My Plant Based Fridge Staples

These all the regular items you will find in my fridge that I use daily. Like everything else, I usually buy everything I can at Trader Joe’s except for some produce. They wrap a lot of their produce in plastic, so I get those at the Farmer’s Market or another store with local, unwrapped produce. This list is everything not included on the My Favorite Trader Joe’s Items blog post. A lot of my other fridge staples are on that list and I didn’t want to have them in two places. Please see that post here for other items I love.

Beverages:

1.      Purified water Jug- This is actually on my countertop with a ceramic holder and a 5-gallon jug of water. I like the Primo brand because they take local water and run it through a nine-step filtration process to give you perfect local water for under $1.50 for 5 -gallons.  I always use ConcenTrace Mineral drops in my purified water, to add back in the good minerals you need. Since using the drops, my hair, skin, and nails are in great shape.

2.      Cold-Brewed Iced Tea- I add a little maple syrup to sweeten it up a bit. I am not a big coffee drinker and prefer the taste of tea.

3.      Trader Joe’s Orange Peach Mango Juice- I like using this juice in my morning green smoothies sometimes because they are a great combo. This also works great with mimosas.

4.      Coconut Water- I use this in my smoothies instead of OJ usually and like to drink a glass after a good workout. It helps replenish your body after sweating for a long period of time. I’m obsessed with young coconut water even though it costs more, it’s totally worth it.

Condiments:

1.      Organic Ketchup- I always look for the no sugar/salt brands. 

2.      Vegan Mayo- I love Vegenaise brand.

3.      Spicy mustard

4.      Yellow mustard

5.      White Miso Paste- I like the Miso Master brand.

6.      Maple Syrup- I love Trader Joe’s Bourbon Maple Syrup.

7.      Earth Balance Soy Free Vegan Butter-They have several versions and they are all good. I normally use the Soy Free kind in the red container.

8.      Follow Your Heart- Ranch and Caesar Dressing (TJ’s Caesar dressing is also great)

9.      Annie’s- They have a handful of great dressings.

10.   St. Dalfour jam- I love their raspberry jam and there is no added sugar

11.   All-Natural Peanut Butter- I love TJ’s Flax Seed and Chia Seed PB

12.  TJ’s Green Hot Sauce/Cholula Garlic Chili Sauce

13.   TJ’s Sriracha Sauce

14.   Olives-I love Black, Kalamata, and Green and always have them in the fridge.

15.   Spicy, Pickled Vegetables-Great for veggie sandwiches

16.   Better Than Bouillon Vegan Chicken Base and Roasted Garlic Base- Great for making ramen or any soups. They also have a veggie and a beef one.

17.   Organic Vegan Worcestershire sauce-I like Annie’s. Regular WS has anchovies in it, but Annie’s tastes just like the real thing.

18.   Liquid Smoke- Wright’s Brand is vegan and amazing. It makes killer baked beans with the Worcestershire sauce.

19.   Tamari- Gluten-Free Soy Sauce

20.   Hawaiian Spirulina- Make sure it is Hawaiian and I love the brand Nutrex. There are a lot of health benefits which I will talk about on my Vitamins and Supplements blog. It needs to be refrigerated after it’s opened so I just keep that and the Barley Grass Juice Powder in there.

21.   Barley Grass Juice Powder- I like Pure Synergy brand and will talk about the benefits of BGJP in the V&S blog post.

Misc. Items:

1.      Tofu- I almost always have Firm/Extra Frim Tofu in the fridge. TJ’s baked tofu is great on the fly for a quick meal too. I prefer the teriyaki to the sriracha flavor, but they are both good.

2.      Tofurky Deli Slices- I usually have the Tofurky Hickory Smoked Slices because it’s what they sell at TJ’s, but their peppered turkey is heaven on Earth.

3.      Sauerkraut-I love Cleveland Kraut’s Whiskey Dill Kraut is my favorite and I always have it in the fridge. Its great for your gut, so find a brand you like, your stomach will thank you.

4.      Pickles- Grillo’s Pickles are legit

5.      Edamame- TJ’s has steamed and shelled edamame in the produce area that make for a great addition or snack in seconds.

6.      Sprouts- I love broccoli sprouts and grow my own. They are easy enough grow, but most grocery stores have a variety of sprouts. They are a great source of vitamins and minerals.

7.      Beets in Vinaigrette by TJ’s- Great in salads and I just the vinaigrette as the dressing.

8.      Hummus- Great substitute for mayo on sandwiches and easy to make.

9.      Trader Joe’s Vegan Pesto- Its made from kale, cashew, and basil and it is AMAZING. Even non-vegans like when I use it in meals.

10.   Trader Joe’s Garlic Spread Dip- This is great on anything you put it on. Pizza, sausage, tacos/burritos, sandwiches, potatoes, etc.

11.   Yogurt- Depending on the mood, I will get Culina, So Delicious Coconut yogurt, Daiya Greek Style yogurt, or Kite Hill Greek Style yogurt. 

12.   Hempseeds, Chia Seeds, Flaxseed Meal and Oil

13.   All my favorite Nuts and Seeds- Almond, Cashew, Brazil Nut, Walnut, Pine Nut, Pecans, Sunflower Seeds, and Pumpkin Seeds.

14.   Flours- I keep all my flours in the fridge/freezer to keep them fresh. I currently have white, wheat, arrowroot, and tapioca flours.