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gallicinvasion wrote: »1.5 to 2 cups of cinnamon?!?! What?!?! I’ve literally never heard of anyone consuming cinnamon (or any spice) in that ridiculous quantity, lol.
Usually people don’t necessarily count calories in cinnamon because they use like 1 or 2 grams at a time. But if you’re using 2 CUPs. of CINNAMON. That’s gonna have a SIGNIFICANT amount of calories. As PAV8888 Stated above.
Sorry guys I just measured it and it is actually .6 cups of cinnamon hahah
For better accuracy, next time you make this please provide a weight in grams of the cinnamon.
Meanwhile, 0.6 C - 9.6 T = 185 calories and 60 g carbs.
https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/02010?man=&lfacet=&count=&max=25&qlookup=Spices,+cinnamon,+ground&offset=&sort=default&format=Abridged&reportfmt=other&rptfrm=&ndbno=&nutrient1=&nutrient2=&nutrient3=&subset=&totCount=&measureby=&Qv=1&Q322977=1&Q322978=9.6&Qv=1&Q322977=1&Q322978=11 -
Maybe this is a regional thing, but where can you even buy cups and cups of cinnamon and not spend a small fortune? Real cinnamon is quite expensive, and even the generic supermarket stuff is $3 for a 3 oz bottle.
I find oats quite filling with a little fat added, so I'll stick to that anyway. But I'm just trying to picture buying all that cinnamon. Is it cheap in bulk in maybe big box stores or restaurant supply or something like that?
Spices are far more economical when you buy them by the pound.
Badia is even cheaper, but the best example Walmart had is McCormick: https://www.walmart.com/ip/McCormick-Ground-Cinnamon-18-oz-Bottle/28433716
I used to belong to a natural foods coop that would order spices from Frontier a few times a year. Great deals! These days I get Frontier in bulk from Amazon or iherb.
https://www.frontiercoop.com0 -
kshama2001 wrote: »Maybe this is a regional thing, but where can you even buy cups and cups of cinnamon and not spend a small fortune? Real cinnamon is quite expensive, and even the generic supermarket stuff is $3 for a 3 oz bottle.
I find oats quite filling with a little fat added, so I'll stick to that anyway. But I'm just trying to picture buying all that cinnamon. Is it cheap in bulk in maybe big box stores or restaurant supply or something like that?
Spices are far more economical when you buy them by the pound.
Badia is even cheaper, but the best example Walmart had is McCormick: https://www.walmart.com/ip/McCormick-Ground-Cinnamon-18-oz-Bottle/28433716
I used to belong to a natural foods coop that would order spices from Frontier a few times a year. Great deals! These days I get Frontier in bulk from Amazon or iherb.
https://www.frontiercoop.com
Thanks! That big McCormick is still going to be several dollars per bowl of oatmeal though
Would take my super cheap weekend breakfast to a luxury treat, though I'm not sure I'd like anything with that much in it anyway. 0 -
Maybe this is a regional thing, but where can you even buy cups and cups of cinnamon and not spend a small fortune? Real cinnamon is quite expensive, and even the generic supermarket stuff is $3 for a 3 oz bottle.
I find oats quite filling with a little fat added, so I'll stick to that anyway. But I'm just trying to picture buying all that cinnamon. Is it cheap in bulk in maybe big box stores or restaurant supply or something like that?
I was just about to ask this question! How much is in one of those little schwartz bottles!?0 -
I would be more concerned about coumarin overdose than price. 0.6 cups of cinnamon far exceed the safe amounts. Most ground cinnamon bought in bulk is the kind that contains coumarin, which can cause liver damage.9
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Please don't use that much cinnamon, particularly cassia cinnamon (the most common type), or encourage anyone else to do so. In the small amounts people usually use (teaspoon or so, probably), it's considered harmless. In larger amounts (0.6C is a very large amount), there are potential risks. This is from WebMD:Very high quantities of cassia cinnamon may be toxic, particularly in people with liver problems. Because cinnamon may lower blood sugar, people with diabetes may need to adjust their treatment if they use cinnamon supplements. An ingredient in some cinnamon products, coumarin, may cause liver problems; but the amount of this compound ingested is usually so small that this wouldn’t happen for most people. Given the lack of evidence about its safety, cinnamon -- as a treatment -- is not recommended for children or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Note that coumarin is a blood thinner.
https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-cinnamon8 -
amusedmonkey wrote: »I would be more concerned about coumarin overdose than price. 0.6 cups of cinnamon far exceed the safe amounts. Most ground cinnamon bought in bulk is the kind that contains coumarin, which can cause liver damage.
Cinnamon can get you high too (I read)0 -
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Maybe this is a regional thing, but where can you even buy cups and cups of cinnamon and not spend a small fortune? Real cinnamon is quite expensive, and even the generic supermarket stuff is $3 for a 3 oz bottle.
I find oats quite filling with a little fat added, so I'll stick to that anyway. But I'm just trying to picture buying all that cinnamon. Is it cheap in bulk in maybe big box stores or restaurant supply or something like that?
Ground Saigon from Sam's or costco0 -
Maybe this is a regional thing, but where can you even buy cups and cups of cinnamon and not spend a small fortune? Real cinnamon is quite expensive, and even the generic supermarket stuff is $3 for a 3 oz bottle.
I find oats quite filling with a little fat added, so I'll stick to that anyway. But I'm just trying to picture buying all that cinnamon. Is it cheap in bulk in maybe big box stores or restaurant supply or something like that?
Ground Saigon from Sam's or costcoSaigon cinnamon contains the highest amount of coumarin of all the four Cinnamomum species sold as cinnamon, with one study detecting 6.97 g/kg in an authenticated sample.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saigon_cinnamon
with the data based on journal article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/236276821 -
Just how much Xanthan Gum are you adding?1 -
When you do add xanthan, it’s like a quarter teaspon, I don’t even taste it, but I use Quest powder and don’t need it. It whips into soft serve with just ice and almond milk.4 -
kshama2001 wrote: »
Just how much Xanthan Gum are you adding?
Hopefully not as much as the cinnamon.
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snickerscharlie wrote: »kshama2001 wrote: »
Just how much Xanthan Gum are you adding?
Hopefully not as much as the cinnamon.
Yes, I've never tasted Xanthan Gum in recipes, but then I only used 1/8 teaspoon when I made this:Whoa, I just made a batch with 140g frozen strawberries, 1 scoop vanilla ON casein, 1 cup milk, and 1/8tsp xanthan gum. That stuff is awesome. But way too filling. I just threw what I couldn't eat into half pint jars in the freezer. I figure the xanthan gum will stabilize it.0 -
Instead of deli ham I buy a regular boneless ham. Its cheaper per pound and is lower in calories by almost half.1
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That is a ton of cinnamon lol I like this recipe for when I want something sweet or for breakfast:
Banana Blueberry Pancakes
2 large eggs
1 large organic banana
1/2 c. organic blueberries
1 tsp. cinnamon
** smash banana with a fork until it is completely mushy/almost liquidy. beat 2 eggs and combine banana and egg. mix in blueberries and cinnamon. (the consistency will be like a pancake batter.) Cook on skillet just like you would pancakes! Drizzle some syrup or honey over and enjoy.2 -
rosebarnalice wrote: »I don't do dairy so no yogurt, but I make salad dressing/ cooking sauce out of silken tofu and chickpeas that I use on EVERYTHING-- hot or cold for a protein kick.
Added to a salad it ramps ups the protein and flavor; it's a protein-rich and oil free alternative to dip for chips or crudite, or added to a stir-fry it adds protein, flavor and velvety texture without sour cream or yogurt.
Just drain the tofu lightly and toss it in a blender with a can of chickpeas WITH the aquafaba (chickpea water) and pulse until creamy.
Spice the heck out of it with garlic and herbs for a basic mayo substitute that also works as a bechamel-type white sauce, add some nutritional yeast and you've got a queso alternative; a little tomato paste and pickle relish gives you thousand island, half an avocado and some cilantro is spicy green goddess, and some curry powder makes an amazing Indian-inspired simmer sauce with plenty of protein and no ghee!
It stores well in the fridge, although sometimes some water separates out and needs to be stirred back in before adding to dishes.
What kind of tofu do you use (silken?)?0 -
Okay, I HAVE to ask.....only because it’s literally my favorite food. Have you fully mastered the protein fluff ice cream? When done right, it’s so delicious and satisfying that it’s hard to imagine not liking it.
Lol, above is the one I have, 18 oz. allows me to spice with less reservation, although I certainly don't use cups at a time. I also didn't realize that cinnamon can have so many calories! (again, not sure if it's a concern for me).0
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