CHAPTER 2
So, your pantry is looking great. You’re officially obsessed with your immersion blender and find yourself weaving it into conversation with friends, and now that you’ve discovered the wonders of nutritional yeast, EVERY meal feels incomplete without a sprinkle of Almond Parm.
You have a few vegan tricks up your sleeve, but find yourself wanting even more! *Cue* the second installment of The Pantry Diaries, your go to source for tips and brands that have the by CHLOE. stamp of approval. This time we’re dishing out advice on how to update your pantry to reflect the season (It’s not just your wardrobe that needs sprucing!)
Add these Fall inspired items into the mix and check out some recipes were experimenting with this season.
*Like what you see? Check out Chapter One
1. CANNED PUMPKIN
We’re taught to always use fresh ingredients when available, but sometimes the canned aisle can be your best friend too.
Pumpkins are pretty much the official mascot for autumn. This season you should always have at least one or two canned pumpkins on hand for easy Autumn inspired recipes. Add a little “pumpkin spice” to anything from cinnamon rolls and pancakes, to Risotto or homemade pumpkin spice lattes. The options are endless!
Here are some brands we live by:
1. Farmer’s Market Organic Pumpkin ($2.49)
2. Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin: Organic, All Natural + No Preservatives ($6.69)
2. OATS
Similar to nuts, oats are another versatile ingredient that no kitchen should be without.
Oats are full of fiber and absorb the flavor of ingredients they’re cooked with, sweet or savory. Make a batch of our Homemade Granola (aka the perfect travelin’ snack!), savory oats with fresh or dried herbs, toasted pepitas and nutritional yeast, or even make your own oat flour.
If you’re in NYC, check out by CHLOE. to try our delicious oatmeal topped with raw almond butter, banana, pure maple + raw cacao!
Here are a few of our favorite brands:
1. Bob’s Red Mill: Organic 100% Whole Grain Steel Cut Oats ($3.99)
2. John Mc.Cann: Steel Cut Oat Meal ($6.95)
3. Bob’s Red Mill: Gluten-Free Rolled Oats ($7.49)
3. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Apple Cider Vinegar is one of our favorite fall pantry staples. It’s known for a host of natural health benefits including help with weight loss, lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and improving symptoms of diabetes.
It’s one of those ingredients that works in mysterious ways to unlock flavor, acidity and texture in vegan cooking. Apple Cider Vinegar is the perfect substitute for eggs in vegan baking. Don’t believe us? Just try two of our go-to brekkie recipes: Raspberry Swirl Coffee Cake + Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins!
Check out our fav brands:
1. Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (4.99)
2. Spectrum Naturals Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (3.87)
*Fun Fact - In French, the word “vinegar” actually means “sour wine” #themoreyouknow
4. RAW AGAVE
For those of you who aren’t familiar, agave nectar is a natural sweetener extracted from the Mexican agave plant. It’s sweeter than sugar and healthier for you!
We absolutely love substituing raw agave in our tea (psst.. honey ain’t vegan), and in traditional sauces. Try using agave in our Mongolian Seitan or in our Homemade Ice Cream.
We’ve got the sweets for these brands:
1. Agave In The Raw Sweeteners ($4.78)
2. Organic Raw Agave ($8.68)
3. Wholesome Sweetener: Organic Blue Agave Raw ($4.79)
5. CHICKPEAS
Chickpeas are our very favorite legume. This pantry essential is so versatile! Chickpeas can be thrown on to salads, cooked into soups and stews, and even made into hummus.
Aside from being delicious, chickpeas are packed with protein and nutrients.
See our top picks below:
1. Arrowhead Mills: Organic Chickpeas ($4.89)
2. The Good Bean: All Natural Chickpea Sea Salt Snack ($2.38)
3. Fig Food Company: Organic Chickpeas ($2.99
*Bonus - check out our Baked Crispy Chickpeas the perfect on-the-go snack, our Falafel Sliders with Avocado Hummus to satisfy any hearty cravings, and General Tso’s Chickpeas for a delicious #MeatlessMonday treat!