If you follow a ketogenic diet for quite some time already, you probably noticed, how exhausting it might be to invent keto-friendly food recipes every day. So, when you ran out of ideas or time, cooking something from items you already have in your pantry can be a game changer.
Let’s dive into this comprehensive list of staple items that need to be in your pantry to support your keto diet journey.
Canned foods
- Canned chicken or turkey (in water)
- Canned beef or pork (in water or natural juices)
- Canned shrimp or crab meat (in water or brine)
- Canned green beans (low-sodium)
- Canned spinach (no added sauces or seasonings)
- Canned artichoke hearts (packed in water)
- Canned diced tomatoes (no added sugars)
- Canned coconut cream (unsweetened)
- Canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
- Canned olives (such as black or green olives)
- Canned hearts of palm
- Canned mushrooms (no added sauces or seasonings)
- Canned jalapenos or green chilies (no added sugars)
- Canned sauerkraut (no added sugars)
- Canned bone broth or chicken broth (low-sodium)
Sugar-free condiments
16. Sugar-free ketchup
17. Sugar-free BBQ sauce
18. Sugar-free salsa
19. Sugar-free hot sauce
20. Sugar-free mayonnaise
21. Sugar-free mustard
22. Sugar-free soy sauce or tamari
23. Sugar-free Worcestershire sauce
24. Sugar-free salad dressings (such as ranch, Caesar, or vinaigrettes)
25. Sugar-free marinades or teriyaki sauce
26. Sugar-free pickles or relish
27. Sugar-free horseradish sauce
28. Sugar-free tartar sauce
29. Sugar-free pesto sauce
30. Sugar-free creamy or tangy sauces (such as hollandaise or aioli)
Flours
31. Almond flour
32. Coconut flour
33. Flaxseed meal
34. Sunflower seed flour
35. Pumpkin seed flour
36. Hemp seed flour
Drinks
37. Water (always a keto-friendly and essential choice)
38. Unsweetened almond milk or other unsweetened nut milk alternatives
39. Unsweetened coconut milk (canned or carton)
40. Unsweetened tea (black, green, herbal)
41. Coffee (black or with unsweetened almond milk/coconut milk)
42. Sparkling water or club soda (plain or flavored without added sugars)
43. Sugar-free flavored water or electrolyte-enhanced water
44. Sugar-free sports drinks or electrolyte mixes
45. Bone broth or bouillon (great for sipping or as a base for soups)
46. Sugar-free powdered drink mixes (such as sugar-free flavored iced tea or lemonade mixes)
Nuts and Seeds
47. Chia seeds
48. Almonds
49. Walnuts
50. Macadamia nuts
Oils and butter
51. Almond butter
52. Peanut butter
53. Coconut oil
54. Avocado oil
55. Olive oil
56. Ghee or clarified butter
Pantry Staples
57. Coconut milk (canned, unsweetened)
58. Unsweetened cocoa powder
59. Stevia
60. Keto pancake mix
