Stocking a Paleo pantry can seem a little intimidating at first. But once you have stocked up once or twice, it basically becomes second nature.
The first step you will need to take in order to stock up properly will be cleaning out your pantry, fridge, and freezer. This will ensure you are getting rid of all the items you don’t need/use anymore and making room for all the true essentials. Make sure when you are doing this you read the labels for all packaged foods, checking for added sugars, gluten, or any other processed ingredients.
Not everything that is packaged is bad or off limits though. There are tons of great Paleo-friendly foods that are essentials in my pantry, fridge and freezer.
PALEO PANTRY
Flours & Baking Supplies*
- Almond flour
- Coconut flour
- Arrowroot flour
- Cassava flour
- Gluten-free baking powder
- Baking soda
- Cream of tartar
- Coconut sugar
- Cacao powder/nibs
- Pure vanilla extract
- Raw honey
- Pure maple syrup
- Unsweetened applesauce
Oils & Vinegars*
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Avocado oil
- Ghee
- Balsamic vinegar
- Apple cider vinegar
- White wine vinegar
Nuts & Seeds*
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Sunflower seeds
- Hazel nuts
- Macadamia nuts
- Walnuts
- Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- Nut/seed butters
Dried Fruits**
- Medjool dates
- Dried apricots
- Dried plums
Spices*
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Lemon pepper
- Cayenne
- Paprika
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Ginger
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Nutmeg
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- All spice
Canned Goods*
- Wild tuna/salmon/sardines
- Coconut milk
- Pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
- Tomatoes (no salt added)
PALEO FRIDGE**
- Eggs
- Leafy greens – kale, spinach, chard
- Citrus – lemons/limes
- Seasonal veggies
PALEO FREEZER*
- Fruit – berries, melons, peeled bananas.
- Veggies – broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes
- Meat, Poultry, Fish
- Bacon
*Single purchase items that will last a while
**Recurring purchase items that will last 5-7 days
Keeping a well-stocked pantry may look like a lot from a first glance, but as you start building up your single purchase items it becomes simple as pie. Don’t feel the need to buy ALL the single purchase items at once. Each week, pick a couple items to get while you are at the grocery store along with your recurring purchase items. Something I like to do when trying to stock up my pantry is coming up with a recipe (like these amazing double chocolate brownies) using some single purchase items that I do not have. That way when I get a larger amount, I will have plenty of left over for my pantry! What are you waiting for? Take this inspiration and get your Paleo pantry started today.