Cinnamon alternative is a term used to refer to SPICES and herbs that can be used as a substitute for cinnamon. The crossword solutions for this term include CASSIA (6 letters), AMADO (5 letters), SPICE (5 letters), SPICES (6 letters), NOG (3 letters), HOTS (4 letters) and LATTE (5 letters). CASSIA is a type of cinnamon that is native to Southeast Asia and is often used as a cheaper alternative to true cinnamon. AMADO is a type of Mexican cinnamon that is sweeter than regular cinnamon. SPICE and SPICES are general terms for any dried plant material used to flavor food. NOG is a type of eggnog that is flavored with nutmeg, which is a SPICE similar to cinnamon. HOTS is a type of hot sauce that is made with chili peppers and other SPICES. LATTE is a type of coffee drink that is flavored with SPICES such as cinnamon.