20 Cheap Vegan & Plant Based Foods for Budget Meals

Friends, today I’m going to show you how to instantly save money by giving you 20 cheap plant-based and vegan foods that are low on cost and high in nutrition. Knowing these foods will help you stick to your budget AND fill your fridge and pantry with quality foods to create nutritionally balanced meals!

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I'm Melissa and I teach people how to easily transition to a plant-based diet with easy, step-by-step wellness strategies that work. I'm a certified holistic nutritionist, certified health coach, and certified personal trainer. As a chronic illness overcomer, I now use what I've learned to empower others to live out their God-given purpose without sickness holding them back. On this channel, I share how to go plant-based, stay on the journey, cook delicious plant-based meals, plant-based nutrition information, and tips I've learned along the way–home for the plant-based newbie! Join me here, and let me help you make your plant-based dream come true!

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[mikigurmessa]

Hey Melissa cauliflower also very cheap, zucchini, cucumber, kiwi, etc are also cheap.
I like when you come in the middle of your video and say "Now you know" 🤣🤣🤣

Thumbs up for this

[mandiepinto]

Sister! You are a rockstar! I praise God for your channel. With the Lord and my plant-based lifestyle I have lost 45 pounds and let’s just say there are way too many benefits to list! Thank you for being faithful to this call and I look forward to watching more. ❤

[emilywilson]

I make my own hummus out of dry chic peas. It’s so much better than prepared hummus and cheap! Great snack with carrots, crackers, chips, or spread on sandwiches.

[jeffboyce]

Your health is the ultimate and worth every penny you spend

[pupukah]

Your channel is the bomb! As my hubby and I start our plant based journey, your explanations are so simple to understand. You make learning fun and offer great tips! We will take things slow, track our progress and see where it takes us. My husband loves his red meat, but is willing to try plant based twice a week. He’s tired of being tired. His sister is on a plant based diet and has had noticeable results. She’s not lethargic anymore and her posture has gotten better.
Thank you again for having your channel

[Bujji]

1. Fruit - bananas, Watermelon, apples, oranges, cantaloupe, pears
2. Vegetables - Broccoli, carrots, onions, potatoes, kale, cabbage
3. Legumes - lentils, beans
4. Whole grains - brown rice, oatmeal, quinoa
5. Nuts and seeds - sunflower seeds, flaxseed, peanut butter

[Claudymaze]

I’m so glad I found your channel I’m starting my plant base journey slowly.

[ericaburton]

So Happy I found your page. I am struggling struggling. Recently my health has gone down drain. And was put on a lot of meds do you side effects was prescribed more meds. My son in pre med suggested I try holistic medicine. My Dr. Put me on the photogenic diet basically rainbow diet for 3 mths. She said I can eat meat just in moderation. This is my second week first week all in plants yesterday I ate less than 1/2 grilled chicken breast. Felt so bad so decided to try my best to do all veggies. But I am stuck for meals. I work 8-10 he days and have to still get dinner on table for 5 others that live there meat. So I have been eating sides. And it's getting old. I just want real meals. So I found your page and being watched every episode. Thank you for putting this out. Let me tell u prayer works. Because I was like Lord if this is going to help me send me help. I found your pg and my sup is just starting her vegan journey so we are struggling together. I am not alone. Thank you so much.

[senseofwonder]

Thank you for this. Your channel is WONDERFUL!

[geno]

I have chia walnuts! Flaxseed seeds! Macadamias! You’re tips are very helpful

[geno]

Oh yeah! Red apples in my smoothie! Or with peanut butter!

[geno]

I needed this topic of video! I’m new with my lifestyle on plant based! I basically been eating oatmeal with fruit smoothies! Whole grain cereal! Walnuts! Flax seeds! I’m struggling at times in restaurants or at home! So far I’ve been ordering salads yes with chicken ! What else can I put in my salads??

[nerissapineda]

Just discovered you with this video and I LOVED it! Your video has everything I’ve been looking for! I love that you not only listed off these items but you educated on their nutritional benefits. As someone who is somewhat new to plant based- the “why” it’s good for me helps me with staying committed. Also LOVE your personality!! ❤

[roselyncenaspa-alisbo]

I am planning to watch this video again and again ...

[zippyspring]

Melissa!! You are blessing us so much! Many thanks to you, (and Jason, and your entire family) for your labor on these videos. I know that this is a lot of work. However, your videos are informative, inspirational, delightful, and fun. Nuff Big Ups!😊😍🥰😘 P.S. I know that I keep saying this to y'all, but Melissa is just as lovely in person as she is on these videos! And that's her real hair too!

[VeganonaBudget]

Hey there! Just checked out "20 Cheap Vegan & Plant Based Foods for Budget Meals" and I have to say, this is exactly the kind of content I love to see. As someone who's all about eating vegan on a budget, I'm always on the lookout for affordable and nutritious ingredients that I can use to make delicious meals. This video is such a great resource for anyone who wants to save money on groceries while still eating a healthy and balanced diet. I love how the foods are all so versatile and can be used in a variety of different recipes. Thanks for sharing these awesome ideas!

[littlemswolf]

I loved this video so much. I am still new so I am always looking for ideas. Oatmeal is my favorite grain, bananas for sure in the morning and celery is a great crunchy veggie. Blues berries are awesome in the spring and summer time but the frozen ones work too.

[geno]

Melissa I want to thank you 🙏 for your help! I need all the help !

[sherrylenser]

You are incredible !! Thank you so much for sharing all of your awesome information ! I’m so glad that I found you and your channel ! ❤️

[gregorymcmahan]

Good show, Melissa! You hit practically all of my staples. Just two things:
1. Peanut butter (P.B.) is something you can make at home; you probably forgot to mention that.
2. Folks need to watch out with store-bought P.B., as some brands have lots of sodium (a danger for folks battling high blood pressure and swelling) and those from the major manufacturers (and more than a few smaller ones) contain lots of sugar- a definite problem for those trying to manage their diabetes.

It would be great if you could do a couple of videos where you show folks how to make their own nut butters (peanut butter is just one) and milk substitutes (like rice milk, oat milk, almond milk and soy milk). I was surprised that you didn't include the milk substitutes along with the P.B.

Apart from this, everything you said was spot-on. Please keep the videos coming!