Pantry Staples
Flours:
- All-Purpose Flour
- Oat Flour
- Buckwheat Flour
- Rice Flour
- Potato Starch
- Cornstarch
Specialty:
- Breadcrumbs
- Nutritional Yeast
- Plain Protein Powder
- Vanilla Protein Powder
- Dry Mince (TVP)
- Soy Sauce
- Sweet Miso Paste
- Nori Sheets
- Cocoa Powder
- Cooking Chocolate
- Chocolate Chips
Pasta & Spaghetti:
- Pasta Penne | brown rice, quinoa or wheat
- Spaghetti | brown rice, quinoa or wheat
Grains:
- White Rice | Basmati
- Quinoa
- Oat Flakes
Canned Goods:
- Canned Chickpeas x 2
- Canned Black Beans x 2
- Canned White Beans x 2
- Canned Kidney Beans x 2
- Canned Green Lentils x 2
- Canned Chopped Tomatoes x 2
- Canned Mushrooms x 2
- Coconut Cream
- Canned Pineapple
Nuts & Seeds:
- Sesame Seeds
- Chia Seeds
- Ground Flaxseeds, golden
- Hemp Hearts
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Cashews
- Walnuts
- Peanuts
- Nut Mix (small quantities): almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, Brazil nuts
Vinegar & Oil:
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Olive Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Refined Coconut Oil
Fridge
Non-Dairy:
- Milk | Soy, Oat or Cashew x 2
- Plain Yogurt | Soy, Oat or Cashew x 2
- Firm Tofu x 6
Condiments:
- Mustard
- Tomato Paste x 2
Butters:
- Peanut Butter
- Almond Butter
- Cashew Butter
- Tahini
Sweeteners:
- Agave Syrup
- Maple Syrup
Dried Fruit:
- Dates
- Prunes
- Dried Apricots
- Dried Cranberries
Vegetables:
- Cooked Beetroot
- Onions
- Garlic
Freezer
Vegetables:
- Frozen Broccoli x 2
- Frozen Cauliflower x 2
- Frozen Green Beans x 2
- Frozen Peas
- Frozen Corn
- Frozen Spinach
Misc:
- Almond Flour
- Coconut Flakes
- Shredded Coconut
- Frozen Tempeh
- Frozen Strawberries
- Frozen Blueberries
You can also keep in the freezer: herbs, frozen lemon juice, homemade parmesan, ginger and turmeric roots.
Fresh
Only buy the following items when you already know you are going to make with them and/or use them up in the next 2-3 days:
Sweet potatoes, potatoes, carrots, eggplants, zucchini, cabbage, red cabbage, mushrooms, cauliflower, bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, arugula, kale, asparagus, kiwifruit, apples, bananas, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, pears, lemons, melon.
Tomatoes lose flavor if you place them in the fridge so they should be kept on the counter or in the pantry. Tomatoes will continue to ripen at room temperature. Use them up within 2-3 days.
The same goes for bananas. Unlike tomatoes, once ripe, bananas can be frozen and then used for baking. Peel ripe bananas, mash them and place in a zip-lock bag (1-2 per bag) or slice and place in a tupperware container. They will last for up to 6 months in the freezer.
Keep avocados on the counter or in the pantry until they ripen. Once they ripen (they should be soft as you press on the skin), place them in the fridge. They will last well for up to 2-3 weeks refrigerated.