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Keep Your Pantry Stocked With These Healthy Staples

  • Writer: Huma Naz
    Huma Naz
  • Jun 7, 2021
  • 3 min read

Keep up with your wellness goals with an organized and well-stocked pantry.

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A well-stocked and organized pantry is a game-changer, making it easier to whip up last-minute dinners on busy days without wasting time searching for ingredients. The best part? You'll always have nourishing go-to ingredients ready to create meals throughout the week. A functional pantry can truly revolutionize your time in the kitchen and help you stay on track with your wellness goals.


When shopping for pantry staples, consider your budget, taste preferences, allergies, and other needs. Many pantry staples, like canned beans, dry grains, and shelf-stable vegetables, are budget-friendly. The key is to pick staples from different food groups, along with seasonings, to create flavorful, balanced meals. Opting for multi-purpose ingredients can also be a smart move.


Once you've stocked up on pantry staples, place them in clear glass jars with labels so they are easily accessible for you and your family. To make things even easier, I've created a Free Printable List of 100 Pantry & Spice Labels that you can download right now! CLICK HERE! 


Check out my Pantry Staple List below to help you get started!


Healthy Pantry Staples List:


Grains

Steal Cut Oats

Rolled Oats

Brown Rice

Long-grain white rice

Wild Rice

Quinoa

Pasta(whole grain pasta, quinoa pasta, chickpea pasta, etc.) 

100% whole wheat tortilla and bread


Legumes and Lentils

Dried and canned beans (kidney, black beans, cannellini, chickpeas, navy, pinto, etc.)

Lentils (black, brown, green, yellow, red, split lentil varieties, etc.)

Peas

Black-eyed peas


Nuts, Seeds and Dried Fruit

Nuts (almond, cashew, walnut, pistachio, macadamia nut, etc.)

Seeds(sunflower, pumpkin, hemp, sesame, chia, ground flax, etc.)

Dried Fruit (dates, apricot, cranberries, etc.)

Unsweetened nut or seed butters (peanut, almond, cashew, sunflower, etc.)


Shelf-Stable Veggies

Potatoes

Onions

Winter squash varieties

Garlic


Oils, Vinegar and Condiments

Olive oil

Avocado oil

Sesame oil

Balsamic vinegar

Apple cider vinegar

Mustard

Dressings

Ketchup

Low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos


Canned and Other Packaged Goods

Canned Tuna

Canned diced/crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce (ex: Otamot)

Low-sodium vegetable and/or chicken broth

Shelf-stable unsweetened non-dairy milk (coconut milk, almond milk, etc.)

100% pumpkin puree

No salt added canned vegetables(green beans, corn, etc.)

Chiles or pickled jalapeños


Baking

Flour (all-purpose, whole-wheat, coconut, etc.)

100% cacao powder

Unsweetened coconut flakes

Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Baking powder and baking soda


Cereals and Snacks

100% whole grain cereals

Granola

Crackers( whole-grain, seed-based, quinoa crackers, etc.)Brown rice cakes

Snack bars (ex: B.T.R Bars and Blake's Seed Based Bars)

Unsalted popcorn kernels

Applesauce


Spices/Seasonings and Herbs

Black pepper

Turmeric

Chili powder

Garlic powder

Onion powder

Ground cinnamon

Ground nutmeg

Cumin Seeds

Curry powder

Bay leaves

Cayenne pepper

Red pepper flakes

Parsley

Basil

Oregano

Cilantro


Here are some nourishing recipes to make with pantry staples:

Share a photo of your labeled jars with me on Instagram @adoseofnutrition- I'd love to see!



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