8 of the Best Uses for Cinnamon

Perfect for coffee and tea!

Cinnamon is a much-loved staple in our kitchens, and is commonly found in our cookies, cakes, pastries, pies, breads, oatmeal, cinnamon toast, and applesauce. Amazingly, cinnamon not only tastes good, but it has numerous health benefits as well! We’ve assembled eight of our favorite uses for cinnamon (using 10 recipes), to help you take full advantage of this tasty, healthy treat, and add more of it to your daily lives.
 
Teas. Cinnamon is often used in chai teas, and can be used to smooth out some of the more sour teas. Cinnamon adds a sweet, warm element, which helps to round out the flavor. Check out this recipe from the folks at LiveStrong, which also goes into the numerous health benefits of cinnamon tea.

Coffee. Cinnamon is a healthy alternative to traditional sweeteners, and is commonly used in coffee to liven up the taste! If you use cinnamon in your coffee instead of cream or sugar, you could save more than 70 calories per cup, and gain a super metabolism boost!

Healthy Treats. Cinnamon has always been associated with sweet, rich baked goods…especially around the holiday season. Here are our favorite, delicious, healthy recipes that showcase this versatile spice: Banana Bran Muffins, Multi-Grain Waffles, and just for good measure (although not quite as healthy) Clone a Cinnabon Cinnamon Bun!
 
Nut Butters. Cinnamon-flavored nut butters are simply delightful, and a healthy, protein-rich alternative to regular butter. One of the more common is Cinnamon Almond Butter.  
 
Oatmeal. Most people know how cinnamon can take bland oatmeal and liven it up with just the right amount of sweetness! But you may not have known that cinnamon can improve your brain function...something we all need in the morning!

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​Spice Blends. If spicy, ethnic foods are your thing, cinnamon is a must-have! Cinnamon plays an important role in Chicken Biriyani and Cinnamon Braised Short Ribs.
 
Arts and Crafts. A brilliant alternative to glitter that you’ll be finding around the house for months to come. Added bonus: your house will smell delicious after your kids finish their crafts!
 
Mouth Hygiene. Harness the antibacterial action of cinnamon in this homemade tooth powder or try a homemade cinnamon mouthwash.
 
From aiding circulation and digestion, to countering infection and regulating healthy blood sugar levels, this spice needs to find a home in your daily life. With the added benefit of being delicious as well as good for you, we’re sure you’ll be asking for more. Enjoy!