Pantry
A well stocked pantry makes cooking and meal planning easier. I always have these commonly used items on hand. In some instances, my preferred brand is included. Items are replenished as they are used. Specialty items are purchased as needed. Adjust the list to suit your taste and dietary needs.
Baking Supplies
- Almond extract
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Brown sugar (regular & equivalent sugar substitute)
- Chocolate chips (Nestles & Lily’s or Bake Believe)
- Cocoa Powder
- Confectioner’s sugar (equivalent sugar substitute)
- Cornstarch
- Craisins (reduced sugar)
- Flour (all purpose and self rising)
- Granulated sugar (equivalent sugar substitute)
- Maple syrup (reduced sugar & sugar free)
- Oatmeal
- Orange extract
- Raisins
- Vanilla extract
- Walnuts
Boxed, Canned & Jarred Goods
- Applesauce (individual cups, no sugar added)
- Artichoke hearts
- Baked beans (non-fat, no sugar added)
- Broth or stock (beef, low sodium & chicken, unsalted)
- Chunked chicken breast
- Garbonzo beans
- Great Northern beans
- Cannellini beans
- Healthy Request cream of mushroom & cream of tomato soup
- Peanut butter
- Pineapple, crushed (no sugar added juice)
- Pumpkin
- Raspberry jam, seedless (regular & sugar free)
- Red kidney beans
- Refried beans (non-fat)
- Roasted red peppers
- Ro-tel
- Tomatoes, chopped, crushed
- Tomato paste
- Tomato sauce (favorite brand)
- Tuna packed in water
Bread
- Bread (low carb)
- Dinner rolls
- Hamburger & hotdog buns (low carb)
- Pitas (low Carb)
- Tortillas (low carb)
Condiments
- Apple cider vinegar
- Barbecue sauce (no sugar added)
- Canola oil
- Dill pickle relish
- Ketchup
- Kraft Italian Dressing (fat-free)
- Marinades (G. Hughes)
- Miracle Whip light
- Mustard
- Marinades (G. Hughes)
- Olive oil (Bertoli)
- Pam
- Salad dressings (Skinny Girl)
- Salsa
- Sesame oil
- Soy sauce (reduced sodium)
- Teriyaki sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
Grains & Starches
- Barley
- Bread crumbs (regular & seasoned)
- Brown rice
- Barilla whole wheat pasta
- Egg yolk free noddles
- Impastable
- Panko bread crumbs (plain)
Packaged Goods
- Brownie mix (regular & sugar free)
- Cake mix (regular & sugar free)
- Cereal (Fiber One)
- Bars (Fiber One)
- Coffee
- Crackers
- Hot chocolate mix (reduced sugar)
- Instant pudding (Delish, erythritol based)
- Instant potato flakes
- Mac and Cheese
- Popcorn kernels
- Pancake mix
Produce
- Garlic
- Onions
- Russet potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
Seasoning Mixes
- Fajita seasoning
- Gravy mixes
- Grill Mates (Baja Citrus & Mojito Lime)
- Marinade mixes
- Salad dressing mixes (Good Seasons, Hidden Valley Ranch)
- Taco seasoning (McCormick, reduced sodium)
Spices
- Basil
- Bay leaves
- Black pepper
- Chili powder
- Cream of tartar
- Cinnamon
- Cumin
- Curry powder
- Dry mustard
- Fennel powder
- Garlic powder
- Ginger
- Greek seasoning
- Lemon pepper
- Nutmeg
- Oregano
- Red pepper flakes
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Salt
- Southwest seasoning
- Thyme
- Tumeric