5 Homemade spice mixes to keep in your pantry + Free Printable

5 Homemade Spice Mixes

These spice mixes have the convenience you get with store-bought but without the unwanted ingredients!

I am always looking for ways to create a homemade swap for my kitchen staples. When you make it yourself you know exactly what is in your food, how it was made, and can avoid excess salt or unwanted ingredients. Luckily these homemade spice mixes are super easy and affordable.

Why Make Your Own Homemade Spice Mix

Save that money honey! 9 times out of 10, when you make your own you save money. Why pay a premium for the “convenience” of prepackaged foods when you probably have everything you need right in your very own pantry!

Simplify and take control – Perhaps you have allergies, or a particular flavor you aren’t fond of, or you want to avoid additional salt or additives that just aren’t necessary. Did you know that many spice mixes have things like Silicon dioxide, Maltodextrin, and Natural flavors in their ingredients list? Making your own allows you to have total control over this process.

Common Ingredients in Storebought Spice Mixes

Silicon dioxide is used as an anti caking agent in many processed foods. It can posed serious health risks when particles are inhaled, and can have other negative health effects. (Source)

Maltodextrin is a heavily processed ingredient that is often added to improve texture, add thickness, or preserve products. It has a high glycemic index, can negatively affect your gut bacteria, and usually contains genetically modified ingredients. (See more in this Source and this Source)

Natural Flavors is a very broad umbrella for so many possible things. Companies can use the term natural flavors to describe a very proprietary list of ingredients. Ingredients that they don’t need to divulge. Ummm no thank you.

Here are 5 Super Useful Spice Mixes You Can Keep in Your Pantry

Chili Powder spice mix

Chili Powder

Key Ingredients

  • 4 Tblsp Chili Powder
  • 4 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 4 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Black pepper
taco seasoning

Taco Seasoning

Key Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 ½ tsp ground Cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper
  • ½ tsp salt 
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
pumpkin pie spice

Pumpkin Pie Spice

Key Ingredients

  • 3 tblsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 ½ tsp Ground All Spice
  • 1 ½ tsp ground Cloves

Burger Seasoning

Key Ingredients

  • 1 tblsp Salt 
  • 2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Ranch Dressing

Ranch Seasoning

Key Ingredients

  • ½ cup Buttermilk powder
  • 2 tblsp Dried Parsley
  • 1 tsp dried Dill
  • 1 tblsp Onion powder
  • 2 tsp Onion flakes
  • 1 ½ Garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp dried Chives

For dressing Mix 3 tblsp of mix with ½ cup of mayo, ½ cup sour cream, and ¾ cup milk For dip: 3 tblsp of mix with ½ cup of mayo, ½ cup sour cream, an1/2 cup mil