5 Homemade Kitchen Swaps

Directions

  1. 1To make buttermilk, pour 1 cup of milk into a mason jar.
  2. 2Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to the milk.
  3. 3Close the lid and shake the jar to combine.
  4. 4To make baking powder, add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to a mason jar.
  5. 5Add 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar.
  6. 6Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch.
  7. 7Close the lid and shake the jar to combine all ingredients.
  8. 8To make coffee creamer, pour 1 cup of heavy cream into a mason jar.
  9. 9Add 1 cup of milk.
  10. 10Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
  11. 11Add 2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup.
  12. 12Close the lid and shake the jar to mix the ingredients.
  13. 13Serve coffee creamer with coffee.
  14. 14To make brown sugar, add 1 cup of sugar to a bowl.
  15. 15Add 1-2 tablespoons of molasses.
  16. 16Mix with an electric mixer until fully combined and it resembles brown sugar.
  17. 17To make taco seasoning, add 1/4 cup of chili powder to a mason jar.
  18. 18Add 2 tablespoons of cumin.
  19. 19Add 1 tablespoon each of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  20. 20Add 1 teaspoon each of salt and sugar.
  21. 21Add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
  22. 22Close the lid and shake the jar to combine the taco seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp baking soda
  • 2 Tbsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp molasses
  • 0.25 cup chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes

Equipment

measuring cupmeasuring spoonmason jarbowlelectric mixer

Tips

  • Buttermilk: making it with milk and vinegar means not having to buy a carton that often goes to waste.
  • Baking Powder: making your own avoids aluminum often found in store-bought versions.
  • Taco Seasoning: homemade skips fillers and anti-caking agents.
  • Coffee Creamer: homemade uses simple ingredients instead of additives and preservatives.
  • Brown Sugar: easily made from sugar and molasses.