Hi everyone!
Since I’m not blogging this weekend (I’m with Bryon!) I thought I’d dedicate a post to showing you my baking staples as well as daily food staples. A picture is worth a thousand words right? I’ll show you pictures and explain why I use them!
Wheatbran:
Low calorie, high fiber, use in place of flour
Soy Protein Powder:
Low carb, high protein, use in place of flour
Soy Flour:
High protein, use in place of flour
Liquid Egg Whites:
Low calorie, high protein- I add them to my oats, baked goods, and omelets
Costco Organic Peanut Butter:
It’s extremely inexpensive, all-natural ingredients (only peanuts and salt) and the most delicious peanut butter you can find!
Alpine Valley Multigrain Bread:
All natural ingredients, no preservatives, really delicious and soft, and a good deal at Costco!
Pure Pumpkin:
Adds bulk to foods and gives great nutritional value! (And taste)
Braggs Liquid Amino Acids:
Makes any vegetable taste fabulous! (It’s my secret to eating like 5 cups of broccoli at a time)
Puffed Kamut Cereal:
Low calorie and adds great volume!
Organic Ketchup:
Great with squash fries! This brand is all natural and organic.. and only a couple bucks at Smiths!
Jalapeno Hot Sauce:
A lot of hot sauces out there have creepy ingredients! This one is from Sunflower Market and is low in sodium and has all natural ingredients.
100% Cocoa Powder:
Adds antioxidants and a great chocolately flavor when mixed with something sweet!
Red Chili:
Virtually calorie free, boosts your immune system, and adds great flavor!
Well there you have it! I’ve probably missed a ton but I’ll update this page whenever I get new favorite items 
I hope you enjoy!
LOVED this post April! There are times when I’ll hear you use an ingredient, but am not quite sure what it is (soy protein power or Braggs). Now I know what you’re referring to!
I’m going to have to find myself some Braggs ASAP!
xxoo
Heather
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Quick question for when I find Braggs… how much do you usually add per cup (or any other measurement you use) of veggies? Do you only use it when steaming? or do you use it to sautee as well?
xxoo
Heather
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What a fun post! Thanks for sharing all your staples
The costco peanut butter is something we always have in our household too!
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Best. Bread. Ever. ’nuff said.
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great post! I really need to work on sticking to a few “staples” in the kitch and make the most out of them. I’m such a frivolous shopper!
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i’ve never tried any of the stuff above except for braggs! time to get cooking i guess
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I see lots of my faves here–namely Bragg’s and special dark cocoa!
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Braggs is the ONLY aminos (or soy-sauce type condiment) that I’ll eat. I hate everything else out there but loveloveloooove Braggs
Do you keep your wheatbran in the fridge? I had a bag that went moldy on me in the cupboard…
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It’s good to hear positive feedback on Kirkland brand peanut butter. I just renewed my membership on Thursday.
BTW, I don’t know what I would do without egg whites and pumpkin puree!
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“it’s my secret to eating like 5 cups of broccoli at a time”…..bah ha ha ha! So funny. I feel the same way about balsamic vinegar! LOVE the Hershey’s dark cocoa–is there any reason to even use regular cocoa any more? I think not! Hope your vacay is fun. Miss ya! xoxo
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Awesome!! I just bought some liquid aminos this weekend and am definitely going to try it on some broccoli…sounds great!
Hope you are having a lovely time with Bryon! xoxo
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Great post… PB is a MUST in my house! Lol
have fun with Bryon
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when i was at the mall yesterday, this weird guy came up to me and was like “hey!!! where’s the arcade!! i gotta play some video games!!!! i’m from arizona!!! haha i think he was on drugs.
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Fabulous post, girl! I love your staples. Mmm, pumpkin!!
Hope you are having fun with Bryon!
<3 jess
xoxo
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Are your staples still the same, or have you changed them as you’ve learned more about what works with your daily diet?
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April Reply:
June 6th, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Hey Allyssa! you are very right- they have changed! I will update the page as soon as possible!
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Hey April – I just bought some soy flour, do you have any ideas of how I could use it? Maybe a pancake recipe or such? Thanks girl
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April Reply:
July 10th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
Hey girlie! I have a few recipes with it actually!
http://foodsofapril.com/?p=5901
http://foodsofapril.com/?p=4304
http://foodsofapril.com/?p=3396
Or you can just use it in place of any recipe that calls for flour!
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Oh you can just replace it for flour?! AWESOME! Thank you so much April – I will be checking out those recipes asap.
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