EASY HOMEMADE SPECULOOS SPICE MIX: The perfect speculoos spice mix recipe!

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option with similar texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and retains some nutrients.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while being more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Gather all the spices needed for the speculoos spice mix.

Put all the spices into one bowl.

Whisk the spices together until well combined.

Note that the mix is predominantly cinnamon.

Grind cardamom seeds in a spice grinder for better aroma and flavor.

Add ground ginger to the bowl.

Add ground star anise to the bowl.

Grind white peppercorns and add to the mix.

Add ground cloves to the bowl.

If spices are clumpy, use a spoon to break them up.

Transfer the spice mix into a jar for storage.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens