MY GROCERY STAPLES
Hello everyone. Welcome back to The Dairy Free Diaries. This week I am going to share with all of you my grocery store staples. These are the things I always make sure to stock up on because they are so versatile and vital to the meals I love to eat.
I hope this gives you guys some inspiration for what to get if you are trying to eat a more balanced diet, but don’t know what to get. Without further ado, hope you guys enjoy this week’s blog post!
PRODUCE
- Apples, bananas, pineapple, cantaloupe, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, oranges
- Spinach, spring mix, carrots, broccoli, bell peppers, celery, cucumber
- Lemons, avocados, red onions, tomatoes, potatoes
Fresh fruit and veggies are great for snacking on during the day with nuts, dips, etc. I will always have fresh fruit on hand, depending on what is in season, to throw into oatmeal or use to bake. The leafy greens are perfect for salads or to throw into smoothies. Roasted veggies and potatoes make the easiest and most delicious dinner side ever.
DRY GOODS/BREADS
- Granola, popcorn, rolled oats, almond butter, peanut butter, almond flour crackers, raw cashews, brown rice, sourdough loaf
I love to snack on granola, popcorn, crackers, and cashews throughout the day with fruits and veggies. Brown rice is a must have lunch and dinner side, and sourdough is my bread of choice for anything from avocado toast to fresh baked croutons. Nut butters serve as a great way to get some healthy fats in oatmeal, smoothies, or baked goods.
DAIRY/PROTEIN
- Almond milk, chicken sausage, deli turkey, chicken breast, canned tuna, eggs, black beans, chickpeas, dairy free yogurt
Nut based milk is the perfect option for my dairy free people out there. I will use it in smoothies, oatmeal, granola cereal, etc. Chicken sausage is perfect for a protein pasta, or just to make a nourish bowl with veggies and a starch. Black beans and chicken breast are my go-to for a classic burrito bowl.
Canned tuna mixed with celery and avocado mayo topped on spring mix is an amazing lunch idea. Eggs are so versatile for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I love using it to make veggie fried rice, over easy on top of a nourish bowl, or a veggie scramble.
FROZEN GOODS
- Frozen fruit, turkey patties, chicken patties, frozen veggies, dairy free ice cream desserts
Frozen fruit is great for smoothies or baking into loafs, muffins, etc. Frozen turkey and chicken patties are super easy to cook up and great for quick lunches or dinners. I love to use them to make veggie stir fry’s, add into salads, eat alongside roasted veggies and potatoes, or in burrito bowls. They are super versatile and can make meal prepping your meals extremely easy.
MISCELLANEOUS
- Hummus, maple syrup, gomacro bars, coconut water, coconut aminos
Hummus is perfect to snack on with veggies and crackers, or to add into sandwiches or nourish bowls. Coconut aminos is great soy sauce alternative that I absolutely love for stir fry’s or fried rice recipes. Gomacro bars are my go-to protein bar for a snack or on the go breakfast. Coconut water is a great source of hydration that I add into smoothies. Maple syrup is the perfect all-natural sweetener for baked goods, sauces, or to top off a stack of waffles.
