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    Pantry Staples for Meal Prep

    September 23, 2018 by Denise Bustard 4 Comments

    Home / Recipes / Meal Prep / Pantry Staples for Meal Prep

    This list of pantry staples for meal prep will ensure you never run out of an important ingredient in the middle of a recipe.

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    I've been asked a few times for a list of pantry staples that I have on hand, and so today I'm doing just that! Let's talk pantry staples!

    Don't forget to pin this post to save it for later!

    Keeping a stocked pantry

    • makes you more efficient in the kitchen- no one wants to have to run to the store mid-recipe to grab an item!
    • can save you money; stocking up on these items while they are on sale is smart, especially when you use them as often as I do!
    • makes it easy to throw together a meal in a pinch

    I'm sharing a very basic list of ingredients that I keep in my kitchen. These are the basic ingredients that I use all the time.

    They are basic, versatile, and (for the most part) cheap...and if I were starting my kitchen over from scratch, I'd run out and buy every item on this list.

    you might also like these Pantry Organization Ideas!

    Pantry staples for meal prep

    spice drawer pantry staples

    spices

    I have a lot more spices than this in my spice drawer, but these are the ones I find myself constantly restocking. Since spices are pricey, it's best to start with the basics and add others in as you need them!

    • salt
    • pepper
    • onion powder
    • garlic powder
    • cinnamon
    • cumin
    • chili powder
    • ground coriander
    • oregano
    • basil
    • cayenne

    sauces, oils and vinegars for pantry staples

    oils, vinegars, sauces

    While you can go crazy and buy a TON of sauces, I keep it pretty simple. I use these oils, vinegars and sauces for salad dressings, cooking food, making sauces, making energy bites & granola bars, and even for drinks!

    • olive oil
    • coconut oil
    • white wine vinegar
    • balsamic vinegar
    • apple cider vinegar
    • reduced sodium soy sauce
    • sesame oil
    • worcestershire sauce
    • dijon mustard
    • honey
    • maple syrup
    • natural peanut butter
    • organic lemon juice

    pantry staples for meal prep

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    I've left out most baking basics because I don't actually bake all that often. These are the ingredients that build the base of a lot of my meal prep recipes, including grain bowls, oatmeal and granola bars/energy bites.

    • quinoa
    • basmati rice
    • pasta (whole wheat spaghetti, rotini)
    • rolled oats
    • steel cut oats
    • bread crumbs/panko
    • almonds
    • dried cranberries
    • mini chocolate chips

    canned goods for pantry staples

    canned goods

    While I have a lot of cans in my cupboard, it's actually pretty repetitive! These are the canned goods that I reach for time and time again. They are perfect for adding to soups, freezer meals, casseroles and more.

    • corn kernels
    • black beans
    • chickpeas
    • full fat coconut milk
    • diced tomatoes
    • green chiles
    • tomato paste
    • tomato sauce

    other

    I always have several cartons of these and stock up when they're on sale.

    • almond milk
    • chicken stock

    Grab your printable pantry staples shopping list here!

    Looking for more? Check out:

    • How to Meal Prep
    • My Weekly Meal Prep Routine
    • Budget-Friendly Meal Prep Tricks
    • How to Write a Meal Plan

    About Denise Bustard

    Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more. read more

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