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    Home » All Recipes » DIY Pumpkin Spice

    updated: February 24, 2021

    DIY Pumpkin Spice

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    Need pumpkin spice in a pinch? This easy DIY pumpkin spice only takes a minute to make and is perfect for all your pumpkin spice recipes and autumn baking needs!

    Now, I don't know if it's just me, but finding a clean pumpkin spice at local grocery stores seems to be getting more and more rare. Even my local health food store doesn't seem to carry it, except for maybe a few close to thanksgiving. However, with my luck, I usually get there just as the last one sold.

    In a sense, this is a blessing in disguise because that need created this easy DIY Pumpkin Spice recipe. And I have to say I don't know that I would ever buy store-bought again! It may not seem like there would be much of a difference, but making your own pumpkin spice blend tastes so much fresher! You can also control the flavour by adding a little more of your favourite spices, tweaking it to your taste buds!

    Making your own pumpkin spice can also be a much healthier option. Many generic spice brands add sugar, fillers and preservatives to make it go further. So, if you are buying your pumpkin spice, make sure to look at the ingredients and try to make sure it's organic as well as in a glass container!

    What Gives Pumpkin Spice Its flavour?

    Traditional pumpkin spice is a blend of five warming spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, allspice and ginger.

    This DIY Pumpkin Spice uses those five traditional spices, making it a very close flavour to what you would find in stores.

    Is Pumpkin Spice Healthy?

    Of course, making your own pumpkin spice with fresh spices will give you the most health benefits. However, each of these five spices offer some pretty amazing health benefits regardless. First off, they all provide a warming effect on the body, which is why pumpkin spice is traditionally consumed in autumn and winter. Every one of these spices also offers many other health benefits. Let's take a look…

    Cinnamon

    Cinnamon is of course, the star and main ingredient of pumpkin spice, offering the most predominant flavour.

    The most common varieties of cinnamon are Ceylon cinnamon and Cassia (or Chinese cinnamon). Ceylon is known as true cinnamon and has a bit more of an earthy flavour. Ceylon cinnamon is less common and often a little more expensive.

    Both varieties of cinnamon provide some pretty stellar health benefits. Although Ceylon Cinnamon is slightly more potent when it comes to these benefits. Here are a few (but not all) of cinnamons incredible health benefits.

    High in Antioxidants

    One great benefit of cinnamon is the high content of Polyphenols, a potent form of antioxidants (these are also present in red wine, green tea and chocolate). These specific antioxidants are proven to be protective against heart disease as well as various cancers, especially of the gastrointestinal tract.

    Blood Sugar Balancing

    Cinnamon also has blood sugar balancing and regulating properties. Thus, making it beneficial to those with hypoglycemia and type 2 diabetes.

    Immune Supporting

    On top of that, the active component, Cinnamaldehyde, is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, helping ward off seasonal colds and flus.

    Anti-inflammatory

    The many different flavonoids present in cinnamon are known to combat inflammation throughout the body. It is also effective at reducing swelling and pain. Believe it or not, cinnamon can provide relief from menstrual pain, sore muscles, headaches, and even mild allergic reactions.

    Nutmeg

    The use of nutmeg dates back thousands of years. It has long been used for its carminative effects. Meaning it lessens gas formation in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing flatulence. However, one thing that makes nutmeg really special is that it offers protection against over 20 types of bacteria and pathogens! This means it helps protect against seasonal colds, flus and even food poisoning. That being said, it also makes a great natural food preservative.

    Cloves

    Did you know that cloves are actually the dried flower bud of the clove tree? They are pink when picked, and then they become a deep brown as they are dried. Pretty cool, right!?

    However, that's not the only cool thing about cloves! Just like cinnamon and nutmeg, they also pack a nutritional punch. Cloves are rich in the active compound eugenol. This potent compound provides numerous benefits. Some of which include aiding in digestion and gastrointestinal upsets, reducing inflammation, promoting oral health, relieving minor aches and pains, promoting bone density and even blood sugar balancing.

    Allspice

    Allspice is the dried fruit of the pimento tree, commonly called Jamaica pepper or pimenta. Similar to cloves, allspice is also high in the active compound eugenol. Which means, allspice and cloves have many overlapping health benefits. However, one difference is that allspice is very high in iron and is a good source of potassium.

    Ginger

    Like nutmeg, ginger is also a carminative. However, ginger can also relieve many other symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. Most of us know it's especially effective at relieving nausea. But, did you know, ginger also contains some pretty potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols? These compounds have been proven to provide relief to those with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis. However, that's when taking pretty high doses. Although, any bit helps when we're talking prevention.

    All in all, pumpkin spice is a blend of powerfully potent spices that each have incredible medicinal benefits. It's no wonder pumpkin spice is a traditional favourite that has stuck around for many centuries.

    How to Make Pumpkin Spice

    This DIY pumpkin spice is seriously so easy! All you need is the five spices listed and a container (preferably glass as spices absorb plastic toxins).

    To make your pumpkin spice, simply mix all five spices together. To make it even easier, you can even toss all the spices into your glass jar, seal it tightly and then shake it up to mix.

    Use as you would any other pumpkin spice!

    Recipes to Use your DIY Pumpkin Spice In

    • Caffeine-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte

    THIS RECIPE IS...


    • Plant-Based
    • Rich in Antioxidants
    • Anti-Inflammatory
    • Beneficial to Gastrointestinal Health
    • Blood Sugar Balancing
    • Immune Supporting
    • Quick and Easy to Make

    More Autumn Recipes You Might Enjoy

    • Vanilla Spice Adaptogenic Smoothie
    • Homemade Vegetable Broth
    • Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
    • Plant-Based Sweet Potato Corn Chowder

    If you tried this Pumpkin Spice recipe, let me know how it was by leaving a comment and/or a rating below! And make sure you're following along on, Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook for more wildly nutritious recipes!

    A measuring spoon dipped in a bowl of pumpkin spice with cloves, allspice and cinnamon sticks dropped all around.

    DIY Pumpkin Spice

    A quick, easy and fresh Pumpkin Spice blend that's perfect for all your Autumn baking needs!
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    Prep Time: 1 min
    Total Time: 1 min
    MAKES : 12 Tsp

    Ingredients

    • 3 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
    • 2 tsp Nutmeg
    • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
    • 1 tsp Ground Cloves
    • 1 tsp Allspice

    Instructions

    • Mix all the spices together and store in an airtight container.
    • Use as called for in your favourite pumpkin spice dishes and drinks!

    Notes

    This should make enough to last you the entire autumn season!

     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tsp | Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Axe, J. (2018). 13 Major Cinnamon Benefits Explain Why It’s the World’s No. 1 Spice.
    https://draxe.com/nutrition/health-benefits-cinnamon/

    Gachie (2020). Amazing Health Benefits of Allspice And Nutritional Value.
    https://afyaguide.com/health-benefits-of-allspice/

    Murray, M., Pizzorno, J., Pizzorno, L. (2005) The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods. Atria Books, New York.

     Tadimalla, R.T (2020). Cloves: Health Benefits, Nutrition, and Side Effects.
    https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-health-benefits-of-cloves/


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    1. Lucia says

      October 01, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      I love the way you added the health benefits of each spice! Makes having a pumpkin spice latte feel like a health conscious choice!

      Reply
      • Michelle McCowan says

        October 07, 2020 at 10:26 pm

        I'm so to hear! Haha it can be depending on how you make it! Check out this caffeine-free pumpkin spice latte, it is delicious 🙂

        Reply
    2. Gina Abernathy says

      October 03, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      I love pumpkin spice and may never buy the premade stuff again--I'll make it! Thanks for the recipe.

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      • Michelle McCowan says

        October 07, 2020 at 10:27 pm

        Same! One of the best parts of Autumn. And my pleasure! I hope you enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    3. hari says

      October 04, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      5 stars
      this looks absolutely fabulous.
      a complete guide on how to prepare pumpkin spice.
      thanks for sharing this awesome post!

      Reply
      • Michelle McCowan says

        October 07, 2020 at 10:28 pm

        Awe thank you so much!! My pleasure, I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🙂

        Reply
    4. Social Media Marketing says

      October 13, 2020 at 10:13 pm

      I am extremely inspired together with your writing skills and also with the format for your blog. Is this a paid subject matter or did you modify it your self? Anyway stay up the excellent quality writing, it is rare to peer a great blog like this one these days.

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      • Michelle McCowan says

        October 19, 2020 at 11:18 pm

        Wow, thank you so much! I am so pleased to hear you enjoyed it and that it has inspired you! It is by no means a paid subject matter, it's just my outlet for all my passions and desire to inspire others to come home to their wild roots and eat the way nature intended 🙂
        Thanks so much for your beautiful and kind words ♡

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    5. YtheWait says

      October 21, 2020 at 6:40 am

      3 stars
      I can’t wait to make this!!!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Michelle McCowan says

        October 21, 2020 at 9:40 pm

        Yay!! Hope you enjoy 🙂

        Reply

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