1. Mix all ingredients until well blended.

2. Store in tightly covered jar in cool, dry place.

Cocoa Spice Blend: Prepare as directed above. Add 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder.

Usage Ideas:

• Shake on buttered toast, oatmeal, pancakes or unsweetened applesauce.

• Stir into warm apple cider.
  

• Add 1 to 2 teaspoons to 2 cups pancake batter.
  

• Sprinkle lightly on apple slices, grapefruit halves or sliced strawberries.

• Use instead of sugar in coffee.
  

• Stir into plain lowfat yogurt or Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese.
  

• Sprinkle on freshly popped popcorn.
  

• Stir into peanut butter.
  

• Stir into prepared white or brown rice.