How to grind cinnamon in sticks? How to grind cinnamon sticks? In the Internet experienced housewives share their methods and methods on forums and blogs, which we tried to put together and post here.

You can buy ground cinnamon at almost any grocery store, supermarket or market. But the dishes are always more pleasant and aromatic if you grind cinnamon in sticks just before preparing a particular dish. How to chop and grind cinnamon sticks? These questions are asked by many housewives who have whole cinnamon sticks, but no ground cinnamon, and baked goods need to be cooked.

How to grind cinnamon sticks

1. You can traditionally try to grind cinnamon sticks into powder or at least into crumbs, rubbing them on a fine grater. For some hostesses, this method works well (if the grater, of course, is sharp). If the grater is not very sharp and fine, you will get rather large pieces.
2. The second method is more suitable for those who do not want to break their nails with a grater. To do this, you need to put the cinnamon sticks in a strong bag, and then break the sticks with a meat hammer until a powder is formed, then roll the powder with a rolling pin for better grinding.
3. You can also try to grind cinnamon sticks in a coffee grinder, in a manual one it is unlikely to work, but in an electric one it may well work, only you will need to cut the sticks into small pieces in advance. True, you need to be careful here, since the coffee grinder can simply break, because cinnamon sticks are quite hard in structure. By the way, some hostesses write that if you immediately put chopping sticks in a blender or coffee grinder, you will get pieces of different sizes, so we look at method number 4.
4. You can first beat off the sticks in the bag with a meat hammer and then grind the pieces in a coffee grinder.
5. You can try grinding cinnamon into powder in a regular stone mortar.

These are just some of the most popular and effective ways found on the internet that can help you grind and grind cinnamon sticks into a powder at home. There are probably others, but they are not as popular and well-known.

By the way, you should not harvest cinnamon powder for future use, as very soon ground cinnamon will lose its aroma, it is better to grind cinnamon sticks into powder just before cooking your favorite dishes with it. Or you can just buy already ground cinnamon and not bother.

The spices in our life are more than flavoring additives... History knows times when people were killed and robbed for them, they paid off debts and accumulated millions of fortunes. And cinnamon has always been the queen of spices - the most fragrant, warm and precious. Before using cinnamon sticks, prayers were offered to them and asked for good luck, and cinnamon helped: relieve ailments, relieve fatigue, give strength and faith. So maybe today you can use cinnamon sticks just as effectively, awaken their magic and healing properties?

Unfortunately, our contemporaries often simply do not know what to do with cinnamon sticks and how to use them. In supermarkets and even in markets, mainly ground cinnamon is sold, which, although it retains its characteristic smell, loses the lion's share of its charm and wonderful properties. It is better to buy cinnamon sticks, grind them yourself as needed and use them in baked goods, in coffee, in recipes and even in the interior. Although in practice, as a rule, it all comes down to more mundane and practical tasks - for example, using cinnamon sticks for weight loss. Well, any task is good if you approach it with feeling and sense. And cinnamon sticks can be used in many different ways.

What is cinnamon? Composition and properties of cinnamon sticks and powder
"Sticks" of cinnamon are not sticks at all, that is, not twigs, but the bark of the evergreen tree Cinnamon, a close relative of laurel, removed in a thin layer and rolled into a tube. Cinnamon grows in the tropics and has been used by humans for thousands of years, starting well before our era. During this time, our ancestors learned not only to use cinnamon sticks in cooking, medicine and perfumery, but also were able to cultivate the cinnamon tree and distinguish its varieties. For example, Ceylon cinnamon has a deeper and warmer aroma than Chinese cinnamon, while Malabar cinnamon is superior to other varieties in astringency and dark color... But these are all small things compared to the basic properties of cinnamon:
Now you see, you can use cinnamon sticks with benefit and pleasure, in the most different areas life. Ground cinnamon, which is much more common on the market and causes less hassle in everyday life, does not have the same strong properties and quickly loses bright aroma... In addition, powdered cinnamon is difficult to distinguish from ground cassia, a cheaper and less useful spice often passed off as cinnamon by unscrupulous manufacturers and sellers. But real cinnamon in sticks retains its qualities for a long time, if it is properly stored and crushed a little as needed.

How to use cinnamon sticks in coffee?
Cinnamon coffee is so delicious that it can replace dessert. And if you consider that it will also be healthier than all desserts, it becomes clear why this classic combination is not losing its popularity. You can make cinnamon coffee different ways, so we offer you several recipes at once, to choose from:
Depending on your habits and capabilities, cinnamon sticks can be chopped and added to the coffee maker holder to make a cinnamon espresso. Cinnamon coffee is good hot and cold, with liqueur and cognac, cream and ice cream. Adapting to each recipe, cinnamon softens the taste of the drink and gives it its own deep aroma.

How to use cinnamon sticks in baked goods and recipes?
Chefs and gourmets alike adore cinnamon for its taste, culinary and digestive benefits. Cinnamon is used as a seasoning and flavoring almost more often than other spices, from desserts to meat dishes. Combinations of rice, cottage cheese, fruit and alcoholic beverages cinnamon. It will take a long time to try everything, but the most successful recipes can be implemented now:

• Strudel with apples and cinnamon. Take 1 cup (250 g) flour, 1 cup sugar, the same amount of water, 5-6 medium or larger apples, 1 yolk, 100 g kernels walnuts, 2 cinnamon sticks, 50 ml of rum or cognac, 50 g butter, 3 tablespoons of bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon of unscented vegetable oil, juice of 1 lemon, half a pinch of salt and a little powdered sugar. Knead into a dough of yolk, flour, half a glass of water and salt. Grease the dough vegetable oil and leave for half an hour. Peel the apples and cores, cut into cubes and pour over with lemon juice. Place the apples in a small bowl, cover with the remaining water, add sugar and a cinnamon stick and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes. Then take out the pulp, and add cognac or rum to the syrup and cook for a few more minutes until thickened. Chop the nuts and mix with boiled apples. Roll out the dough thinly and brush with butter. Spread over oil breadcrumbs and apples with nuts. Roll the strudel into a roll and bake for 40 minutes in an oven preheated to 200 ° C. Ready strudel sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with cognac-cinnamon sauce.
  
• Pilaf with cinnamon. Take 400 g basmati rice, 1 kg chicken meat, 400 grams canned tomatoes, 3 cinnamon sticks, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 onions, a little ground red and black pepper, turmeric, ginger, cumin and salt. Rinse the rice three times under the tap, then cover with clean water and leave for half an hour. Meanwhile, cut the meat into small pieces and fry in a pan until golden crust... Peel the onion and cut into cubes, sauté with ground spices. Add two cinnamon sticks, tomatoes and sautéed meat to the onion, bring to a boil and remove the cinnamon sticks. Boil one and a half liters of water in a cinnamon stick. Put rice in boiling water. After 7 minutes of boiling, remove the cinnamon and discard the rice in a colander. Put half the rice in a cauldron, put the meat with tomatoes and onions on it, cover with the remaining rice. Simmer covered over low heat for 30-35 minutes. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and serve hot.
  

As you can see, cinnamon organically fits into both sweet and main dishes, it does not quarrel with either meat or vegetables. Therefore, feel free to use cinnamon sticks in your culinary experiments and do not be afraid to make a mistake - this spice will come in handy.

How to use cinnamon sticks for weight loss?
Cinnamon activates metabolic processes, including energy exchange, therefore it is often found in recipes for weight loss. Here are the most effective ways to use cinnamon sticks to help you lose weight:

1. Kefir with cinnamon. Break off 1 cm of cinnamon sticks and place in a blender. Grind at maximum speed, then add 1 cup of kefir 1% fat and mix with freshly ground cinnamon. This cocktail can be drunk even before bedtime.
   
2. Cinnamon tea. Break a cinnamon stick into several pieces and place in teapot... Add dry tea leaves and pour over boiling water, brewing tea as usual.
   
3. Infusion of cinnamon for weight loss. In the morning after waking up, grind a piece of cinnamon stick and dissolve this powder in a glass hot water... Cool to room temperature and add a teaspoon of honey. Drink the cinnamon and honey water half an hour before breakfast.
   

Adding cinnamon to other drinks and meals reduces appetite in general and cravings for sweets in particular. Try to replace curd snacks and dessert curd masses low-fat cottage cheese mixed with a teaspoon of cinnamon powder. The aroma and taste of the spice quickly saturates and relieves hunger for a long time.

How to use cinnamon sticks correctly? Folk recipes cinnamon
Healing properties cinnamon has found application not only in alternative, but also in official modern medicine. Instead of another visit to the pharmacy, try using crushed cinnamon sticks to treat and prevent various ailments:

• For nausea and flatulence, take 2 tablespoons of cinnamon infusion half an hour after a meal. To prepare the infusion, pour boiling water over a full tablespoon of ground cinnamon and leave at room temperature until it cools, then strain.
  
• For colds and for the prevention of acute respiratory infections, brew 1 chopped cinnamon stick and a pinch of ground black pepper in a glass of boiling water. Cool to room temperature, add 1 teaspoon of honey and drink half a glass 3 times a day.
  
• For a headache, grind a cinnamon stick, add a little water to the powder and knead until creamy. Lie on your back, apply cinnamon paste to your temples and try to sleep.
  

Aromatherapy and oral cinnamon are effective and nearly safe. Cinnamon is prohibited only during pregnancy, with blood clotting disorders and individual intolerance. In all other cases, feel free to use cinnamon sticks in cooking, home medicine and even in interior decoration. Let the scent of cinnamon fill your home and keep it warm and cozy.

It turns out that spices can not only significantly improve the taste of our culinary masterpieces, but significantly reduce our volumes, making the figure slimmer. Today we'll talk about cinnamon and its ability to lose weight.

Such a spice as cinnamon has been known all over the world for a long time. Even in the old days, it was used in folk medicine, cosmetology, cooking, and was also used as an air freshener. Today, it is increasingly used for weight loss, since it is believed that it has the ability to burn fat. For many of us, the very word "weight loss" evokes a lot of unpleasant associations: hunger, a rigid diet, constant training in gyms, etc.
after all, besides all this, there are more simple ones, and at the same time effective ways to reduce weight, while they are safe for the health of our body. In particular, this is the use of cinnamon. Nutritionists around the world recommend adding it to semolina and oatmeal, cottage cheese, coffee, tea, juice, milk, etc. It should be noted that any baked goods with cinnamon do not help to get rid of extra pounds. This is due high content it contains fats and sugars, which, in fact, increase the calorie content of the product several times. And no cinnamon will help here.

Weight loss benefits of cinnamon
This spice has the ability to lower blood glucose levels, which is especially important for diabetic patients. Exactly high level blood sugar stimulates the formation of fatty deposits. Eating just a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon daily will increase sugar metabolism several times and prevent unwanted problems from occurring. In addition, this spice has a beneficial effect on the general condition of the body and nervous system, increases vitality and charges with vigor. It is also known for its properties to remove accumulated toxins and toxins from the body. The benefits of cinnamon for weight loss is that it dulls hunger, reducing appetite. After all, the less we eat, the higher the chance of maintaining your weight at the optimal level for you.

In addition, the use of cinnamon helps to improve blood circulation, which is the prevention of the development of venous insufficiency.
adding it to milk can cure colds. The combination of cinnamon with honey helps to lower blood cholesterol levels, is an excellent prophylactic agent against heart attack, strengthens the heart muscles. In addition, this combination inhibits the aging process of the body, perfectly cleanses the intestines, neutralizing pathogenic flora and normalizing the digestive system.

The use of cinnamon for weight loss.
To maximize the benefits of cinnamon in the process of weight loss, two factors must be taken into account: the freshness and quality of the spice itself, which can be determined by the aroma. Slimming cinnamon can be used not only in powder form, but also in the form of sticks. The powder should be stored for no more than six months, and the sticks should be stored for no more than a year in a dark place in a glass container.

For weight loss, it is effective to use cinnamon in the following ways:

• Add to various dishes, in one meal, you can consume up to half a teaspoon of cinnamon. Regular use of this spice has a positive effect on the work of all internal organs: metabolism normalizes, food absorption and digestion process improves, kidney function improves. But everyone knows that the weight lost due to the normalization of the work of all organs and systems of the body gives longer results, that is, weight gain will not occur, as is the case with the end of the diet.
• Since cinnamon has a sweetish taste, it is recommended to add it to all sweet foods and drinks instead of sugar, or to partially replace it.
• Drink daily honey drink cinnamon.

Adding cinnamon to honey is also effective. This mixture can be spread on bread (bran bread will do). It will turn out beautiful and healthy breakfast especially for the heart.

In order to achieve maximum results in the process of losing weight with cinnamon, you should adhere to some rules:

• unpasteurized (natural) honey is recommended for preparing a drink, since it contains much more vitamins and useful enzymes;
• in no case add honey to hot water, this negates all its useful qualities;
• honey drink with cinnamon for weight loss should be drunk chilled, you do not need to warm it up.

Regular intake of such a drink will help get rid of one to five kilograms of excess weight, it all depends on the initial weight. And all this without exhausting workouts and rigid diets. But gradually, the process of burning body fat will begin to slow down. This is due to the fact that this process was carried out mainly due to the cleansing of the intestines. Once the digestive system is normalized, the weight will also become stable. Therefore, in such cases, you should take short breaks (three to four weeks) in taking the drink.

Cinnamon tea.
An aromatic spice can be added to your favorite tea every day. Taking into account your preferences (amount of brewing), brew boiling water in a liter green tea... Add half a teaspoon of cinnamon and a tablespoon of lemon juice to it. The resulting drink should be divided into several doses and consumed throughout the day.

"Model food".
Mix 200 ml of kefir with half a teaspoon of cinnamon, the same amount of ginger, add a small amount of red pepper and stir well. Drink the resulting mixture. This drink speeds up the metabolism, which contributes to weight loss. The amount of pepper can be added as desired, but you cannot exclude it from the drink at all.

You can mix the cinnamon and ginger in half a teaspoon each and add the mixture to your tea. This drink also has an effect on the normalization of the functioning of the stomach and intestines, which is important in the process of weight loss.

Cinnamon wraps.
Wrapping with this spice can reduce your volume by one centimeter in one session. Efficiency is achieved due to the fact that cinnamon wraps help to remove toxins and excess fluid from the body, significantly improve the outflow of lymph, stimulate the enzymatic process, improving blood microcirculation.

Before a wrapping session, you must thoroughly cleanse the skin using a scrub or peeling. For the same purpose, you can use an anti-cellulite cream. After that, on clean skin on problem areas, apply a mixture for wrapping and wrap cling film... Then you should lie down more comfortably and wrap yourself in a blanket. In this position, you should rest for at least an hour. After the session, the mixture should be washed off, and for greater effectiveness, an anti-cellulite cream should be applied to the skin.

The mixture for wrapping is prepared as follows: combine fifteen grams of any cosmetic clay with small amount warm water, add a cinnamon stick, a few drops of grapefruit or orange essential oil.

Cinnamon cocktails.
These cocktails can even replace snacks. In addition to great taste they are also useful. For instance, pear cocktail with cinnamon: mix the pulp of half a pear with twenty grams of condensed milk, half a glass of milk, two teaspoons of lemon juice and add half a spoonful of cinnamon. Mix all ingredients well.

Such cocktails with the addition of cinnamon can be prepared from any fruit, combining with milk, oatmeal, sour cream, cocoa and other ingredients.

Contraindications
Despite the benefits of cinnamon, its use has some contraindications. They mainly concern pregnant women, since cinnamon can cause uterine contractions, which can lead to spontaneous abortion (miscarriage). You can not use cinnamon also for nursing mothers, in the presence of internal bleeding of various genesis, high blood pressure. It is also recommended to avoid cinnamon for people with individual intolerance or hypersensitivity to this spice. In addition, it should be borne in mind that an excessive amount of cinnamon in the diet can provoke a rapid heart rate, as well as lead to increased excitability.

Everyone can choose their own version of the use of cinnamon. The main thing is that the effect will be amazing in any of them. Losing a few extra pounds is guaranteed. And if you add sports and proper nutrition to the use of this miracle of spice, then your figure will always be slim and fit.

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Spices in our life are more than flavoring additives. History knows times when people were killed and robbed for them, they paid off debts and accumulated millions of fortunes. And cinnamon has always been the queen of spices - the most fragrant, warm and precious. Before using cinnamon sticks, prayers were offered to them and asked for good luck, and cinnamon helped: relieve ailments, relieve fatigue, give strength and faith. So maybe today you can use cinnamon sticks just as effectively, awaken their magic and healing properties?

Unfortunately, our contemporaries often simply do not know what to do with cinnamon sticks and how to use them. In supermarkets and even in markets, mainly ground cinnamon is sold, which, although it retains its characteristic smell, loses the lion's share of its charm and wonderful properties. It is better to buy cinnamon sticks, grind them yourself as needed and use them in baked goods, in coffee, in recipes and even in the interior. Although in practice, as a rule, it all comes down to more mundane and practical tasks - for example, using cinnamon sticks for weight loss. Well, any task is good if you approach it with feeling and sense. And cinnamon sticks can be used in many different ways.

What is cinnamon? Composition and properties of cinnamon sticks and powder
"Sticks" of cinnamon are not sticks at all, that is, not twigs, but the bark of the evergreen tree Cinnamon, a close relative of laurel, removed in a thin layer and rolled into a tube. Cinnamon grows in the tropics and has been used by humans for thousands of years, starting well before our era. During this time, our ancestors learned not only to use cinnamon sticks in cooking, medicine and perfumery, but also were able to cultivate the cinnamon tree and distinguish its varieties. For example, Ceylon cinnamon has a deeper and warmer aroma than Chinese cinnamon, while Malabar cinnamon is superior in astringency and dark color. But these are all small things compared to the basic properties of cinnamon:

Now you see, you can use cinnamon sticks with benefit and pleasure, in a variety of areas of life. Ground cinnamon, which is much more common on the market and causes less hassle in everyday life, does not have the same strong properties and quickly loses its bright aroma. In addition, powdered cinnamon is difficult to distinguish from ground cassia, a cheaper and less useful spice often passed off as cinnamon by unscrupulous manufacturers and sellers. But real cinnamon in sticks retains its qualities for a long time, if you store it correctly and grind it little by little as needed.

How to use cinnamon sticks in coffee?
Cinnamon coffee is so delicious that it can replace dessert. And if you consider that it will also be healthier than all desserts, it becomes clear why this classic combination is not losing its popularity. You can make coffee with cinnamon in different ways, so we offer you several recipes at once, to choose from:

Depending on your habits and capabilities, cinnamon sticks can be chopped and added to the coffee maker holder to make a cinnamon espresso. Cinnamon coffee is good hot and cold, with liqueur and cognac, cream and ice cream. Adapting to each recipe, cinnamon softens the taste of the drink and gives it its own deep aroma.

How to use cinnamon sticks in baked goods and recipes?
Chefs and gourmets alike adore cinnamon for its taste, culinary and digestive benefits. Cinnamon is used as a seasoning and flavoring almost more often than other spices, from desserts to meat dishes. Combinations of rice, cottage cheese, fruits and alcoholic beverages with cinnamon are widely known. It will take a long time to try everything, but the most successful recipes can be implemented right now:

• Strudel with apples and cinnamon. Take 1 cup (250 g) flour, 1 cup sugar, the same amount of water, 5-6 medium sized apples or larger, 1 yolk, 100 g walnut kernels, 2 cinnamon sticks, 50 ml rum or cognac, 50 g butter, 3 tablespoons of bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon of unscented vegetable oil, juice of 1 lemon, half a pinch of salt and a little powdered sugar. Knead into a dough of yolk, flour, half a glass of water and salt. Grease the dough with vegetable oil and leave for half an hour. Peel the apples and cores, cut into cubes and pour over with lemon juice. Place the apples in a small bowl, cover with the remaining water, add sugar and a cinnamon stick and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes. Then take out the pulp, and add cognac or rum to the syrup and cook for a few more minutes until thickened. Chop the nuts and mix with boiled apples. Roll out the dough thinly and brush with butter. Spread the breadcrumbs and apples and nuts over the butter. Roll the strudel into a roll and bake for 40 minutes in an oven preheated to 200 ° C. Sprinkle the finished strudel with icing sugar and serve with cognac-cinnamon sauce.
• Pilaf with cinnamon. Take 400 grams of basmati rice, 1 kg of chicken meat, 400 grams of canned tomatoes, 3 cinnamon sticks, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 onions, a little bit of ground red and black pepper, turmeric, ginger, cumin and salt. Rinse the rice three times under the tap, then cover with clean water and leave for half an hour. Meanwhile, cut the meat into small pieces and fry in a pan until golden brown. Peel the onion and cut into cubes, sauté with ground spices. Add two cinnamon sticks, tomatoes and sautéed meat to the onion, bring to a boil and remove the cinnamon sticks. Boil one and a half liters of water in a cinnamon stick. Put rice in boiling water. After 7 minutes of boiling, remove the cinnamon and discard the rice in a colander. Put half the rice in a cauldron, put the meat with tomatoes and onions on it, cover with the remaining rice. Simmer covered over low heat for 30-35 minutes. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and serve hot.

As you can see, cinnamon organically fits into both sweet and main dishes, it does not quarrel with either meat or vegetables. Therefore, feel free to use cinnamon sticks in your culinary experiments and do not be afraid to make a mistake - this spice will come in handy.

How to use cinnamon sticks for weight loss?
Cinnamon activates metabolic processes, including energy metabolism, therefore it is often found in weight loss recipes. Here are the most effective ways to use cinnamon sticks to help you lose weight:

1. Kefir with cinnamon. Break off 1 cm of cinnamon sticks and place in a blender. Grind at maximum speed, then add 1 cup of kefir 1% fat and mix with freshly ground cinnamon. This cocktail can be drunk even before bedtime.
2. Cinnamon tea. Break a cinnamon stick into several pieces and place in a teapot. Add dry tea leaves and pour over boiling water, brewing tea as usual.
3. Infusion of cinnamon for weight loss. In the morning after waking up, grind a piece of cinnamon stick and dissolve this powder in a glass of hot water. Cool to room temperature and add a teaspoon of honey. Drink the cinnamon and honey water half an hour before breakfast.

Adding cinnamon to other drinks and meals reduces appetite in general and cravings for sweets in particular. Try replacing curd cheeses and dessert curd masses with fat-free cottage cheese mixed with a teaspoon of cinnamon powder. The aroma and taste of the spice quickly saturates and relieves hunger for a long time.

How to use cinnamon sticks correctly? Traditional recipes with cinnamon
The healing properties of cinnamon have found application not only in alternative, but also in official modern medicine. Instead of another visit to the pharmacy, try using crushed cinnamon sticks to treat and prevent various ailments:

• For nausea and flatulence, take 2 tablespoons of cinnamon infusion half an hour after a meal. To prepare the infusion, pour boiling water over a full tablespoon of ground cinnamon and leave at room temperature until it cools, then strain.
• For colds and for the prevention of acute respiratory infections, brew 1 chopped cinnamon stick and a pinch of ground black pepper in a glass of boiling water. Cool to room temperature, add 1 teaspoon of honey and drink half a glass 3 times a day.
• For a headache, grind a cinnamon stick, add a little water to the powder and knead until creamy. Lie on your back, apply cinnamon paste to your temples and try to sleep.

Aromatherapy and oral cinnamon are effective and nearly safe. Cinnamon is prohibited only during pregnancy, with blood clotting disorders and individual intolerance. In all other cases, feel free to use cinnamon sticks in cooking, home medicine and even in interior decoration. Let the scent of cinnamon fill your home and keep it warm and cozy.

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Slimming properties of cinnamon

Studies have shown that eating cinnamon lowers blood glucose, cholesterol and stabilizes insulin production. Also, cinnamon reduces appetite and prevents the formation of new fat cells in the body, starts the process of breaking down old ones. All of these properties make cinnamon effective remedy for weight loss. On this positive effect and new weight loss programs began to be built by nutritionists. But you do not need to resort to their services - cinnamon for weight loss can be used independently.

Cinnamon with honey for weight loss: recipes

Cinnamon is found commercially in the form of hard sticks or in powder form as a spice. The most convenient way to consume cinnamon for weight loss is to make tea with honey and cinnamon. You can dip a hard cinnamon stick into the tea, stirring it with honey, or you can sprinkle it with cinnamon powder, as is often done in cafes. Buy cinnamon powder and sprinkle it on coffee, or add it to tea when brewing in a teapot. Cinnamon can also be added to baked goods. But still, to speed up the metabolism, nutritionists recommend using cinnamon in drinks.

Convenient recipe - 1 tsp add cinnamon to tea with honey or juice. You can also add a teaspoon of ground ginger and a pinch of black to it ground pepper... You need to drink such a drink immediately and once (250 ml) in two days.

Before drinking such a mixture, insist it for 30 minutes, or better prepare it in the evening, put it in the refrigerator and drink it without warming up in the morning.

Be careful with the dosage of cinnamon for weight loss, as each organism is different, and it is better to consult a doctor about contraindications.

Do you want to lose weight? Drink kefir with cinnamon!

Kefir with cinnamon as ingredients are included in the most popular and effective cocktails for weight loss.

In addition, there are several more simple recipes allowing you to make kefir with cinnamon as your daily weight loss helpers:

• mix 1 tablespoon honey with warm boiled water, add 1 tsp. ground ginger, a pinch of cinnamon and a slice of lemon, then pour in 200 ml of low-fat kefir and stir;
• in 250 ml of low-fat kefir add 0.5 tsp. cinnamon and the same amount of ginger in powder form, you can add another pinch of red pepper;
• take 300 ml of low-fat kefir, add 5 grated peeled apples, and beat the mixture in a blender. Finally add 1 tsp. cinnamon, stir.

Slimming cinnamon tea

You can also make tea from drinks with cinnamon for weight loss. The easiest recipe is to add 1 tsp. cinnamon powder in a teapot with green or black tea. There are also such recipes:

• brew black tea, pour into a mug not to the brim, add milk and 0.5 tsp. cinnamon;
• you can brew tea with the addition of cinnamon and honey, or just make a decoction from 1 liter of hot water and 1 tbsp. cinnamon, and when it becomes room temperature, add 2 tbsp. honey.

Lose weight with pleasure and delicate aroma cinnamon!

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Slimming with cinnamon. Why is it effective?

Claims that cinnamon is good for weight loss are based on research by scientists on the beneficial properties of cinnamon. As a result of such studies, it became known that:

1. Cinnamon lowers blood glucose levels and normalizes insulin production. As you know, our extra pounds are often the consequences of excess glucose accumulation. But the regular use of cinnamon helps our body to properly and effectively absorb this same sugar so that it is not superfluous for our figure. Plus, it keeps blood glucose levels normal and cinnamon is very useful for type 2 diabetics. Pay special attention to this.
2. Cinnamon promotes proper metabolism, activates metabolism, and normalizes the digestive tract. With the use of cinnamon, the intestines receive the necessary stimulation, without burdening our body with unnecessary accumulations. And for weight loss, a well-established metabolism is one of the paramount conditions.
3. Cinnamon dulls the feeling of hunger, satiates and reduces appetite for a long time. And this, you see, also affects the rate of weight loss.

What to consider when you decide to use cinnamon for weight loss?

• See all contraindications. We often miss these subtleties. I wrote about everything in detail here
• Cinnamon sticks are best used for recipes, rather than ground cinnamon.
• Monitor dosage. Be very wise in this matter. Daily rate ground cinnamon is considered acceptable about half a teaspoon, no more.
• Preparing recipes is best for the day. You don't have to keep everything. Apply everything as done and during the day.
• Be wise, if you want to lose weight, read also all the tips from me in the article How to lose weight effectively?

Slimming cinnamon. Recipes and reviews.

How cinnamon in combination with honey helps for weight loss, I told in the article Cinnamon with honey - sweet couple for weight loss. I will not just repeat myself here. For everyone who is interested in such recipes, I invite you to read this article. Everything is very, very effective. The main thing is to accept everything in the system and at the same time not to lose wisdom. The article aroused your keen interest, and many decided to use the recipes I proposed. Judging by your feedback, you liked the honey-cinnamon method of losing weight. I hope you remember how to prepare a drink based on cinnamon and honey for weight loss. And today I want to introduce you to a few more recipes and methods of using cinnamon for our slimness.

Slimming Cinnamon Recipes

The easiest way is to add dry cinnamon directly to your meals. It can be soup, lean meat, cottage cheese and anything else. Unless with baking, the use of cinnamon is unlikely to benefit in terms of weight loss. So that fragrant buns with cinnamon we eat just for pleasure, leaving claims to the waist far away. You can add cinnamon to the juice - about a quarter teaspoon per glass. Below are some examples with specific recipes.

Slimming cinnamon tea

The recipe is pretty simple. Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or one to two or three cinnamon sticks to the teapot where you prepare the tea (I emphasize that it should be natural pure green or black tea without flavors). It all depends on the size of the kettle and your preference.

If you add kritsa in powder, then be prepared and take it calmly, that the tea will be a little unclear. This is fine. Brew and consume as usual. You can dilute this tea with boiling water. If you want to soften the taste, you can add a little milk to the tea. This cinnamon tea is very useful to drink when diabetes mellitus 2 types.

A variant of the video recipe for cinnamon tea

Avid coffee lovers can also lose weight with cinnamon by adding it to their favorite drink. The combination of cinnamon and coffee is effective in more than just fat burning. It turns out that cinnamon is able to mitigate the excessive nervous excitement that usually appears after drinking caffeine.

I want to add that when drinking tea or coffee with cinnamon, it is better to forget about sugar. Firstly, sugar will neutralize the effect of cinnamon, and secondly, it will only interfere with the real taste and a good combination drink.

The recipe for making cinnamon coffee is the same as for making tea.

How to make coffee with cinnamon in a Turk?

For a little Turk, take a teaspoon of coffee, (of course, it is better to use better quality coffee) who loves sugar, you can add 1 teaspoon of sugar (better cane, brown), add 1/3 ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon there, fill in cold water, mix everything, put on low heat and wait until boiling.

If you will do everything with instant coffee, make yourself instant coffee and add cinnamon in about the same proportion. Someone likes to add a clove bud.

Kefir and cinnamon for weight loss

Add one teaspoon of cinnamon to one glass of low-fat kefir. It is better to drink in the morning on an empty stomach. And if you add a small pinch of red pepper to this drink, you can activate the metabolism.

Another delicious and healthy cocktail based on kefir and cinnamon: take 3-4 apples without peel and grind them in a blender or grate on fine grater... Add a glass and a half of low-fat kefir and a teaspoon of cinnamon to the resulting puree. Delicious cocktail ready. By the way, in fasting days kefir with cinnamon for weight loss is good for breakfast or dinner. Both useful and pleasant.

Slimming ginger and cinnamon

Another seasoning that is famous for its good effect on weight loss is ginger. We talked about it in more detail in the article Tea with ginger for weight loss It is quite logical that you can combine two spices in order to become slimmer. In this case, it is better to use both cinnamon and ginger ground - in the form of a powder. The point is that one spice successfully complements the other, and together they work as fat burners and activate metabolic processes. This is the efficiency squared.

You can use a combination of cinnamon and ginger for weight loss, again in in different ways... Either simply adding to your favorite dishes (especially good in soups, steamed veal, fish), or preparing drinks - ginger tea with cinnamon, tea with the addition of cinnamon and ginger powder, kefir, juice.

Slimming Cinnamon Wrap Recipes

It turns out that cinnamon powder can be more than just added to food in order to burn all the excess from the inside. Outside, it can also be consumed. The effectiveness of this procedure will confirm its relevance and popularity in beauty salons. But, knowing the recipes, such a procedure can be carried out at home.

1. Wrap honey + cinnamon

Mix honey and cinnamon in a 1: 3 ratio (for example, for 3 tablespoons of honey - 1 tablespoon of cinnamon powder). First, heat the honey a little in a water bath literally to room temperature. Mix the ingredients well and apply to the prepared areas of the body (most often the thighs, buttocks, abdomen). Wrap the area with cling film and insulate on top. Keep for half an hour, rinse with warm water.

2. Cosmetic clay + cinnamon wrap

You can get cosmetic clay at the pharmacy, we need one sachet. We dilute the clay powder in warm water to a consistency reminiscent of sour cream in density. Add 3 teaspoons of cinnamon and half a teaspoon of vegetable oil. We mix well and apply to problem areas, wrapping it on top with a film and additionally wrapping it. We keep it for about 30 minutes and rinse it off.

Just a word of caution: cinnamon wraps are a warming procedure. So it cannot be done by pregnant women or those who suffer from thrombophlebitis, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension.

Of course, eating cinnamon alone won't give you overwhelming results. However, the use of these recipes against the background of proper nutrition and at least minimal physical activity can bring a rather effective effect. So I wish you to lose weight intelligently, tasty and healthy.

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Useful properties and contraindications of cinnamon

This is not just a dizzying warming aroma - cinnamon in diabetes lowers blood glucose levels, and in case of a cold without fever, it fights against its pathogen. The benefits of cinnamon for women or men are noticeable, because it acts as:

1. Antipyretic agent.
2. Antimycotic medication.
3. Antimicrobial agent.
4. Substances that improve concentration.
5. Anti-inflammatory in the treatment of ulcers or gastritis.
6. Natural cholesterol-lowering medication.

The calorie content of the spice is 261 kcal per 100 g, but much less is used in the recipes, so it takes up a small part of the diet. Medicinal properties cinnamon is contraindicated in medicine in some cases:

• The first is carrying a baby. Cinnamon during pregnancy on early date is harmful by causing miscarriage by stimulating uterine contractions. In another period, a consultation with a doctor is necessary.
• During lactation, the spice, on the contrary, is included in the diet of a nursing mother.

Other cases when cinnamon should not be consumed:

1. Hyperexcitability, diseases of the nervous system.
2. Fever infections.
3. High blood pressure.
4. Bleeding.
5. Thrombocytopenia.

Weight Loss Cinnamon Recipes

For maximum effect, spice is included in the everyday menu, seasoning dietary meals or drinks. In this case, they use both cinnamon powder, stored for six months, and sticks, the shelf life of which is about a year. Below you will find many recipes - by choosing any of them, you can lose weight, strengthen immunity, and also cure some ailments.

Cinnamon drinks

If you supplement your sports and diet with cinnamon drinks, you can get more effective and faster results. This option is especially suitable for those who like to "seize" stress, because the spice is a sedative. In addition, for a losing weight person, cinnamon is useful because of its ability to:

1. Increase the rate at which sugar is processed, which limits the storage of new fat.
2. Start the process of breaking down existing fat.
3. Normalize insulin production.
4. Activate internal organs.

Kefir

The inclusion of such a mix in the menu will help you lose up to 1 kg per week, and if proper nutrition- up to 4-5 kg. Prepare kefir with cinnamon for weight loss according to the instructions:

1. Combine 250 ml of kefir and 0.5 tsp. cinnamon.
2. Add a pinch of red pepper if desired.
3. Drink the shake before meals, about half an hour.

Ginger Cinnamon Tea

The combination of two products is considered the best for weight loss, because both seasonings are fat burning - with proper nutrition, you can lose about 4-5 kg ​​in 7 days. Tea is prepared like this:

1. Take a few pieces of peeled and minced ginger root, or pre-soak 0.5 teaspoons of this ingredient in powder form. Pour in 1 tsp. cinnamon.
2. Place everything in a container along with your usual serving of black tea. If desired, it is allowed to add cloves, vanillin or lemon.
3. Pour boiling water over.
4. Hold for 1 min. over low heat.
5. Drink ready tea on an empty stomach and a couple more times a day.

Coffee

The base of the next fat burning agent is classic coffee or its substitute is chicory. If you season Reviver a healthy spice, then it will take about 2 kg per week:

1. Pour 1 tsp into the Turk. ground coffee, 0.25 tsp. spices, granulated sugar according to your taste.
2. Heat the mixture over a fire to coffee aroma opened up.
3. Pour 150 ml of water, wait until the mixture boils.
4. After boiling, immediately remove from heat to pour a small part of the drink into a mug.
5. Put the Turk on fire again and repeat the previous procedure again.
6. Consume the drink in the morning, and also at lunchtime.

Honey water

Slimming cinnamon powder with added honey improves activity digestive system and relieves 2-3 kg in one week. Use this recipe:

1. Before going to bed, put 0.5 tsp in a glass. cinnamon. Pour in boiling water. Leave the infusion to stand overnight under the lid.
2. Strain the drink in the morning and then add 1 tsp. honey.
3. Drink only half a glass on an empty stomach, and leave the other half for the evening.

Milk

The next drink not only allows you to lose extra pounds, but also wakes up the body in the morning, and besides, milk with cinnamon is absorbed better. Cooking algorithm:

1. Pour 1/3 tsp into a glass of milk. spices.
2. Stir well, boil.
3. To enhance the taste, add 0.5 tsp. honey, but only when the cocktail has cooled down.
4. Drink this cocktail half an hour before meals, but no more than 3 times a day.

Cinnamon with honey

Honey enriches the body useful microelements, and a spicy spice helps to lose weight, which gives the right to call this combination of ingredients ideal. They can be used in a variety of forms:

1. Tea. V regular tea, preferably green, add 0.5 tsp. cinnamon powder, and after cooling 1 tsp. honey.
2. Broth. Dissolve 1 tsp in 1 liter of cooled boiling water. cinnamon powder, then 2 tbsp. l. honey. Insist the broth wrapped in a towel for half an hour. Take 0.5 tbsp. every day on an empty stomach.

Apple with cinnamon

You don't have to cut out desserts on your diet - just make them from useful products for example like this:

1. Cut 4 washed and peeled apples into slices and place on a plate.
2. Sprinkle some fragrant spice on top.
3. Add 3 walnuts, a few raisins and pour 1-2 tsp. honey.
4. Place in oven, bake for about half an hour in a pan half filled with water.

Cinnamon curd

Another perfect combination is low-fat cottage cheese with a pinch of spice. You just need to sprinkle with spice fermented milk product and eat it for breakfast. If regular cottage cheese already bored - prepare a casserole:

1. Add 1 tsp to the grated cottage cheese. cinnamon, 100 g flour, 2 tbsp. l. sour cream, 3 beaten eggs, slaked with vinegar 1 tsp baking soda. Add salt and sugar as desired.
2. Use the oil to grease the baking dish. Put the mass in there.
3. Bake at 180 ° C for 40 minutes.

Slimming wraps

A good addition to weight loss will be cosmetic procedures with spice - anti-cellulite wraps. Folk recipes offer several options:

1. Pepper and cinnamon wrap. Connect 3 tbsp each. l. cinnamon powder and red pepper. Add 3-5 drops of essential oil, add 4 tbsp. l. vegetable. Distribute over problem areas, rub with a washcloth. Having wrapped it in a film, you can go to rest for half an hour and even lie under the covers. Then rinse off with cool water.
2. Honey and spice wrap. Prepare the mixture by combining 1 tsp. cinnamon with 2 tbsp. l. ground coffee. Add up to 3 drops of citrus essential oil. Heat the composition in a water bath. Then add 2 tbsp. l. honey, lubricate problem areas, and wash off after half an hour. You don't need to wrap it with cling film. The course of procedures is at least 10.
3. Clay and spice wrap. Prepare healing composition by diluting 100 g of white or blue clay with water. Add 3 tbsp. l. cinnamon and, if desired, any citrus essential oil. Spread the composition evenly over problem areas up to 0.5 cm thick. Wrap yourself with cling film. After half an hour under the covers, rinse off the mixture and lubricate your skin with moisturizer. Alternating a day of rest and a day of wrapping, do 10-15 sessions.

Sticks cinnamon Is a fragrant spice made from the bark of the tree of the same name. It is a source of calcium, magnesium and manganese. It is widely used in cooking and medicine. Eating cinnamon lowers blood sugar levels, activates the brain, improves appetite and normalizes digestion.

You will need

• For the dish qi-mes:
• - 1 kg of carrots;
• - a glass of raisins;
• - 10-12 prunes;
• - a stick of cinnamon;
• - 5 tablespoons of sugar;
• - 2 tablespoons of lemon juice;
• - 2 tablespoons of liquid honey;
• - salt and pepper to taste.
• For cinnamon tea:
• - a stick of cinnamon;
• - 2 teaspoons of black tea;
• - 0.5 liters of water;
• - sugar to taste.

Instructions

1. Use sticks cinnamon in cooking. In the East, they are added to spicy dishes from lamb and chicken, in Transcaucasia - to meat, vegetable stew, put in pilaf, kharcho and chikhirtma. In Russia, it is usually prepared with the addition of cinnamon cereals and milk soups.

2. Use the spice to flavor pickles, sauces, preserves, compotes and cottage cheese dishes.

3. Sticks cinnamon it is customary to add to liquid dishes. Lay them seven to ten minutes before cooked, or at ease before serving, frying a few minutes in vegetable oil in advance until the aroma originates. If you are going to grind cinnamon independently, then fry the sticks in a hot skillet without adding oil.

4. Pair cinnamon with carrots, spinach, milkcorn and red cabbage, as well as with pears, apples and quince. Add spice to cold fruit soups from fresh or dry fruits.

5. Prepare an appetizing and usable Qi-mes. To do this, wash, peel and cut the carrots into slices. Fry it in vegetable oil. Rinse and soak raisins and prunes. Remove the pits from the prunes. Place the carrots, raisins, and prunes in a saucepan. Add sugar, salt and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. After an hour, add cinnamon, honey, pepper, pour in lemon juice and extinguish for another ten minutes.

6. Add spice to different drinks: curdled milk, kefir, coffee, hot chocolate, punch, mulled wine. In Mexico, it is customary to stir hot chocolate and coffee in a mug not with a spoon, but with a stick. cinnamon .

7. Prepare a tea, one used as a warming agent for colds and flu. Pour up the stick cinnamon 0.5 liters of boiling water, let it brew for ten minutes. Later, heat the infusion well, not boiling. Pour the tea into a dry (pre-warmed) teapot and pour the hot spice broth into it. Place the lid on the kettle and pour into cups after five minutes.

8. For lowering blood pressure add one stick cinnamon into a glass of kefir, let it brew for ten to 15 minutes, then remove and drink before bedtime.

Tip 2: Cinnabons with Cinnamon and Vanilla Cream Sauce

Cinnabones are a dessert, one that relates to overseas cuisine. Prepares in approximately eighty minutes.

You will need

• For twelve servings:
• - milk - 1 glass;
• - margarine - 1.3 cups;
• - sugar - 1/2 cup;
• – Wheat flour- 4 glasses;
• - icing sugar - 1.5 cups;
• - cream cheese - 1/4 cup;
• - two eggs;
• - dry yeast, salt, ground cinnamon, vanilla - to taste.

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk, leave for five minutes. Add sugar, margarine, salt, eggs, flour, stirring with a spoon. Now knead the dough with your hands.

2. Cover the bowl with the lid and put it in a warm place for an hour. When the dough rises, put it on the table, sprinkled with flour, roll out a large rectangle.

3. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

4. Spread margarine over the surface of the dough, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Roll up a roll of dough, cut into twelve identical parts.

5. Place the rolls in a baking dish, put in the oven for ten minutes.

6. Prepare the sauce. Mix together eight tablespoons of margarine, cream cheese, icing sugar, a pinch of salt and vanilla. Beat with a mixer. Pour the sauce over the ready-made cinnabons, send them immediately to the table!

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For those who dream of losing weight, cinnamon is a must-have spice. Habitual drinks (coffee, tea, kefir) with it acquire the newest authentic taste and burn extra calories. Cinnamon coffee is also suitable for the prevention of atherosclerosis. It reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Cinnamon drinks

Cinnamon gives coffee a luxurious taste and aroma. You should not put sugar or its substitutes. Such coffee is canceled and no cream. The healing properties of cinnamon make coffee not only appetizing, but also healthy. The low calorie drink for example, it is allowed to drink for those who are struggling with excess weight. Cinnamon is also added to tea and kefir. If you drink kefir with cinnamon before lunch or dinner, the feeling of hunger will dull. And the eaten share will be much smaller. It is allowed to make black or green tea with cinnamon. It will quench your thirst, raise your well-being. At regular use will reduce cravings for starchy and sugary foods.

Stunning spice

Cinnamon is the dried bark of a tree that has been used as a spice since ancient times. It is widely used in cooking. Add to soups, cereals, meat, in confectionery, chocolate and baked goods. She discovered her uses in pharmacology, cosmetology and perfumery. There are several types of cinnamon. Ceylon is considered the best. It has a low content of coumarin. This harmful substance negatively affects the liver and can cause headaches. Ceylon cinnamon is also sold under the name cinamon. Chinese cinnamon is not so fragrant. Possesses a pronounced hot taste. It is also called cassia. Malabar cinnamon with a bitter taste. A cinnamon with spicy taste and a cool smell. Cinnamon is more fun to buy in the form of sticks. The powder is easy to counterfeit. The more powerful and sugary the cinnamon smells, the fresher it is.

Benefits of cinnamon powder

Cinnamon contains a number of substances suitable for the body: phosphorus, calcium, manganese, steel and essential oils. It also contains vitamins. This spice is indicated for diabetics. It lowers the blood glucose tier. Cinnamon is also suitable for those who dream of losing weight. With its support, glucose is converted into energy, not fat. Cinnamon improves bowel function. It affects the level of cholesterol in the blood. Reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes and atherosclerosis. Expands blood vessels, stimulates the brain. For colds, cinnamon is also necessary. In this case, it is allowed to add cinnamon and honey to coffee.

The main thing is to observe the measure

No matter how suitable cinnamon is, it must be consumed within reasonable limits. So is coffee. Cinnamon is allowed to eat no more than half a teaspoon per day. It is impossible to introduce this spice into the diet of pregnant women. Cinnamon can stimulate uterine contractions. Harmful for pregnant women and coffee. In some people, cinnamon causes allergic reactions in the form of rashes and hives. Cinnamon enhances intestinal motility. Excessive consumption of cinnamon coffee can cause flatulence and diarrhea. Contraindicated this drink people suffering from high acidity gastric juice.

With the advent of the popularity of the ancient teachings of Feng Shui and other signs of Eastern culture, more and more people began to use scented sticks. Some use incense for magical rituals, others - as an air fragrance.

Useful properties of incense

Incense sticks have anti-cold, bactericidal and antifungal properties. Consequently, in some countries, where the air humidity is high, rooms are fumigated with incense in order to protect themselves and their loved ones from viral and fungal diseases. And in the Middle Ages, when the plague raged in the world, aromatic bonfires from pine trees were kindled. They gave off harsh smoke, the one that spread throughout every city. The present inhabitants of the planet will also not be hurt by the prevention of diseases with the help of incense. For example, it is allowed to light candles with the smell of lavender, pine, cedar or eucalyptus as a disinfectant. It is also believed that incense sticks affect the human nervous system and help to cope with certain diseases. So, the smell of cinnamon, rosemary, patchouli improves memory, invigorates, and instills optimism. Rose, sandalwood, lilac, lily of the valley, lavender, jasmine help to relax after a hard day, relieve stress. Lemon and Eucalyptus Promote Rapid Healing colds, take off headache, strengthen the immune system. If you want to protect yourself from negative influences, evil eye or damage, fumigate your house with sticks with the aroma of incense, mandarin, lotus, juniper. Among other things, incense can keep insects out of your home. Filling rooms with the scent of mint, eucalyptus, or lemon will remove mosquitoes and moths.

When scent sticks are harmful

Research by scientists has shown that frequent use of incense contributes to the development of lung cancer. It is worth noting that this does not apply to those people who smoke rooms with sticks not more than 2 times a week. Candles with a strong smell can cause headaches or allergic reactions. Consequently, the choice of aroma must be approached with great responsibility. Study the significance of odors and their power on the body. If the smell of a cigarette lighter makes you uncomfortable, it is better to refuse it. Inexpensive candles of suspicious quality are also harmful to health. It is recommended to purchase incense only in specialized stores responsible for the quality of the product. When choosing cigarette lighters, check if a cool smell is emitted through the packaging - such a product is not better to buy. Good sticks do not have to be made of synthetic components. On the contrary, they will cause irreparable damage to health. It is impossible to light several sticks with different smells at the same time. On the contrary, aromatherapy will not give correct results. Also, do not fumigate unventilated rooms. Observing the simple rules for using incense, it is allowed to be sure that they will not cause any damage to health. But they will envelop them in a glorious aroma and give a lot of right emotions.

Since childhood, memories of unprecedentedly appetizing lollipops in the shape of a cockerel, bunny, bear or any other animal are vivid in us. And no one cooked these lollipops as appetizing as grandmother. But why not try doing it yourself?

You will need

• For classic caramel:
• 4 tablespoons of sugar;
• 1 tablespoon of water.
• Creamy caramel:
• 1 glass of sugar (200 gr);
• 100 ml of milk or cream;
• 40 grams of butter.
• Chocolate caramel:
• 125 grams of sugar;
• 125 grams of honey;
• 125 grams of chocolate.

Instructions

1. Typical recipe: Mix water with granulated sugar and pour into a small saucepan. Boil sugar and water over low heat until transparent. A drop of syrup should solidify in cold water... Add a little apple cider vinegar or citric acid... Then remove from heat and stir for 30 seconds. Put the finished caramel in a mold, oiled in advance. Stick in the pre-cooked sticks. Wait for the caramel to harden. Instead of water, it is allowed to use a real dye, say, add some kind of juice.

2. Creamy caramel: mix sugar with milk or cream. If you are using milk, then it is allowed to add more butter to the mass. Simmer, stirring continuously, over low heat, until a coffee shade appears. Remove from heat, add vanilla and pour into mold. Don't forget the lollipop sticks.

3. Chocolate Caramel: Combine sugar, honey and chocolate. Put on low heat and simmer until a drop chocolate mix will not thicken in cold water. This mixture can also be poured into molds or poured onto a greased plate, cut into slices.

4. Try making caramel using fruit paste. Take jam, even better to use jam syrup, add a pinch of cinnamon, a little nuts are allowed. Keep on fire until the mass is well boiled down. From warm, mold candies in any desired shape, stick in the sticks. Such candies are also allowed to be rolled in sugar or covered with chocolate icing.

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Tip 6: Multi-colored cockerels on a stick: a recipe from childhood

There are plenty of all kinds of sweets on store shelves. But often they are oversaturated with "chemistry", flavor enhancers, which leads to allergic reactions and nervous breakdowns in children. And the cockerels that were treated to your grandmothers in childhood, on the contrary, brought extraordinarily happy emotions. And the recipe for them homemade primitive.

You will need:

- 3 tbsp. l. sugar sand; - 1 tbsp. l. water;- ? h. l. apple or grape vinegar; - 1 tbsp. l. vegetable oil; - food colorings; - metal molds; - wooden sticks.

Some "cock" tricks

The above "procurement" of sugar and water is given as an example, the proportions of 3 to 1 are preserved, and the volumes are chosen by yourself, depending on the planned number of males. From 3 spoons granulated sugar it will turn out about five ready-made "characters" who will please the children and will not harm their health. Several points to remember. In order for the "birds" to be of different colors, it is allowed to use food colors or natural juices. Accordingly, you will have to be patient and have a certain grip: the process will be divided into the preparation of several portions of various colors. It is allowed to save time by purchasing sugary powder: its elements are more multi-colored. Molds must be metal: plastic ones can melt. For the same reason, it is better not to use sticks from lollipops or juices. It is better to stock up on wooden ones, it is allowed to use toothpicks or skewers for meat.

Instructions

Grease molds with silhouettes of cockerels and other animals, flower images and all sorts of other blanks with vegetable oil so that the lollipop does not stick to the walls and bottom. Whatever happens at the exit, these are "cockerels", because this is the image that was originally laid for these sweets! Pour sugar into a ladle or a small saucepan, add water and vinegar, mix. Instead of water, it is allowed to use juice of the required color, or add food colors at this stage. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the intensity of the fire, cook, more closely without stirring, so as not to "clog" the mass with air bubbles. It is allowed to add cinnamon or vanilla. If you overdid it and the sugar has ripened to crystallize, it is allowed to fix the matter by adding a little vinegar and reheating the candy mass. The process will take about 10 minutes, the readiness of the semi-finished product can be checked by throwing a drop of mass into the water: when it begins to solidify rapidly, rounding into a ball, it is more ready, it is allowed to pour into molds and wait for solidification.

If there are no molds

There are special molds for cockerels with pre-provided holes for sticks. If they are not found, cookie molds are also suitable, but sticks will have to be inserted outside the box, or you have to work hard removing the mass from the mold in a semi-ready state (and it freezes rapidly!) And contrives to stick a "skewer" into the barrel of the blanks. It is easier to insert it in advance, before pouring the mass. There were no molds at hand? Not a task! Then you need to get a piece parchment paper(option: baking foil), slightly cool it in the refrigerator, placing it on a baking sheet ( cutting board). This is done so that the mass does not spread. Ready mass Pour in fractions on paper, put a stick in every one. It is allowed to show artistic ingenuity and give these "puddles" a shape that would be vaguely reminiscent of the images of cockerels or other feathered animals. Finally, an ordinary spoon can also play the role of a mold: metal or wooden. The rest of the procedure is standard.

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Note!
* Large doses of cinnamon are contraindicated for pregnant women. * Keep cinnamon sticks covered glass jars... The highest shelf life is one year.

Useful advice
* Cinnamon sticks should be added to cold dishes spontaneously before serving, and in hot ones ten minutes before being ready. With a long heat treatment, the cinnamon will taste bitter. * When preparing a qi-me dish, it is allowed to add various dried fruits and nuts.