Hiya Friend,
I’m a joyful homebody. So even though I love food, cooking and hanging out in the kitchen, I don’t love going to the grocery store. When it comes to produce, we usually shop a couple times a week (although because it’s garden season, I just stroll over to my veggie patch—woo-hoo!). For household and kitchen staples, I try to think ahead and get ‘er done, stocking up with enough toilet paper and hand soap to fill a bunker—it’s kinda like I’m prepping for the next Snowmageddon… in July!
Which is why I’m so thankful that Thrive Market exists. I’ve not only cut down on trips to the store, I’ve also cut some of my grocery shopping costs by 25-50%. New to Thrive? I was too, until recently. Basically, Thrive Market is an online supermarket on a mission to make healthy living accessible and more affordable for everyone. What sets Thrive apart from other online stores is that all of their products are at wholesale prices and they give you free shipping for orders over $49. Plus, Thrive has a really awesome 1:1 model: For every paid membership, Thrive donates a free membership to a low-income family, student, school teacher or veteran. Yep, pretty awesome.
Win a $1,000 Thrive Market Shopping Spree!
To celebrate Thrive and all the fabulous things they’re doing, we’ve teamed up to bring you a HUGE Crazy Sexy Giveaway. Now through Monday, June 29th you can enter to win a $1,000 gift card to stock up at Thrive Market. If that’s not an epic shopping spree, I don’t know what is! (Update: This giveaway is now closed.)
What could be better than eating healthy food and staying on budget? Nada. Just the other day I visited Thrive and loaded up my digital cart with a bunch of my pantry and personal care faves. A few days later they arrived on my doorstep—Boo-yah! It was so quick and easy, plus I saved $82.40 (over 32%).
Here’s my haul—you can check out how I’ve used some of them in the yummy recipe below.
- Organic Virgin Coconut Oil: I could go on and on about all of the uses for this luxurious oil—it’s a nutritious cooking substitute and great for your skin too.
- Almond Butter: This scrumptious spread is a staple in my healthy home. From putting a grown-up twist on the classic peanut butter sandwich, to giving raw desserts a rich and nutty flavor, I never let my almond butter supply run dry. It also finds its way into my smoothies most days!
- Maple Syrup: This sweetie is the perfect addition to your morning oatmeal or healthy desserts—without any refined sugars. Plus, it’s loaded with antioxidants and minerals.
- Goji Berries: These little suckers add a powerful antioxidant boost to your trail mix and they’re also a great dessert topper.
- Chia Seeds: Have you tried chia pudding? If not, you’re in for a treat! You can even use these omega-3-filled seeds as an egg substitute for your vegan baked recipes. Woot!
- Hemp Seeds: Sprinkle these special guys on top of your salad for an extra punch of protein. Add them to your smoothies and you’ve got a hearty breakfast or lunch, chock full of vitamins and minerals.
- Nori Sheets: These mineral-rich sheets are full of calcium and iron—they’re the queen of wraps for your sushi fixings!
- Brown Rice: Think brown rice is boring? Well, think again! Ditch typical takeout and whip up your own version of your favorite Asian meal using this fiber-loaded grain. How about brown rice pudding? If you’re making it, I’ll be there in 10…!
- Tamari: Gluten sensitive? Tamari could be the tasty soy sauce solution you’ve been waiting for (just make sure you look for the gluten-free variety). Deepen the flavors in your sauces and soups with this awesome ingredient.
Get the full list of all 24 Crazy Sexy pantry and personal care faves here.
The item I can’t live without is a tie between a few things… Almonds is one. I keep them in my desk at work for a nice, quick, filling snack. Almond milk; I use this with my other fave – Bear Naked granola. This combo is a yummy and easy breakfast. The next combo is another go-to snack for me… Banana’s and Peanut butter. Mmmm… I feel like I’m cheating when I have that combo.
Being a new & working mom, quick & easy snacks and meals are always preferred!
Can’t live without my non-dairy beverages for quick smoothies on the way to work. Hemp milk!
I can’t live without my maple syrup. It’s my favorite sweetener for healthy baking.
I love me some maple almond butter! It is most delish in so many ways! Thanks for a fabulous giveaway!
I need my lemons for my lemon water and tea! Also, I have to have my coconut oil for everything from cooking and baking to moisturizing and getting out hair tangles!
I always need cocoa powder in the pantry!
I adore brown rice syrup, it makes all of my sweet treats taste great. I use just a small amount when I sweat berries for syrup…divine.
My favourite pantry item is cacao powder 🙂 It’s great for smoothies, homemade energy balls with dates and coconut oil, and blended with coffee,a little almond milk and cinnamon. I also use it in overnight oats with blueberries and chia pudding. Cacao nibs are a close second!
Organic coconut oil! I use it for everything!
Can’t live without coconut oil!
I love my almond butter – so delicious!!
Kris – the chocolate avocado smoothie looks great – but where’s the chocolate? I don’t see it in the recipe. Thanks!!
My can’t live without pantry item? My new favorite fat for cooking – coconut oil!
I can’t live without oats! I love them every which way overnight oat, in smoothies, in homemade no bake protein bars/balls, or just a plain old steamin bowl of oats (with all the fixins of course you are an inspiration and a guide through this crazy world we live in. I love your blog and always am excited when I see an email from you in my inbox.
Got to have flax seeds when baking!
I cannot live without Quinoa! I have it with almost every meal…yummmmmmmy.
My absolutely favorite pantry item is nori! Love it. It makes most of my dinners. Also always try to have coconut oil to cook with and make deserts.
Brown Rice
I always have to keep almond butter and honey on hand!
Shelf stable cartons of unsweetened rice milk and coconut milk
Coconut oil! I just don’t know how I’d survive without it!