Basic Pantry Staples List (and a Free Printable)

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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 staples 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? Let me know in the comments below!

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

Having a well-stocked pantry can save you from unnecessary trips to the grocery store. Here's a list of basic pantry staples to have on hand at all times!

6 Comments

Sue on July 23, 2020 at 4:38 am

Crisco, lard or something like this….also dried milk.

Amie on January 18, 2020 at 11:21 am

I LOVE you pantry inventory list, but i can’t seem to open up the file on my computer. is there any way you could e-mail me a copy. It’s perfect!

Thank you so much

Taya | Simply Frugal on January 18, 2020 at 12:22 pm

Sorry about that! I have now fixed the link so you should be able to download it now!
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- Shirley on July 21, 2020 at 5:50 am
  
  Great pantry list. I’m trying to put away one year of food. Can you tell me how to store flour and oats etc so they don’t get meal bugs?
  
  Thanks
  
  Shirley in Virginia
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  - Taya | Simply Frugal on July 23, 2020 at 8:37 am
    
    I would recommend storing those items in the freezer! Hope this helps!
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Daniela Violin on January 22, 2013 at 6:59 pm

Honey, Tartar Sauce, Shake & Bake, Pudding, Baby Food Jars (Fruit & Custard) (yeah I am an adult who snacks on baby food), Almonds, Plain Crackers, Rice Thins, Cereal, Tea Biscuits, Cream Cheese, Granola Bars