I often get asked what are my must-have pantry staples. So, I created this post to share with you all the food items I keep on hand both in the pantry and in the fridge/freezer for baking, cooking and making smoothies!

Baking Staples 

I have been trying to use all or mostly organic ingredients to ensure our family is enjoying the highest quality foods! Here are some of our favorites:

• Cocoa powder.  Used to make chocolate cake, black bean brownies, my favorite chocolate peanut butter smoothie, and so many more dessert recipes.
• Peanut Butter. to make my favorite breakfast bars, puppy chow, etc.
• All-purpose flour. Pizza dough, cinnamon rolls, no-knead bread, all use all-purpose flour.
• Whole Wheat Flour. Whole wheat pancakes, dinner rolls, etc.
• Fine sea salt. Redmond sea salt is the absolute best. No comparison.
• Old-fashioned oats. Baked oatmeal, oatmeal cookies, etc.
• Quick-cooking oats. For breakfast bars and no-bake cookies.
• Chocolate Chips!  My favorite are the Ghirardelli 60% bittersweet chips!
• Honey.
• Maple Syrup.
• Aluminum-free baking powder.
• Baking soda.
• Cinnamon.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice.
• Organic Cane Sugar
• Light Brown Sugar
• Grass-fed butter
• Organic eggs.

Healthy Baking Staples

• Coconut Flour. On of my favorite gluten-free flours! I use it in this recipe and in these!
• Almond Flour! I use almond flour in SO many of my baked goods!
• Coconut Sugar ! I love the taste and texture of it!
• Hu Kitchen Gems. allergy-friendly chocolate.
• Ground flaxseed.

Cooking Pantry Staples:

• Olive Oil. I cook with olive oil every day!
• The best balsamic vinegar in the world. I am never without this in my kitchen.
• Minced garlic.
• Avocado Oil
• Non-aerosol cooking spray
• Hoisin Sauce
• Soy Sauce
• Smoked paprika
• Garlic powder
• Pepper
• Sesame Oil
• Peanut Oil
• Taco Seasoning – to make taco nights easy!
• Mild chili seasoning

Smoothie Staples

• Protein Powder. I always have chocolate and vanilla protein powder on hand. Orgain is my favorite plant-based, organic powder. It’s made with amazing ingredients and is an excellent price! A great addition to these breakfast bars too!
• Powdered peanut butter. I use this every morning in my favorite smoothie!

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