Pantry Essentials Checklist

Whole wheat flour

Baking soda

Baking powder

Cocoa powder (unsweetened)

Pure vanilla extract

Brown sugar

Maple syrup

Long-grain, brown, or wild rice

Quinoa

Whole grain pasta

Polenta

Whole grain bread or tortillas

Pretzels or popcorn

Dried fruit: raisins, apricots or cherries

Seeds: sunflower, flax, pumpkin, or hemp

Nuts and/ or nut butter

Old-fashioned rolled oats or quick 

Vegetable broth

Beans: cannellini, navy, kidney, chickpeas, lentils, or black (choose at least 2)

Salsa

Diced tomatoes and tomato paste

Fruit, such as unsweetened applesauce or peaches 

Vegetables, such as corn or peas 

Cajun seasoning

Cayenne or chili powder

Curry powder

Garlic

Ground ginger

Paprika

Rosemary

Thyme

At least 4 fresh fruits and/ or vegetables Ex. Apples, green beans, salad greens, and tomatoes

At least 4 frozen fruit and/ or vegetable choices Ex. Strawberries, broccoli, diced potatoes, pepper strips

Plant milk (for smoothies, oatmeal, or cooking)

Plant based yogurt (for a snack)

Cashews and nutritional yeast (if interested in making ‘cheese’ sauce) or store bought cheese replacement (should only be used occasionally)