Having a well-stocked pantry can save you from unnecessary trips to the grocery store and eating out too often.  Since I’m also cleaning out our kitchen cupboards this week, I thought I’d put together a basic pantry list (items you’ll quite likely find in my own cupboards) that would be useful to have on hand at all times!

Below my list, you’ll find a Pantry Inventory printable with areas that you can fill in to suit your own needs.  Hope you like it!

Basic Spices

• Salt
• Black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Ginger powder
• Cumin
• Chili Powder
• Cinnamon
• Oregano
• Basil
• Parsley
• Chicken bouillon powder/cubes

Dried Goods

• Rice
• Pasta
• Coffee, tea
• Cornstarch
• Cereal
• All purpose flour/whole wheat flour
• Sugar/icing sugar
• Nuts and seeds
• Jams and preserves
• Dried beans

Canned Goods

• Tomatoes (paste, sauce, diced)
• Canned vegetables
• Canned beans
• Canned fruit
• Pickles
• Pasta sauce
• Canned tuna, salmon, chicken

Baking Supplies

• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Oats
• Chocolate chips/raisins
• Brown sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Honey
• Yeast

Condiments

• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Mayonnaise
• Soy sauce
• Oils (olive, grape seed, vegetable)
• Barbeque sauce
• Vinegars (white, balsamic, apple cider)
• Maple syrup
• Peanut butter

Perishable Items

• Bread – including bagels and buns
• Dairy – milk, butter, cheese, yogurt
• Eggs
• Fresh fruit and vegetables
• Frozen fruit and vegetables
• Onions and garlic
• Meat, fish and poultry

Is there anything you would add to the basic pantry list?

Click on the image above to print your own Pantry Inventory list!