What Recipes Use Cinnamon? Try These Flavor Bombs
Cinnamon is one of those spices that has the ability to be like a warm, little hug in a bottle.
If you’ve been asking yourself what recipes you can use cinnamon in, brace yourself for a tasty journey.
Not just for snickerdoodles and pumpkin pie — though we always welcome those.
With its warm, earthy kick, cinnamon works in both sweet and savory dishes.
So come here and let’s discuss how to get more of it into your meals — without transforming your kitchen into a sugar bomb.
Real cinnamon—especially Ceylon—is a game-changer.
It is subtle, somewhat sweet, and excellent for everything from breakfast bowls to rich stews.
If you haven’t put it in savory dishes, well, we pity you.
So go ahead, pull out your jar of go-tos and let’s zest them up.
What Dishes Can I Cook With Cinnamon?
Cinnamon is an all-purpose wonder in dishes, far more than most people realize.
And then there are the usual suspects — oatmeal, cookies, cinnamon toast.
But here’s where it gets exciting: cinnamon is awesome in chili, stews, roasted veggies, and even drinks.
The taste is strong, but not too strong.
And when gathered with other spices, say cumin or nutmeg, it contributes to this roasty-toasty complexity that just feels good.
For the best benefits, however, skip the generic stuff and pick up true organic Ceylon cinnamon (1).
WildFoods makes a killer one that’s clean, sustainable, and bursting with flavor.
Sweet Treats to Make Cinnamon the Star
We’ll start with the dessert — what else?
A hearty oatmeal bowl is one of the easiest cinnamon vehicles.
Top with sliced banana, almond butter, and a generous shake of cinnamon for breakfast that tastes like banana bread in a bowl.
Coconut sugar and almond flour can take homemade cinnamon rolls to the next level.
They’re decadently gooey and sort of good for you.
Baked apples (or pears) are such a fall treat.
Simply slice, dust with cinnamon, drizzle with a touch of honey, and bake until tender.
Cinnamon granola is another game-changer.
Stir together oats, chopped nuts, honey, and cinnamon — bake until you have something golden-brown and crispy.
You’ll never buy store-bought again.
Savory Dishes Where Cinnamon Surprises
Now for the real kicker: cooking savory dishes with cinnamon.
Earth, heart, and soul-warming, this Moroccan chickpea stew is seasoned with cinnamon, cumin, and tomatoes.
Cinnamon chili brings depth you didn’t realize you wanted.
It tempers the heat and imparts a slow-burn richness.
Cinnamon-braised lamb tastes like it could be served in a restaurant.
It’s the long, slow cooking that will have you hook, line, and sinker here as it brings out the spice and the meat’s inherent umami.
Even roasted veggies can benefit.
Toss carrots or sweet potatoes with olive oil, sea salt, and a bit of cinnamon.
Roast until caramelized and sweet.
Believe you, your taste buds will freak out (I’m kidding, I could never do it).
Cooking with Cinnamon: Going Beyond the Basics
Here’s to more cinnamon baking than coffee cake.
This moist banana bread with cinnamon swirls is truly a comforting one, and most importantly, an option for using up overripe bananas.
Cinnamon protein muffins make a great post-gym snack.
You achieve that comfort flavor without the sugar coma.
And if you’re feeling lazy?
Whip up some cinnamon biscuits — fluffy, buttery, and made in 30 minutes or less.
They’re great, smothered in a glug of raw honey, or spread with a slab of grass-fed butter.
Drinks to Make Cinnamon Come Alive
Let’s not forget about drinks.
Cinnamon golden milk is a soothing evening sip.
Stir turmeric, cinnamon, and a sprinkle of black pepper into warm almond or soy milk.
Sipping chocolate with cinnamon is luscious and sinful.
Make it with Wild Cocoa Butter and cinnamon, and maybe a glug of maple syrup.
Perfect for cold nights.
Then there’s apple cider with cinnamon sticks.
Pull it out on an hourly basis and warm it up on your stove while you let the scent fill your house.
Bonus: It makes your house smell like fall exploded — in the best way possible.
Why There Should Always Be Cinnamon in Your Kitchen
Cinnamon is not only delicious — it also provides tangible benefits.
It’s antioxidant-rich and has potentially protective effects on blood sugar (2).
No need to say it’ll cure what ails you — just that it’s a great, all-purpose spice for health (3).
Plus, adding cinnamon helps you stay grounded in real food.
No chemicals, no weird additives.
No artificial preservatives or scents here, just aromatic bark from a tree that people have been using for centuries (4).
If you’re looking to live more naturally, this spice should be in your pantry.
The cinnamon sticks or ground powder available from WildFoods is a simple starting point.
Final Thoughts
Cinnamon is the secret handshake of all great cooking.
It’s familiar, comforting, and still, when done correctly, it sneaks up on you.
From stew to muffins, cinnamon infiltrates every nook of the day.
It’s your cuddle-up, simple suppers friend that feels homier than home to you.
So go ahead—rewild your recipes.
Just sprinkle some cinnamon on your next meal and see how it changes the taste profile.
And if you’re in the market for a clean, purified source?
Go take a look at WildFoods’ Ceylon Cinnamon, and your spice rack will thank you.
🔥 Upgrade Your Spice Rack Today — Skip the generic stuff. Go organic, go Wild. Taste the purity of real Ceylon cinnamon. 🪵🌟
FAQs on Recipes that Use Cinnamon
Which dishes go well with Cinnamon?
Apples, oats, bananas, sweet potatoes, nuts, and lamb are fantastic with cinnamon.
What are some simple recipes I can use with cinnamon?
Consider cinnamon oatmeal, banana bread, spiced chili, or roasted carrots instead.
Can I use cinnamon in savory recipes?
Definitely, it imparts both body and layers of flavor to stews, chili, and roasted vegetables.
What is the best cinnamon to cook with?
Ceylon cinnamon is liked due to its mild flavor and lower content of coumarin.
Does cinnamon work in dinner recipes?
Yes! You’ll do fine with it in rubs, soups, and just about any slow-cooked meats or veggie dishes.
Related Studies
1. Title: Transparency and authenticity of the labels of Ceylon cinnamon
Ceylon cinnamon contains ultra-low levels of coumarin compared to Cassia, making it a safer option due to lower hepatotoxic risk.
Link: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0260474
2. Title: Cinnamon use in type 2 diabetes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
This meta-analysis of 10 RCTs found that cinnamon consumption significantly reduces fasting plasma glucose and LDL cholesterol in type 2 diabetes patients.
Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24019277/
3. Title: Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Cinnamon Extract
Cinnamon extract exhibits protective antioxidant effects against oxidative stress in human intestinal cells, attributed to its phenolic compounds.
Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9914695/
4. Title: Ethnopharmacological Uses and Public Knowledge Regarding Cinnamon
This study documents cinnamon’s longstanding traditional uses as a bark and flavoring agent in Arab communities, highlighting its folkloric medicinal roles.
Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6142888/
