Sugar-Free Cinnamon Dolce Syrup

This is the syrup batch behind our Sugar-Free Cinnamon Dolce Latte — the same method as our Standard syrup, with a monk fruit or allulose sweetener standing in for cane sugar. Ground cinnamon and real vanilla extract carry the flavor either way.

The Syrup

Combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated monk fruit or allulose sweetener in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it fully dissolves — sugar-free sweeteners can take a little longer than plain sugar, so don’t rush this step. Whisk in 2 tsp ground cinnamon and bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes, whisking now and then. Off the heat, stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and let it cool completely.

Store the finished syrup in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It makes roughly 12 drinks’ worth at 2 tbsp per serving.

This batch (12 servings)$3.15 total

Per 2 tbsp serving~$0.26

Assumptions: monk fruit/allulose sweetener at typical grocery pricing (~$3/cup at bulk-bag pricing, same sourcing as our other sugar-free syrups), ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract at typical grocery pricing. Sweetener is pricier per cup than plain sugar, which is why this syrup costs more per serving than the Standard version despite using the same method.

Storage & Shelf Life

• Keeps about 2 weeks in a sealed jar in the fridge, same as the Standard syrup.
• Give it a shake before using — ground cinnamon settles at the bottom, same as the Standard syrup.
• Crystallizing in the fridge? Some sweetener blends crystallize faster than sugar does — gently reheat the jar in a warm water bath to re-dissolve before using.

Sweetener Notes

• Monk fruit or allulose blends measure roughly cup-for-cup like sugar and behave most like it here — the easiest substitution if this is your first sugar-free syrup.
• Stevia works but is far more concentrated — use a fraction of the amount and adjust to taste, since stevia can read as slightly bitter at higher concentrations.

What to Make With This

2 tbsp of this syrup, stirred into hot espresso before adding milk, is the Sugar-Free Cinnamon Dolce Latte. If sugar content isn’t your main concern, the Cinnamon Dolce Syrup (Standard) uses the same method with regular sugar, or the Maple Cinnamon Dolce Syrup behind our Clean-Ingredient tier swaps in real maple and whole cinnamon sticks instead.

Recipe Card Summary

Sugar-Free Cinnamon Dolce Syrup

• 1 cup water, 1 cup monk fruit/allulose sweetener, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Makes ~12 servings (2 tbsp each) · Prep: 5 min · Total: 10 min (mostly cooling)
• Cost: ~$3.15/batch, ~$0.26/serving

FAQ

Do I need to make this every time I want a latte?

No — make one batch and it covers about 12 drinks over two weeks. The Sugar-Free Cinnamon Dolce Latte recipe assumes you already have a jar on hand.

Does monk fruit or allulose change the taste?

Slightly — both are close to neutral-sweet with a very mild aftertaste some people notice more than others. The cinnamon and vanilla still carry most of the flavor.

Can I use cinnamon sticks instead of ground cinnamon here?

You can, but it’s not necessary for this tier the way it is for the Clean-Ingredient version – monk fruit/allulose syrup is thin like the Standard syrup’s sugar water, so ground cinnamon dissolves and disperses just fine without the extra simmering time whole sticks need.