Everything Bagel Seasoning

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This everything bagel seasoning recipe is made from scratch with 5 ingredients only. It’s a simple blend that elevates every food you use it on. Ready in a minute!

Julia spooning a homemade everything bagel seasonings from a small metal container.

Why make everything bagel seasoning?

This a perfect gift idea that only takes minutes to put together.

Customizable recipe – adjust the ingredient quantities to your liking. Experiment with the ratios to find out what you like the best!

Adds a ton of flavor to any food – see below a list of possible uses.

Labeled bowls of white and black sesame seeds, sea salt flakes, garlic flakes, onion flakes and poppy seeds.

What is in everything bagel seasoning?

  • Sesame seeds
  • Salt flakes
  • Poppy seeds
  • Onion flakes
  • Garlic flakes
A hand holding a measuring spoon over a bowl of mixed seeds and spices on a marble surface.

Where to use everything bagel seasoning?

These are a few ways to use sesame bagel seasoning, but the options are limitless and truly depend on one’s taste. Let us know how you use this simple sesame seasoning.

Flavor variations

  • Adding a pinch of smoked paprika for a smoky twist.
  • Mixing in dried onion flakes for extra crunch.
  • Using different salt types (flaky sea salt vs. fine salt) for texture preferences.
A metal container filled with homemade seasoning, with a spoon inside.

Useful tips

  • Garlic or onion salt should not be used – they would make this seasoning very salty. That being said, it is an option and if you don’t mind experimenting, you could try.
  • For best results, use sea salt flakes. Alternatively, a coarse salt can also be used, but you will need to use slightly less.
  • Reduce/control sodium intake: You could also omit salt completely from the seasoning blend and use it only in your foods. It’s perfect for those who are on a low-sodium diet.
  • Black sesame seeds might be hard to source for some. I recommend checking specialty stores, online retailers or your local grocery stores. You can try substituting them with white sesame seeds instead.
  • Add chia seeds as an add-on or instead of poppy seeds!
Small metal container filled with a everything bagel seasoning, with a spoon scooping some out.

Storage

Homemade everything bagel seasoning should be stored in an airtight spice jar or container (a ziploc bag will also work) in a dry and dark place like a cupboard or pantry.

The flakes (especially onion) will soften and stick together if you live in a humid area. Shake the jar or mix with a spoon before using it.

It’s also better to make it in smaller rather than large quantities to keep everything bagel seasoning as “fresh” as possible, as poppy seeds can go rancid if stored improperly or if old.

A small container filled everything bagel seasoning mix.

Making homemade seasoning blends from scratch is simple and only takes minutes. If you would like to mix up more seasonings at home but need some inspiration, here are a few recipe ideas for you:

  • Poultry Seasoning – amazing blend not only for turkey, chicken and duck, but also lamb or pork.
  • Fish Seasoning – We love using this on any white fish.
  • Italian Seasoning – The perfect mixture of herbs for chicken or anything you like.
  • Fajita Seasoning – This is just the perfect mixture, so we no longer buy the store-bought blend anymore.
Everything bagel seasoning recipe
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Everything Bagel Seasoning

This everything bagel seasoning recipe is made from scratch with 5 ingredients only. It’s a simple blend that elevates every food you use it on.
Prep Time1 minute
Total Time1 minute
Servings: 5 tablespoons, see note 3
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
  • 2 teaspoons dried garlic flakes (see note 1)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt flakes (see note 2)

Instructions 

  • Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
  • Store in a spice jar or airtight container (or ziploc bag) in a dry and dark place.

Notes

  1. If you don’t have garlic flakes, you can use dried garlic – if it is not complete powder, use only a little (perhaps ½ teaspoon or 1 teaspoon), or omit it completely.
  2. If on a low-sodium diet, feel free to omit the salt completely.
  3. This recipe yields about 5 tablespoons of everything bagel seasoning. This is a little over 1 ounce (30 grams).
  4. More useful tips and detailed information can be found in the post above this recipe card.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 teaspoon, Calories: 13 kcal (1%), Carbohydrates: 1 g, Protein: 1 g (2%), Fat: 1 g (2%), Saturated Fat: 1 g (6%), Sodium: 156 mg (7%), Potassium: 25 mg (1%), Fiber: 1 g (4%), Sugar: 1 g (1%), Vitamin A: 1 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg (1%), Calcium: 21 mg (2%), Iron: 1 mg (6%)
Course: Seasoning
Cuisine: American
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  1. I highly prefer to make my own seasoning blends, and I’d been trying out different bagel seasoning blends! This was so good and the closest to “out of the jar” flavor I’ve tried!5 stars

  2. Such a fantastic idea to make your own EBTB seasoning! I spend so much on the bottles of EBTB, so cannot wait to make it at home! Thanks for sharing!5 stars

  3. This is so great to have on hand! Such a great flavor on just about everything! Definitely keeping this recipe in my bookmarks!5 stars

  4. What a great idea to make your own! Thanks for the recipe because I already had all the ingredients in my pantry. Sprinkled it in my egg salad and it was delicious!5 stars