Fall’s rolling in, and with it comes the craving for all things cinnamon spice. Whether you’re ready to embrace the pumpkin spice craze or just want a little cinnamon flavor to ease into the season, these recipes have you sorted. They’re packed with that cozy, comforting flavor, perfect for when you’re not quite ready to dive headfirst into full-blown pumpkin everything. From breakfasts to snacks to desserts, these cinnamon-spiced dishes will give you all the fall vibes without overcomplicating things.

A white bowl contains five scoops of sweet potato ice cream on a light-colored surface. Nearby are cinnamon sticks, pecans, and spoons.
Sweet potato ice cream. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.
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Cinnamon Sugar Banana Pecan Bread

Cinnamon sugar banana pecan bread slices served with raspberry butter.
Cinnamon Sugar Banana Pecan Bread. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This banana pecan bread gets a fall-ready upgrade with cinnamon sugar. Topped with smashed raspberry butter, it’s a great choice for a cozy treat as the weather cools.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Banana Pecan Bread

Pumpkin Streusel Bread

Pumpkin streusel bread on parchment paper.
Pumpkin Streusel Bread. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

With a crumbly cinnamon-spiced topping and moist pumpkin base, this bread is perfect for easing into fall. A delicious option that’ll remind you why this season is the best for baking.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Streusel Bread

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins

Gluten free pumpkin muffins on a cooling rack with cinnamon sugar topping.
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Made with pumpkin spices and topped with cinnamon sugar, these muffins are an easy way to bring fall flavors into your kitchen. Simple ingredients, big fall vibes.
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Creamy apple cinnamon oatmeal in a bowl with maple apple slices.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This classic breakfast is packed with apples and fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with maple-sautéed apple slices and pecans, it’s a perfect way to start a crisp morning.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites

Apple cinnamon cookie bites in a bowl.
Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These cookie bites mix oats, cashew butter, and fresh apples for a quick snack or dessert. The cinnamon flavor makes them a great treat for fall cravings.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites

Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake

Apple cinnamon sugar cake with a fork on a teal plate.
Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

A healthier take on a classic, this cinnamon apple sugar cake is simple but packed with fall flavors. A great dessert to ease into the season without going overboard.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake

Sweet Potato Ice Cream

Sweet potato ice cream in a metal bowl with a spoon.
Sweet Potato Ice Cream. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Creamy and slightly sweet, this cinnamon-infused sweet potato ice cream is a fun fall dessert that gives pumpkin a run for its money. Perfect for a cool treat as the leaves change.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Ice Cream

Spiced Pear Oatmeal

Spiced pear oatmeal in bowls with caramelized chopped pears.
Spiced Pear Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This oatmeal combines cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg with caramelized pears for a cozy, fall-ready breakfast. It’s simple but feels like a great seasonal treat.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Pear Oatmeal

Creamy Ginger Kabocha Squash Soup

A bowl of kabocha squash soup with cherries and pecans.
Creamy Ginger Kabocha Squash Soup. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

With hints of cinnamon and ginger, this creamy kabocha squash soup is perfect for fall. Topped with a tart cherry drizzle and pecan crumble, it’s a comforting bowl you’ll want to cozy up with.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Ginger Kabocha Squash Soup

Air Fryer Maple Cinnamon Apple Chips

Air fryer apple chips on a plate.
Air Fryer Maple Cinnamon Apple Chips. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Making your own apple chips has never been easier. These air-fried chips are ready in minutes and packed with cinnamon flavor, making them a perfect fall snack.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Maple Cinnamon Apple Chips

Cinnamon Crunch Chickpeas

Cinnamon crunch roasted chickpeas in a bowl with more scattered around.
Cinnamon Crunch Chickpeas. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These roasted chickpeas taste just like cinnamon toast crunch but with a healthier spin. Made with maple syrup, coconut oil, and cinnamon, they’re a great snack to ease into fall.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Crunch Chickpeas

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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.

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