$25 for 7 Days | Eating for $3.50 a Day | Budget Meal Plan

For this meal plan, I picked up about $25 in groceries and made several breakfast, snack, lunch, and dinner options. I designed this specific plan for a single person to eat for at least 7 days. These recipes also work for families and couples alike!

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[sherrylewis]

A hint when buying bags of produce.... weigh them! A 3 lb bag can vary as much as 1/2 lb, may as well check and get the heavier one at the same price.

[bakingnanaskitchen]

One thing I have done for several young people moving into their own place to to give them an assortment of basic spices to get them going and encourage them to save money and 'cook at home'. Stocking even a bare minimum can get expensive when first setting out.

Spices can be found at very reasonable prices if you look beyond the name brands. Aldi is very reasonable and even the Dollar Tree has a pretty good variety. Once you have the jar people should consider refilling them with the little cello packs from the Mexican section. At Christmas I needed a very small amount of a certain spice and I hit the bulk bins at WinCo. It cost me .08 from the bulk bin vs $4.49 for a new little jar of McCormick in the spice aisle.
I have actually told people in the grocery store who are looking for at the spices this hack. Most of the time they have the old jar and the cello refills are so much cheaper.

[Magdalena]

Here to support one of my favorite frugal meal queens 👸

[hannakinn]

Cole slaw and other slaw mixes are often on sale since it is fairly perishable item, cabbage and carrots are ofen very good buys too so I find that making Okonomiyaki, Japanese veggie pancakes, is a low cost meal option, especially if eggs sre not sky high or if you have eggs from your own laying hens. You can also add small amounts of leftover meat, beef, pork, poultry, fish or shrimp to them, cubes of sweet potatoes, cubes of tofu etc. To them. Topped with the traditional mayo or a chili sauce or korean style bbq sauce and I think they are a delicious economical option for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

[virginiacrow]

For people who are diabetic and or low carb can you do budget shopping and recipes please

[teresaanderson]

yes! to sweet potatoes with chili seasoning. they are also great dipped in aoli sauce. I do mayo, with a little lemon juice and garlic powder. so yummy! sometimes i never make it to dinner after this as an appitizer

[MsV]

I watch a lot of YouTube channels like your’s and your recipes are my favorite. Everything you make is the kind of foods I really enjoy. Fantastic content!

[KatieoftheHouse]

I love how you incorporated so much produce! Great job 😊
Also, I think it’s impressive how you always reply to comments. I know you get a lot of them!

[denisebd]

Loved everything! Thank you so very much for cooking clean!

[MessyPaperCrafter]

I gotta make those cupcakes. I remember we used to use a can of black beans, liquid too, with a TJ’s boxed mix (chocolate something) and it turned out yummy. We used white beans for the blondie mix.

[Padesso]

Love the sweet potato skins I'll be trying that soon! Thanks for all the great recipes.

[ravenbrown]

These are such terrific ideas- and I love barley, so having new ideas for that grain is wonderful! Thank you for this wonderful content!

[loriburgess]

Thank you. The videos are informative and inspiring for me. I love that you use regular foods. Whole Foods.

[kaylasmith]

I've never actually seen yellow bananas at an Aldi. They are always green at all the ones around here. Lol

[tamimercer]

I forget about using barley. I used to use it all the time. I’m definitely going to pick up a bag. The Spanish barley will definitely be in the menu in the next few days. 😊

[michelledee]

I really appreciate that there wasn't any meat in these recipes. The chicken broth could be replaced with vegetable broth. I am plant based, so these were great.

[blessed]

Great recipes! Ps: I just ordered your meal planner!! 😊 I am so excited 🎉 I know is not much but purchasing the planner is my way of saying thank you for all the wonderful recipes you share with us ❤

[melodyshaw]

Barley is my favorite grain!! Love the video.i e the recipes and ideas. You're always so inspirational and creative!! Hello cute doggie that peeked in!! So cute!! 🥰

[LaceyHeinz-xm]

Thank you for the video. I enjoy the ideas and how you shop. We've tried the lazy lasagna and black bean enchiladas so far both family favorites 😊

[RecipesRepurposingandReallife]

I was given a jar of maple syrup recently and I have nuts and raisins on hand. I’m going to make the bars tomorrow!