35 Homemade Spice Mixes and How to Use Them
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Making Homemade Spice Mixes is a great (and delicious) step to take towards having a healthier lifestyle. It’s simple to do, helps you avoid the additives in the store-bought packages, and saves you money.
To motivate you even more, I’ve rounded up 35 amazing Homemade Seasoning Mixes that are sure to become faves in your home.
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Why Make Your Own Homemade Seasoning Blends
Save Money
When you make your own food, rather than buying packaged, pre-made products, you save money. Plain and simple.
Get Control Over Ingredients
You might have food allergies and need to avoid certain ingredients, but there are other ingredients in typical store-bought spice blends that you just might want to avoid.
Things like:
Silicon Dioxide – a free-flowing agent that’s linked to insulin resistance (source)
Maltodextrin – can lead to gastrointestinal problems (source)
MSG – linked to multiple health concerns (source)
Natural Flavors – these can be just about anything — including the kind of scary MSG
Modified Food Starch – typically sourced from wheat (contains gluten), or corn (typically GMO)
Hydrolyzed Proteins – not necessarily as bad as other ingredients, but there are concerns about them causing anxiety and more (source)
How to Substitute Spices In Spice Blends
Don’t have all the spices you need to make one of these homemade seasonings? No problem!
You can most likely find an appropriate substitute here. If not, if it’s a smaller part of the recipe try omitting it completely as it might not make that big of a difference.
For more thoughts on ways to tweak recipes or make your own blends from scratch, see this post on how to make your own spice mixes. It’s sure to be a big help.
Where to Buy Spices
My two favorite places currently are Frontier (here’s their Ceylon cinnamon as an example) and Starwest Botanicals.
35 Homemade Spice Mixes and How to Use Them
The “Best” Basic Chili Powder
We love this Homemade Chili Powder in Chili Mac, on veggies, salads, and more.
Our Family’s Favorite Spice Blend – Chaat Masala
We LOVE this Homemade Chaat Masala on these Moroccan Carrots, but it is literally on our table all the time.
Pumpkin Pie Spice
This Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice is great not only for pumpkin pie (of course), but perfect for pumpkin dishes like this Pumpkin Custard, Pumpkin Pie Coffee Creamer, or any of these Healthy Pumpkin Recipes.
Mild Curry Powder
This is a great mild, kid-friendly Homemade Curry Powder that tastes amazing in this Pakistani Kima and on so many other dishes.
Herbes de Provence
There are loads of uses for this Herbes de Provence seasoning including a really special one, this Herbes de Provence Popcorn!
Celery Salt
Homemade Celery Salt is great on so many kinds of foods and it’s the main ingredient in this delicious and useful Vegetable Broth Mix.
Sage, Rosemary, and Garlic Salt
This Sage, Rosemary, and Garlic Salt would be great on so many things like this Spatchcock Chicken, sides like these Keto Mashed Potatoes, and even would make a nice variation for this Herb Popcorn.
Vegetable Broth Mix Recipe | All-Purpose Seasoning
This Vegetable Broth Powder works as a great substitute for any recipe calling for beef or chicken broth.
Apple Pie Spice Blend
This apple pie spice blend is perfect for apple pie, of course, but also would be great on oatmeal and other hot cereals (like this Cream of Rice), on pancakes or in these Blender Waffles, and more!
All Purpose Spice Blend
This all-purpose spice blend is great for many uses–sides, mains, and salads.
Gingerbread Spice Mix
This Gingerbread Blend would be great blended in coffee or this Coffee Substitute, on hot cereal like Cream of Rice, or on toast.
Taco Seasoning
This Homemade Taco Seasoning is great of course on tacos served with these Grain-Free Taco Shells and Grain-Free Tortillas. Fabulous on salads and veggies and popcorn too!
Homemade Chai Spice Blend
Try this Homemade Chai Spice in tea or in hot cereals like this Cream of Rice Recipe, or on pancakes or waffles like these Teff Waffles.
AIP Taco Seasoning
This AIP Taco Seasoning is perfect for those on the Autoimmune Paleo Diet, but it’s so good everyone will love it!
Sweet Potato Spice Blend
This Sweet Potato Spice Blend is great on sweet potatoes, of course.
Versatile Sausage Seasoning Blend
This Sausage Spice Blend could be used on beef or chicken or pork for sure.
Lemon Pepper Seasoning
This Lemon Pepper Seasoning is great to use on Lemon Parmesan Popcorn and would be amazing on this Spatchcock chicken.
The Best Cinnamon Sugar – Made Healthier
Use this Healthy Cinnamon Sugar on cinnamon toast (would work great on this Flax Bread), on hot cereal, as a pancake topping, etc.
AIP Pumpkin Pie Spice
This AIP Pumpkin Pie Spice is perfect for all your fall treats without the inflammatory spices!
Breakfast Sausage Seasoning
Add this Breakfast Sausage Seasoning to beef, pork, or turkey, for delicious lower cost healthy sausage.
Quesadilla Seasoning
This Quesadilla Seasoning is the perfect addition to not only quesadillas, but so much more!
Fajita Seasoning
Use this Fajita Seasoning as a seasoning for fajitas, tacos and burritos.
Copycat Lawry’s Seasoning Salt
This Copycat Lawry’s Seasoning would work great on traditional Chex Mix, chicken or other meats, and even on veggies. Try it on potatoes or egg dishes too!
Homemade BBQ Chicken Rub
Try this Homemade BBQ Chicken Rub on this Spatchcock Chicken (would be great served with potatoes), or on this Keto BBQ Chicken in addition to the sauce.
Homemade Garlic Powder
Use this Homemade Garlic Powder in any recipe that calls for fresh garlic–1/8 teaspoon = 1 clove garlic. Or use in seasoning blends and recipes like Chili Powder, Crispy Green Bean Chips, and “DORITO®” Popcorn
Garam Masala
Garam Masala is basically a finishing spice added almost at the end of the cooking for curries or biryanis, sprinkled on salads, added to marinades or used as a dry rub for meat before grilling.”
Homemade Mustard Dry Rub
This Homemade Mustard Dry Rub works for all kinds of meat and poultry dishes.
Easy Ranch Seasoning
Try this Easy Ranch Seasoning in yogurt or mayo for a dip or dressing, or serve on sides.
Allspice Alternative
Use this Allspice Alternative in any recipe that calls for allspice like these Cinnamon Coconut Chips or Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice.
Spicy Steak Rub with Secret Ingredient
I’m sure this spicy steak rub would be good on so many other meats as well!
Everything Bagel Seasoning
Of course, Everything Bagel Seasoning is great on homemade bagels, but fantastic on salads, pastas, and more.
5-Spice Cajun Seasoning
Try this Cajun Seasoning on meat or poultry, or even on sides.
Blackening Seasoning
Use this Blackening Seasoning for chicken, fish, or any cut of meat.
Which of these homemade spice blends is YOUR favorite?
Do you make homemade seasonings?
From all indications this formula of herbs and spices, you sprinkle it on the meal you’re eating prior going to bed and it causes your metabolism to kick in and causes weight loss.
I’m seeing it now–looks very “interesting” in that there is a review out there (maybe more?) with some odd typos. I would think it’s not valid really. I bet that you could just make up whatever you like w/ those spices and get benefits….I can’t imagine that there is some special way that they have to be blended. There are a lot of companies that claim that kind of thing….I could be wrong but that is just my take. Hope that helps!
Do you have a seasoning that incorporates herbs and spices which will help your metabolism become excited to where it can cause you to lose weight overnight,
Sorry I don’t have that and not sure it’s even possible. Thanks for reading!
I’ve been told if you make a season compromise of tumeric, cinnamon, cayenne , andamon, ginger, garlic, black pepper,dandelions and cumin this would do the trick. I just don’t know the correct measurements. You sprinkle this on your meal prior to retiring for the night.
Very interesting. Where did you see this? Did they have real examples of people who have lost weight just with this? I would think it a bit unlikely.
There’s an ad on facebook called lean body hacks, trying to sell you their data for 37.00 dollars. Just thought you might have had a product like this. Tks.
Oh wow. Hmmmmm…..you are just supposed to eat it straight?
thank you for a lovely experience in discovering your blog!
I will definitely keep in contact.
Namaste
elizabeth from Kitchener ON
Thank you so much–look forward to seeing you around! If you are on Facebook we have a community here as well: https://www.facebook.com/groups/171490083677560/
Do you have something similar to Paris Bistro seasoning by epicure?
Ooh I hadn’t heard about that but it sounds great. Can you tell what other herbs there are in addition to the parsley?
Do you buy it on their site only?
Do you have a recipe for cake spice?
Not yet but good idea!!
Do you use it only for cakes? I had a blend for awhile and tried to use it up whenever I was making anything w/ cinnamon in it.
Love your site.
Thanks!!
Do you have a recipe for wild meat?
Love your site
Thank you
Mariette
No, I don’t–do you mean a seasoning to put on wild meat? I guess you could use any seasoning you like?
LOVE LOVE these recipes for spice mixes BUT could you put them together in pdf Book style form by any chance? Major looksees to get to and major use of paper to print each individually. Thanks!
Great idea. I will see if I can do that. Thanks for the suggestion!
Oh boy! What a find. So many great spice recipes in one spot. I pinned already but have to share on Facebook,too . I like that you shared some recipes. I saw a couple for popcorn. I haven’t had popcorn in ages and now I’m craving it. Just have to decide which spice recipe to use first.
Hi there! I just uploaded new images to this one – I think you will love it! https://wholenewmom.com/whole-new-budget/perfect-popcorn-recipe-3/
I will love to learn how to make home made spices. Thank u
You’re welcome!!
i was wondering how long do these store for?
Spice storage times depend on the spices involved and of course on how old your original spices are. I use mine for quite awhile and if they aren’t as potent I use extra, but store peppers and such in the fridge as they can spoil more quickly. In general: whole spices will stay fresh for about 4 years, ground spices for about 3 to 4 years and dried leafy herbs for 1 to 3 years.
This is great & you can use your spices up before they get old,by using & making mixes,love it,
Yes, exactly!!!
Hello Adrienne! First and most importantly…….Thank you so much for all of these wonderful homemade spices. You are a truly a blessing to those who want to prepare foods for their families so they can stay and maintain healthiness. You are one that I know I can learn from. Thanks so much!
Before I close, I would like to ask you a couple of questions. #1) Is there a link that allows us to download each spice? I looked for one but understand there may not be a link like that. I just want to make sure before I start copying them one by one. #2) There has been a lot of talk about the olive oil we have been purchasing and how most of them out there are not at all 100% beautiful olive oil but oils that we don’t want to ingest. I am not able to read everything so I may have missed if you wrote about it and whether you did or not, I wanted to ask you if you have had time to investigate….. yes… that would be the proper word for what you do….. lol…. and I love it! Anyway, have you had time to investigate who does sell a truly pure olive oil? Joanne Dudley
Thank you so much for your kind words! What a blessing. I’m not sure I understand your question about a link to download each spice – could you explain please? I didn’t write about olive oil but I have read about it. I know Costco’s is supposed to be fine. Do you have a membership there? I should find some more options :).
Check out the Temecula Olive Oil Company. They grow their own beautiful olives in Temecula California and are super picky about pressings and the way they treat their oils. They aren’t selling an organic variety that I am aware of but I am certain they are good olives going into the oil.
Hi Mary, First of all, so sorry for the delay in responding. A lot of comments came in that were spammy, etc., and some that were not got buried. I’m sorry!
I am glad you mentioned olive oil – I haven’t researched it near enough but a friend alerted me to another company that looks great. You do have to be careful about buying since so many are fake!
My husband is diabetic & we think is sensitive to msg. I have high blood pressure. What a combination! I love to cook & make my own pickles, jams/preserves, salsa, & can my own tomatoes as well as freeze a lot of veggies from the farmers market & our garden. Thanks for the ketsup & seasonings I can do. I look forward to trying them. Please keep up the good work/research/ideas.
Oh my. Sorry you are dealing with those things. You are doing so many good things! MSG isn’t good anyhow, so good to avoid in any case. Thanks for your kind words. Hope to see you around again!
What a great collection of recipes. Thanks for compiling this list. Making a lot of these seasoning blends would not have occurred to me – thanks for the great ideas.
Thanks so much, Suzanne! Hope to see you around again!
Thanks so much for sharing my masala chai and cajun seasoning blends! This is such a helpful list!
You’re so welcome, Louise! They look great!
Great post! Thank you for linking up my Montreal Steak Seasoning and Blackening Seasoning recipes!
Thanks! I don’t do much w/ steak or blackening but I am looking forward to it!
Thanks for linking to my lemon pepper seasoning recipe, Adrienne! There are so many great recipes shared here that I’d love to try in the future like sausage seasoning (they never seem to add enough when I buy it from the butcher) + ranch and blackening seasoning. Such a great resource. Bookmarking for later. 🙂
You are so welcome, Elaina! My son was excited to see it – he loves lemon pepper! Thanks for stopping by – nice to hear from you!
Wow Adrienne! I’ve also been making my own for several years now, but just a couple of different types. This resource is amazing. I can’t wait to start learning how to use several of these in new recipes. Thanks for such an extensive list!
Hi Cherie! Thanks for the kind words! Which do you typically make? I think I’m going to try the Zaatar and see how it goes with some of the things we make (like the dressing).
I just make an all-purpose blend I use on everything (gets a little boring but we love it, lol) and a pumpkin pie spice mix that I add to my smoothies and my Dandy Blend dairy & sugar-free latte and a dairy & sugar-free Ceylon cinnamon mix that I add to golden milk. I also make a taco/chili type blend. Thanks for helping me break out of my comfort zone Adrienne and try some new ones. A little scary but exciting too!
I’d love to know how you make your all-purpose blend. Have you ever tried my coffee substitute? https://wholenewmom.com/health-concerns/coffee-subtitute/
Thank you for these wonderful resources. A lot of work went into not only the compiling of them but in the making/developing of them too. What a blessing for the rest of us. .
Thanks, Rhoda. Well, I made a bunch over the years, but thanks!!!