The Organic Pantry Staples Checklist (& Where to Buy Them Online)

A well-stocked pantry is the sneaky secret to eating well without thinking about it; when all your organic meal essentials are already on the shelf, healthy meals come together fast.

While it may require a bit of effort at the beginning of the process, stocking your kitchen with high-quality, organic pantry staples will save you time and money in the long run—and that’s where Thrive Market comes in. Our experts have curated an easy-to-shop selection of organic essentials like flours, grains, legumes, and pastas that you can shop without leaving your home. And best of all, they’ve done the dirty work for you: no scouring nutrition labels to see if the ingredients are organic or trying to find pantry staples that suit your dietary needs, because our team uses the highest quality standards in the industry when stocking our online shelves. 

So if you’re ready to get started stocking your pantry, this is your complete checklist of the organic pantry staples worth keeping on hand—plus the easiest way to stock them all in one place.

---

Become a Thrive Market member to access the highest-quality organic pantry staples, snacks, meals, and 7,000+ more essentials at member-only low prices.

---

The Thrive Market Organic Pantry Staples Checklist

Oils, vinegars & ghee

For cooking, baking, and making the perfect homemade salad dressing, you need a well-stocked pantry filled with organic, multipurpose oils and vinegars—and for some lifestyles, maybe even a reliable, lactose-free ghee. Here are a few of our must-haves. 

Extra virgin olive oil 

Uses: For drizzling on salads, making marinades, or low-heat cooking

We recommend: Thrive Market Regeneratively Grown Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Why this one: This velvety smooth, regeneratively grown olive oil is made with 100% hand-picked, cold-pressed Koroneiki olives from a multi-generational farm in Greece, which uses composting and cover cropping to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

Avocado oil
Uses: For high-heat cooking or grilling 

We recommend: Chosen Foods 100% Pure Organic Avocado Oil

Why this one: Non-GMO Project Verified and glyphosate residue-free, this pure, organic avocado oil has a smoke point of up to 500° F with 10g of nutritious monounsaturated fat per 1 tablespoon.

Apple cider vinegar 

Uses: For dressings and marinades, as a natural cleaner, or as a stomach-calming drink 

We recommend:  Thrive Market Organic Apple Cider Vinegar

Why this one: It’s made from the fermented cider of fresh organic apples and contains the “mother,” a cloudy sediment boasting enzymes, proteins and good bacteria.

Ghee 

Uses: For lactose-free frying and sauteeing, or as a swap for butter or vegetable oils in cooking and baking 

We recommend: 4th & Heart Grass-Fed Ghee 

Why this one: It’s made from butter grass-fed cows, which is slow-cooked until the milk protein separates and lactose is removed.

Coconut oil 

Uses: For baking, frying, or sauteeing 

We recommend: Thrive Market Regeneratively Grown Organic Coconut Oil

Why this one: Made from just one ingredient—whole, organic coconuts—this ethically sourced coconut oil is unrefined and preservative-free.

Balsamic vinegar 

Uses: In dressings, marinades, or for drizzling on pastas and meats 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Balsamic Vinegar

Why this one: It’s made in Italy with non-GMO, organic, pesticide-free grapes. 

---

Grains & pastas 

No collection of organic pantry staples is complete without grains, pastas, and breads. Rice and quinoa are essential for making things like grain bowls and stir-fries, while organic pastas and pizza crusts will step in on busy weeknights when you don’t have the time for a complicated dinner recipe. These are our favorites.

Jasmine rice

Uses: In curries, stir-fries, or any dish with a heavy sauce; as a fragrant side dish for meat, seafood, or veggies 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic White Jasmine Rice

Why this one: It’s grown using organic farming methods and has a fluffy, sticky texture that’s good for absorbing sauces.

Brown rice

Uses: In grain bowls, stir-fries, stews, and jambalayas, or even sweet desserts 

We recommend: Lundberg Family Farms Regenerative Organic Certified® Short Grain Brown Rice

Why this one: It’s organically grown on a multi-generational family farm dedicated to regenerative farming practices, and it has a nutty aroma and grainy texture. 

Basmati rice

Uses: In biryani, pilaf, or crispy rice dishes 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic White Basmati Rice

Why this one: It’s grown using organic farming methods and has a light texture and pleasantly nutty flavor. 

Quinoa 

Uses: As a fluffy, nutty rice alternative 

We recommend: Thrive Market Regeneratively Grown Organic White Quinoa

Why this one: Sourced directly from farmers in Peru, it’s a complete protein and often considered a “superfood”. 

Spaghetti 

Uses: In its namesake spaghetti and meatballs, carbonara, or meat-free pasta dishes that call for long, slender noodles 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Spaghetti

Why this one: It’s harvested and crafted in the Tavoliere delle Puglie region of Italy in a family-owned factory dating back to the 1930s.

Penne 

Uses: In heartier pasta dishes, as the tubular shape helps to pick up meaty sauces and holds up in baked casseroles 

We recommend: Bionaturae Organic Sourdough Penne Rigate

Why this one: It’s made with 100% organic Italian durum wheat and is slow-dried for superior texture. 

Macaroni & cheese 

Uses: As a meal or side dish in a pinch 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Mac & Cheese

Why this one: Made with organic, U.S.-crafted semolina pasta and a real cheese sauce, it’s great to keep on hand for kids and adults alike. 

---

Canned & jarred

From legumes to pickles, tinned fish to tomatoes, these organic pantry staples run the gamut from the center of a meal to the garnish on the side. While they’ve come a long way in recent years, canned and jarred foods have always been essential in any home pantry—and these are the ones we always keep on hand. 

Tomato paste

Uses: In sauces, soups, or marinades 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Tomato Paste

Why this one: It’s made from organic tomatoes harvested in California, and it contains no added sugars or sweeteners.

Canned tomatoes 

Uses: In sauces or soups

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Crushed Tomatoes

Why this one: They’re made from organic tomatoes harvested in California, and they contain no added sugars or sweeteners.

Broth or stock 

Uses: For making soups and stews, slow-cooking meats, or adding extra flavor to grains 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Chicken Broth

Why this one: It’s made from organic, free-range chicken and is free of antibiotics, dyes, color additives, preservatives, and gluten.

Black beans 

Uses: As a side dish alongside rice, in soups and stews, or to add fiber to salads 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Black Beans

Why this one: They contain no preservatives or artificial ingredients. 

Chickpeas 

Uses: Blended into dips and spreads, in soups and salads, or baked into things like veggie burgers and falafel 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)

Why this one: They’re organic, gluten-free, and contain no preservatives or artificial ingredients, and are grown, processed, and packed in the USA.

Tinned fish 

Uses: As a quick, no-cook protein source in salads, sandwiches, or grain bowls 

We recommend: Thrive Market Sustainably Caught Chunk Albacore Tuna

Why this one: It contains just fresh, line-caught albacore tuna (no nets!).

Coconut milk 

Uses: In curries, soups, sauces, or baked goods 

We recommend: Thrive Market Regeneratively Grown Organic Coconut Milk

Why this one: Made from the first regenerative-certified coconuts in Sri Lanka, this pure coconut milk contains no gums, sugars, or preservatives. 

Pasta sauce 

Uses: For quick and easy pasta dinners 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Classic Marinara Sauce

Why this one: It’s made with organic tomatoes grown in Naples, Italy and no extra sugars, additives, preservatives, or hydrogenated oils. 

Pumpkin 

Uses: In baked goods, pastas, or creamy soups 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Pumpkin

Why this one: It’s made from organic, sustainably farmed pumpkins and contains no added sweeteners. 

---

Spices, seasoning & salt

While a well-stocked spice cabinet with all the bells and whistles is nice to have, you really only need a few workhorse staples to get started. If you’re looking to stock your pantry with organic spices and seasonings that can work with most dishes, these are the ones we recommend. 

Salt & pepper 

Uses: To season absolutely anything and everything!

We recommend: Thrive Market Mediterranean Sea Salt and Thrive Market Organic Ground Pepper

Why this one: Made from only the purest, highest-quality salt and pepper—nothing else! 

Garlic powder 

Uses: To add a milder depth of flavor that’s also more convenient than fresh garlic 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Garlic Powder

Why this one: It’s made with only dried, organic garlic. 

Coriander

Uses: To add a warm, smoky flavor in salsas, curries, or sauces 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Coriander

Why this one: It’s made by grinding the seeds of real, organic coriander plants into a fine powder. 

Dried oregano 

Uses: To add an earthy flavor in Italian, Greek, or Mexican dishes 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Oregano

Why this one: It’s made from only high-quality, organic, ethically sourced oregano. 

Dried thyme 

Uses: To add a sweet, slightly minty flavor to slow-cooked meats, vegetables, or stews

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Thyme

Why this one: It’s made from only high-quality, organic, ethically sourced thyme. 

Dried rosemary 

Uses: To add a fragrant, pine-like flavor to meats, vegetables, and breads 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Rosemary 

Why this one:  It’s made from only high-quality, organic, ethically sourced rosemary. 

Ground cinnamon 

Uses: To add a warm, slightly sweet spice to baked goods and the occasional savory dish 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Ground Cinnamon

Why this one: It’s made from only high-quality, organic, ethically sourced cinnamon. 

Ground ginger 

Uses: To add a peppery, slightly sweet zing to curries, stir-fries, marinades, and baked goods 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Ground Cinnamon

Why this one: It’s made from only high-quality, organic, ethically sourced ginger. 

Vanilla extract 

Uses: To add a highly concentrated vanilla flavor to baked goods 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Pure Vanilla Extract

Why this one: It’s non-GMO, organic, and 100% pure (which is not always the case with many vanilla extracts!). It’s also ethically sourced directly from farmers in Madagascar to ensure they’re paid fair wages.  

---

Baking basics

Make your home baking better with organic flours, leavening agents, and boxed mixes with healthier ingredients. Here are our pantry must-haves for avid home bakers (or those who are aspiring to be!) 

All purpose flour 

Uses: In yeast breads, cookies, cakes, pies, and any recipe calling for simply “flour” 

We recommend: King Arthur Baking Company Organic All-Purpose Flour

Why this one: Milled from 100% organic hard red winter and spring wheats, this flour is never bleached or bromated—unlike many conventional AP flours. 

Chocolate chips 

Uses: In cookies, muffins, bars, and just about any other baked good you can think of 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Chocolate Chunks

Why this one: Made with 65% cacao, sweetened with coconut sugar, and ethically sourced directly from farmers, these are a better-for-you alternative to conventional chocolate. 

Alternative flour(s) 

Uses: In gluten-free baking and/or for people who can’t tolerate AP flour 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Coconut Flour

Why this one: It’s gluten-free because it’s made from only 1 ingredient: ethically sourced coconuts that come directly from small farms in the Philippines. 1 cup of all-purpose flour = ¼ cup coconut flour + 1 egg (or egg substitute).

Baking soda

Uses: To help baked goods rise 

We recommend: Thrive Market Baking Soda

Why this one: While baking soda, by definition, cannot be organic, this one is non-GMO and made with only pure sodium bicarbonate.

Baking powder 

Uses: To help baked goods rise 

We recommend: Bob’s Red Mill Baking Powder

Why this one: It’s produced in a gluten-free facility, batch-tested for purity, and contains no added aluminum ingredients.

---

Honey & sweeteners

Stocking your pantry with a variety of sweeteners will make things easy when you’re baking or cooking at home—and making sure they’re all organic sweeteners will make things a bit healthier, too. Thrive Market’s selection of sugars, honey, and maple syrups offers the sourcing standards and purity you’re looking for in an organic pantry. 

Sugar 

Uses: In baked goods, beverages, sauces, dressings, and marinades 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Cane Sugar

Why this one: It’s ethically sourced, unbleached, and contains only 100% pure sugar. 

Brown sugar 

Uses: In baked goods, candies, and sauces, or to add a crust to slow-cooked meats

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Light Brown Sugar

Why this one: It’s made by cooking ethically sourced, fair-trade sugarcane juice until it evaporates and crystallizes—no added preservatives or chemicals.

Honey 

Uses: For drizzling into baked goods, hot beverages, salad dressings, or marinades 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Honey Bear

Why this one: It contains only ethically sourced organic honey, which is free of synthetically produced fertilizers, antibiotics, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides.

Maple syrup

Uses: On pancakes and waffles, to sweeten baked goods, or in hot beverages

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Amber Maple Syrup 

Why this one: It’s sustainably extracted from wild Vermont maple trees during the middle of harvest season, and it’s free of dyes and color additives.

---

Nut butters & spreads

For sandwiches, baking, or spreading on fresh fruit, nut butters are a key component of any organic pantry. Here are our must-have nut butters, plus a few other essential spreads that help make cooking (and eating) at home easier, healthier, and more enjoyable. 

Peanut butter 

Uses: In smoothies, baked goods, or a good, old-fashioned PB&J

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Creamy Peanut Butter

Why this one: It’s made with only peanuts, no added sugar, sweeteners, oils, or preservatives.

Almond butter 

Uses: As an alternative to classic peanut butter 

We recommend:Thrive Market Organic Almond Butter

Why this one: It’s made from only extra finely ground almonds, no added sugars, sweeteners, or preservatives.

Jam or jelly 

Uses: On sandwiches, toast, or in baked goods 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Strawberry Fruit Spread

Why this one: It’s made from organic strawberries and sweetened with apple juice, not cane sugar. 

Tahini 

Uses: In hummus, salad dressings, baked goods, or drizzled on its own over meat or veggies 

We recommend: Thrive Market Organic Creamy Tahini

Why this one: It’s made from only two ingredients: organic sesame seeds and organic sesame oil. 

---

Why buy organic pantry staples online at Thrive Market

Best quality selection, right to your door. Some of the best organic and non-GMO staples are the hardest to find locally: the regeneratively grown cacao, the sprouted flours, the organic spices you always seem to be out of. Shopping at Thrive Market brings all of it together in one place and delivers it straight to you.

We read the labels so you don’t have to. Certified organic is always our first choice, and we look closely at what goes into everything we carry. Every product is 100% non-GMO, and we restrict more than 1,000 ingredients, from artificial flavors to synthetic nitrates and parabens. Our team vets each item before it ever reaches you, so you can trust what lands in your cart. 

Organic that fits your budget. Going organic usually means paying grocery store markups. Thrive Market membership works differently: You get everyday affordable prices plus daily deals, and your membership is designed to pay for itself in everyday savings. Swapping your basics to organic can cost less than you’d think. 

Stock up once, stress less. Fewer store runs mean fewer impulse buys and less food waste. Set up recurring deliveries and you’ll never run out of the essentials—the ingredients you reach for most are simply always there when you need them.

Ready to become a Thrive Market member and start saving on organic pantry staples (and much more)? Start your membership today! 

---

Read more about budget-friendly meal planning: 

The Best Family Meal Prep Ideas for Healthy Eating
35+ Healthy, Affordable Dinner Ideas for Families With Kids
Here’s Everything You Need to Properly Stock Your Pantry