I find that the easiest way to consistently eat healthy is to have a well stocked pantry. Having the staples on hand will always simplify meal prep, as well as spontaneous whip-it-up meals. Here are my must-have healthy pantry staples to always keep in my kitchen, no matter what I’m making that week.
Healthy Pantry Staples
- Almonds
- Almond Butter
- Cashews
- Walnuts
- Dates
- Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds
- Coconut Flour
- Almond Flour
- Coco or Cacao Powder
- Coconut Oil
- Chia Seeds
- Lentils
- Canned beans
- Canned crushed tomatoes
These ingredients are so important to have because they can be used in so many different ways. Many of these are used every day in my kitchen, whether it’s for smoothies, snacks, main dishes, or desserts.
Spices
- Hymalayan Sea Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Turmeric
- Cinnamon
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Oregano
- Cayanne Pepper
These spices are versatile and most commonly used in recipes. I’ve found that in making many different recipes over the years, the spice rack has seemed to grow…a lot. Random spices that have been used once, unfortunately fade to the back of the cabinet. These basic spices end up being the only ones I really use, and the only ones worth having.
Produce
- apples
- avocados
- bananas
- lemons
- oranges
No matter what I’m planning on making each week, I always get these produce items. Mainly becuase they are portable, don’t need refrigeration, and don’t go bad that fast. I like to call them low-maintenance fruit.
Of course there are many others that I didn’t include here. I haven’t even begun to talk about my love for goji berries! But this is a great place to start if you want to incorporate more clean foods into your pantry.
