The key to having a meal on the table is having a well stocked pantry, refrigerator, and freezer. I have created this must have staples list of Paleo ingredients for you to keep on hand. I keep a constant list of what I am running low on and that way when I hit the store I can buy that ingredient to always make sure I have it on hand. See one of your favorite pantry staples on sale? Make sure you stock up when you get the sale price, I love to save a little money any way that I can.
PANTRY BASICS
- agave syrup
- apple cider vinegar
- avocado oil
- balsamic vinegar
- bay leaves
- beef broth
- black pepper
- canned diced tomatoes
- canned tomato sauce
- cassava flour pasta
- chicken broth
- chili powder
- cinnamon
- coconut milk
- coconut sugar
- crushed red pepper flakes
- cumin
- dry mustard
- extra virgin olive oil
- garlic powder
- ghee
- honey
- onion powder
- oregano
- palm shortening
- paprika
- pink Himalayan salt
- red wine vinegar
- rice wine vinegar (yes, this is Paleo even tough it says “rice”)
- sesame oil
- smoked paprika
- thyme
- tomato paste
BAKING
- almond flour
- arrowroot flour
- baking powder
- baking soda
- cacao powder
- cassava flour
- Paleo chocolate chips
- tapioca flour
- vanilla extract (look for “real” vanilla or make yourself)
REFRIDGERATOR
- almond milk
- bacon
- coconut aminos
- Dijon mustard
- eggs
- hot sauce
- maple syrup
- mayonnaise (Chosen Foods is paleo as well as Primal Kitchen)
- sriracha (Yellow Bird has a sriracha made with agave and it is paleo, not all brands are so check your label)
FREEZER- Bone broth, frozen fruit (strawberries, blueberries, mango, pineapple) nuts (raw cashews, walnuts, and almonds freeze well), and cauliflower rice.
- bone broth
- frozen fruit (blueberries, mango, pineapple, strawberries)
- nuts (raw cashews, walnuts, and almonds all freeze well)
- cauliflower rice
Although this list does seem to be big, once you stock up and keep these ingredients on hand, it will make it much easier to get a quick meal on the table.
From my kitchen to yours!
xo, Kristin
