dōTERRA Recipes / cinnamon

1. Core apples and slice horizontally for sandwich pieces. 
2. In bowl, mix peanut butter, granola, and essential oil. 
3. Place mixture between two apple slices or use as dip.

Tip: If you aren't going to serve the sandwich immediately, soak the apple slices in water and a few drops of Lemon oil to help keep the apple looking fresh.

Making your own granola is a great way to ensure that it is both healthy and delicious. This granola recipe is made with yummy and wholesome ingredients, warmed with a hint of cinnamon. Enjoy this granola over yogurt, with milk and a spoon, or alone by the handful.

Ingredients
4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1 ½ cups sliced almonds
2 tablespoons chia seeds
¼ cup flax seed meal
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cherries
1 cup dried cranberries
 cup honey
¼ cup maple syrup
½ cup coconut oil
10 drops Cinnamon Bark oil 

Instructions 

1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
2. In large glass bowl, combine oats, shredded coconut, sliced almonds, chia seeds, flax seed meal, and salt. Stir to combine.
3. In small saucepan over medium heat, melt honey, maple syrup, and coconut oil together.
4. Pour liquid mixture over oat mixture. Add essential oil. Stir until well combined.
5. Pour mixture onto large metal pan and place in oven.
6. Stir granola every ten minutes to help granola bake evenly.
7. Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until granola is golden brown. Once done, remove from oven and let cool.
8. Add dried cherries and cranberries. Store in airtight container.

Tip: Similar to cookies, granola continues to cook as it cools. Err on the side of underdone when taking the granola out of the oven to avoid dry and overcooked granola.

“Next time you have friends over, make a few batches of this homemade creamer. Put them in cute bottles and have a coffee, hot chocolate, or warm drink bar. This creamer will add the perfect amount of flavor to your favorite drinks.”

Ingredients
1 pint half-and-half
Liquid stevia (or sweetener of choice)
1 toothpick Cinnamon Bark oil

Instructions

1. Pour desired amount of half-and-half into cup. Add liquid stevia or desired sweetener to taste.
2. Add toothpick Cinnamon Bark oil and taste. Repeat if stronger cinnamon flavor is desired.
3. Best made fresh. Refrigerate and follow best if used by instructions on half-and-half.

Tips: Some other oils to try adding to creamer include Spearmint, Peppermint, and Cassia.

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked hot cross buns wafting through the house! Get your tastebuds into gear this Good Friday.

1. Mix all ingredients in a jar.
2. Store in the fridge for up to four days.

Enjoy this vegan apple cake with breakfast or as a dessert.  This healthy alternative to traditional sugary teacakes has a nice autumn flavor and goes well with a warm mug of apple cider. 

Ingredients
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
2 ½ tablespoons baking powder
¾ cup raw sugar
½ cup olive oil
½ cup orange juice
½ cup walnuts
2 small apples, grated
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 drop Cinnamon Bark oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly coat cake tin with olive oil.
2. Juice orange in bowl and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, ground cinnamon, and baking powder. Set aside.
4. Grate the apples. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl, add sugar, olive oil, and Cinnamon Bark oil. Mix together using a handheld or free-standing mixer.
6. Add the flour mix and the orange juice to a bowl with sugar and oil alternatively and keep mixing.
7. Add the apples and the walnuts and fold in gently with a spoon until just combined.
8. Pour the mixture into baking dish and bake for 45 minutes (or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean). Slice and enjoy.

Tip: The mixture will look a little dry until after the apples are added. This cake is best right out of the oven, but is good for a week.

This pumpkin pie is a creamy, sweet dessert perfect for the holidays. The combination of Cinnamon, Ginger, and Clove makes for a pumpkin pie filling that is warm and spicy. These individual servings are the perfect way to finish off a delicious meal.

Ingredients
2 cups pureed pumpkin
1 large egg
¼ cup egg whites
½ cup milk of choice
3 teaspoon melted butter or coconut oil
⅓ cup brown sugar or honey
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 drops Clove oil
2 drops Ginger oil
3 drops Cassia or Cinnamon Bark oil
1 uncooked pie crust 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Take pie crust and cut out circles to fit inside greased muffin tin. Don't roll the dough out too thin or else the pie will fall apart after its cooked.
3. In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until smooth.
4. Evenly divide the pie filling into pie crust.
5. Bake for 30–45 minutes or until crust lightly browns and when a toothpick inserted into the pies come out clean.
6. Let sit for 10 minutes, or until cool. Gently remove from pan and refrigerate.  

Tip: If you want to make a whole pie rather than mini pies, this recipe will make one medium sized pie.

Ingredients

1. Mash bananas in medium mixing bowl; mix in yogurt, eggs, milk, canola oil, vanilla, and doTERRA On Guard.
2. In large mixing bowl add oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and walnuts; mix well.
3. Add banana mixture to dry ingredients and mix. Do not over mix.
4. Spray griddle with non-stick spray, use small ladle to scoop out mixture to griddle. Cook on medium to high heat. Cook as you would regular pancakes, waiting for bubbles to appear then flip.

Tis' the season for hot cocoa: doTERRA style. This delicious chocolatey treat is something that will trick your taste buds into thinking you are drinking something a lot more indulgent than what you really are. By using stevia and agave instead of sugar, and almond milk instead of a dairy milk, you will be able to indulge in a rich drink with fewer calories and fat, but which tastes just as rich and succulent. Customize your drink by adding your favorite essential oil(s) for your preferred flavor.

Ingredients:

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Place all ingredients, except for chocolate chips, in blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
3. Pour batter into large bowl and stir in ½ cup chocolate chips.
4. Pour into greased 8x8-inch pan and top with ¼ cup chocolate chips.
5. Bake 30–35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.