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.
Cinnamon Sugar Banana Pecan Bread
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.
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Pumpkin Streusel Bread
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.
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins
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.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
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.
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Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bites
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.
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Apple Cinnamon Sugar Cake
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.
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Sweet Potato Ice Cream
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.
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Spiced Pear Oatmeal
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.
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Creamy Ginger Kabocha Squash Soup
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.
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Air Fryer Maple Cinnamon Apple Chips
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.
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Cinnamon Crunch Chickpeas
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.
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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.