Cinnamon Apple Energy Balls

This week’s episode is about cinnamon: the background, types, and health benefits.

Cinnamon is native to Sri Lanka (formerly called Ceylon), India, and Myanmar, dating back to 2000 B.C.

There are two main varieties: Ceylon, which some consider to be the ‘true cinnamon’, and Cassia.

Cinnamaldehyde is the active compound in cinnamon that gives the health benefits:

• High in antioxidants

• May help reduce risk of heart disease

• May help with diabetes and lowering blood sugar

• May reduce cholesterol

Cinnamon Apple Energy Balls

by Two Peas and their Pod

*I skipped the nutmeg, used peanut butter in place of the almond butter, and used maple syrup instead of honey

Alli shares the history of cinnamon, its health benefits, and a delicious recipe.