Pantry Staples

Yet again the business of college life has struck and I’m behind on blog posts, but while I was writing up my grocery list I though some people might be interested in what does a vegan on a budget keep in her cupboards? If you’re looking for some inspiration for meal prep, grocery shopping, and incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet check out these things I like to keep on hand to make quick, easy, and delicious dinners.

Baking Supplies:

Flour

Sugar

Brown sugar

Maple syrup / honey / molasses

Baking soda

Baking powder

Breadcrumbs

Chocolate chips

Yeast

Grains:

Rice

Quinoa

Oats

Tortillas

Bread

Bagels/English muffins

Pasta

Spring Roll Wrappers

Sauces:

Olive oil

Coconut oil

Vinegar

Soy sauce

Curry sauce or instant soups

Nuts and Seeds:

Peanut butter

Almond butter

Tahnini

Assorted nuts

Chia/flax seed

Spices:

Cinnamon

Nutritional yeast

Salt

Pepper

Red hot chili flakes

Turmeric

Oregano

Three sisters Mediterranean herbs

Rosemary

Basil

Garlic

Ginger

Vanilla

Peppermint Extract

Nutmeg

Paprika

Cumin

Drinks:

Hot chocolate mix

(Decaf) dark coffee

Chai latte mix

Assorted teas (peppermint and robioos are favs)

Dairy/free:

Soy milk

Vegan cheese

Toffuti (vegan cream cheese)

DF yogurt

Produce:

Apples

Bananas

Fun fruits! Oranges, mangoes, grapes, cherries, berries, whatever’s in season

Kale/spinach some sort of green that can be cooked

Zucchini/squash

Carrots

Sweet potato

Fun veg like peas, peppers, eggplant, kohlrabi, corn, asparagus, avocado

Mushrooms

Tomatoes

Broccoli

Proteins:

Tofu

Tempeth

Beans: Chickpeas, Lentils, black beans, etc.

Vegan ‘chicken’ nuggets or bean burgers

Hummus

Snacks:

Protein/granola snack bars

Raisins

Chocolate

Crackers/pretzels (pair with vegan cheese/peanut butter/hummus/etc)

Fruit

These foods are great for veggie pastas, Buddha bowls, tofu scrambles with avocado toast, apple crisps, fun oatmeal, and so much more. Hopefully this gives you some inspiration! Let me know in the comments below what some of you pantry staples are.