Craving for a healthy dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth? Make one from scratch using the healthy spice cinnamon!
Cinnamon is actually the bark of the cinnamon tree and has long been used as a cooking and baking spice as well as medicine. This healthy spice is a favorite among the health-conscious because it adds a delicious flavor to desserts and at the same time provides plenty of health benefits. These include controlling blood sugar, boosting brain function, protecting against heart diseases and improving colon health.
So the next time you think of what to have for dessert, try any of these delicious cinnamon recipes for your satisfaction!
Cinnamon Milk Heaven
What you need:
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 2 drops vanilla extract
Heat milk in a pan over high heat until begins to foam. Pour warm milk in a mug and stir in honey and vanilla. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Add mini marshmallows and a stick of cinnamon if desired.
Classic Cinnamon Pie
What you need:
- 10-inch unbaked pie crust
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Mix together sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon and salt followed by egg, butter and vanilla. Combine ingredients well then stir in milk. Pour the mixture onto pie crust then bake on a pre-heated oven (400 degrees) for 45 minutes to an hour until cooked through. Allow to cool before serving.
Cinnamon Spice Belgian Waffles
What you need:
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt and cinnamon. On a third bowl, use an electric mixer to whip egg whites until stiff. Mix all 3 bowls to create the batter. Pour the batter on a hot waffle iron and cook until golden brown.
Cinnamon is a great choice of ingredient when craving a sweet and healthy dessert!
To learn more about herbs and spices, read the Herbal Collective magazine.
