Homemade Garlic Seasoning Blend (Real Food, Paleo, Whole30, Vegan)

There is no question that most commercially prepared seasoning blends, and mixtures, contain a lot of weird ingredients. Popular seasoning blends usually contain added sugars, starches, anti-caking agents, MSG and more. And though many clean-conscience companies are producing items with simple ingredients, such items may sometimes be hard to find locally or are much pricier than their scary counterparts.

A homemade blend is great because you control the quality and freshness of the ingredients. I came up with this garlic seasoning blend to replace one that I once ordered online. The original seasoning blend was great but just not within my regular budget. This seasoning is versatile and can be sprinkled onto eggs, veggies before roasting, breakfast potatoes, poultry or fish. The recipe can easily be double, or tripled, before bottling. And when put into cute spice jars, this blend would make a great budget-friendly holiday gift.

This recipe contains granulated garlic and though granulated garlic does not contain all of the antibacterial properties of fresh garlic, it still does contain iron, which aids in energy production and oxygen transport. Granulated garlic also contains copper, which aids in the production of neurotransmitters and is also a source of manganese, which supports skeletal health.

Granulated onion is not only a good source of manganese but also a source calcium and vitamin C. Calcium supports the maintenance of bones and teeth and also supports nerve and muscle function. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that supports bone health, collagen production and promotes wound healing.

Paprika sounds like a mild spice but even in small amounts, it can deliver good sources of vitamins A (an antioxidant), E (another antioxidant) and B-6 (a coenzyme needed by the body for several other enzymes to function).

And dried basil can deliver small amounts of vitamins A, K and C, along with Omega-3 fatty acids.

Garlic Seasoning Blend

4 tablespoons granulated garlic
2 tablespoons granulated onion
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon Himalayan pink salt
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 tablespoon dried basil

Mix all ingredients in a glass jar, stirring well to combine. Store, covered with a tightly fitting lid.

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