Let’s be honest — the real Slimming World magic doesn’t happen on your big weekly shop… it happens in your cupboard.
Having a well-stocked store cupboard full of SWIP free staples means you can throw together quick lunches, speedy dinners and last-minute meals without stress, overspending, or being tempted by the takeaway menu. It’s the difference between staring into the fridge thinking “there’s nothing in” and whipping up something tasty in 20 minutes.
These are the everyday basics I always keep on hand — the packets, herbs, spices and baking bits that help me create filling, flavour-packed meals whenever I need them. From speedy pasta dishes to warming soups, fakeaways and batch-cook favourites, these essentials make staying on plan feel simple, budget-friendly and totally doable.
Whether you’re new to Slimming World or just want to be a bit more organised in the kitchen, this list will help you build a store cupboard you can truly rely on.
The Spice Rack
Almost all Herbs and Spices are free, use these to spice up your dishes. There is no limit on how much or little you use. Check out this Swip free list of herbs and spices.
- Ajwain
- Akudjura
- Alexanders
- Alkanet
- Alligator pepper
- Allspice (Pimenta dioica)
- Ancho
- Angelica
- Anise
- Aniseed myrtle
- Annatto
- Artemisia
- Asafoetida
- Avens
- Avocado leaf
- Baharat
- Barberry
- Basil
- Basil (Sweet)
- Basil (Holy)
- Basil (Lemon)
- Basil (Thai)
- Bay leaf
- Bay leaf (Indian)
- Berbere
- Bouquet garni
- Borage
- Cajun spice
- Caper
- Caraway
- Cardamom
- Cardamom (Black)
- Cassia
- Cayenne pepper
- Celery leaf
- Celery salt
- Celery seed
- Chervil
- Chicory
- Chili pepper
- Chilli powder (hot)
- Chilli powder (mild)
- Chinese 5 spices
- Chives
- Cicely
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Clary
- Clove
- Coriander
- Coriander seeds
- Creole
- Cubeb pepper
- Cumin
- Curry leaf
- Curry plant
- Curry powder (mild)
- Dill
- Dried mix herbs
- Elderflower
- Fajita seasoning
- Fennel
- Fenugreek
- Galangal
- Galingale
- Garam masala
- Garlic chives
- Garlic granules
- Garlic pepper
- Ginger
- Golpar
- Ground mixed spice
- Harissa
- Herbes de provence
- Horseradish
- Huacatay
- Hyssop
- Indonesian bay leaf
- Italian herb seasoning
- Jamaican jerk spice blend
- Jasmine flowers
- Jimbu
- Juniper berry
- Kaffir lime leaves
- Kawakawa seeds
- Keluak
- Kencur
- Kokam seed
- Korarima
- Koseret leaves
- Lavender
- Lemon balm
- Lemon ironbark
- Lemon myrtle
- Lemon verbena
- Lemongrass
- Licorice, liquorice
- Lime flower
- Mace
- Marjoram
- Mint
- Mountain horopito
- Mulled wine spices
- Musk mallow
- Mustard (Black)
- Mustard (Brown)
- Mustard (White)
- Mustard (Yellow)
- Mustard seed
- Nigella
- Njangsa
- Nutmeg
- Olida
- Onion granules
- Oregano
- Orris root
- Pandan flower
- Pandan leaf
- Paprika
- Paprika (Hot)
- Paracress
- Parsley
- Pepper (Black, White and Green and all types)
- Peppermint
- Peppermint gum leaf
- Peri peri
- Perilla
- Peruvian pepper
- Pilau seasoning
- Quassia
- Rice paddy herb
- Rosemary
- Rue
- Safflowe
- Saffron
- Sage
- Salt
- Saigon cinnamon
- Salad burnet
- Salep
- Sassafras
- Savory (Summer and Winter)
- Shiso
- Sorrel
- Smoked paprika
- Spearmint
- Spikenard
- Star anise
- Sumac
- Sweet woodruff
- Szechuan pepper
- Tarragon
- Thai 7 Spice
- Thai Purple basil
- Thyme
- Tikka curry powder
- Turmeric
- Vanilla
- Voatsiperifery
- Wasabi
- Water-pepper
- Watercress
- Wattleseed
- Wild thyme
- Willow herb
- Wintergreen
- Wood avens
- Woodruff
- Yerba buena,
- Yarrow
- Za’atar
- Zedoary
Sauces/Dressings/Baking
- Agar agar
- Baking Powder
- Balsamic vinegar
- Bicarbonate of Soda
- Bovril
- Dark soy sauce
- Fat free salad dressings (less than 50 calories per 100ml)
- Gelatine
- Hot Pepper Sauce (No added Sugar or Oil)
- Light soy sauce
- Low calorie cooking spray (i.e Frylight, 1 cal etc.)
- Nam pla (Thai Fish Sauce)
- Nori Sheets
- Malt vinegar
- Marmite
- Mint sauce (sugar free)
- Miso Paste (No added sugar or oil)
- Mustard (English, Dijon, Wholegrain etc No added sugar or Wine)
- Mustard powder
- Oyster sauce
- Soy Sauce and Tamari
- Stock cubes (all types)
- Stock pots and Stock Cubes
- Sweetener (1 tbsp)
- Tobasco
- Tomato Puree
- Vecon
- Vegemite
- Vinegar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Yeast (Fresh and Dried)