a delicious way to fight inflammation

Cinnamon is a warming spice that can be used in both sweet and savory cooking. But cinnamon is more than just a delicious additive to our favorite recipes, it has a host of health benefits that make it a super featured spice. If you’re looking forward to welcoming fall a little earlier, these delicious drinks will help get you in the mood, even when the temperatures outside are still soaring.

Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid, both antioxidant properties that help inhibit cell damage caused by free radicals. The antioxidants in cinnamon have anti-inflammatory effects, which may help lower your risk of disease.

These delicious drinks will help you enjoy the health benefits of cinnamon on a daily basis.

Creamy Cinnamon Latte

This delicious and healthy vegan cinnamon latte tastes just like the $ 5 one of your favorite coffee – only cheaper… and healthier.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup coconut or almond milk
• 1/4 cup strong coffee or 1-2 shots of espresso
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-4 teaspoons of maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Add the hot coffee, syrup, vanilla and cinnamon to a mug and stir until combined.
2. Microwave the milk for 1 minute or heat on the stovetop until very hot, but not boiling.
3. Place the steam nozzle or the blender in the milk and turn it on, stirring gradually until the desired amount of foam is reached.
4. Gently tap the milk container on a work surface to separate the froth and liquid, then take a large spoon to hold the froth while you pour the milk into the coffee mixture.
5. Remove the foam and place it on the milk, then garnish with cinnamon. Enjoy!

Spicy apple pie smoothie

Enjoy all the delicacies of apple pie in healthy form with this creamy cinnamon smoothie.

Ingredients:

• 1 apple (cored and chopped)
• 1 frozen banana
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp of maple syrup
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 pinch of nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Add all the ingredients to your blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Serve in a tall glass and garnish with more cinnamon, to taste.

Viennese hot chocolate with cinnamon

Sometimes your sweet tooth wins and you have to satisfy a craving quick. Top this sweet treat with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon and dark chocolate shavings for an extra layer of sweetness.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 cups milk of your choice
• 6 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cream (or herbal whipped cream)
• 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract
• Dark chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions:

1. Refrigerate a metal bowl and a whisk for 1 hour.
2. Pour the cream into the cold bowl and beat. When it starts to get frothy, add the vanilla extract.
3. Stop beating when the cream forms stiff peaks. Refrigerate.
4. Heat the milk in a saucepan.
5. Add cocoa powder and cinnamon to the bottom of the mugs (for 1 mug: 3 teaspoons of chocolate and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon).
6. Pour the boiling milk through a sieve into each cup and mix gently.
7. Top hot chocolate with whipped cream and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon and optional chocolate shavings.

Tonic Gut Apple Cider Cinnamon

This 4-ingredient intestinal tonic tastes the same as hot apple cider, but it’s super healthy. Drink it to aid digestion, eliminate bloating, speed up weight loss, and boost your immunity.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of raw honey
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt
• 1 cup of filtered water

Instructions:

1. Bring half the water to a boil in a kettle or on the stove. (Don’t boil all your water, or you will deactivate the good properties of apple cider vinegar and honey).
2. Pour the other half of the water and all the remaining ingredients into a cup and stir well, then add boiling water. It should be a perfect drinking temperature to enjoy immediately.

Mexican Hot Cocoa

This spicy take on the classic favorite will awaken your taste buds and convince you that chocolate, cinnamon and cayenne pepper are the perfect match.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Dutch cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus more for garnish)
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
• 3 cups of milk
• 3 tablespoons of honey, divided
• Finely grated zest of one orange
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper. Whisking constantly, add the milk in a thin stream until combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey and orange zest.
2. Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking occasionally, until steaming and bubbles start to appear on the sides of the pan. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla.
3. In a medium bowl, or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk, beat the cream and a tablespoon of honey on medium speed until the cream is gently whipped.
4. To serve, divide the cocoa between the cups, top each with 1 tablespoon of whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Cinnamon Immunity Shot

The ingredients in this little potion are all packed with nutrients that can help nip a cold in the bud or keep your immune system in fighting shape.

Ingredients:

• 2 inch piece of fresh ginger root
• 1 inch of fresh turmeric root
• Juice of 1 fresh lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground fresh black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions: