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
Comments
RousingMacadamia693106 2 months ago
Thanks for that!
Strive2Bhealthy 2 months ago
Awesome list! I already shop for the majority of these foods…nice to know my research paid off.
Lcoulton 3 months ago
Very wonderful list, all things with (P) I have, yay!
GorgeousKetone985831 6 months ago
Great list! Thank you 😊
Tonks 6 months ago
Are mushrooms ok
RousingKale703192 7 months ago
How do I find how many cal, protein, fat is before paying
Gmvergason1 6 months ago
Carb Manager!
Vicky 7 months ago
What does the P stand for next to some of the food items?
UpbeatKale630401 7 months ago
Priority items.
Help4bare 7 months ago
Are raw almonds allowed?
AspasiaGWS 8 months ago
Great list! Thanks!
Ms.MisterSister 9 months ago
Just below the first large paragraph is a green link to save this list. [On my phone, I press & hold that link, select one of the choices. I share it with myself by emailing a link to myself. Then, I print when I'm home.]
Linda J-C 9 months ago
Thank You! This list is so helpful.
GorgeousRadish878195 9 months ago
Thank you
IncredibleKale598303 10 months ago
Thank you
ExcellentAvocado136547 a year ago
Thank you...now I know which foods to purchase
Deebees711 a year ago
Thank you
maylwhitty a year ago
Just what I was looking for. Clean and simple guide.
Adeantx a year ago
Love this list!
SuperKetone703658 a year ago
Thanks! This is valuable information.
GorgeousKetone711325 a year ago
It would be nice if you could print this list instead of doing screenshots.
GorgeousRadish682314 a year ago
Screenshot!!
StupendousAvocado739360 a year ago
Thanks for the list!
FabulousRadish183735 a year ago
I am on iOS and I have no way of printing this either. Is it possible to email me a copy?
RemarkableMacadamia236518 a year ago
Screenshot then print
FantasticAvocado681944 a year ago
Is there another place this list is that I could print from easier?
SpectacularMacadamia988519 a year ago
how do I print this shopping list? Tks
FavorableKale631604 a year ago
highlight it all and then right click to find the print option. click on that and print.
Nanay a year ago
How can I print this list?