… They're great for kids' lunches or adult snacks. You can stock up on these ingredients and easily make your own staples as needed. Pulses pack a plant-based punch of protein and fiber and are low-cost options to keep your family full and healthy. Canned fish is a great go-to—it's a super cost-effective way to get the same health benefits of fish but unlike fresh fish, canned lasts a heck of a lot longer. You can stockpile dehydrated tofu, shelf-stable tofu, miso paste, textured soy protein, and dried tempeh. I hate that about Amazon too! They're sustainable, provide a great source of omega-3s, vitamin D and other nutrients, and taste amazing. Dry peas, chickpeas, lentils and beans have been protein staples around the world for thousands of years. Good Karma Flaxmilk is another great brand of vegan, shelf-stable milk. Because I make every attempt to reduce my carbon and environmental footprint this has become quite the conundrum for me. Use canned coconut milk to make delicious vegan curries. For a better deal, go for a big jar over single … *If you are interested in my Ultimate Guide to Vegan Staples cookbook (that contains all of my homemade vegan staples that can be made from shelf-stable ingredients), I will have the cookbook on sale from now until the coronavirus threat is over. That's a lot of nutrition in just a very little amount. /*