4 Cozy Fall Mix Recipes to Stock Your Pantry

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There’s something comforting about having a shelf full of homemade mixes — simple little jars that make everyday baking quicker, cheaper, and just a bit cozier.

Today, I’m sharing four of my favorite fall mixes that you can make ahead and keep on hand. Each one uses real ingredients, stores beautifully, and fills your home with the scents of autumn.

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🎃 Pumpkin Muffin Mix

When the mornings turn crisp and you want something warm and sweet with your coffee, this Pumpkin Muffin Mix is a must-have. It’s simple, fragrant, and tastes like fall in a jar.

Ingredients for the Dry Mix

• 2 cups flour 
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

To Make
Add 4 eggs, 1 cup vegetable oil, and 2 cups pumpkin puree.
Bake at 350°F for 18–22 minutes for muffins or 50–60 minutes for a loaf. This recipe makes 2 loaves of bread or 24 muffins.

Tip: These make a great gift — layer the dry ingredients in a jar and tie with twine and a little tag with the directions.

Adapted from my Pumpkin Cake Muffins recipe.

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🍎 Apple Cinnamon Pancake Mix

This mix makes busy mornings so much easier — and it’s perfect for using up that one lonely apple in the fruit bowl. Warm, fragrant, and filling, it’s the kind of breakfast that makes your kitchen smell amazing.

Ingredients for the Dry Mix

• 3 cups flour
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ½ tsp salt

To Make
Whisk together 2 cups milk or apple juice, 2 eggs, and 2 Tbsp melted butter.
Stir in ½ cup grated apple (optional) and cook on a hot griddle.

Tip: Try cooking them in coconut oil or butter for extra flavor and crisp edges.

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🍪 Spiced Oatmeal Cookie Mix

There’s nothing quite like the smell of oatmeal cookies baking on a cool day. This mix saves time and makes it easy to whip up a batch whenever the craving hits.

Ingredients for the Dry Mix

• 1½ cups rolled oats
• ¾ cup flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

To Make
Add ½ cup melted butter, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla.
Drop spoonfuls onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes.

Tip: You can mix in raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for variety.

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🧂 Autumn Spice Mix

This simple spice blend adds a touch of fall to everything from coffee to oatmeal. Keep it in a small jar and sprinkle whenever you need a little seasonal warmth.

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp ginger
• 2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp allspice
• 1 tsp cloves

To Use
Add to your morning coffee, pancake batter, or baked goods for instant autumn flavor.

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Each of these mixes is simple, frugal, and from-scratch — the kind of recipe that makes life just a little easier when your days are full. Make them ahead, store them in jars, and you’ll always have a cozy taste of fall ready to go.

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