A printable version of this pantry list is available at this link:
Food Babe’s Pantry Staples.
You can even find some of the items on the Food Babe Shop – Have you checked that out yet?
| Breakfast/Breads | Drinks | ||
| Oat Groats | Larry’s Beans Coffee | ||
| Steel Cut Oats | Synergy Kombucha | ||
| Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Harmless Harvest 100% Raw Coconut Water | ||
| Ezekiel English Muffins – Cinnamon Raisin | GT’s Kombucha | ||
| Ezekiel Bread – Sesame | Assorted Yogi, Traditional Medicinals, & Numi Teas | ||
| Nature’s Path Hemp Waffles | |||
| Garden of Life Raw Protein – Vanilla | Dessert/Sweets | ||
| Nutiva Hemp Protein | Cocomels – Coconut milk based chocolates | ||
| Ezekiel Cereal – Any flavor | Alter Eco Quinoa Chocolate | ||
| Kaia Foods Raw Buckwheat Granola | Dark Chocolate Chips | ||
| 2 Moms in the Raw Cereal | Righteously Raw Bars | ||
| Three Twins Vanilla Ice Cream | |||
| Pasta/Grains | Coconut Bliss Ice Cream – Ginger Cookie | ||
| Organic Planet Buckwheat Soba Noddles | Coconut Bliss Ice Cream – Cherry Amaretto | ||
| Organic Planet Whole Wheat Udon Noddles | Seitenbacher Strawberry Alligator Gummies (not organic) | ||
| Organic Planet Whole Wheat Lomein Noddles | Go Raw Coconut Cookies | ||
| Ezekiel Penne Pasta | Yummy Earth – Butterscotch Drops | ||
| Ezekiel Linguine | Twin Cakes – Cashew Coconut Biscotti (not organic) | ||
| TruRoots Sprouted Quinoa | Chocolate Hazelnut Spread | ||
| Quinoa Flakes | Erewhon Brown Rice Cereal | ||
| Farro | Luna’s Living Kitchen Monkey Bites | ||
| Brown Rice | Luna’s Living Kitchen Yin Yang Macaroons | ||
| Red Himalayan Rice | Assorted Pacari Chocolate | ||
| Oat Flour | |||
| Whole Wheat Pastry Flour | Condiments/Other Staples | ||
| Whole Wheat Panko Bread Crumbs | Ketchup | ||
| Spelt Flour | Yellow Mustard | ||
| Apple Cider Vinegar | |||
| Beans | Cold-Pressed Olive Oil | ||
| Eden Foods – Garbanzo Beans | Nutiva Hemp Oil | ||
| Eden Foods – Red Kidney Beans | Nutiva Extra Virgin Coconut Oil | ||
| Eden Foods – Black Beans | Tamari | ||
| Eden Foods – Cannelli Beans | Eden Farm’s Ponzu Sauce (not organic) | ||
| TruRoots Sprouted Lentils | Eden Farm’s Miran (not organic) | ||
| Green Lentils | Balsamic Vinegar | ||
| Yellow Lentils | Organic Rice Wine Vinegar | ||
| Dry Garbanzo Beans | Maple Syrup | ||
| Raw Local Honey | |||
| Nuts/Dried Fruit | Pickles | ||
| Goji Berries | Olives | ||
| Golden Berries | Himalayan Sea Salt | ||
| Himalayan Raisins | Dry Non-Irradiated Spices (Too many to list!) | ||
| Raisins | Low Sodium Vegetable Broth | ||
| Currents | Low Sodium Chicken Broth | ||
| Figs | Eden Foods Spaghetti Sauce | ||
| Prunes | Nutiva Coconut Manna | ||
| Dates | Artisana Coconut Butter | ||
| Walnuts | Coconut Palm Sugar | ||
| Almonds | Date Sugar | ||
| Pistachios | Navitas Naturals Raw Cacao Power | ||
| Brazil Nuts | Unsweetened Coconut Flakes | ||
| Pecans | Aluminum Free Baking Powder | ||
| Cashews | Stevia Extract | ||
| Chia Seeds | |||
| Flax Seeds | Freezer | ||
| Hemp Seeds | Ezekiel Whole Wheat Sprouted Tortillas | ||
| Sesame Seeds | Ezekiel Corn Tortillas | ||
| Sunflower Seeds | Frozen Mango | ||
| Pumpkin Seeds | Frozen Strawberries | ||
| Artisana Tahini | Frozen Blueberries | ||
| MaraNatha Almond Butter | Frozen Mixed Berries | ||
| Frozen Acai | |||
| Snacks | Frozen Pineapple | ||
| Unique Splits – Sprouted Wheat Pretzels | Frozen Artichokes | ||
| Mary’s Gone Crackers – Onion & Plain | |||
| Mary’s Gone Sticks and Twig Pretzels – Sea Salt & Curry | |||
| Late July Summer Blues Tortilla Chips | |||
| Late July Yellow Corn Chips | |||
| Suzie’s Thin Cakes – Flax & Spelt (not organic) | |||
| Trader Joe’s Organic Popcorn with Olive Oil | |||
| Trader Joe’s Organic Corn Chips |
If you have any questions about the brands I choose or staples I have – Please feel free to ask away! There is a method behind my madness and choices! I’ve been through lots of trial and error…everything on this list comes highly recommended.
I have begun making green smoothies and find I am using almond and coconut milk alot. I have read that even the organic brands have added vitamins added that are synthetic. I would like to try and make my own, do you have a source for organic almonds in bulk? and a good recipe? thanks
Hi Lynn, I just started making my own hemp milk. it’s simple and delicious. I’ve not yet made nut milk, but thought I would share this in case you wanted to try it. 3 to 1 h20 to hemp seeds. So, 1 cup of hemp seeds, 3 cups of water, a teaspoon or two (depending on what you like) of raw honey, blend, serve. Creamy and delish! Enjoy!
What kind of Ketchup is OK?
Shannon – most commercial ketchups contain high fructose corn syrup and “natural flavorings” which could be anything – so you may want to avoid these. Here’s an easy recipe I’ve had good luck with:
Homemade Ketchup
In large pan, combine 1 medium onion (chopped) and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook until soft. Transfer the cooked onions to a saucepan, and mix in one 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes (preferably organic), 1/4 cup agave nectar, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and one teaspoon of sea salt. Simmer over low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until mixture thickens into ketchup consistency. Allow mixture to cool, and then pour into a high-powered blender and mix until smooth. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four weeks.
Good luck!
Thank you! I am a homemaker, mother of four uber jocks, wife of a super athlete. I am providing something like 32,500 calories per day to this family, in certain proportions, to help them reach their personal goals and dreams. Big dreams- like college dance and college football. Over the years I have made any changes needed in our diets, all around the world- but what a wake up call your website is! This and 100 days of real food have been my reading of late, and my inspiration. I took your pantry list to the grocery store tonight, your philosphies in my heart, your info in my brain. Well- food labels are shocking!! Here is what amazed me the most; I shop at the United States Air Force Military Academy Commissary! One would think that this would be the epitome of healthy shopping, since the supreme fighting force in the world eats from its shelves. Nope- I will have to do the best I can, and I will have to consider additional local grocery stores too. Thank you for opening my eyes! Nicole
Hi Lisa!
Thanks for all of the info. I have a question about chocolate hazelnut spread – what kind do you recommend, or do you make your own?
Thanks!
Do you have an article specifically on tofu/soy?
Have you ever done a post specifically about tea? I tried to search but didn’t find one post dedicated to it. I’m strictly a water drinker (other than healthy smoothies), but I know certain kinds of tea have benefits. I’ve been off caffeine for about 5 years now, so that is a bit limiting. I’m a little leery of decaf versions of drinks, but I’m not sure of any teas that are naturally caffeine free. Do you have any advice for me? I trust your opinions, so I’d love some insight or direction toward another trusted source!
a few questions:
how much do you spend on groceries per week or month
can you do a post about salt. Why do you use himalayan salt over others?
Thanks!!!
Was wondering what type of broth (either vegetable or meat) you can find that does not have “natural flavors”? Do you always make your own broth? Are there options for ready made broth that don’t have hidden MSG or other nasty ingredients? Thanks again for all the awesome info, it has really changed my perspective. Our family is eating much healthier these days!
Pacific makes a organic vegetable broth that doesn’t have it. Good Luck!
But most of these products are so expensive. Who can afford such extravagance ?.
What kind of sweet snacks do you like?
Hi Michelle – Vani has lots of sweet snacks that she loves. Check out the list above – in the right side column. Thanks!
Does you have specific brands of Stevia (powdered and liquid) that you have researched and tend to keep in the pantry? Gee, I sure do appreciate you, Vani! You make a difference in MY choices.
Oi vey, forgive my grammar… I blame ‘baby brain’!
Tam – Please be aware of all the extra additives in Stevia, look at the ingredient list and make sure there is only one ingredient – Pure Stevia leaf! Good Luck.
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Hi Vani,
I would love to know what you thought of the ingredients in Cliff Bar Kids Z Bars? My 4 year old son loves these bars (especially the brownie ones), and although they appear to have pretty good ingredients in them I still worry about him eating them regularly in case there is a hidden unhealthy ingredient. If you have time to check out the ingredients for these bars I would love to know your opinion! Love your blog and applaude you for your recent petition to Kraft!
Thanks so much,
Tiffany
Hi Tiffany, the ingredients are not too bad in these bars but they do contain soy lecithin, which is not a great ingredient. It is organic which is better because at least it is non GMO but I generally try and stay away from it. http://www.livestrong.com/article/524606-what-are-the-dangers-of-soy-lecithin-ingestion/
The Kid ZBar is definitely better than many others out there but just remember they are still highly processed and I would try to make them a treat rather than an everyday snack. Try making your own and keeping in the freezer. These are actually cookies but so healthy, they would make a great snack (and delicious too)
http://foodbabe.com/2011/11/15/forever-cookies/
Good luck!
Hi Vani,
I know you have sprouted grain bread on your list, which is something I definitely want to try but I was wondering how often you eat bread. I don’t really eat too much of it because all the bread I find at my local grocery store has tons of ingredients in it.
Thank you!
Hi Bea – Vani does not eat a lot of flour. Here is why… http://foodbabe.com/2011/07/02/flour-free-fourth-of-july-gluten-free/
If she does eat bread, it is almost always sprouted grain bread.
Do I need to buy organic vinegars or is non-organic okay?
Can you share the name of the protein powder you mentioned a while back that was good?
Hi Stephanie – you can read it here – http://foodbabe.com/2013/02/22/investigating-protein-powders-sun-warrior-giveaway-900-value/#more-11710