100+ Recipes For Homemade Mixes & Seasonings

Looking for a few ways to save money on your next grocery bill? Making your own pantry supplies is one way to shave those dollars!

You can whip up batches of homemade cake mix, Bisquick, Hamburger Helper, dry soups plus a whole lot more…even your own spice and seasoning blends.

Not only are these ideal for stocking up the pantry, many are also suitable for packaging as gifts in a jar (see this page for more ideas). They also come in handy as a substitution for out-of-stock items when you’re in a pinch.

Here are over 100 goodies you can check out, you’ll find them separated into two groups for easier browsing. I’ve included a few recipes from the Baking Substitutes and Herbs & Spices: Storage Tips Guide pages.

Lots here folks, enjoy!

PS: This is just the start! As with all collections here on Tipnut, I’ll be adding more goodies as I come across them. You may want to bookmark this page for future reference, it’s sure to come in handy ;).

Cappuccino, Mocha & More

These can be made in bulk and stored for your own use or to package up and give away over the holidays.

Top with whipped cream and serve with candy canes or peppermint sticks for a festive treat.

For gift giving, see this page for packaging and label ideas.

Directions: Combine ingredients and store in an airtight container or glass jar.

Instant Cappuccino:

1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 C. sugar
3/4 C. instant coffee (granules)
1 C. instant hot chocolate (powder)
1 C. non-dairy creamer (powder)

• Use 2 to 3 TBS per mug of boiling water, stir to dissolve.

Spiced Mocha:

1 C. cocoa
1 C. sugar
1/2 C. non-dairy powdered creamer
1/4 C. instant coffee
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

• 1/4 cup mix per 1 cup hot water.

Flavored Cafe Viennoise:

Part 1:

1/4 C. sugar
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Part 2:

3/4 C. instant coffee
1/2 C. non-dairy powdered creamer
1/2 C. skim milk powder
1 tsp cinnamon

Directions

• Step 1: Stir Part 1 items first with a fork until there is no more moisture.
• Step 2: Add the rest of the ingredients (Part 2). Sift everything together to blend thoroughly.
• Step 3: 2 to 3 tsp per 1 cup of boiling water.

Flavored Mocha:

1 C. sugar
1 C. instant coffee
1 C. instant milk powder
1/2 C. cocoa (powder)
4 TBS Coffee-Mate (powder)
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp cinnamon

• In a bowl sprinkle vanilla over the sugar. Stir until well blended and there are no moisture lumps.
• Add the rest of the ingredients, stir then sift the whole batch so it’s combined well.
• Add 3 tsp per cup of boiling water (or to taste). Top with a bit of whipped cream if you like.

Amaretto Blend:

1 C. skim milk powder
2/3 C. Coffee-Mate
1/2 C. brown sugar
1/2 C. sifted cocoa
1/3 C. Instant coffee
2 tsp Almond extract

• 1/3 cup per 1 cup hot water.