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kitchen staples you'll never *not* find in our house

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dietary staples that we keep in stock constantly to make sure food prep is easy, non toxic, and nourishing for all of us
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staple food items we never go without

clean, healthy, non-toxic products we use every single week for breakfasts, snacks, and even goodies! really helpful to have on hand and make food prep easy to stay on budget.

 
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peanut butter can be so unhealthy, but it's so delicious! powder is a better option and makes it SO easy to add to muffins, oatmeal, or yogurt/smoothie bowls!
PBfit 24oz Simply Peanut Powder, No Sugar
 
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our girls LOVE chia seeds, and they are extremely versatile! use them for yogurt or smoothie bowls, or add to overnight oats for full tummies and easy bowel movements.
Organic Chia Seeds 4lbs | Raw, Vegan Omega-3
 
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this is a clean oatmeal with no pesticides! we use for muffins, cookies, overnight oats, and quick breakfast for busy mornings! my girls LOVE this stuff. buy in bulk and don't think about it again until next year!
Nature's Path Organic Quick Cook Oatmeal 18oz
 
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such a great quick snack that always hits! travels well and doesn't make a mess in the car or on the go!
Organic Sultana Raisins - by Food To Live 2.5 lb
 
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strawberries are my girls' favorite and these are so handy to have in the cupboard! I use them to add to cereal, top yogurt or oatmeal, and add to baked goods… endless options but makes things fun and tasty (while staying healthy).
Freeze Dried Strawberry Slices - 1oz - Good & Gather™
 
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the whole family loves these and we've brought them on every road trip, camping adventure, plane ride, and keep these in the diaper bag too… also great to have for healthy fruit for lunches that requires no prep!
1 Pack of Trader Joe’s - Organic Dried Mango Unsulfured & Unsweetened
 
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this bag lasts us a year for the girls - mostly for adding to their breakfasts (oatmeal, muffins, yogurt/smoothie bowls, smoothies, etc.) to get some added protein to start the day right. no flavor, consistent powdered texture that's easy to mix in t...
Grass Fed Whey Protein
 
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unsweetened chocolate powder without processed sugar. I use this for baking, breakfasts (great to make “hot cocoa oatmeal/overnight oats” that my girls obsess over!), desserts, hot cocoa, you name it. Easy way to make a quick healthy treat for the wh...
NOW Foods, Cocoa Powder, Cocoa Lovers™ Certified Organic, Pure, with Polyphenols, 12-Ounce
 
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we use this several times a week at least! it's so important to limit processed sugars and they are in EVERYTHING. I use this to sweeten treats and keep us healthy and in budget.
100% Pure Maple Syrup - 32 fl oz - Good & Gather™
 
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the easiest way to make meals nutrient dense! cook your rice in broth instead of water, add this to soups, even make hot cocoa with it! this is high quality nutrition and fairly shelf stable. When any of us are sick - first thing we do is switch to b...
Kettle & Fire Chicken Bone Broth Soup, 6 Pack

non-toxic food-adjacent items that always come in handy

we could live without these, but they make life so much easier and healthier!

 
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I make muffins every Saturday night for breakfast on the way to church the next day and use these to make sure no bleach or plastics go into my family’s weekly breakfast.
If You Care Unbleached Large Baking Cups, 60 ct
 
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so so helpful for mess-free cooking and baking, and even food wrapping / storing that won’t cause your family to ingest aluminum or plastics every time they eat.
If You Care Parchment Baking Paper 70 Sq Ft, 2 Pack
 
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super high quality, makes for really easy meal prep!
8pc (Set of 4) Glass Food Storage Container Set Clear - Figmint™: Freezer, Dishwasher & Microwave Safe

healthier option swaps for cooking

products to support gut, digestive, hormonal, and blood health!

 
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vegetable oil clogs and inflames the body, so we swap for avocado oil a lot of the time! great for cooking, and has a great flavor.
Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil - 25.4 fl oz
 
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so much better than a toxic fake butter spray! this is really helpful for cooking/baking! especially useful for one-sheet dinner prep.
Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil Spray - 13.5oz
 
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literally the most delicious and nutritious butter!! American made butter tends to be low quality and unhealthy so we opt for kerrygold!
Kerrygold Grass-Fed Pure Irish Butter - 8oz Foil
 
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LOVE this for cooking! adds a more savory taste to foods, and a higher nutritional value.
4th & Heart Original Grass-Fed Ghee - 9oz
 
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our fresh produce is sprayed with so much junk now, so we are careful to wash everything before we prep to cook! this is a bulk refill that will last you FOREVER; such a helpful addition for our family's health.
ATTITUDE Fruit & Vegetable Wash Refill 67.6oz