Perfect Cinnamon Toast Recipe (3 Ways) - Food Lovin Family (2024)

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Is cinnamon on toast healthy? ›

Turns out, it may have been good for me, too. Cinnamon has long been regarded as a super-spice used in traditional medicine around the world. It's known for its antioxidant, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and may even lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol.

Cooking the cinnamon sugar mixture onto the toast creates a fantastic caramelized crust over the bread while the butter seeps down into it so you get this absolutely irresistible crispy, sweet, and buttery combo when you take a bite.

For this method, preheat your oven to 350-400º. A heat of 350º will cause your toast to be more browned, while a heat of 400º will result in a crunchy texture. Remember that the higher the temperature is, the less time it needs on each side. Try leaving your toast in for four to five minutes on each side.

A review of 9 studies including 641 participants showed that taking cinnamon reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure by an average of 6.2 mm Hg and 3.9 mm Hg, respectively. This effect was stronger when people took cinnamon consistently over 12 weeks. Cinnamon is easy to incorporate into meals.

Adding to the evidence for potential antidiabetic effects, a new study has found that a 4-week course of cinnamon supplements reduced blood glucose (sugar) levels in people with obesity or overweight and prediabetes.

Cinnamon is safe for most people with diabetes. However, people who have liver disease or believe they have a risk of developing liver disease may need to avoid cinnamon, particularly in large amounts. Cinnamon comes in two forms: Ceylon and cassia.

Cinnamon is non-toxic to dogs according to the ASPCA. In small amounts, which means one teaspoon or less per serving as an occasional treat, it is perfectly safe and may even offer health benefits. However, in large quantities, it may irritate the mouth or stomach, cause low blood sugar or even liver disease.

Cinnamon is well known for its blood-sugar-lowering properties. Apart from the beneficial effects on insulin resistance, cinnamon can lower blood sugar through several other mechanisms. First, cinnamon has been shown to decrease the amount of sugar that enters your bloodstream after a meal.

Rather than leave the slices flat on a countertop or work space, though, consider propping the slices up at an angle to prevent the steam from softening your freshly toasted bread. Proper air circulation around the bread will allow it to stay crisp and dry.

What was the first cereal ever made? ›

The first ever breakfast cereal was Granola, invented in the USA in 1863 by James Caleb Jackson, operator of the Jackson Sanitorium in the state of New York. However, the cereal never caught on commercially, because the heavy bran nuggets needed soaking overnight before they were tender enough to eat.

For cinnamon toast, we also have to go back centuries, to the people who gave the world pizza, pasta, and gelato—the Italians. Specifically, Neapolitans. And there it is, in the 1400s in the Cuoco Napoletano—The Neapolitan Cook—a recipe for Cinnamon Toast.

Kids love the taste of Cinnamon Toast Crunch because of the sweetness that appeals to their taste buds, the visually appealing appearance, and the distinct flavor provided by cinnamaldehyde present in cinnamon. The texture of the cereal, reminiscent of light, fluffy, freshly-baked bread, also adds to its appeal.

Per 3/4 Cup Serving: 130 calories; 0.5 g sat fat (2% DV); 180 mg sodium (7% DV); 9 g sugars.

Cinnamon is an effective anti-inflammatory. Researchers tested the phytochemicals found in cinnamon and discovered antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. In one study, certain cinnamon compounds also targeted free radicals with promising results. Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels to feed tumors.