Recipes
It started thirty years ago, when my wife introduced me to the power of cinnamon and its natural antioxidants. She encouraged me to add a little to my morning coffee, and that simple moment began our journey. Together, we started exploring flavors that were warm, delicious, and rich in antioxidants known to support the body and fight inflammation. For three decades, we’ve begun our mornings with these comforting, powerful spices.
Over the years, we’ve blended and refined what we believe is one of the most flavorful and antioxidant-rich spice mixes we’ve ever tasted. That curiosity grew into a passion—and eventually into Fika Spice.
Today, Fika Spice is more than an antioxidant-rich formula; it’s a delicious addition to pastries, baked goods, and any warm treat you enjoy. What began with coffee remains our favorite ritual, and now we look forward to adding Fika Spice and Maple Sugar Fika Spice to our cups each morning, bringing a little comfort and a touch of Scandinavian calm to the day.
Fika,
Holly and John
Fika Recipes
Simple, Warm Recipes Inspired by Scandinavian Coffee Rituals
Fika recipes are designed to bring warmth, comfort, and simplicity into everyday life. Inspired by the Scandinavian tradition of fika—a daily pause to enjoy coffee and something sweet—these recipes are easy to make and meant to be savored.
From cozy drinks to baked treats, each recipe is crafted to highlight the warm, balanced flavor of Fika Spice™.
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Streusel Fika Spice Coffee Cake
There’s something special about a warm cake coming out of the oven. The aroma fills the kitchen, slows the moment, and invites you to pause.
This coffee cake is soft, rich, and layered with a sweet, spiced filling—made even better with Fika Spice™.
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Fika Spice™
- 1 cup chopped nuts
- 1/2 cup margarine
Cake
- 1 cup margarine or butter
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 cup flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
1. Mix all filling ingredients and set aside.
2. Cream butter, sugar, and eggs until fluffy.
3. Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream and vanilla.
4. Layer half the batter into a greased 9×13 pan.
5. Add half the filling, then repeat.
6. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
Let cool slightly, slice, and enjoy with coffee.
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Fika Spice Latte
A simple, café-style latte you can make at home—warm, smooth, and comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee or 1 espresso shot
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp Fika Spice™
- Maple syrup or honey (optional)
- Pinch of Fika Spice™ (for topping)
Instructions
1. Brew coffee or espresso.
2. Heat milk until warm.
3. Froth milk.
4. Stir Fika Spice™ into coffee.
5. Add milk and foam.
6. Sprinkle lightly on top.
Tip
Add a pinch of Fika Spice™ to coffee grounds before brewing for deeper flavor.
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Why Use Fika Spice in Recipes?
Fika Spice™ makes it easy to bring warm, balanced flavor into everyday recipes.
✔ No syrups
✔ No artificial flavors
✔ No additives
With nine carefully selected spices, it adds depth, aroma, and comfort to both drinks and baked goods.
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A Simple Daily Ritual
These recipes are more than just food—they are an invitation to slow down.
Whether it’s a warm latte in the morning or a slice of coffee cake in the afternoon, these small moments can turn everyday routines into something more meaningful.
That’s the spirit of fika.
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Fika Spice Banana Bread
There’s something timeless about banana bread—warm, simple, and comforting. It’s the kind of recipe that fills your kitchen with a rich aroma and invites you to slow down for a moment.
With Fika Spice™, this classic becomes something deeper and more layered. The warmth of cinnamon, cocoa, vanilla, and cardamom blends naturally into the sweetness of ripe bananas, creating a soft, flavorful loaf that feels both familiar and elevated.
Perfect with a cup of coffee, this is banana bread made for a true fika moment.
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Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Fika Spice™
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
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Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3. Stir in melted butter.
4. Mix in sugar, egg, and vanilla.
5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and Fika Spice™.
6. Gently fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
7. Stir in nuts if desired.
8. Pour batter into the loaf pan.
9. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool slightly before slicing.
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Tip
Sprinkle a light dusting of Fika Spice™ on top before baking for an extra aromatic finish.
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A Simple Fika Moment
Serve warm with coffee and take a few minutes to pause. The soft texture, warm spices, and natural sweetness create a moment that feels both comforting and intentional.
That’s the spirit of fika.
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Fika Spice™ — The Spice for Coffee™
Nine Powerful Spices, One Simple Ritual