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!
Laura says
January 2, 2017 at 4:34 AMI love you post very helpful to those just starting out and I have food storage envy haha I don’t have much cupboard space so I rotate the foods I buy. This is my ideal pantry. Thanks for sharing
Laura says
January 2, 2017 at 4:31 AMGreat post thanks for sharing this is my ideal pantry too! I don’t have a lot of cupboard space so I rotate the food that I buy. I’ve just started the vegan lifestyle too.
Danielle says
December 5, 2016 at 11:42 PMThank you so much for this, I’m transitioning and trying to get my pantries and cabinets organized. This is going to set me up for success.
Tara says
March 18, 2016 at 5:54 PMGreat info! Thank you for posting this. I saw your site on Pinterest.
Justine says
August 1, 2015 at 3:49 PMThank you for this beautiful list.Your web site is such an inspiration to healthier meals and fun creations.
I am redoing my pantry today:)And your website is my starting inspiration point.A big thank you!
Karan says
November 4, 2014 at 5:30 AMHi there,
just found your website today and loving it. Your pantry list is just what I´ve been looking for. Thanks!!
Sharon says
October 29, 2014 at 8:06 PMCostco’s Kirkland brand semi-sweet chocolate chips are vegan and use fair trade cacao. I forget how much they are, but really reasonably priced.
Tomie says
July 29, 2014 at 4:39 PMI’ve read some items, like flax seed and ground flax seed will go rancid so they are best kept in the freezer and other items need refrigerated (tahini?). Is this true or can everything be kept in a pantry because I am LOVING the jar idea!!
Cassie says
July 31, 2014 at 9:39 AMMy tahini is refrigerated, but not flax seeds. We go through them super fast, so have never had an issue with spoiling.
Sarah says
July 25, 2014 at 7:28 PMWOW! You have my dream, organized pantry. I will be buying jars this weekend! I love how you have everything in order.
Cassie says
July 26, 2014 at 10:21 AMJars are the best for organizing!
Rachael J says
July 16, 2014 at 9:13 AMWow! That is the cleanest pantry I’ve ever seen. I love using mason jars too! It makes your pantry ideal easy for using what you have. Thanks for sharing! You are extraordinary in what you do.
Cassie says
July 16, 2014 at 6:03 PMThank you so much for your kind words! Mason jars are my go-to organizing item in the kitchen!