Whether it is your first time grocery shopping as a vegan or you are a seasoned vegan just looking to get a little more organized, this is the list for you! I remember being frustrated trying to read the labels of everything I was buying when I first went vegan to double check for animal products. Over the years, it has become a lot easier and I want to share some of my top tips and selections with you so it can become easy for you too!
Top Tips for Vegan Grocery Shopping
- Read the nutrition facts label. Vegans avoid any product that contains milk, gelatin, egg, dairy, meat, or honey.
- Look for a V inside of a circle symbol on the front of the package.
- Check out PETA for a list of ingredients or products that are vegan if you are unsure.
- Don’t be hard on yourself, you are learning and will make mistakes.
- Watch out for items marketed as “plant-based”. This does not necessarily mean they are vegan.
Sample Vegan Grocery List
This is not an example of everything I would shop for in a week. Rather, it is a more comprehensive list of items I like to switch around from week to week in each food group to help you from getting bored!
Proteins
- Tempeh
- Tofu
- Seitan
- Peas
- Lima beans
- Edamame
- Chickpeas
- Black beans
- White beans
- Kidney beans
- Protein bars
- Protein powder
Fruit
- Apples
- Oranges
- Bananas
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Nectarines
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Grapes
- Mango
- Pineapple
- Passionfruit
- Watermelon
- Honeydew melon
- Cantaloupe
- Cherries
- Dried fruits including raisins, cranberries, or other varieties
Vegetables
- Carrots
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Microgreens
- Onion
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Celery
- Asparagus
- Zucchini
- Squash
- Cucumber
- Olives
- Peppers
Dressings and Dips
- Vinaigrettes
- Hummus
- Salsa
- Guacamole
- Soy sauce
- Ketchup
- Marinara sauce
Grains
- Seedy sandwich breads
- Farro
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Oatmeal
- Pasta noodles
- Tortilla chips
- Tortillas
- Pizza dough
Nuts and Seeds
- Almond butter
- Peanut butter
- Sunflower butter
- Peanuts
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Hazelnuts
- Pecans
- Walnuts
- Trail Mix
Beverages
- Plant based milk
- Coffee
- Tea
- Kombucha
- Coconut wate
Pantry Items
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Pepper
- Nutritional yeast
- Nutmeg
- Unbleached flour
- Jam or jelly
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Unbleached sugar
I wish you all the luck in your shopping and hope this helps inspire some creativity in your cooking for the week!
