Inside My Vegan Pantry

Many new vegans email me and ask what I keep in my vegan pantry, so I thought I should post some photos and details of the food that I keep on hand at all times. These are the foods, spices and baking items that I always have in my kitchen because I use them so often.

Building a vegan pantry takes time, money, and patience, so if you’re new to vegan eating, try to take things slow. It can be a bit overwhelming otherwise!

Inside My Vegan Pantry

Flours

• Whole Wheat Flour
• Buckwheat Flour
• Kamut Flour
• Chickpea Flour
• Spelt Flour
• Almond Meal/Almond Flour
• Oat Flour

Sweeteners

• Brown Sugar
• Coconut Sugar
• Agave
• Maple Syrup
• Stevia
• Icing Sugar
• Medjool Dates

Nuts

• Hazelnuts
• Almonds
• Slivered Almonds
• Walnuts
• Cashews
• Peanuts

Seeds

• Chia Seeds
• Poppy Seeds
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Flax Seeds
• Sesame Seeds
• Sunflower Seeds
• Hemp Seeds

Baking

• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Cacao Nibs
• Chocolate Chips (Enjoy Life Brand)
• Blackstrap Molasses
• Dry Active Yeast
• Coconut
• Carob Powder
• Cocoa Powder
• Coconut Milk

Cooking

• Rolled Oats
• Steel Cut Oats
• Cornmeal
• Kosher Salt
• Pink Salt
• Cornstarch
• Dry Active Yeast
• Fresh Garlic
• Fresh Onions
• Nutritional Yeast
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes
• Coconut Milk
• Canned Tomatoes (Crushed & Diced)
• Tomato Paste
• Vegetable Broth
• Tamari
• Soy Sauce

Oils

• Coconut Oil
• Pumpkin Seed Oil
• Flax Oil
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Hemp Oil
• Sesame Oil
• Earth Balance Vegan Butter

Vinegars

• Balsamic Vinegar
• White Vinegar
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Rice Vinegar
• Apple Cider Vinegar

Spices

• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Cinnamon
• Turmeric
• Peppercorns
• Basil
• Paprika
• Dill
• Cumin
• Coriander
• Bay Leaves
• Ginger
• Curry Powder
• Oregano
• Chili Powder (Homemade)
• Nutmeg
• Thyme

Beans/Legumes

• Kidney Beans
• Black Beans
• Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
• White Beans
• Pinto Beans
• Red Lentils
• Brown Lentils
• Green Lentils

Grains & Bread

• Brown Rice
• Basmati Rice
• Couscous (Usually Pearl Couscous)
• Pasta (Vegetable, Rice, Flax, Quinoa & Whole Wheat)
• Amaranth
• Millet
• Quinoa (Red & White) *not really a grain, but many people consider it one, so I put it here!)
• Pearled Barley
• Buckwheat Groats *not really a grain, but many people consider it one, so I put it here!)
• Silver Hills Bread & Bagels

Snacks

• Popcorn Kernels
• Lundberg Rice Cakes
• Cranberries
• Raisins
• Mary’s Gone Crackers
• Nice & Natural Granola Bars
• Giddy Yoyo Chocolate Bars

And I think that just about covers it! Of course, I am trying new foods all the time, and if I like them enough (and my family does, too!), they become a regular staple in my diet. When that happens in the future, I will be sure to update this list!

What are some of your must-have vegan pantry items?