Avoid dinner stress - prep smart for baby and toddler years

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Toddler life is full of breastfeeding, naps, pick-ups and bedtimes - and some days it feels like a marathon just to get out the door. Running to the store in the rain with a newborn or a defiant two-year-old on your arm is the last thing you want. With a smart pantry at home, you can sit back - knowing that dinner is always there, with no stress or last-minute shopping.

10 pantry foods that always save you

1. Pasta
2. Rice
3. Bulgur or couscous
4. noodles
5. Crushed tomatoes
6. Coconut milk
7. Broth (diced or stock)
8. Lentils, beans & chickpeas (canned or dried)
9. Biscuits or crispbread (quick snack + for soups)
10. Spices & seasonings (curry, oregano, garlic powder, chili, cumin)

Dinners you can make - without shopping

Quick tomato paste
A classic that always works - pasta + crushed tomatoes + oregano = ready in 15 minutes.

Creamy lentil stew
Red lentils, coconut milk and curry - a rich, gentle stew that satisfies the whole family.

Noodles with a twist
Noodles + coconut milk + curry or chili → quick and filling.

bean chili
Beans + tomatoes + cumin = a rich stew that goes well with rice, bulgur or couscous.

Lentil & tomato soup
A warming soup with lentils, crushed tomatoes and broth. Serve with crispbread.

Quick couscous stew
Couscous mixed with beans and tomatoes - fresh, simple and ready in no time.

Creamy coconut stew
Coconut milk + beans or lentils + spices → a soft stew with an Asian touch.

Asian-inspired noodles
Noodles in broth, flavored with garlic powder and chili - warming, quick and delicious.

Why Matsmart is the best way to a smart pantry

• You save money - You can save an average of -50% on your entire food purchase compared to other stores. Perfect when the family food budget needs to stretch further.
• Reducing food waste - By buying products that might otherwise go to waste, you help conserve food and valuable resources.
• Shop easily online - get everything delivered straight to your door and avoid the stress of carrying heavy grocery bags.
• Always new finds - From pasta and canned goods to snacks and snacks - the range is constantly changing, so you can always make smart cuts.

Make everyday life easier with Matsmart

A smart pantry is more than just shelves filled with cans and packages - it's an investment in less stress, more food enjoyment and more money left in your wallet. At Matsmart, you are helping to reduce food waste while saving money!