Whether you're just dabbling in veganism or you want to upgrade to a clean food kitchen, I'm sharing the seven foods you MUST have in your pantry or fridge to make cooking easier and more nutritious.

Many of these ingredients are common in my recipes and daily life. Plus, once you have these goodies in your pantry, most last a long time, so you'll always have them on hand.

Of course, this list isn’t exhaustive. There are many foods like fruits and veggies (hello, avocado!) that are crucial in a vegan kitchen.

Enjoy adding these ingredients to your meals, and you’ll soon find that you won’t be able to live without them: