Valencia Shanté

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🛒 Grocery List

Budget-Friendly Staples for a Healthy Home

(Keep this list on your fridge or phone when you shop!)

🥦 Fresh Produce (Buy seasonal for best prices!)

  • Spinach or kale (fresh or frozen)
  • Romaine or mixed greens
  • Carrots
  • Bell peppers
  • Broccoli or cauliflower
  • Zucchini or yellow squash
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Onions & garlic
  • Avocados
  • Tomatoes
  • Apples or bananas
  • Seasonal fruit (berries, oranges, pears, etc.)
  • Lemons or limes

🌾 Whole Grains

  • Brown rice
  • Quinoa
  • Rolled oats
  • Whole wheat or chickpea pasta
  • Corn tortillas (gluten-free)
  • Whole grain bread (check for dairy-free)
  • Barley or bulgur (optional)

🌰 Protein & Healthy Fats

  • Canned or dried beans (black, pinto, chickpeas, kidney)
  • Lentils (red or green)
  • Tofu or tempeh
  • Natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • Raw or roasted nuts (walnuts, cashews, almonds)
  • Chia seeds or flaxseeds
  • Unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded coconut

🥫 Pantry Staples

  • Olive oil or avocado oil
  • Apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • Canned tomatoes (diced, crushed, or sauce)
  • Low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Canned coconut milk
  • Nutritional yeast (for cheesy flavor without dairy)
  • Soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
  • Sea salt, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, paprika, garlic powder

🥛 Non-Dairy Milks & Dairy Alternatives

  • Unsweetened almond, oat, or soy milk
  • Plant-based yogurt (almond, cashew, or coconut milk-based)
  • Vegan cheese or cream cheese (optional, based on preference)

🍌 Frozen Staples (Great for smoothies & meal prep)

  • Frozen berries or mango
  • Frozen spinach or kale
  • Frozen mixed vegetables
  • Frozen peas or corn
  • Frozen edamame
  • Frozen bananas (for smoothies or dairy-free “ice cream”)

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