If you’ve ever wondered what to keep on hand for quick, nourishing meals and snacks, here’s my go-to list of fridge and pantry essentials. These are the staples I reach for daily to fuel my family with real, simple foods—and they make it so much easi...
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Fridge Essentials
Pantry Essentials
Fridge Essentials
Ok, honestly I prefer raw milk, but pasteurized whole milk is the next best thing. Give me all the fat goodness from milk!
Whole Milk
Hummus is a great snack to have that has protein & fiber, which makes it a filling and healthy snack that balances blood sugar and aids digestion.
Hummus
We use cottage cheese as a snack, breakfast or lunch option. It's high in protein, helps with muscle repair, and gives you energy without the crash.
Cottage Cheese
We choose Greek yogurt for a protein-packed, probiotic-rich snack that supports gut health, energy, and lasting fullness.
Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Eggs have gotten a bad rap, but they are really a great option and very versatile. We eat them scrambled for breakfast, hard boiled as a snack or in egg salad. Just make sure you're eating the entire egg! The white part and the yolk work together in ...
Eggs
Red meat can do amazing things for your body. It's best to get it straight from a farmer, but life gets cray cray, so the black label meat is the next best thing.
We love using tortilla wraps for pinwheels, quesadillas, and wraps for lunch. Versatile and a much lower carb value compared to bread.
Flour Tortillas
Fuel your body with NingXia Red®—a powerhouse blend of superfruits and antioxidants that support energy, immunity, and overall wellness.
Ningxia Red® Antioxidant Drink
Great for snacking, dipping in hummus, or adding to salads. Pro tip: peel and cut ahead of time and put in a mason jar with water to keep fresh.
Fresh carrots
Clementines are a wonderful little snack that travel well and give you a sweet treat loaded with Vitamin C. Great to have on hand!
Fresh Mandarin Oranges, 3 lb Bag
Pantry Essentials
Snack on nuts for a heart-healthy boost of protein, fiber, and antioxidants that keep you energized and satisfied. We are loving pistachios lately.
Pistachios
Crunch on plantain chips for a naturally sweet, fiber-rich alternative to processed snacks that fuels energy and satisfaction.
Plantain Chips
Enjoy peanut butter as a protein-rich, heart-healthy spread packed with good fats and lasting energy. I know there are many different opinions, but our fave type has always been Jif.
Jif® Peanut Butter
Rice is a versatile dish that can be added to lots of meals. We use it with tacos, to make burrito bowls, and just plain with some grass-fed butter.
White Rice
Tortilla chips are great for dipping in hummus, or adding to burrito bowls for a crunch, or making taco salad bowls. Mission brand has always been my go-to.
Tortilla Chips
Sprinkle chia seeds into your meals for a powerhouse of fiber, plant-based protein, and omega-3s that support digestion, energy, and heart health. Our family's favorite way to use chia seeds: making chia pudding with milk, sprinkling on yogurt, and a...
Chia Seeds
Keep your digestion on track and energy steady with Daily Fiber—clean, simple, and easy to add to your day. I just love the taste!
Daily Prebiotic Fiber Powder
Boost strength, endurance, and muscle recovery with clean, science-backed creatine powder.