Recipes for Ground Cinnamon

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2 teaspoons expired ground cinnamon (1095 days after expiry)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the oats and expired ground cinnamon.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy the cinnamon oatmeal cookies!

Ingredients

• 8 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons expired ground cinnamon (1095 days after expiry)

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the chopped apples, water, granulated sugar, and expired ground cinnamon.
2. Cover the saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly.
4. Using a blender or immersion blender, puree the cooked apple mixture until smooth.
5. If desired, pass the apple sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining chunks.
6. Transfer the apple sauce to a jar or container and let it cool completely before covering and refrigerating.
7. Serve chilled or warm as desired.
8. Enjoy the homemade cinnamon apple sauce!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (slightly expired)
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and slightly expired ground cinnamon.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
6. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the slightly expired ground cinnamon and brown sugar for the streusel topping.
8. Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the muffin batter.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
10. Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the tin.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!