Pantry Favorites
A thoughtfully stocked pantry makes busy days a little easier. These are the snacks our family reaches for most—whether it's packing school lunches, heading to basketball tournaments, or grabbing something quick between activities.
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Granola & Breakfast
These are the breakfast staples you'll almost always find in our pantry. They're made with quality ingredients, taste great, and make busy mornings a little easier.
Purely Elizabeth Original, Ancient Grain Granola
One of my favorite granolas for yogurt bowls or an easy breakfast. Great ingredients and just the right amount of sweetness.
✓ Organic
✓ Pantry staple
✓ Gluten-free
Seven Sundays Little Crispies Cocoa Crunch Cereal
A cereal I love keeping on hand because it's made with ingredients I feel good about serving my family.
✓ Less Sugar
✓ Gluten-free
Purely Elizabeth Cereal, Oatmeal Raisin
A cereal I love keeping on hand because it's made with ingredients I feel good about serving my family.
✓ Less Sugar
✓ Gluten-free
Seven Sundays Cereal Oat Protein Maple Cinnamon
Perfect for mornings when everyone needs something quick before heading out the door.
✓ Pantry Staple
✓ Gluten-free
Snacks
Simple, nourishing snacks that make it easy to fuel your family between meals.
Kate’s Real Food Mini Granola Bars – White Chocolate Macadamia
Hands down my favorite granola bar. I love the simple ingredients, delicious flavor, and smaller size that's perfect for everyday snacking.
✓ Heather's Pick
✓ Organic Ingredients
✓ Perfect Snack Size
ALOHA Protein Bars - Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip
These don't taste like your typical protein bar. They're soft, satisfying, and made with wholesome ingredients that keep you fueled between meals.
✓ 14g Protein
✓ Organic
✓ High Fiber
Archer Jerky Mini Beef Sticks
One of our favorite grab-and-go snacks for school days and tournament weekends.
✓ Athlete Approved
✓ High Protein
✓ Pantry Staple
Heavenly Hunks Oatmeal Bites - Variety Pack
I love every flavor! One soft, chewy square is usually all it takes to satisfy my sweet tooth without reaching for dessert.
✓ Real Ingredients
✓ Gluten-Free
✓ Sweet Treat
NOW Foods Raw, Unsalted, Mixed Nuts
This is good to keep in a glass jar so you can easily grab a handful for a snack as needed.
✓ Athlete Approved
✓ Simple Ingredients
✓ Pantry Staple
GoGo Squeez Applesauce Pouches
After noticing these stocked courtside at a University of Southern California basketball game, my son asked if we could start buying them again. They've been a staple in his basketball bag ever since.
✓ Athlete Approved
✓ No Sugar Added
✓ Organic
Catalina Crunch Protein Snack Mix
One of our favorite savory snacks for staying fueled between meals. It's crunchy, high in protein, and easy to take wherever the day leads.
✓ High Protein
✓ Gluten-free
✓ Pantry Staple
Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars
Made with real fruit purées and juices, these organic fruit bars are an easy snack I keep on hand for lunchboxes, road trips, and busy afternoons.
✓ Organic
✓ Made with Real Fruit
✓ Lunchbox Favorite
SOLELY - Organic Mango & Guava Whole Fruit Gummies
Made with just two organic fruits and nothing else. These naturally sweet fruit snacks are one of my favorite clean, grab-and-go options.
✓ Only 2 Ingredients
✓ No Added Sugar
✓ Organic
Smash Foods Snack Bites Variety Pack
A wholesome snack made with simple, real ingredients you can actually recognize. These are perfect when you need something satisfying on the go.
✓ Simple Ingredients
✓ Gluten-Free
✓ Made with Real Fruit & Nuts
Pure Anatolia Organic Dried Strawberries
These taste like candy, but they're made with organic strawberries and naturally sweetened with apple juice. They're one of my favorite better-for-you treats.
✓ Organic
✓ No Refined Sugar
✓ Tastes Like Candy
The FROOT Thief Real Fruit Snack Whips
These fun fruit whips are made with real fruit and satisfy a sweet craving without the artificial ingredients. They're a favorite for lunchboxes and life on the go.
✓ Made with Real Fruit
✓ No Refined Sugar
✓ Lunchbox Favorite
Everyday Staples
Atlas Olive Oil
A pantry staple I use almost every day. When purchasing olive oil, look for a dark, glass bottle and labeled cold-pressed and single-origin.
✓ Organic
✓ Moroccan
✓ Cold-pressed
Pure Southern Honey
I always keep a raw, unfiltered honey in a glass jar in our pantry. It's one of those simple staples that's both delicious and naturally wholesome.
✓ Raw & Unfiltered
✓ Glass Jar
✓ Never Heated
Lundberg Jasmine Rice
Give the rice a quick rinse under cold water until it runs clear to remove excess surface starch and potential contaminants.
✓ Regenerative Organic Certified
✓ Gluten-free
✓ Pantry Staple
Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos
I don't keep soy sauce in our house. Coconut aminos is my go-to replacement in everything—it has a delicious savory flavor, is soy- and gluten-free, and contains significantly less sodium.
✓ Soy-free
✓ Low Sodium
✓ Pantry Staple
Back To Nature Crackers Crispy Wheat
These are our favorite better-for-you alternative to Wheat Thins. They're perfect for pairing with sliced cheese, grapes, or adding to a simple snack board.
✓ No Synthetic Colors or Flavors
✓ No Artificial Flavors
✓ Pantry Staple
365 Toasted Sesame Seed Oil
I always choose toasted sesame oil because it adds a rich, nutty flavor that's hard to beat. A little goes a long way in stir-fries, marinades, and dressings.
✓ Toasted for Rich Flavor
✓ Unrefined & Expeller Pressed
✓ Pantry Staple
Kooshy Croutons
A good crouton adds the perfect crunch and savory flavor to salads, soups, and casseroles. I always keep a bag in the pantry for an easy way to elevate everyday meals.
✓ Organic Wheat Flour
✓ No Artificial Flavors, Dyes, or Preservatives
✓ Pantry Staple
DeLallo Diced Pimentos
A simple pantry staple that adds subtle sweetness, beautiful color, and extra moisture to creamy dishes without overpowering the other flavors.
✓ Mild & Sweet Flavor
✓ Adds Color & Moisture
✓ Pantry Staple
Safe Catch Wild Ahi Yellowfin Tuna Fish Canned
A pantry staple I always keep on hand for quick lunches and high-protein meals. It's wild-caught, rich in omega-3s, and a simple way to add quality protein to salads, bowls, and wraps.
✓ Wild Caught
✓ Low Mercury Level
✓ High in Protein
DeLallo Organic Spaghetti Pasta
Authentic Italian pasta made with just one simple ingredient. The bronze-cut texture holds sauce beautifully, making every pasta night even better
✓ Organic Durum Wheat
✓ Bronze -cut Using Traditional Metal Dies
✓ One Simple Ingredient
Kettle & Fire Reduced Sodium Chicken Bone Broth
One of my favorite pantry staples for adding rich flavor and extra protein to soups, grains, and slow cooker meals. I always keep a few cartons on hand for an easy nutrition boost.
✓ Organic Ingredients
✓ 17 g of Protein Per Serving
✓ Natural Source of Collagen
Lundberg Brown Rice Cakes
Great to put toppings on like peanut butter,
✓ Organic Ingredients
✓ Gluten-free
✓ Pantry Staple
Baking
Bob’s Red Mill Arrowroot Flour
I prefer arrowroot over cornstarch as a naturally gluten-free, non-GMO thickener. It works beautifully in sauces, soups, gravies, and fruit fillings.
✓ Gluten-free
✓ Non-GMO
✓ Pantry Staple
Parchment Paper
Unbleached, PFAS-free parchment helps prevent food from sticking without introducing fluorinated chemicals. I use it when I bake anything.
✓ Unbleached
✓ PFAS-free
✓ Extra Thick
King Arthur All-Purpose Flour
The flour I reach for in almost every recipe. It's made with high-quality organic wheat and delivers consistent, reliable results every time I bake.
✓ Unbleached
✓ Organic
✓ BakingPantry Staple
Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips
A pantry staple we always keep on hand for baking, homemade trail mix, or melting over fresh fruit. They're made with simple ingredients and rich, real dark chocolate.
✓ 100% Real Dark Chocolate
✓ No Artificial Sweeteners
✓ 3 Simple Ingredients
Rumford Aluminum-Free Baking Powder
This is the only baking powder I keep in my pantry. It's aluminum-free, non-GMO, and a simple swap for all of your favorite baking recipes.
✓ Aluminum-Free
✓ Non-GMO
✓ Baking Pantry Staple
Simply Organic Madagascar Vanilla Extract
A baking staple I never run out of. Made with just a few organic ingredients, it adds rich, authentic vanilla flavor to everything from cookies to pancakes.
✓ Organic
✓ Dark Glass Jar
✓ Baking Pantry Staple
BetterBody Foods Organic Coconut Sugar
My favorite alternative to refined sugar. It has a subtle caramel flavor and swaps 1:1 in most recipes, making it an easy pantry staple for everyday baking.
✓ Lower Glycemic Alternative
✓ Mild Caramel Flavor
✓ BakingPantry Staple
Seasonings
Extra Fine Le Marinier French Celtic Sea Salt
The only salt I keep in my kitchen. This unrefined, mineral-rich French sea salt adds incredible flavor to everything from everyday meals to baked goods.
✓ Unrefined & Mineral-Rich
✓ Hand Harvested
✓ Pantry Staple
Grey Coarse Le Marinier French Celtic Sea Salt
We use it daily for as part of our family's hydration routine.
✓ Mineral-Rich
✓ Everyday Essential
✓ Athlete Approved
Happy Home Pure Ground Malabar Black Pepper
Freshly ground Malabar black pepper adds bold, rich flavor to just about everything. For the very best taste, buy whole peppercorns and grind them fresh in a pepper mill.
✓ Rich, Bold Flavor
✓ Freshly Ground or Whole Peppercorns
✓ Pantry Staple
Siete Mild Taco Seasoning
This is my favorite taco seasoning for quick weeknight meals. Made with simple ingredients and bold flavor, it's perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, soups, roasted potatoes, and more.
✓ Simple Ingredients
✓ Whole30 & Paleo Friendly
✓ Pantry Staple
Simply Organic Garlic Powder
Organic spices are one of the simplest swaps I make in my kitchen. They add incredible flavor to everyday meals with ingredients I feel good about using.
✓ Organic Ingredients
✓ Bold, Fresh Flavor
✓ Pantry Staple
Simply Organic Ground Ginger
Ground ginger is a pantry staple for baking and everyday cooking. When a recipe allows, I often reach for fresh ginger because I love its vibrant flavor and enjoy incorporating it into our meals.
✓ Organic Ingredients
✓ Versatile for Baking & Cooking
✓ Pantry Staple
Spice World Organic Minced Garlic
Garlic is one of my favorite ingredients to cook with. I usually reach for fresh cloves, but I always keep this organic minced garlic on hand for busy weeknights.
✓ Organic Ingredients
✓ Convenient & Flavorful
✓ Pantry Staple
Simply Organic Ceylon Cinnamon
I always choose Ceylon cinnamon because it has a naturally mild, sweet flavor and contains much lower levels of coumarin than the more common cassia variety. It's my favorite for everyday cooking and baking.
✓ Organic Ceylon Cinnamon
✓ Naturally Lower in Coumarin
✓ Pantry Staple
Simply Organic Smoked Paprika
I choose organic spices whenever possible for their clean ingredients and rich, fresh flavor. Smoked paprika adds incredible depth and a subtle smoky finish to everything from roasted vegetables to grilled meats.
✓ Organic Ingredients
✓ Rich, Smoky Flavor
✓ Pantry Staple
McCormick Gourmet Toasted Sesame Seeds
A simple pantry staple that adds rich, nutty flavor and beautiful texture. I sprinkle them on everything from vegetables and rice bowls to homemade dressings.
✓ Rich, Nutty Flavor
✓ Perfect Finishing Touch
✓ Pantry Staple