Ahhhh….the smell of pumpkin spice and everything nice…. Making your own homemade pumpkin pie spice is so easy and actually can save you money. WIN!
Plus, you can totally adjust the amounts to create the perfect pumpkin pie spice balance for you.
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If you are making your own spices or buying spices in bulk, then you’ll need a good spice jar set. I like these great spice jars that I bought to keep my own spice creations in.
Just add the pumpkin pie spice ingredients & shake! They come with write on labels and shaker lids.
2 Different Types of Cinnamon
There are 2 different types of cinnamon. What really? Isn’t there just cinnamon??
Actually, there is Cassia & Ceylon cinnamon. Ceylon is the healthier version and also called “True” Cinnamon. There are some problems with Cassia cinnamon having high coumarin content. Unfortunately, if you just buy normal ole ground cinnamon at the local grocery store it is usually Cassia because it’s cheaper, so beware!
You have to make sure the label says Ceylon to get the good stuff – I buy Ceylon Cinnamon on Amazon because I have had a hard time finding it locally.
Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Did you know this inexpensive spice is loaded with antioxidants & is anti-inflammatory? It may even reduce the risk of heart disease and improve the blood markers of people with Type 2 Diabetes. Cinnamon could also have benefits in the fight against dementia by inhibiting the buildup of the tau protein, which is characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease.
Cinnamon may also reduce the risk of cancer, help fight bacterial and fungal infections, and even may fight the HIV virus. Learn more about the health benefits of cinnamon here.
Geez, cinnamon – how did I not know all of your wonderful super powers???
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
I did add allspice to my homemade pumpkin pie spice because I prefer it, but if you don’t or don’t have that on hand, you can just omit it.
Instructions (could it get any simpler?)
- Add all ingredients to a small jar or bowl. Shake or whisk until even combined.
- Store in a spice jar or airtight container.
Plant Based Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipes
- No-Oil Vegan Pumpkin Pie Hummus
- Healthy Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes (or Waffles!)
- Pumpkin Spice Muffins
- Pumpkin Pie Chia Seed Pudding
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon Ceylon Cinnamon is best
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon all spice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small jar or bowl. Shake or whisk until even combined.
- Store in a spice jar or airtight container.
Nutrition
