CHEAP GROCERIES FOR THE WEEK + My Weekly Meal Plan & Tips for Produce Storage!

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Grocery haul: (for the meals on my plan)
-8 russet potatoes
-2 packets mashed potato flakes
-2 cans black beans
-6 cans green beans
-2 packs tofu
-2 boxes pasta
-8 packs yogurt
-1 lb baby carrots
-3lbs onions
-2 packs mushrooms
-2 cans olives
-2 packs protein pancakes (freezer section)
-1 box protein cereal
-2 packs english muffins
-1 pack squeezable avocado
-18 eggs
-6lb grapes
-1 quart almond milk

Meal plan:
Breakfast:
Avocado + egg english muffins

Lunches:
Pasta salad:
2 boxes pasta (cook according to box directions)
2 packets tofu (cut into small cubes, marinate with italian dressing overnight)
2 red bell peppers
2 cans black olives, slices
1/2 onion (option)
Toss all ingredients together, refrigerate and eat cold!

Dinners:
Baked potatoes with mushroom gravy (+ I add lentils for higher protein!)

Lentil shepherds pie:
+ Add 2 cups cooked lentils and 2 cups frozen mixed veggies
(you can also add 2 tbsp tomato paste if you'd like)
Top with 1 packet of mashed potato flakes prepared, bake in oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until mashed potatoes have a nice almost crispy top

2 Ingredient bean burgers:
1 packet or 1 cup mashed potato flakes
1 can beans (any type) drained but not rinsed
Mashed together with a fork and roll into ball than flatten into burgers
Cook 3-4 minutes each side
You can add any seasonings or veggies you'd like to the burgers before cooking!
We like to change it up but some of our favorites are black beans, corn and chiles; mushrooms onions and black beans; pinto beans with onions (skies the limit with what to add!)



Carrot cake snack bites that I mentioned in the grocery haul!
-1/2 cup nut butter (any)
-2 cups quick oats
-1 cup raisins
-1 cup shredded carrot
-2 tbsp maple syrup
*Blend all ingredients together in a food process until smooth, roll into bite size balls and refrigerate!

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[flourishingmiranda]

I'm starting of the "favorite fruit" comments with sharing mine! I'm loving green grapes lately! Blueberries were great for a few weeks but now they're too seedy for me!

[sammof]

from the mrs: yes! we freeze grapes, so refreshing in the summer

[nanar.]

Green grapes and cantaloupe and I wash my fruits and vegetables in water and white vinegar

[wittlepaws]

Love your videos. Congrats on your new baby 🫶

My favorite fruit is strawberries but a close second is watermelon!

[crystallove]

Watermelon for sure - cherries a close second 🍉🍒

[jonicabeird]

You look so cute with the baby bump!! I always felt so huge when I was pregnant and people said I looked cute, but you are glowing!! Best wishes for a speedy and healthy delivery. So excited for you two to become parents.

[marisajonassaint]

Yes, I recommend, freezing grapes. Delicious in the warm temperatures and even in smoothies.

[marinabrola]

**FAVORITE FRUIT = RANIER CHERRIES**

I'd say for sure freeze 1 pack of the green grapes and those are the ones that go in the smoothies.

[jennifercarlisle]

Bananas are what I eat the most, but I’d say my favorite fruit is probably a good berry mix. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries are such a great medley! Love a good melon mix, too!

[jennmrn]

Raspberries and peaches are my favorite fruits . Also, made your bean burgers yesterday and they are absolutely amazing! Looking forward to trying your mushroom gravy. Best wishes for a healthy and speedy delivery!

[Ukrainiangypsy]

Right now my favorite fruit is watermelon! ❤

[SLPLife]

Favorite fruit is banana! So sweet and versatile. Put it in a pb sandwich, put it on cereal, squish with oatmeal to make cookies, have on its own. Love them!

[kathleenritter]

Red raspberries!! Congrats on the upcoming mommyhood. Enjoy this special time. Frozen grapes when it's hot can be very refreshing.

[anitachildress]

I have to go a crisp apple as my favorite fruit. Thumb up on the canned green beans. I also grew up on them.

[gwynneadams]

Favorite fruit? Give me a sweet watermelon and a spoon and I’m a happy camper. 🍉

[Bree]

My favorite fruit is an even split between fresh cherries or a juicy fresh peach, yum! Please rest up some sweet girl, and enjoy these last days of rest before your precious baby arrives. ❤

[jenniferadkins]

Oh, I forgot to say that the blackbean burgers are genius! My new favorite. Even look like burgers when put on a bun with cheese. Loving them!! 😊 💗

[staciedubz]

Cherries are my fave! I've always loved canned green beans, too. When I was little my Nana used to eat them with a squirt of Catalina dressing haha.

[jennybamford]

I love all the fruits, but will never turn down watermelon or mango :)
Btw, when I pre-chop apples, I soak them in salt water for 5-10 minutes and they won't turn brown (or taste salty) :)

[diedrerettig-hill]

❤❤❤ must be black berries cos I get them for free in someplace here in East Texas..and some wild plums.
I'm so very excited for you 🎉🎉 may you be blessed with the joy of motherhood. It's the scariest at times but, the most rewarding and a love that will overwhelm you with tons of blessings for life.
Have a safe and healthy delivery..