Your Keto Shopping List

Keto Pantry Essentials Shopping List

The following shopping list includes what we consider Keto "staples" and more. Stock your kitchen well when you begin Keto to set yourself up for success! Items marked with a "P" we consider priority items that you'll likely find yourself using often, so if you're shopping on a budget or just for the true basics, start there.

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Keto Baking Supplies

Stock up on low-carb baking staples to make Keto breads, crackers, pizzas, sweet treats, and more.

• Almond Flour (P)
• Coconut Flour
• Psyllium Husks
• Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips
• Cacao Powder
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Cream of Tartar
• Xanthan Gum
• Pork Rind "Bread Crumbs"
• Granulated erythritol 
• Powdered erythritol
• Brown erythritol 
• Stevia drops (P)
• Sugar-free maple syrup
• Lakanto Monk Fruit sweetener (P)

Spices

Most spices are Keto-friendly, so stay well-stocked on your favorites so you've got lots of flavor options when it's time to cook or bake.

• Variety of Spices + Dried Herbs (P)

Canned/Jarred Pantry Staples

Useful when you’re running low on fresh foods, keep a well-stocked Keto pantry and you'll never go "hangry" again.

• Tuna (P)
• Chicken
• Canned fish (think "SMASH" - salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines and herring) (P)
• Fire roasted tomatoes (P)
• Green chilies
• Crushed tomatoes (P)
• Chipotle peppers in adobo
• Nut butters (P)
• Olives (P)
• Coconut cream (P)

Fats & Oils

• Butter (P)
• Ghee
• Avocado Oil (P)
• Olive Oil (P)
• Coconut Oil (P)
• Algae Oil
• MCT Powder

Nuts & Snacks

Stay well-stocked on Keto snacks, and you'll be less inclined to cheat!

• Macadamia nuts (P)
• Pecans
• Walnuts
• Chia seeds
• Hemp hearts (P)
• Flax-meal
• Sunflower seeds (P)
• Pork rinds
• Meat bars
• Keto specific snacks
• Beef sticks
• Salami
• Cheese crisps

Broths

Perfect for a light snack, soups, stews, and other recipes. Choose your favorite!

• Vegetable Broth
• Bone Broth
• Beef Broth
• Chicken Broth

Noodle replacements

• Shirataki noodles

Dairy

Choose full-fat dairy, and organic or grass-fed where possible.

• Non-dairy milk (P)
• Cheese (P)
• Sour Cream
• Low Carb Yogurt (check coconut or Greek-style for low-carb options)
• Eggs (P)

Fruits

• Frozen berries (P)
• Lemons
• Limes

Vegetables (P)

Yes, all vegetables are a priority! Packed with nutrients, veggies are the staple of your healthy Keto diet.

• Avocados
• Asparagus
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Celery
• Cucumber
• Green Beans
• Kale
• Peppers (red and green)
• Spinach
• Olives
• Zucchini
• Lettuce
• Kale
• Swiss chard
• Tomatoes (In moderation)

Meat

Gravitate toward high quality, grass-fed and free-range meats/eggs and wild-caught seafood. Factory farmed meats would be considered “Dirty Keto."

• Steak (beef, bison, wild game)
• Hamburger 
• Bacon
• Sausage
• Chicken
• Lamb
• Pork 
• Veal
• Seafood: Crab, lobster, mussels, octopus, oysters, scallops, shrimp, and squid
• Fatty fish (Salmon, Trout, etc)
• Deli meats: Sliced chicken, corned beef, ham, pancetta, pastrami, prosciutto, roast beef, speck, and turkey (look for preservative-free and organic options when possible)
• Organ meats

Keto-friendly condiments

(P = Choose a few of your favorites)

• Mustard
• Mayo
• Miso
• Kimchi
• Caesar Salad Dressing
• Ranch Dressing
• Sugar-Free BBQ Sauce
• No Sugar Ketchup

Bread/Wrap Substitutes

• Coconut Wraps
• Low Carb Tortillas
• Cauliflower Pizza Crust