22+ Homemade Mixes {Convenience Doesn’t Have to Sacrifice Health}
Do you love the convenience of boxed mixes but hate all the added ingredients that are not good for you? Read on because these homemade mixes are just what your real food kitchen needs!
One of the reasons box mixes are so popular is that we’re all busy and want our meals fast!
I get that – I even wrote a book because of this very real need.
However, if you take a moment to read the ingredient list on these pre-made mixes, you’ll be astonished to know that there is a long list of unpronounceable ingredients that are actually quite terrible for your body.
You can learn more about those food additives here.
But for now, I want to share some homemade mixes with you because I believe you don’t have to skimp on convenience when it comes to eating a real food diet.
Of course, you’ll need to prepare these healthy real food mixes yourself, but if you do it in bulk, you’ll have them on hand whenever you need them.
Below are 22+ homemade mixes you should try out!
If there is something not on this list that you find yourself reaching for regularly, do a quick search online. I guarantee you that you’ll find a much healthier version of it that you can make yourself at home!
Pssst!! These also make great last minute Christmas gifts. Just put your homemade mixes in a pretty jar and you have an easy, frugal Christmas gift for just about anyone on your list!
Healthy Homemade Mixes for Your Real Food Kitchen
Homemade Spice Mixes
Chili Seasoning Mix @ Five Heart Home
How to Make Your Own Celery Powder @ The Humbled Homemaker
Homemade Chili Powder @ The Humbled Homemaker
Amazingly Easy Homemade Garlic Salt @ The Humbled Homemaker
Poultry Seasoning @ The Humbled Homemaker
Homemade Pumpkin Spice @ The Humbled Homemaker
Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning @ The Humbled Homemaker
Homemade Taco Seasoning @ Read and Honey
Homemade All Purpose Seasoning @ The Humbled Homemaker
Homemade Allspice Alternative @ The Humbled Homemaker
Garlic Powder and Onion Powder @ Beauty in the Mess
Homemade Breakfast Mixes
Instant Oatmeal Packets @ The Baker Upstairs
Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets @ Money Saving Mom
Freezer-friendly Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough @ Money Saving Mom
Oatmeal Cinnamon Pancake Mix @ Keeper of the Home
Homemade Baking Mixes
Apple Pie Spice Mix @ The Humbled Homemaker
Homemade Bread Crumbs @ The Humbled Homemaker
Homemade Baking Mix @ Money Saving Mom
Knock-Off Betty Crocker Brownie Mix @ Fake It Frugal
DIY Bisquick @ Mostly Homemade Mom
Homemade Soup Mixes
Homemade Cream Soup Mix @ Thrifty Frugal Mom
Onion Soup Mix @ Good Cheap Eats
What about you? What are some of your favorite homemade mixes?
This post is part of A Grace-Filled Look at Real Food series. See all the posts here.
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I like the convenience of waffle mix in the fridge. We use the recipe from Simple Bites and love it.
I’ve also made my own brownie and cookie mixes before going to the beach so we can have fresh goodies with a lot less fuss.
Where are the cake mixes that are on the photo for this post?