The Ultimate Plant-Based Grocery List

Going plant-based can seem intimidating, but Dr. Joey's got us covered!

Plant-based eating has been shown to aid in weight reduction, assist with disease prevention and is far better for the environment. A plant-based diet consists of minimally to non-processed natural foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, seeds, nuts, and whole grains. Refined flours, sugars, and processed oils are not part of a plant-based diet. Wherever possible, plant-based diets emphasizes organic, local and ethical farming practices. A sample plant-based grocery list includes:

Plant-Based, Non-Meat Proteins:

  • Chickpeas
  • Lentils
  • Edamame
  • Firm Tofu
  • Tempeh
  • Peanuts
  • Almonds
  • Spirulina – blue-green algae that contain approximately 8 grams of protein per 2 tablespoons
  • Nutritional yeast
  • Quinoa
  • Hemp seeds – 5 grams of protein per tablespoon
  • Protein Powders

Produce:

  • Apples
  • Artichoke
  • Asparagus
  • Avocado
  • Banana
  • Bagged greens and salad
  • Basil
  • Beets
  • Bell peppers
  • Blueberries
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Cilantro
  • Cucumber
  • Dried fruits (apples. apricots, banana slices, etc.)
  • Grapefruit
  • Grapes
  • Kiwifruit
  • Leafy greens (kale, spinach, romaine, etc.)
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Oranges
  • Pears
  • Pineapple
  • Potatoes
  • Tomatoes
  • Thyme
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Zucchini

Whole Grains:

  • Amaranth
  •  Barley
  • Bulgur
  • Farro
  • Freekeh
  • Kamut
  • Millet
  • Oats
  • Quinoa
  • Rice (black, brown, red, and wild)
  • Spelt
  • Sprouted-grain products

Legumes:

  • Canned and Dry beans (black, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, navy, pinto, fava, mung, and lima)
  • Peas
  • Chickpeas
  • Dry peas (split green and yellow, whole green and yellow)
  • Edamame
  • Hummus

Nuts and Seeds:

  • Walnuts
  • Cashews
  • Pistachios
  • Brazil nuts
  • Almond and almond butter
  • Peanuts and peanut butter
  • Chia seeds
  • Flaxseeds
  • Pecans
  • Pine nuts
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Tahini

Now that we’ve got our kitchen staples, head over to @deliciouslyella and @minimalistbaker on Instagram for delicious plant-based recipes!