Food guide
Cinnamon
Cinnamon can be introduced around 6 months in small amounts. It's a warming spice that adds sweetness without sugar.
How to serve at this age
6-9 months: Add a tiny pinch to oatmeal, fruit purees, or sweet potatoes. 9-12 months: Use in baking and breakfast dishes. 12-24 months: Include in various sweet and savory dishes.
Nutrition
Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. May help regulate blood sugar. Very low in calories.
A note from the editors
Cinnamon pairs wonderfully with apples, bananas, and oatmeal. A little goes a long way.
Good to know
Use Ceylon cinnamon when possible - it's safer than Cassia cinnamon for regular use. Start with tiny amounts.
Recipes with cinnamon
9mo+ · 13 min
Cinnamon French Toast Fingers
6mo+ · 35 min
Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars
6mo+ · 35 min
Blueberry Oat Bars
6mo+ · 15 min
Apple & Oat Energy Balls
9mo+ · 10 min
Apple Oat Finger Snacks
12mo+ · 10 min
Apple Oat Pancakes
9mo+ · 28 min
Banana Seed Muffins
6mo+ · 10 min
Apple Semolina Pudding
9mo+ · 55 min
Blueberry Banana Bread
9mo+ · 30 min
Mini Carrot Cake Bites
9mo+ · 35 min
Carrot & Oat Muffins
12mo+ · 35 min
Carrot & Raisin Muffins
6mo+ · 35 min
Cherry & Oat Bars
12mo+ · 35 min
Date & Oat Bars
9mo+ · 35 min
Peach & Oat Muffins
6mo+ · 15 min
Peanut Butter Oat Balls
9mo+ · 35 min
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
6mo+ · 30 min
Sweet Potato Oat Cookies
6mo+ · 10 min