My Trader Joe’s Whole30 Staples

I’ve currently completed 3 rounds of Whole30 and each time I am about to start a new one, I will head to Trader Joes to pick up my staples. Now this list could be even longer, you’d be surprised how many Whole30 approved items there are at your Trader Joe’s! This list will be my go-to’s and what I’ve found to be absolutely necessary for my Whole30 journeys. Now I don’t buy a lot of my meats or produce at Trader Joe’s, as I’ve personally have not found them to be that great of quality or they go bad extremely quickly.

COOKING OILS

• Avocado Oil: My go to oil when cooking. It may seem pricey but, it’ll last for a while. The biggest take away from avocado oil is it’s high smoke point. It’s actually higher than olive oil, which can be carcinogenic when heated above a certain point. This is why avocado oil has taken the number 1 place in my kitchen when using oils to cook.

• Ghee: A great substitution for butter. Ghee is actually clarifed butter so all of the lactose is taken out of it, leaving you with still a creamy like taste. My main use for ghee is cooking eggs, scrambled or omelettes specifically.

• Coconut Oil: Has a high smoke point and is great oil choice for stir fries.

• Sesame Oil: Also great for stir fries and has a lot of flavor!
  
  

PANTRY

• Minced Garlic: This is my savior when cooking since I absolutely hate chopping up garlic, it’s tedious and time consuming. I always add a couple of teaspoons when cooking a variety of meals like stews, stir fries, and omelettes.

• Olives (Kalamata or Pimento Stuffed): Such a great addition to salads or even as a snack! They are a great source for healthy fats and can be high in vitamin E and antioxidants.

• Capers: Another great addition to my side salads. I love using capers in a basic greek salad that I typically will make 2-3 times a week.

• Unsweetened Almond Milk: I prefer the shelf stable version so I can stock up then use it for my coffees.

• Salsa: Perfect for burrito bowls, I also like the shelf stable version so i can keep it in there till I need it.

• Coconut Aminos: Great alternative to soy sauce, I use this in any stir fry!

• Apple Cider Vinegar: I use this in recipes for dressings and vinaigerettes.

• Red Wine Vinegar: Same as above.

• Spicy Brown Mustard: Great to top burgers with or even as a condiment in dressings and vinaigrette.

• Nutritional Yeast: The best substitute for cheese! I love to sprinkle this on to a shepherds pie or chili.

• Canned Coconut Milk: This is the staple for cooking any kind of curry, make sure to buy the full fat!

SEASONINGS

• 21 Seasoning Salute: This is my go to all around seasoning, I typically will use it to season most poultry or vegetable dishes.

• Umami Sesoning: Love using this on scrambled eggs or to season vegetables.

• Everything But the Bagel Seasoning: This is my go to breakfast seasoning, I love putting this on eggs or even an avocado.

REFRIGERATED/FROZEN

• Garlic and Herb Sausages: Love to keep these in the fridge for a simple dinner. It’s fully cooked, so all you need to do is brown it and serve with veggies.

• Frozen Cauliflower Rice: I use this as a base for any of my bowls, it’s a perfect substitute for rice. I prefer getting the frozen version so I can keep it in the freezer till I want to use it.

• Pork Belly: Another great easy meal idea, this is fully cooked. I love to slice it up and cook it till crispy. Great with broccolini!

• Smoked Salmon: A really great idea for breakfast. Love to do this with hard boiled eggs and sliced cucumber, and of course topped with the Everything But the Bagel Seasoning.

• Guacamole: Great with burrito bowls or as a dip.

• Sauerkraut: I always make sure to include fermented foods into my diet as it’s great for gut health. Kraut goes perfect with sausages or I love doing it as a side with eggs.

• Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto: Great with spaghetti squash or zoodles!

• Bone Broth: I use this in replacement for any recipe that calls for a broth as it’s more nutritious and great for your gut compared to regular broth.

• Jicama Wraps: Perfect replacement for a tortilla or a lettuce wrap! I love the crunch and freshness jicama has, I love doing tacos or breakfast tacos with these.

SNACKS

• Dried Mango: Perfect for when I’m craving something sweet.

• Dried Baby Bananas: Same as above! :)

• Chomps: Great protein snack, also love the different flavors they offer and its the perfect on the go snack.

• Lara Bar: Perfect snack for a post workout, love to have this after hiking.

• RX Bar: Another alternative to Lara Bar!