There was quite a learning curve for me when I transitioned to a vegan, plant-based diet. A large part of that was learning what kind of food to buy at the grocery store. And finding plenty of pantry & freezer staples to have on hand.
If you’ve ever thought about building up your plant-based pantry, check out my Trader Joe’s grocery list! They have SO many plant-based and vegan friendly options.
Here are our go-to items. All plant-based. All organic, when possible.
PANTRY
Black beans (canned)
Garbanzo beans (canned)
Pinto beans (canned)
Hearts of palm (canned)
Jackfruit (canned)
Peanut butter
Almond butter
Tahini
Minced garlic
Tomato basil marinara
Vegan Bolognese pasta sauce
Tomato sauce (canned)
Tomato paste
Sun-dried tomatoes
Maple syrup
BBQ sauce
Ketchup
Dijon mustard
Yellow mustard
Sweet pickle relish
Greek kalamata olives
Manzanilla olives
Veggie broth (low-sodium)
Chili bean soup
Sweet pea soup
Nutritional yeast
Cashews (raw, whole)
Almonds (raw, whole)
Quinoa
Couscous
Brown rice
Hemp seeds
Chia seeds
Flax seeds
Flaxseed meal
Coconut chips
EVOO
Balsamic vinegar
Unbleached all-purpose flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Oats
Cacao powder
SPICES & SEASONINGS
Smoked paprika
Everything but the bagel seasoning
Vegan chicken-less seasoning
21 seasoning salute
Lemon pepper seasoning blend
Onion salt
Pumpkin pie spice
Black pepper
Oregano
Cumin
Tumeric
Ginger
Nutmeg
Thyme
Red pepper
Basil
FRIDGE
Mediterranean style hummus
Dairy free mozzarella style shreds
Kale, cashew & basil pesto (vegan)
Caramelized onion dip (vegan)
Cashew fiesta dip (vegan)
3 grain tempeh
Carb savvy tortillas
Pitted medjool dates
Oat milk
Almond milk (unsweetened)
FROZEN
Peas
Roasted corn
Mixed berry blend
Cauliflower gnocci
Hi-protein veggie burgers
Meatless Meatballs
Shelled edamame
Falafel
Kung Pao tempura cauliflower
Thai vegetable gyoza
PRODUCE
Bananas
Apples
Oranges
Lemons
Limes
Carrots
Broccoli
Celery
Spring mix
Brussel sprouts
Peppers
Onions
Avocados
Grape tomatoes
Cucumber
Potatoes
DRINKS
Sparkling water
Wine
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