10+ Pantry Items You Didn’t Know You Could Make

When making the switch to real food, many people think they just need to buy “organic” versions of their current favorite foods.

But what if you could make a lot of those foods yourself? You’re in control of the ingredients; what could be better?

10+ Pantry Items You Didn’t Know You Could Make

Homemade Hot Sauce

Found at Don’t Waste the Crumbs

You’re in total control the heat with this one!

Homemade Peanut Butter

Found at Live Simply

You can use this same method for just about any nut butter!

DIY Bisquick

Found at Don’t Waste the Crumbs

Skip the junk found in the store and keep this on hand instead!

Vanilla Extract

Found at Averie Cooks

You might not think about fillers in vanilla extract, but that’s what you might get with store bought versions. An added bonus of making your own is that you can give it as gifts to friends!

Homemade Taco Seasoning

Found at The Real Food Dietitians

Making your own seasonings is the one of the easiest ways to get the junk out of your pantry!

DIY Onion Soup Mix

Found at The Gracious Pantry

Let’s skip the MSG and make our own version of this!

Homemade Powdered Sugar

Found at Whole New Mom

The best part about this is that you can use whatever sugar (or sugar substitute) you prefer!

DIY Oatmeal Packs

Found at Don’t Waste the Crumbs

Not only do you get to control the quality of the ingredients with these packs, you also get to control the flavor combos!

Homemade Pancake & Waffle Mix

Found at Live Simply

Having this on hand can save you time on weekend breakfasts!

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Found at The Big Man’s World

You’ll be the hit of the neighborhood if you keep some of this on hand!

Homemade Marshmallows

Found at Whole New Mom

These are perfect for adding to the above hot cocoa!

DIY Chocolate Cake Mix

Found at Don’t Waste the Crumbs

Move over Betty, we’ll be making our own cakes from now on!

Do you have a favorite DIY pantry staple that you always make?