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I’m a big instacart shopper. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE grocery shopping. But not for staples.
Staples for me are items that just exist in my pantry and refrigerator so I can create magic all week long! A list of my staples are below. There are many other items I recommend but those aren’t considered staples for me. I literally go out to get those so I can pick the best quality.
I have a toddler, everything on this list he eats so this satisfies staples for kids as well.
Dairy:
Whole and Skim milk: Whole milk is best for splashing in my coffee and used for a creamier soup. I also like to use it to make yogurt!
Plain Greek Yogurt 0% and 1 full fat: I like Fage the best. I think any plain greek yogurt is best to increase your protein intake without the added sugars and stabilizers that fruited or flavored brings. For myself, I eat one every morning for breakfast on the weekdays and on Fridays I eat full fat!
Low fat cheddar cheese, thinly sliced (great for a quick grilled cheese)
Shredded sharp 2% cheddar and mozzarella cheese (used in eggs or if I want to bake a quick pasta dish with some cheese on top)
Protein:
Frozen Edamame
Tofu, firm or extra firm
Beans of some sort. 1 can and 1 bag of dried (depending on the week I like to be prepared if i’m in a rush)
Thinly sliced cold cuts on sale from Boar’s Head
Eggs
Starch:
Boil in a bag brown rice
Cous Cous
Bulgur wheat
Oats, quick cooking
1 loaf of bread (Nature’s own, 60-70 calories per slice)
Wraps (Tofuyan low carb or regular full size wraps)
1 pasta (not whole grain, not a big fan of that texture)
Vegetables
6 zucchini or yellow squash
Frozen bag of cauliflower rice
Frozen bag of peas
Frozen bag of broccoli
2-3 large tomatoes (for sandwiches/wraps)
1 head of romaine lettuce (for sandwiches/wraps)
Fruit
1 frozen bag of berries/pineapple mango mix
1 bunch of bananas
Raisins or Craisins
Nuts and Legumes
Slivered Almonds
Roasted Almonds
Raw Almonds
any other nut of choice
Peanut butter (Smucker’s Natural)
1 bag of lentils
Condiments
Honey
Soy Sauce
Sesame oil
olive oil
canola oil
spices
vinegars
light mayo
ketchup
light maple syrup
1 salad dressing for quick salad nights (I like newman’s lighten up varieties)
1 carton of broth (vegetable, chicken, beef)
bouillon cubes (MSG free)
Frozen Misc
Dr. Pragers Spinach littles
Eggo waffles
KidFresh Chicken Nuggets
