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    Spice Blends

    Learn how to make your favorite seasonings and spice blends at home instead of buying them at the store! Store-bought spices can be high in sodium and contain unnecessary fillers and additives.

    Making your own spices is easy, cheaper, and more flavorful!

    You can make virtually any seasoning or spice mix at home to flavor your favorite dishes and drinks.

    • Taco spices, dried oregano, and sea salt in a low white bowl with an orange rim.
      Taco Seasoning
    • Dried herbs in a low white bowl with an orange rim before being mixed together.
      Italian Seasoning
    • Spices like paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and sea salt in a white bowl with an orange rim.
      Cajun Seasoning
    • Spices like cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and paprika in a low white bowl.
      Fajita Seasoning
    • Herbs and spices neatly separated in a white bowl with a beige rim.
      Dairy-Free Ranch Seasoning
    • Dried herbs and spices neatly laid out on a white bowl on a blue background.
      Greek Seasoning
    • Chai spice mix in a glass jar with a black embossed label on the side.
      Chai Spice Mix
    • Various spices neatly measured out in a beige bowl on a wooden background.
      French Fry Seasoning
    • Gingerbread spice in a small glass mason jar labeled with a black embossed label.
      Gingerbread Spice Mix
    • Everything bagel seasoning in a glass jar on a blue table with three bagels in the background and an orange napkin on the right.
      Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning
    • A photo of all the spices used in the Christmas Spice Blend on a white plate. On a dark wooden background and fairy lights.
      Christmas Spice Blend
    • Za'atar Spice Blend Easy Homemade
      Za'atar Spice Blend
    A photo of a young woman in a white and red striped shirt with a white backround.

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    I'm Veronika and The Healthful Ideas where I share original plant-based recipes for every day cooking and popular classics with a healthy twist.

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