Homemade Cinnamon Sugar

Homemade Cinnamon Sugar

Ingredients:

1 cup Granulated White Sugar

2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon

Instructions:

In a medium bowl, add-in the white  sugar and cinnamon.

Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Transfer in an airtight glass container, and store in room temperature.

Note:

You can add this homemade cinnamon sugar to a variety of desserts and meals. Sprinkle  on anything where you might like a nice sweet topping (french toast, pancake syrup, bowl of oatmeal with cream, pastry balls, cinnamon rolls, vanilla donut mufiins, cakes, mango slices, yogurt, coffee, etc..).

If you want a medium-strength or over-powering cinnamon, you can add-in a couple of tablespoons more cinnamon to the mixture.

Cinnamon Spiced Coffee

Cinnamon Spiced Coffee

Ingredients:

1/3 cup (Decaffeinated) Ground Dark Roast Coffee

1/8 cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed

1 tbsp Ground Ceylon Cinnamon

1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract

3 cups Filtered Water

Whipped Cream (for garnish) *optional

Instructions:

In a filter in brew basket of the coffee maker, add-in the coffee, sugar, and cinnamon.

In an empty pot of the coffee maker, add-in the vanilla.

Pour water into the coffee maker, and brew as directed.

Then pour the brewed coffee into serving cups.

Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon on top, if desired.

Enjoy!!

I used these brands for this recipe...

Enjoying these yummy doughnuts with a cup of freshly brewed Cinnamon Spiced Coffee...

Banana Cinnamon Muffins

Banana Cinnamon Muffins

Ingredients:

2 cups All-purpose Flour

1/2 cup White Sugar

2 tsp Baking Powder

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1/2 tsp Salt

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

1 1⁄3 cups ripe Banana, mashed

1/2 cup low-fat Milk

1⁄3 cup Canola Oil

1 large Egg, slightly beaten

Instructions:

Line muffin tray with paper liners/muffin cups. Set aside.

Preheat oven to 190ºC.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

Stir-in the banana, milk, canola oil, and egg. Mux gently until moistened. *Do not over mix the batter.

Spoon batter into each muffin cups, about 3/4 full.

Place muffin tray into the preheated oven and bake for 15~20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.

Remove from pan, place on a serving platter and serve warm.

Happy Eating!!

Homemade Face Mask: Anti-Acne Honey-Cinnamon Mask

Anti-Acne Honey-Cinnamon Mask

Ingredients:

3 tbsp Organic Raw Manuka Honey or Acacia Honey

1 tsp Ceylon Cinnamon Powder (or any Pure Cinnamon Powder)

Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine honey and cinnamon powder; mix well to make a smooth paste.

Transfer in an airtight container and store in the fridge.

Note:

You can make a batch of this paste, and it will last several months so you don't need to make  a fresh batch everyday.

To use:

Pin your hair back. (Before applying this mask make sure your face is clear of any make-up etc.)

Wash face thoroughly using a cleanser, rinse, and pat dry.

Apply a thin layer of the honey-cinnamon paste generously all over the face and under your chin; leave on for around 15~20 minutes, and then wash off. (Do not apply soap, just rinse with lukewarm water.) Pat face dry.

Apply a toner and moisturizer to freshen and cleanse your face. (Lemon juice mixed with water is a perfect natural toner.)

*Follow this regime thrice/twice a week for a month.

Cinnamon is an overlooked allergen. Some people are allergic to cinnamon and it can sometimes produce irritation in people with unusually sensitive skins. Therefore, before using this mask, do a patch test on your inner arm to be sure you are not allergic.

For most people, this mask doesn't make their skin feel itchy or cause burning sensation. If you experience either, it's best to stop using it or consult your doctor.