12 Healthy Cinnamon Recipes to Boost Metabolism in the Most Delicious of Ways

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

We love that spicy-sweet cinnamon is good for you — it's a metabolism booster, immune system supporter, cancer fighter, and blood sugar regulator! It's also loaded in vitamins and minerals, and can help fend off heart disease.

We know adding cinnamon to recipes isn't too challenging; after all, it's superdelicious and so versatile! But beyond the cinnamon rolls and sugary desserts, there are tons of healthy ways to add this flavorful spice to your everyday, nutritious recipes. Check out some of our favorites, from breakfast bakes to smoothies to fruity snacks.

Cinnamon Bun Smoothie
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Cinnamon Bun Smoothie

Get the recipe: cinnamon bun smoothie

Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas
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Roasted Honey Cinnamon Chickpeas

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bake
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Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bake

Baked Cinnamon Banana Chips
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Baked Cinnamon Banana Chips

Apple Flaxseed Cinnamon Smoothie
POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Apple Flaxseed Cinnamon Smoothie

Cinnamon Oatcakes
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Cinnamon Oatcakes

Get the recipe: cinnamon oatcakes

Cinnamon, Honey, Green Tea Smoothie
POPSUGAR Photography | Leta Shy

Cinnamon, Honey, Green Tea Smoothie

Cinnamon Quinoa Bake
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Cinnamon Quinoa Bake

Get the recipe: cinnamon quinoa bake

Cocoa Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Chickpeas
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Cocoa Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Chickpeas

Harley Pasternak Breakfast Smoothie
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Harley Pasternak Breakfast Smoothie

Cinnamon Apple Chips
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Cinnamon Apple Chips

Get the recipe: cinnamon apple chips