Re-fried beans: One of my staple meals is burritos. There is such a variety of different ways you can make a burrito and they are not only filling but healthy as well. My favorite brand of re-fried beans is Rosarita, specifically the black bean variety.
Tortillas: Like I said burritos are one of my staple meals so tortillas are obviously going to be on my list but tortillas are also good for making wraps. You can also buy whole wheat tortillas and cut them into triangles and bake them to make healthier nacho chips.
Chili: I like to keep chili on hand because it is filling and easy to make. Just measure out your portion and pop it on the microwave. You can also make things like chili and fried eggs or chili, rice and cheese which is one of my favorite meals.
Canned chicken: Canned chicken is just good to have around no matter what. I like to put it in my burritos or make chicken salad sandwiches. You can put it in omelettes, or mix it in with veggies and rice. It is really versatile and a good source of protein.
Canned tuna: From tuna salad sandwiches to fish tacos to fish cakes canned tuna is also really good to have around. Like canned chicken it is versatile and easy to use.
Canned soup: I like to have canned soup on hand because it's a meal when you are in a hurry or don't feel like putting a lot of effort into cooking. Canned soups tend to be high in sodium but there are plenty of low sodium varieties or light (lite) soups that are a better alternative.
Minute rice: Rice is great to have around because you can use it for so many meals. Like I said earlier I like to have it with my chili, you can eat it with veggies, you can put it in burritos. There is so much you can do with rice. I like the Uncle Ben rices but they can get pretty pricey so I also like to keep boxed minute rice around. My favorite varieties are brown rice, jasmine rice and basmati rice.
Bread: Whole wheat or whole grain bread is great to keep around. Obviously it can be used for sandwiches but you can also use bread that has become dry or bake it to dry it out and put it in a food processor to add bulk to some meals.
Peanut butter or another nut butter: Whether you're just eating a tablespoon or two of peanut butter by itself or eating it with something else like veggies or fruit or on a sandwich it's a nice tasty snack with the added benefit of protein.
Frozen Veggies: I like to keep frozen veggies around because one veggies are important for a healthy diet, two they keep longer than fresh veggies and three because I live in Alaska it can hard to find fresh veggies at a decent price.
Frozen Fruit: Again I like to keep frozen veggies on hand because it is often hard to find good fresh fruit at a decent price where I live. I like to thaw out frozen berries in the microwave and eat them in my cereal or use them in smoothies.
Eggs: Eggs are a great source of protein and there are so many meals you can make with them. Added bonus you can use them for face and hair masks.
Almond Milk or other non dairy milk substitute: Cereal is one of my staple meals as well so I like to keep almond milk or another milk substitute around. I also like them because they often come in flavors like vanilla or chocolate which can add flavor to a bland cereal without adding a lot of calories. I don't drink dairy because it causes me to break out with severe acne.
Cereal: I love cereal. They are often packed with vitamins and minerals and sometimes protein. My favorite cereal at the moment is Uncle Sam. It has 7 grams of protein and it contains flaxseed which contains omega 3 fatty acid.
I also like to keep spices and condiments on hand to flavor to my meals. Some of my staple condiments are mustard, honey, salsa, soy sauce and a variety of hot sauces. As far as spices go I keep salt and pepper on hand as well as cayenne pepper and lemon pepper.
Soon to come are some of my favorite individual meal recipes.
I hope this has helped. If you have any feedback or blog suggestion leave a comment. Take care!
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