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Cinnamon is a deliciously sweet spice with woody undertones. It’s a great anti-inflammatory and antioxidant to lower blood pressure, increase heart health and boost blood flow. But what’s the best way to eat it? Read on for the best way to get cinnamon in your diet.

How to add Cinnamon to your diet

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It’s tricky knowing how to get cinnamon in your diet. So, we’re spilling the beans (or the spice) on the best ways to eat cinnamon for your health and wellness.

1. Stir into your porridge

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Porridge is tasty, fibre-rich and protein-boosting, but it can be a little plain. So, instead of eating bland oats, make your breakfast taste like freshly baked apple pie by adding cinnamon. While your oat porridge heats up on the hob, stir in chopped apple until it softens slightly. Next, add a pinch of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg for a heavenly flavour. Top with pumpkin seeds and walnuts, then finish with a drizzle of syrup for the ultimate cold-weather treat.

2. Dust Cinnamon over apple slices

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Apple is a quick treat that gives you fibre and energy, and you can increase its benefits by dusting apple slices with powdered cinnamon. The spice wonderfully compliments the sweet and tangy taste of apples for a mood-boosting snack. Pro tip - add a spoonful of peanut butter on the side for protein.

3. Sprinkle onto toast

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Breakfast and snacks can get boring, but we have a simple recipe to shake things up. Well, we call it a recipe, but you can make it in three minutes! Pop wholewheat bread into a toaster and use the time to slice up a banana. Once your toast is done, smooth on the peanut butter and banana slices, then sprinkle with cinnamon. Garnish with chia seeds for a dash of omega-3.

4. Add a pinch to your coffee

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If you’re a coffee lover, this one is for you. Whenever you make a coffee, stir in a bit of cinnamon. It gives the drink a light, spicy and woody flavour while boosting the antioxidant benefits of your coffee.

5. Make a Cinnamon and Ginger Latte

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A cinnamon and ginger latte sounds fancy, but all you need to do is heat milk and whiz in a ¼ teaspoon of powdered cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of ginger. Pour in a teaspoon of maple syrup if you need some added sweetness in your life.

6. Bake into Cinnamon muffins

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What’s better than muffins? Cinnamon muffins! Include a dash of the sweet spice in whatever muffins you make, whether they’re chocolate, apple or blueberry. Have them for breakfast, eat as a snack or enjoy as an after-dinner treat.

7. Sip on Chai Tea

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Chai tea is black tea with an infusion of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, black pepper and cloves. It tastes delicious in a latte, but you can also have it with hot water. Try out Pukka’s Organic Original Chai for an easy way to get more cinnamon. If chai tea isn’t your thing, don’t worry. Experiment with soothing Organic Apple, Rosehip and Cinnamon. Or sip on Organic Shape Me Tea, made with green tea, cinnamon, ginseng, ginger and acai berries to get cinnamon into your diet. Have the tea in the morning to enhance your focus or after lunch to give your digestion a helping hand.

8. Use as a topping for pancakes

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Pancakes are a tasty way to start your day. Although, who says they’re just for breakfast? Give your pancakes a sweet yet savoury health kick by sprinkling cinnamon over the top before you serve. Or, you can stir some into the batter before you bake to warm you up during the winter months.

9. Whiz Cinnamon into a smoothie

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A fantastic way to add cinnamon to your diet is to include it in your smoothie. It tastes delicious in a peanut butter and vanilla smoothie, making a yummy, filling breakfast full of nutrients and protein.

10. Warm up with a Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

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Curl up in front of the TV with a hot chocolate and cinnamon infusion. It satisfies chocolate cravings while getting the spice’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. If you’re vegan or want to try something different, we highly recommend Peanut Hottie’s Peanut Butter Powder with a pinch of cinnamon.

11. Include in protein energy balls

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Protein balls are a healthy snack to pop in your mouth when your tummy rumbles. And the best thing is there are hundreds of ways to make them! Make dessert protein balls by mixing chocolate protein powder and cinnamon or blended apples with cinnamon.

12. Put in your Granola

Give your granola more taste with a dash of cinnamon. The spice goes deliciously well with plump raisins and dried apple slices for a nutritious, fibre-boosting breakfast. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can make granola bars with cinnamon to pick up and take on the go.

13. Each Cinnamon french toast

French toast is easy to make, and, best of all, it contains cinnamon. Soak slightly stale bread into a mix of eggs, milk, Vanilla Bean Extract and cinnamon. Fry in a pan with butter and serve with a drizzle of Pure Organic Maple Syrup.

14. Pick up snack bars with Cinnamon

If you’re someone who needs an effortless way to add cinnamon to your diet, look no further. We couldn’t make this list without spotlighting Nakd’s Carrot Cake Bar, which contains delicious cinnamon. Take a bar to work, pop it in the kid's lunchbox or stock some in your cupboard for a tasty treat.

15. Drink apple juice infused with Cinnamon sticks

There’s nothing more comforting than warm apple juice on a cold winter’s day. Except, that is, warm apple juice with cinnamon. Gently heat apple juice on the hob, add a dash of nutmeg and a few cinnamon sticks. Simmer over the heat, serve and drink for the taste of apple pie in a cup.

Get more Cinnamon in your diet with Grape Tree

Choose from our delicious range of cinnamon teas and snack bars. Or try unlimited ways to get cinnamon in your diet with ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks. Enhance the flavour of your food and enjoy healthy ways to eat cinnamon with Grape Tree.

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