you’re making ice cream, frozen yoghurt, or rice krispie squares, flavours and extracts are the secret weapon.

Use them in:

  • Ice cream bases (vanilla, almond, or salted caramel are classics)
  • No-bake cheesecakes
  • Cereal bars and oat squares
  • Homemade ice lollies (e.g. mango-lime or strawberry-vanilla)

6. Elevate Bread, Pancakes & Waffles

Bring a unique flavour twist to your breakfast bakes with a few drops of extract.

Try these combos:

  • Mixed spice in pancake batter
  • Banana or butter in banana bread (to boost the flavour without needing overripe fruit!)
  • Pumpkin spice in waffles
  • Rum in brioche or bread pudding

Small Drops. Big Ideas.

Whether you’re making cocktails, dressing a salad, or jazzing up your morning porridge, a drop or two of flavour extract can completely transform your dish. 

👉 Explore the full Honeyberry Natural Extracts range
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