37 Published Mar 21, 2020, Updated Jul 28, 2021 I always joke that Isaac and I have way too much food in the house for two people, but then again I don’t ever complain when I look up recipes and already have all the ingredients on hand!
Once you have your pantry stocked with these healthy staples be sure to check out my healthy pantry staple recipes for a roundup of quick and easy meals you can make.
Healthy Pantry Staples to Keep on Hand
Grains and Legumes
Oats (steel cut and old fashioned) Quinoa Rice Dry beans like chickpeas, red beans, black beans and lentils Pasta (I like legume-based pastas)
Canned/Packaged Goods
Crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and tomato paste Marinara Canned coconut milk Canned pumpkin Canned tuna Vegetable and chicken broth Shelf-stable non-dairy milk
Nuts, Seeds and Dried Fruit
Nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios, etc.) Chia seeds Flaxseeds Sunflower seeds Shredded coconut Dried fruit (dates, raisins, cranberries, blueberries, etc.) Nut/seed Butter (almond, coconut, peanut, sunflower, tahini, etc.)
Oil and Vinegar
Oil (coconut, avocado, olive, etc.) Vinegar (balsamic, apple cider vinegar)
Condiments
Ghee Ketchup Mustard Tamari, soy sauce or coconut aminos Maple syrup Salad dressings Sriracha
Long Lasting Veggies
Onions Garlic Potatoes (sweet potatoes and white potatoes) Winter squash (spaghetti squash, butternut, acorn, etc)
Baking Supplies
Grain-free flours (almond, coconut, oat, etc.) Coconut sugar Honey Chocolate chips Baking soda / baking powder
Fridge Staples
Eggs Veggies (lettuce/ spinach, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, ginger root etc.) Fruits (lemons, limes, apples, oranges, grapes, blueberries, avocados, etc.) Meat & Seafood (chicken, ground turkey, salmon) Tofu Tempeh Yogurt Hummus Feta cheese
Freezer Staples
Veggie burgers Frozen fruit (I love blueberries, banana, and mango) Frozen veggies (my faves: stir-fry veggie blends, edamame, cauliflower rice, broccoli, peas and corn) Frozen seafood (salmon and shrimp are my go-tos) Whole grain bread and English Muffins
