Ingredients:

• 2 cups Zola  Açaí Original
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½  lemon, zested
• 2 tsp clove powder
• 2 tbsp fresh nutmeg
• Ice (optional)
• Banana (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil over medium low heat.  Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

If you want to drink it hot, then you’re all done! Top it with a cinnamon stick if you desire and enjoy…

If you want to add it to a smoothie, here’s what you can do next.

Let it cool for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator.  Once cool, put mixture in a blender along with 1 cup of ice and a banana and blend until smooth.  Pour in your favorite smoothie glass and top it with a cinnamon stick – and enjoy!

What’s in your blender today? Email me: drinkzola@gmail.com; Twitter: @drinkzola.

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One fun way to reap all of the health benefits of cinnamon is with this great cinnamon smoothie recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon nutmeg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup vanilla soy milk
• 1 cup ice

Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!

What’s in your blender today? Email me: drinkzola@gmail.com and follow me on Twitter: @drinkzola.

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