Pantry Essentials Checklist
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Baking
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Whole wheat flour
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Baking soda
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Baking powder
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Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
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Pure vanilla extract
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Brown sugar
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Maple syrup
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Rice and Grains
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Long-grain, brown, or wild rice
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Quinoa
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Whole grain pasta
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Polenta
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Whole grain bread or tortillas
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Other Dry Goods
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Pretzels or popcorn
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Dried fruit: raisins, apricots or cherries
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Seeds: sunflower, flax, pumpkin, or hemp
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Nuts and/ or nut butter
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Old-fashioned rolled oats or quick
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Canned Goods
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Vegetable broth
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Beans: cannellini, navy, kidney, chickpeas, lentils, or black (choose at least 2)
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Salsa
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Diced tomatoes and tomato paste
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Fruit, such as unsweetened applesauce or peaches
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Vegetables, such as corn or peas
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Dried Herbs and Spices
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Cajun seasoning
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Cayenne or chili powder
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Curry powder
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Garlic
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Ground ginger
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Paprika
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Rosemary
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Thyme
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Produce
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At least 4 fresh fruits and/ or vegetables Ex. Apples, green beans, salad greens, and tomatoes
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At least 4 frozen fruit and/ or vegetable choices Ex. Strawberries, broccoli, diced potatoes, pepper strips
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Plant Dairy
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Plant milk (for smoothies, oatmeal, or cooking)
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Plant based yogurt (for a snack)
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Cashews and nutritional yeast (if interested in making ‘cheese’ sauce) or store bought cheese replacement (should only be used occasionally)