The healthy foundations
Start with the versatile basics that form the backbone of most simple meals: oats for breakfasts, a couple of grains like rice for dinners, and a source of plant protein such as textured soya or dried pulses. These keep for months and stretch across countless dishes.
Flavour and finishing
A cupboard of plain staples is only half the story - it’s the flavour-makers that turn them into meals you’ll want to eat. Nut butters, a good oil, and a small collection of spices do most of the heavy lifting.
- Oats and a grain or two (rice, quinoa)
- A plant protein - pulses, beans or textured soya
- Nut butter or peanut butter powder
- An everyday oil and a handful of go-to spices
Build it up gradually
You don’t need to buy everything at once. Add a couple of staples to each shop and within a month you’ll have a cupboard that can turn out a healthy meal on a busy night without a special trip to the shops.
Pair it with our recipe hub and you’ll rarely be stuck for ideas.
