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Healthy & Delicious Pantry Swaps & Snacks
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items Here are all of the products we buy on repeat to stock our pantry. Lots of dairy free snacks, lots of healthier snack options, anything great for travel. I have to pack all kinds of food and snacks for even the smallest outing for us because we have ...
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Pasta, Sauces, & Jarred Items
Flours
Nut Butters
Dairy Free / Healthier Snacks
Canned Items
Oils
Pasta, Sauces, & Jarred Items
These are my preferred, best quality, & best tasting jarred pasta sauces. Check out my meat sauce video for recipe and tips on how to hide veggies food for picky eaters. facebook.com/share/v/1GB5ukPPpJ
This is the sauce I used in my Meat sauce recipe video on facebook and instagram. This sauce has the best homemade flavor I have found and not sweet like other jarred sauces. When you cook with delicious ingredients your food will taste just as good ...
Rao's Homemade
Victoria is the such a delicious sauce, make sure you get the white linen one. It can be hard to find, but its delicous. It actually tastes like a marinara from a resturaunt its that good. When you cook with delicious ingredients your food will taste...
Victoria White Linen Marinara Sauce 40oz (2)
This is a delicious sauce to use on homemade pizza. I have also used this in pasta sauces if I needed a bit more sauce. Delish! When you cook with delicious ingredients your food will taste just as good or even better than some restaurants
Rao's Homemade Pizza Sauce -- 13 oz - 2 pc
Flours
Alternative flours for healthier recipes. These are the types of flours we are moving towards using more of and replacing all purpose flour with these healthier alternatives
Not all almond flours are created equal! Blue Diamond is known for its ultra-fine consistency, which is the secret to light, fluffy gluten-free cakes and crispy breading. Made with high-quality California almonds, it’s a versatile, low-carb essential...
Blue Diamond Almond Flour, Gluten Free, 48oz
Viva Naturals is my top pick for organic coconut flour because of its incredibly fine texture and purity. It’s a powerhouse of dietary fiber and healthy fats, making it a staple in our home for blood-sugar-friendly baking. A little goes a long way wi...
Viva Naturals Organic Coconut Flour, 4 lbs
This is one of the very few short cuts I can take sometimes. I always this in the pantry in case we ever get invited to a kids birthday party or have unexpected company. I can whip this up quickly, it has clean ingredients, and is safe for my child w...
Simple Mills Chocolate Muffin & Cake Mix 11.2oz
Nut Butters
Only the best nut butters we have tried on the market. We aim for glass jars, minimal and cleanest ingredients as well as low - no sugar in our nut butters
If you are looking for the purest cashew butter on the market, this is it. Artisana uses a low-temperature grinding process to preserve the essential enzymes and nutrients of the cashews. It is vegan, non-GMO, and contains zero added salts, sugars, o...
Artisana Organics Raw Cashew Butter 14oz (2 Pack)
Another favorite nut butter for this recipe. This one should be stored in the fridge after opened, I like that it has way less sugar than other brands and isnt filled with strange vegetable oils.
MaraNatha Organic Creamy Peanut Butter, 16oz
This is an amazing nut butter and lots of seeds mixed it to give it such a nice crunchy texture to eat with fruit or bread.
Fix & Fogg Everything Butter, Vegan, 10oz, 6 Pack
Artisana cashew butter is the best on the market. Best quality, taste, flavor. The only cashew butter I will use or just eat with fruit. I have tried others but nothing compares to this goodness.
Artisana Organics Raw Cashew Butter 14oz
We obviously love our nut butters! This is lightly sweetened, dairy free, vegan, and delicious. My kids eat this with fruit, as a sandwhich with honey, and even spread it on pancakes and waffles. Yum!
Peanut Butter & Co. Dark Chocolatey Dreams PB, 16oz, 2 Pack
Variety Pack of different flavors in case you want to try all of them. We obviously love our nut butters! This is lightly sweetened, dairy free, vegan, and delicious. My kids eat this with fruit, as a sandwhich with honey, and even spread it on panca...
Peanut Butter & Co. Variety Pack, 16oz x4
Dairy Free / Healthier Snacks
Just as the title says, dairy free snack as well as healthier alternatives and snacks our family loves.
Delicous dairy free dark chocolate can be used in any recipe you need chocolate chips for. I used it in the dark chocolate ganache of the chocolate chip cookie dough recipe. Melts well if need!
Guittard 63% Extra Dark Baking Chips 11.5oz
Gluten Free and Diary Free. This is one of the few prepackaged snacks that my kids eat. To make sure my kids dont have too much sugar I have them share a pack of these.
Nature’s Bakery Gluten Free Blueberry Fig Bars
Gluten Free and Dairy Free. This is one of the few prepackaged snacks that my kids eat. To make sure my kids dont have too much sugar I have them share a pack of these.
Nature’s Bakery Gluten Free Raspberry Fig Bars
It is rare to find a packaged snack that aligns with a whole-food philosophy, but Larabars are a consistent staple in our home. With most flavors containing just 2 to 6 real-food ingredients—mostly dates and nuts—they are a 'healing' alternative to h...
Larabar Variety Pack Gluten Free Vegan Bars
This is our favorite 'intentional treat.' While most cookie dough snacks are loaded with refined sugars and oils, this bar uses just six simple, real-food ingredients like dates, cashews, and fair-trade chocolate chips. It’s the perfect way to satisf...
Lärabar Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Vegan Bar, 18 Ct
Catalina Crunch is the gold standard for sugar-free, keto-friendly cereal. Made with a blend of pea protein and fiber, this Dark Chocolate variety is vegan, non-GMO, and entirely grain-free. It’s specifically formulated to stay crunchy in milk (a rar...
Catalina Crunch Protein Cereal Dark Chocolate 9oz
When we need a sweetener that won't cause the rapid blood sugar spikes associated with cane sugar, this Organic Raw Agave Nectar is a top-tier choice. Because it is processed at low temperatures, it retains its natural enzymes and a low-glycemic prof...
365 Organic Raw Agave Nectar, 23.5 oz
This is another dairy free chocolate I buy when I cant find my other favorite brands.
Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Morsels, 9 oz
I love this one because it tastes super dark. It is also made with coconut sugar so it does not affect blood sugar as bad as other sweeteners. These melt well too and just have a clean natural taste.
GUITTARD 72% Sante Dark Chocolate Chips 9 OZ
Another great quality chocolate on the market. Organic Vegan, Gluten Free, Paleo, Non GMO, Fair Trade Dark Chocolate. Can be used in this recipe for the inside chocolate chunks or the ganache
Hu Chocolate Bars 6 Pack | Organic Vegan
Another great dairy free sweet treat for us to enjoy when I need a good quality sweet treat
Simple Mills Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
This one is delicious, good ingredients and dairy free. Please note that this was processed in a facility with dairy, so decide if this one is right for your family. These are so dang good it is impressive how much flavor each little bite has.
Simple Mills Honey Cinnamon Seed & Nut Flour Sweet Thins, 4.25oz
This one is delicious, good ingredients and dairy free. Please note that this was processed in a facility with dairy, so decide if this one is right for your family.
Simple Mills Chocolate Brownie Seed & Nut Flour Sweet Thins, 4.25 oz
Canned Items
Canned items for the pantry. Best ingredients we have found to make delicious and dairy free recipes are below. We don't use many canned items but the few we do use we try to find the best quality products on the market.
Finding a clean, dairy-free cream that actually satisfies can be a challenge, but this unsweetened coconut cream is a staple for our family. Because it’s thicker and richer than standard coconut milk, it’s perfect for making 'healing' whipped cream o...
Thai Kitchen Gluten Free Coconut Cream 13.66oz
Oils
Oils used for cooking and drizzling. We have replaced canola or vegetable oil with everything listed below. Avocado oil and extra virgin olive oil are best drizzled on food raw and natural. They can also be used for cooking if you desire. Light olive oil has a higher smoke point than virgin olive oil too.
A true pantry powerhouse. Whether you're using it for high-heat cooking or as a natural sweetener substitute in recipes, this coconut oil is a reliable, nutrient-dense choice. It pairs beautifully with raw honey for homemade treats, offering a clean ...
Amazon Grocery Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 15oz
I try to buy oils in glass containers if possible. We have replaced cooking oils with avocado oil, can also be drizzles on top of foods raw. I even used this oil in a pie crust during the holidays when I ran out of other oils, it was so delcious peop...
Chosen Foods Organic Avocado Oil 16.9oz
Sweeteners
Healthier, more natural, and tasty alternatives to sugar. If you are looking to cut out sugar and artificial sweeteners from your diet be sure to check out some of my videos. I use a few different options which will be listed below.
When it comes to sweetening our home, I always reach for single-ingredient, earth-derived options. This spring-harvested maple syrup is packed with antioxidants and minerals like manganese and zinc. It’s a 'low-processing' staple that I feel confiden...
Spring Tree Pure Maple Syrup Bottle, 8.5 Fl Oz
Misc
Misc. items that didn't fit in the other categories. All used for healthier baking, cooking, etc… I try to go organic as much as possible and the best quality ingredients possible. Flavor and texture are always considered when choosing products and a...
Fast Water Boiler for cooking and hot drinks. This saves me time in the kitchen when I need to boil water for soups, pasta, etc…. I boil water for teas and coffees especially needing a tea in the middle of the night when one of us is sick is essentia...
Hamilton Beach Electric Tea Kettle 1.8L Glass
One of my favorite vanillas, usually one of the easier better quality ones you can find. I have even seen this one on “Americas test kitchen” ranked one of the best on the market for bottled vanilla.
Watkins All Natural Original Gourmet Vanilla 8oz
I started adding these to my daughters smoothies and topping anything I could to help get her full. When she started her picky eating journey she would only eat fruits suddenly and dropped all other foods due to a medical diagnosis causing her change...
Puffed Quinoa Cereal - Vegan, Gluten Free, Non-GMO - 11 oz
Similar situation here that I mentioned with the quinoa, bought these to find ways to fill my picky eating toddler with more nutrients. I use these on cookies, cakes, topped fruit bowls. You can easily get creative with these.
powbab Organic Puffed Amaranth, 5 oz, Non-GMO
We sprinkle this onto whatever we can to add extra nutrients to our diet. Good in sweet or savory dishes. Just to name a few, smoothies, salads, soups, sandwhiches, fruit bowls, etc… Must refrigerate once opened!
Manitoba Harvest Organic Hemp Seeds 18oz
Ground flax, used in as many of my recipes as I can hide it into. Start with a small amount if you are just starting to eat this and gradually add. I start with a half teaspoon for a batch of muffins or pancakes then gradually make our way up as much...
Spectrum Essentials Organic Ground Flaxseed 24oz
Chia seeds also help with regular bowels. Best if soaked in a liquid prior to ingesting, these expand once they have access to liquid so be sure to soak them properly and start with small quantities until your body gets used to it.
BetterBody Foods Organic Chia Seeds 2 lbs
I was so happy when I found this brand. My kids with food allergies can now have sweets that look just like other kids. When I make birthday cakes etc I can sprinkle these on and it looks and tastes great. I love that they haves so many different col...
Supernatural Rainbow Softies Natural Sprinkles 3oz