Hey everyone! Welcome back to my blog. Today, I’m excited to share a fantastic video from one of my favorite YouTube creators, Chanty Marie. If you’re into healthy, plant-based living, you’re going to love her content. In this video, Chanty takes us through a massive grocery haul from Trader Joe’s, perfect for anyone following a whole foods, plant-based diet. I think her tips and insights are incredibly helpful, especially if you’re just starting out on this journey.
Chanty has recently completed her nutritarian coaching program and is now guiding her mom through a weight loss and health improvement journey. I love how she’s using her knowledge to help her family – it’s so inspiring! She spent $280 at Trader Joe’s, stocking up on essential items to create delicious, healthy meals. Let’s dive into the details of this haul and see what goodies she picked up.
Pantry Staples and Recipes
First off, Chanty shows us her pantry staples. She’s got a variety of beans – black beans, white beans, and garbanzo beans, which are great for making hearty dishes. I love how she includes lentils too, planning to make a lentil shepherd’s pie. That sounds so comforting and nutritious!
She also picked up red lentil pasta for a mushroom and eggplant pasta bake. I think this is such a creative way to incorporate more plant-based proteins into your diet. Plus, she got quinoa, which she plans to use in a cold quinoa veggie salad. I tried making a similar salad last week, and it was so refreshing and filling.
Sauces and Spices
For sauces, Chanty found the lowest sodium pasta sauce available at Trader Joe’s. She mentions it’s quite spicy, so if you’re like me and love a bit of heat, this might be perfect for you. She also grabbed tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and my favorite – no salt added tomato salsa. I think it’s awesome that Trader Joe’s offers this option!
She also picked up some essential spices like smoked paprika and mushroom umami seasoning. In my opinion, these are must-haves for adding depth and flavor to plant-based dishes. I love using smoked paprika in my soups and stews.
Nuts and Seeds
Chanty stocked up on a variety of nuts and seeds, including hemp seeds, raw pumpkin seeds, raw cashews, and flax seeds. These are fantastic for making creamy sauces or adding to salads for extra crunch and nutrition. I tried making a cashew-based sauce last week, and it was so creamy and delicious!
Fresh Produce and Frozen Goods
The fresh produce section of her haul is impressive. She got tofu, tempeh, sweet potatoes, avocados, zucchini, eggplant, onions, garlic, and more. I love how she plans to mix cauliflower with potatoes for her shepherd’s pie – it’s a great way to lighten up the dish while still keeping it satisfying.
Chanty also picked up lots of frozen berries for smoothies, which I think is a brilliant idea. I love adding wild blueberries to my smoothies because they have more antioxidants than regular blueberries. She also got frozen mangoes, which are perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to recipes or enjoying as a snack.
Time-Saving Tips
One of my favorite tips from Chanty is using salad bags for quick and easy meals. She suggests using these as a base and adding beans, nuts, and seeds for a nutritious lunch. I tried this tip, and it really does save so much time!
Chanty also loves the creamy dill dressing from Trader Joe’s, even though it’s not completely nutritarian-approved. In my opinion, it’s okay to indulge in your favorite dressings occasionally, as long as you’re mindful of the ingredients.
Final Thoughts
Chanty Marie’s grocery haul is packed with healthy, plant-based staples that make it easy to prepare nutritious meals. I think her approach to meal planning and prepping is practical and inspiring. If you’re new to this lifestyle or looking for fresh ideas, her video is a fantastic resource. I can’t wait to try some of the recipes she mentioned, especially the lentil shepherd’s pie and the mushroom eggplant pasta bake.
Thank you for joining me in exploring Chanty Marie’s Trader Joe’s haul. I hope you found this summary helpful and that it gives you some great ideas for your next grocery trip. Happy cooking!