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    Pantry Staples (Baking & Cooking)

    Published: Nov 23, 2020 · Modified: Nov 23, 2021 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

    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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