Cinnamon Recipes

1, Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, divided
• 4 boneless pork loin chops (4 ounces each)
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 medium tart apples, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add pork chops; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
2. Remove chops; keep warm. Add apples, pecans, brown sugar mixture and remaining 1 tablespoon butter to pan; cook and stir until apples are tender. Serve with chops.

Nutrition Facts

• 1 pork chop with 2/3 cup apple mixture: 316 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.

2, Spiced Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
• 1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3 to 4 pounds), halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium onions, halved and sliced
• 8 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional
• 10 hamburger buns, split and toasted
• Barbecue sauce
• Sliced jalapeno pepper, optional

Directions

1. Mix seasonings; rub over pork. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork on all sides. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker.
2. In same pan, cook and stir onions over medium heat until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add water; bring to a boil, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. If desired, stir in liquid smoke. Add to pork.
3. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours. Remove roast; discard onion mixture. Shred pork with 2 forks; return to slow cooker and heat through. Serve on buns with barbecue sauce and, if desired, jalapeno slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 386 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 669mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein

3, Sweet Potato and Crab Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 medium leeks (white portion only), finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 5 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
• 12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained
• Croutons, optional

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat; saute leeks and garlic until leeks are tender, 4-6 minutes.
2. Stir in sweet potatoes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, cayenne and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes.
3. Puree soup using an immersion blender or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to pan. Stir in cream and 2 teaspoons thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add crab and the remaining salt and thyme; cook 5 minutes, stirring gently to combine. Top servings with crab mixture and, if desired, croutons.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 370 calories, 28g fat (18g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 994mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.

4, Cinnamon coffee recipe

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
• 2 Tbs. brown sugar.
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract.
• 1 cup milk you can use any type of milk, but whole works best. Or you can use half and half.

The benefits of drinking cinnamon coffee:

• Contains Vitamins and Minerals To Help You Lose Weight
• Provides antioxidants
• Increases your mental abilities
• Reduce your risk of heart disease
• Fights against cold symptoms

Cinnamon is one of the most popular spices worldwide, cinnamon imparts a distinctive sweet and spicy flavor to all sweet and savory dishes. Wecay provides you with not only cinnamon powder but also pure cinnamon stick.