Looking for Healthy Pantry Staple Recipes to make use of what you have on hand? These are my favorite, easy, mainly pantry staple breakfasts, soups, bean and grain based meals, dinners and desserts that are healthy and delicious, too!This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.
After publishing myHealthy Pantry Items and Shelf Stable Fruits, Veggies, and Proteinpost, I promised to follow up with my favorite Pantry Staple Recipes. One thing we can all do now if to look at the food we have in the pantry and/or freezer and try to use what we have on hand!
A good place to start is to print my Healthy Pantry Items List and go through your supply at home and see what you have! Then, go through these meals and see what recipes use the items you have on hand. For each recipe, I have listed the pantry items needed – guys SO many overlap. I also listed what fresh ingredients are in the recipe, but so often they can be substituted or omitted, sos get creative. You might end up making something new and delicious that your family loves.
Healthy Pantry Staple Recipes
Pantry Staple Breakfasts| Morning SnackRecipes
Chocolate Chia Pudding
Pantry ingredients: chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, shelf stable non dairy milk – like almond or coconut
Other ingredients: optional fresh or frozen fruit
Overnight Oatsor21 Day Fix Baked Oatmeal Jars
Pantry ingredients:oats,maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon,shelf stable non dairy milk – like almond or coconut
Other ingredients: fresh or frozen fruit
Gluten Free Make Ahead Freezer Waffles [2B Mindset | 21 Day Fix]
Pantry ingredients: oats, arrowroot, baking powder, sugar, vanilla,shelf stable non dairy milk – like almond or coconut
Other ingredients: eggs, butter (can sub olive oil)
Low Carb Cauliflower Hash Browns (21 Day Fix)
Pantry ingredients: frozen cauliflower rice, Everythingbut the Bagel Seasoning, olive oil and olive oil spray
Other ingredients: eggs
21 Day Fix Granola (gluten free/dairy free)
Pantry ingredients: Oats, brown rice cereal, sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds (optional), coconut oil, cinnamon,maple syrup, honey
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Blender Muffins [Gluten-free | Dairy-free ] | 21 Day Fix Blender Muffins [Weight Watchers]
Pantry ingredients: oats, applesauce,maple syrup or honey,shelf stable non dairy milk – like almond or coconut,
cinnamon, vanilla
Other ingredients: eggs, bananas
Pantry Staple Pastas | | SauceRecipes
21 Day Fix Homemade Tomato Sauce
Pantry ingredients: olive oil, tomato puree, crushed tomatoes
Other ingredients: onions, garlic, basil (can sub dried)
Instant Pot Mac and Cheese {Gluten-free}| 21 Day Fix Instant Pot Mac and Cheese {Weight Watchers Freestyle}
Pantry ingredients: pasta, dried mustard, salt,shelf stable non dairy milk – like almond or coconut(Tip – this is delish with canned tuna for protein), broth
Other ingredients:cheese(hard, aged cheese lasts for months), cauliflower – can sub frozen florets
21 Day Fix Pumpkin Pasta with Spicy Sausage (Gluten Free | Instant Pot Option)
Pantry ingredients: pasta, canned pumpkin, canned coconut milk, broth, olive oil
Other ingredients: Italian poultry sausage, parmesan cheese (buy on the block and it will last months!), onions, garlic, butter (can sub olive oil)
21 Day Fix Simple Spaghetti Squash with Meat Sauce {Crock Pot/Instant Pot}
Pantry ingredients: Canned crushed tomatoes, dried spices, olive oil
Other ingredients: garlic, ground meat (can omit), spaghetti squash
Instant Pot Enchilada Pasta [21 Day Fix | WW | Gluten Free]
Pantry ingredients: pasta, dried spices, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilis
Other ingredients: bell peppers, onion (can sub frozen), ground meat
Pantry Staple Soup | Salad Recipes
Easy Instant Pot Tomato Soup with Crispy Cheese Chips (21 Day Fix | Low Carb | Vegan friendly)
Pantry ingredients: San Marzano Tomatoes, olive oil, chicken stock, canned coconut milk, dried basil
Other ingredients: carrots, onions, garlic, butter (can sub olive oil), basil
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup andCrock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Pantry ingredients: broth, corn, black beans, broth, diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chilis
Other ingredients: chicken (you can sub any meat you would like) garlic, onion, jalapeno (can omit)
Butternut Squash Soup [Instant Pot/Crock Pot/Stove Top] [21 Day Fix | WW]
Pantry ingredients: broth, coconut milk, olive oil
Other Ingredients: bacon (you can omit), butternut squash (these will last on your counter for awhile!), shallots, garlic
21 Day Fix Zuppa Toscana (Instant Pot/ Stove Top)
Pantry ingredients: roasted red peppers, canned coconut milk, broth, olive oil, dried spices
Other ingredients: Italian poultry sausage, potatoes, kale (can sub frozen greens), garlic, onion
21 Day Fix Ramen Noodle Salad
Pantry ingredients: almonds, brown rice ramen, mandarins, frozen edamame, olive oil, sesame oil, apple cider vinegar
Other Ingredients: cabbage, carrots, ginger (can sub dried)
No-Mayo Tuna Salad| The Foodie and the Fix
Pantry ingredients: olive oil, canned tuna, black pepper, jarred roasted red peppers
Other Ingredients: lemon, red onion, basil (can sub dried)
Pantry Staple Rice | QuinoaRecipes
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto [Gluten-free | 21 DF | WW]
Pantry ingredients: rice, coconut milk, broth
Other ingredients: butternut squash (can sub frozen), shallots, garlic, butter (sub olive oil), parmesan cheese (buy on the block and it will last a long time)
21 Day Fix Quinoa Taco Casserole (Crock Pot or Instant Pot)
Pantry ingredients: quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilis, spices, salt and pepper, broth
Other Ingredients: ground meat (can omit!),garlic, bell pepper (can use frozen), red onion,cheese (optional, but hard, aged cheddar lasts for months)
Pantry Staple Bean Based Recipes:
Quick Turkey Taco Skillet {21 Day Fix | WW} –
Pantry ingredients: black beans, corn, spices, tortillas (optional)
Other Ingredients: ground meat (can omit), bell peppers (can omit or use frozen)
21 Day Fix Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili (Stovetop/Instant Pot)
Pantry ingredients: black beans, fire roasted tomatoes – can sub any diced, olive oil, spices
Other Ingredients:sweet potatoes – these will last a long time in your pantry, or you can sub canned/frozen, onions, garlic, ground meat (can omit!)
Instant Pot Sausage and Lentil Soup (21 Day Fix/Stove-top Option)
Pantry ingredients: lentils, broth, olive oil, dried basil
Other ingredients: carrots, celery, spinach, garlic, zucchini, Italian sausage – you can leave out the sausage and make the lentils with whatever veggies you have and lots of seasonings!
Healthy Sausage, Bean, and Kale Skillet [Gluten-free | 21 Day Fix | Weight Watchers] | 21 Day Fix Sausage, Bean, and Kale Skillet
Pantry ingredients: Canned chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, olive oil
Other ingredients: Italian poultry sausage (can omit), mozzarellacheese, kale (can sub frozen or use frozen spinach)
Pantry items + Meat
Instant Pot Asian ChickenorAsian Style Crock Pot Chicken
Pantry ingredients:tomato paste,maple syrup or honey,coconut oil, coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
Other ingredients: chicken thighs (I also have this recipe with pork tenderloin, beef, and ground meat
21 Day Fix Salsa Lime Chicken (Instant Pot/Slow Cooker)
Pantry ingredients: jar ofsalsa
Other ingredients: chicken (or any cut of meat), lime (optional)
Italian Chicken Skillet {21 Day Fix}
Pantry ingredients: olive oil, crushed tomatoes, dried spices
Other ingredients: chicken, garlic, mozzarella cheese (can sub aged Parmesan which has a longer shelf life)
Maple Mustard Chicken and Potatoes | The Foodie and the Fix
Pantry ingredients:maple syrup,spicy brown mustard, broth
Other ingredients:chicken (or any cut of meat), potatoes
Instant Pot Balsamic Chicken {21 Day Fix}
Pantry ingredients: crushed tomatoes, dried spices, balsamic vinegar
Other Ingredients: chicken, onion, garlic
Hidden Cauliflower Taco Meat (21 Day Fix Friendly/Instant Pot Friendly)
Pantry ingredients: Tomato sauce, spices, frozen cauliflower rice
Other ingredients:ground meat – you can sub beans!!
21 Day Fix Instant Pot Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
Pantry ingredients: Balsamic vinegar, broth, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, arrowroot
Other ingredients: Pork tenderloin
21 Day Fix Salsa Verde Pork {Slow Cooker/Instant Pot}
Pantry ingredients: jar of salsa verde
Other ingredients: pork tenderloin (this would work with any cut of meat – love it with chicken!)
Pantry Recipe Treats/Desserts
Cookie Hummus Dip {21 Day Fix}
Pantry ingredients: chick peas, honey, maple syrup, nut butter, chocolate chipsshelf stable non dairy milk – like almond or coconut
Gluten Free Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting [Grain free | Dairy Free | 21 Day Fix]
Pantry ingredients: almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda,maple syrup,coconut oil,vanilla, nut butter
Other ingredients: eggs
Healthy Samoas Cookie Bars [Gluten Free | Dairy Free | 21 DF ]
Pantry ingredients: coconut, coconut flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, honey, cocoa powder, nut butter
Healthy Copycat Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups [Dairy Free | Gluten Free | 21 Day Fix | WW]
Pantry ingredients: cocoa powder, coconut oil, coconut flour or peanut butter powder, maple syrup and honey, vanilla
Coconut Macaroons {21 Day Fix}
Pantry ingredients: shredded coconut, coconut flour, honey, coconut oil, vanilla
Dairy Free Chocolate Fondue [21 Day Fix]
Pantry ingredients: coconut oil, cocoa powder, canned coconut milk,maple syrup,vanilla extract
Looking for more Pantry Ingredient Recipes? Check out this awesome list of Recipes from my talented friend Stephanie from The Foodie and The Fix!
