List of Whole Foods For Your Pantry

Pantry items are a great place to stock up on since they last longer. And if you can buy in bulk or find a sale, it’s a great way to save money! I cook with a lot of fresh and frozen ingredients, and I have limited pantry space. But I like to keep pantry items on hand for cooking and baking.

Here’s a list of the non-perishable foods on my grocery list. I use these products frequently in my clean-eating recipes.

Coconut Products

We use lots of different coconut products, from coconut oil and coconut milk and cream to shredded coconut and coconut flour. I love making chocolate coconut clusters for a treat and coconut granola for breakfast. We use a lot of coconut oil for roasting vegetables and baking, and my kids even eat it off the spoon!

I buy most of my coconut products from Tropical Traditions. You can also find these products reasonably priced online or in stores. Just look for unrefined, organic, cold-pressed versions.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a great source of monounsaturated fats. Make sure to buy extra virgin olive oil, which is the healthiest option. I use it for homemade salad dressings and mayo. There’s been some controversy over whether you use it in cooking. From my research, I’ve found that it’s safe to cook with. That said, it’s not the cheapest option of cooking oils.

Unfortunately, some less-than-ideal olive oils are marketed as extra virgin. I trust and recommend Kasandrinos because it’s the best quality I’ve found for the price.

Other Healthy Fats

I also like to use lard, tallow, and ghee in cooking and baking. When I have time, I make them to save money. But when I don’t have time, I purchase them from trusted sources. I make or buy them in large quantities to take advantage of cost savings and store them in 1- or 5-gallon buckets. US Wellness Meats has grass-fed, organic tallow (high in CLA) in bulk for a great price.

Vinegar

For cooking, I use balsamic, red wine, and apple cider vinegar. I mostly use these vinegars for salad dressings and marinades. When I feel like a cold is coming on, I drink a couple of tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in water.

Stocking A Real Food Fridge

With six kids, it’s harder to keep the fridge stocked! A full fridge never seems to last long. I sometimes have a hard time finding the space I need for all the fresh foods we eat. So, I purchased a stand-up deep freezer and an extra fridge.

These are the whole foods I keep stocked so we have healthy choices within reach.

Vegetables

For quick snacks the kids can grab, I keep sliced cucumbers, carrots, and celery in the fridge. I also keep lettuce and spinach for salads and cabbage to make sauerkraut (which is usually in some stage of fermentation on my counter). To add some variety, I also buy a wide range of healthy veggies for side dishes and recipes. I also keep some frozen veggies from last year’s garden in our freezer.

Fruits

We buy fruit based on what’s in season. These include blueberries, strawberries, kiwis, mangos, tangerines, etc. I like to have apples and oranges for the kids all the time. I also buy lemons and limes when they’re in season to add to our water. If they aren’t in season, I use lemon and lime juice.

Alternative Milks

We don’t usually drink dairy products, but we’ll use other milk alternatives. There’s always at least a gallon of store-bought or homemade coconut milk in the fridge for smoothies and drinks for the kids. We sometimes have almond milk or even delicious homemade macadamia nut milk.

Eggs

We go through at least a dozen eggs a day, so keeping these around is tough. I buy 5-6 dozen a week, including the dozen I hard-boil for snacks. If you can afford them, buy pasture-raised organic eggs. Or better yet, find a farmer who sells them. We have ducks now, so we have fresh duck eggs that we really enjoy.

Condiments

I started making most of my own condiments years ago because I don’t love the options at the stores. However, more clean eating options are becoming available at stores like Whole Foods Market or online at Primal Kitchen. I regularly have these condiments in my fridge:

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