If chicken breast is too expensive this week, what can you have instead? One of the easiest ways to save a little money is to build your grocery shopping list with the best cheap foods your household enjoys.

Here are some of the cheapest groceries you can buy these days:. Protein is usually going to be the most expensive category in your local grocery store. When you find a great price on foods you normally buy, buy extra to store for later.

eggs — Eggs are great budget foods in baking, but also serve as a key protein element on their own or worked into casseroles, salads, or sandwiches.

canned beans — Add beans to soups, salads, chilis, and burritos in addition to serving them as a side dish. Add them to your list tout de suite. lentils -Lentils are a hearty budget food, a cheap protein that you can add to soup and salads.

You can also make homemade dal and save on restaurant food prices. dry split peas — A key ingredient in Instant Pot Split Pea Soup , split peas are another cheap plant protein.

canned chick peas — You can serve garbanzo beans in salads and soup, but you can also make your own Homemade Garlic Lime Hummus. Some cuts will be cheaper than others, but generally speaking pork will be cheaper than most chicken, beef, or fish. Load up when you see a sale and stash the extra in the freezer.

chicken legs and chicken thighs — Bone-in chicken legs and thighs tend to be the most affordable cuts of chicken. Compare prices at the store though! I have seen situations when the boneless skinless breast was cheaper than chicken legs or quarters.

Consider it as a viable option for soups, casseroles, and Chicken Salad Sandwiches. ground turkey — While ground beef is super easy to stretch, the price of beef can be too high for many budgets.

Ground turkey is a nice alternative, but make sure that the only other ingredient besides turkey is rosemary extract. This will ensure a very fresh clean flavor and not that weird ground turkey thing that turns people off. canned tuna — Widely available and generally affordable, canned tuna has been a good cheap eat for generations.

sausage — Bacon may be your preference, but bacon prices probably are not. Consider sausage as a more affordable alternative to bacon. You can find it in all kinds of flavors, including turkey, pork, and even plant-based options.

ham — Like its fresh pork counterpart, ham is going to be the more affordable lunch meat. marked down meats — Depending on where you shop, you may be able to keep any meat you like on the table by purchasing marked down meats.

Talk to your butcher about their manager specials and when they sell those items at a discount. Use or freeze these cuts prior to their best-by dates. It can be fried, scrambled, grilled, baked, and even worked into smoothies. peanut butter — Peanut butter is another affordable plant protein, one of those budget foods that can jazz up smoothies, breakfast toast, and baked goods.

protein powder — While you might not consider protein powder a budget food, it can boost your baked goods and smoothies with protein that might be harder to come by otherwise.

Grains such as white rice, brown rice, oats, and pasta are cheap and filling. You will often, but not always, find the best deal in the bigger bags of grains. Be sure to store them in airtight containers to prevent food waste.

rice — Rice is key for breakfast, lunch, or dinner: in Cream Of Rice , Vegetable Fried Rice , or as a base for bowl meals. Rice is one of those no-brainer budget foods to add to your list of pantry staples. oats — Use oats for Baked Oatmeal Cups, as oatmeal, or in granola.

They are a powerhouse of fiber and super cheap to buy. It makes for a good cheap eat any night of the week. Ditch the msg-laden seasoning packet and make your ramen something more. The noodles are super cheap and quick to fix.

tortillas — You can do so many things with tortillas: pizza! and enchiladas! They are definitely a great addition to your budget grocery list. There are so many things to do with flour! Bake bread, rolls, pizza, and so much more. Flour is a must-add to your budget grocery list.

Baking at home is fun and can save you a lot of money compared to commercial or more expensive bakery items. Keep these grocery items on hand:. sugar — Since baking your own is almost always cheaper than buying it pre-made, have some sugar on hand. baking soda — Likewise with the leavening.

salt — Salt is a necessary nutrient for life, but also a great seasoning for meat, veggies, and baked goods. baking powder — Baking powder is required for a number of baked goods, but remember you can make your own baking powder if need be.

dry active yeast — Store bread is pricy, unless you buy it on clearance. Baking your own bread is the way to go! Start with something easy like Everything Hamburger Buns and work yourself up to a sandwich loaf, like Sourdough Rye Bread.

Shopping in the snack aisle can jack your bill up tremendously. Canned tomatoes are definitely an important pantry staple. I use them the most often for recipes like Taco Soup. Nothing like a bowl of cereal when you need a quick meal, am I right? And it beats ramen noodles in my opinion!

Not all cereal is cheap of course, but if you look for the store-brand you can always find some varieties that are very inexpensive. Store-brand pretzels are relatively cheap sometimes just a dollar for a bag and make a great snack option, especially if you have kids.

A well-stocked pantry should always include some basic baking goods like:. Make those inexpensive chicken thighs taste extra good by using some basic, inexpensive spices like chili powder, garlic powder, etc.

And a hanging spice rack like this is great for storing them! Now what? You may also be interested in: How to Meal Plan on a Tight Budget. Note: Grocery prices are constantly changing, so some of the prices in the articles below have already changed.

However, all of these meal plans are very frugal, even with rising prices. Want to get better at meal planning regularly? Check out my Meal Planner and Recipe Binder. What are some of your favorite cheap foods to buy on a budget?

Any favorite recipes? Please share in the comments! Looking for more ways to save at the grocery store? Check out this post for 15 ways to save money on groceries! Apples Apples are one of the cheaper fruit options and are one of the staple favorite foods in our home. Bananas Bananas are another inexpensive fruit option.

Frozen Vegetables Frozen green beans, peas, etc. Carrots Carrots are a staple around here. Healthy and cheap, they make the perfect snack!

Lettuce Buy it uncut and unwashed if you want to save money! Thankfully they are very economical. Potatoes I generally find that a big bag of Russet potatoes is the cheapest option.

Whatever fresh vegetables are on sale Check the ad for your local store to see what fresh produce is on sale! Whole Chicken Cooking a whole chicken and deboning it is a bit of extra work but it will save you money on your groceries!

Chicken Breasts Chicken breasts are not the cheapest cut of chicken but if you stretch them ie: one chicken breast cut up with tons of veggies for stir fry they can be quite cost effective.

Chicken Thighs Chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks are usually pretty inexpensive and are very flavorful. Canned Tuna Who else grew up eating tuna fish sandwiches?

Smoked Sausage Smoked sausage is a great meat to keep on hand for quick meals. Eggs Eggs can be a great cheap source of protein. One plain and one with cinnamon and dried cranberries. The cinnamon recipe actually calls for raisins, but we love cranberries instead!

Rise and shine — time to bake! The very first thing I did when I woke up was get my sourdough ready for the oven. I quickly made some hardboiled eggs in my air fryer for breakfast, and then everyone was able to have a slice of bread fresh out of the oven before heading off for the day.

While the bread was baking, I packed the kids' lunch boxes with leftover chicken burritos from the night before. I added some fresh fruit and veggies on the side! The day was spent trying to get as much physical activity in as possible and spend time outside because we were lucky to get another beautiful day.

Since things were going pretty leisurely, I decided it would be a good time to prepare some yogurt to have on hand for breakfasts and snacks for the week. My daughters love yogurt and will eat everything we have very quickly, which can be a real budget buster.

So instead, I buy a small container of yogurt and some milk. Then I use the Instant Pot to heat, cool, and incubate the yogurt to make it grow into more yogurt! While the yogurt did its magic, I started preparing dinner. It's prime time for citrus right now in my area, which means excellent sales.

Simple Orange Citrus Salad was the perfect meal to make on such a sunny day, and required minimal attention so I could also multitask the yogurt. I was worried if I told the kids the blood oranges were actually called "blood oranges" that they would stop right there.

Honestly, I can't blame them. I know if I heard "blood oranges" as a child, I would have been STRESSED.

After a nice, long incubation period, I finished off the yogurt by straining it into some storage containers. We ate a bit for breakfast with some fresh raspberries. I didn't want the leftover guacamole browning in the fridge for too long, so for dinner I chose taco potatoes.

I was also able to use the remaining cheese I had already shredded from a few nights before as well. While I baked the potatoes, I browned the meat and got all the various toppings ready. There are two things my son will not eat: rice and potatoes.

Usually, I always put a bit of everything on the kid plates so that they always have an opportunity to try things, but he has been very clear for long enough that he doesn't like them so I no longer serve him those things. I knew the yogurt needed a little crunch, so I made up a batch of my favorite homemade granola.

Being a nut-allergy household, granola is really something we have a hard time buying so this recipe for vanilla granola is a slam dunk. Greek Chicken Kebabs were on my mind for dinner. Once I pulled out all the ingredients, I decided I would roast the chicken instead of grilling it on skewers, because although we've had a few nice days, I haven't actually gotten the grill ready for prime time after being buried under snow for a few months.

I cut up some tomatoes, cucumbers, and took out some store-bought tzatziki. You can actually make your own tzatziki very easily and pretty cheap, but sometimes, you need to consider your sanity as well! In the future, I would love to try this recipe with fresh herbs instead of dry.

I recently got the cookbook Meal Prep Magic by Catherine McCord, and when I saw this rice pudding recipe, I had to give it a try! Although the recipe I followed was from the book, there is a similar recipe here.

I put everything into a storage container and placed in the fridge to set. Once the chaos of mid-day was over, I wanted to make a quick snack. The rice pudding had me thinking of childhood treats I loved, and I remembered an at-home Orange Julius recipe we loved to make.

I had a free window of time that afternoon — and decided to knock out a few prep-and-go meals for later in the week.

I have a strict $50 budget. I am able to build a solid meal list based on what I have to use up, new recipes I want to try, and seasonal fruits web-analyst.pro › What-are-some-must-have-groceries-for-a-college-stude Fortunately, some inexpensive items are packed with healthy ingredients: a few staples in this category include: eggs, plain yogurt, fresh

Low-cost grocery essentials - Generally, some of the cheapest fruit and vegetables year-round tend to be bananas, apples, oranges, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and sweet I have a strict $50 budget. I am able to build a solid meal list based on what I have to use up, new recipes I want to try, and seasonal fruits web-analyst.pro › What-are-some-must-have-groceries-for-a-college-stude Fortunately, some inexpensive items are packed with healthy ingredients: a few staples in this category include: eggs, plain yogurt, fresh

The kids have them for a snack almost daily! Bananas are another inexpensive fruit option. Look for markdowns on bananas that are slightly over-ripe and freeze them to use in banana bread and smoothies.

However, depending on the time of year you can score other fruits for great deals: oranges and other citrus in the winter gotta get in that vitamin c! Always check your local grocery store ads to see where you can get the best deal!

Frozen green beans, peas, etc. Buy it uncut and unwashed if you want to save money! But be sure to prep and wash it so that it actually gets eaten! I like to keep it on hand for making soup.

I generally find that a big bag of Russet potatoes is the cheapest option. Check the ad for your local store to see what fresh produce is on sale!

I often see sales for green peppers, asparagus, and more. Cooking a whole chicken and deboning it is a bit of extra work but it will save you money on your groceries! I like to cook whole chickens in my crockpot.

Chicken breasts are not the cheapest cut of chicken but if you stretch them ie: one chicken breast cut up with tons of veggies for stir fry they can be quite cost effective.

Chicken thighs or chicken drumsticks are usually pretty inexpensive and are very flavorful. Change Your Life Chicken is a fabulous recipe for chicken thighs! Who else grew up eating tuna fish sandwiches? I like it mixed with a bit of mayo and chopped tomatoes and served with crackers. I like to wait for a good sale and then stock up!

Smoked sausage is a great meat to keep on hand for quick meals. A little can go a long way in dishes like a breakfast casserole for example, making it very cost effective, especially if you purchase it on sale. Hotdogs could also be used in similar ways! Eggs can be a great cheap source of protein.

I say can because lately in my area the price of eggs has more than doubled. So, take this one with a grain of salt and be sure to check your local prices for eggs. Brown rice is a great alternative to white rice with a lot of health benefits and is still a great cheap food.

I cook my brown rice with this method and it turns out perfectly every time! I use them often for oatmeal, baked oatmeal , granola , cookies, muffins, and even in meatloaf!

While the very cheapest bread is not going to have the most nutritional value, watch for markdowns on nicer loaves made with whole grains.

Check the different stores around you to see which ones have a markdown cart in their bakery section — many of them do! Store-brand tortillas are typically pretty inexpensive and you can use them for all sorts of meals. At a dollar or less a box in my area pasta is a great way to add something filling to your meal without spending a lot of money.

I always like to have a few jars of pasta sauce in my pantry. Peanut butter is an absolute staple in our home. Again, buy the store-brand or use coupons for the more expensive stuff. Canned tomatoes are definitely an important pantry staple. I use them the most often for recipes like Taco Soup.

Nothing like a bowl of cereal when you need a quick meal, am I right? And it beats ramen noodles in my opinion! Not all cereal is cheap of course, but if you look for the store-brand you can always find some varieties that are very inexpensive.

Store-brand pretzels are relatively cheap sometimes just a dollar for a bag and make a great snack option, especially if you have kids. A well-stocked pantry should always include some basic baking goods like:. Make those inexpensive chicken thighs taste extra good by using some basic, inexpensive spices like chili powder, garlic powder, etc.

And a hanging spice rack like this is great for storing them! Now what? You may also be interested in: How to Meal Plan on a Tight Budget.

Note: Grocery prices are constantly changing, so some of the prices in the articles below have already changed. However, all of these meal plans are very frugal, even with rising prices. Want to get better at meal planning regularly? Check out my Meal Planner and Recipe Binder.

What are some of your favorite cheap foods to buy on a budget? Check out these ideas for different ways to enjoy cottage cheese too. A great way to eat healthy meals on a budget is to plan multiple meals with the same produce. One of the best ways to get a lot of produce for a reasonable price is to check your local grocery store ad for their produce loss leaders.

Lettuce can be used for salads, wraps, and a variety of other simple recipes. Try a classic caesar salad, or crunchy chicken lettuce wraps with some teriyaki sauce.

Skip the pre-packaged lettuce to save money! If you wash and chop your own lettuce, you get way more bang for your buck. Potato salad, mashed potatoes, home-baked fries—the possibilities are endless with this budget-friendly food. Potatoes are one of the best cheapest foods to live on because of how filling and versatile they are.

If you have a large family, you can buy a large sack of potatoes for a good price and use them throughout the week in a variety of dishes. IDEA: See if your kids want to scrub the potatoes to save yourself time! Not only are sweet potatoes super nutritious, but you can eat them as a side dish or stand-alone meal.

For an easy lunch option, just top a baked or boiled sweet potato with a fried egg and yummy ranch sauce. Zucchini is pretty mild and very flexible in recipes. Here are several ways we use zucchini:. With the right seasoning, chickpeas are a delicious and flavorful dish.

They can be used in soups and salads, as well as a variety of international dishes. This is the homemade hummus recipe I use 🙂. Spinach is a must-have if you want to keep a healthy diet while eating cheap. Highly nutritious, you can serve it raw or cooked.

Spinach is rich in vitamin A,C, and K, as well as magnesium, iron, and manganese. It has a slew of other health benefits and is a great add to fruit smoothies. I make a green smoothie several days a week that all 4 of our kids LOVE! I buy frozen pineapple in a huge bag and just thaw it for this recipe.

Carrot sticks and ranch sauce are a great healthy snack for kids. You can also roast or saute carrots with garlic and onion powder and serve them with rice or chicken on the side.

Packed with flavor, onions are a kitchen staple! Not only are they low-cost, but you can use onions to bring any dull-tasting dish to life. That thing is awesome!! That way, I always have onions ready to toss in something quickly.

This vitamin-C rich veggie adds amazing flavor to your dishes, but can also be eaten as a healthy snack. Look for them in packs to save money.

You can get a larger quantity than what you normally get for the same price! Pair this refreshing veggie with some tomatoes and cilantro for an easy salad option, or slice them up and eat it with your favorite dip! Sometimes I grab a bag of the mini cocktail cucumbers and my kids gobble them as a healthy snack!

Mushrooms are uber delicious and can be cooked with chicken, pasta, or your favorite stir fry combo. Oranges are a perfect budget-friendly option if you want to add some fruit and vitamin C to your diet. Bananas are probably one of the cheapest fruits you can buy—and they are very filling.

Apples are THE staple fruit in our house. You can buy whatever variety is on sale. When I shopped at Aldi more regularly , I always sprung for the Honeycrisp apples because they had amazing flavor and Aldi carries them at a relatively low price compared to other stores.

Sliced apples and peanut butter is a go-to snack for kids. You can also use apple bits as a tasty topping for your salad.

You can toss them in your oven with some oil and pair with your kids favorite veggies. Spice up this classic american dish with veggies, sriracha, tuna or nearly any topping.

If you have a large family, you can buy the family size box or a few extra boxes to eat leftovers throughout the week. Way cheaper than last minute takeout. If you buy the family size 5lbs or more , the price goes down.

You can divide it up into lb portions and freeze the extra for another night. My biggest grocery budget tip for using chicken breasts is to buy them in bulk. You can trim the fat off all of them in one minute session and freeze them in packs of 2.

Then you have the convenience of pre-portioned out chicken at a low cost. You can defrost the chicken in the morning, lather in your favorite sauce, and bake in the oven. Here are some other ideas for prepping dinner in the morning.

Canned tuna is perfect for lunch sandwiches or tossing in your favorite salad mix. You can also use it as a dip with some whole grain crackers. If you want an easy, protein-packed dinner, marinate your ground turkey in your favorite sauce and serve over freshly boiled pasta.

You can also use ground turkey to make delicious tacos and wraps. My new favorite thing to make is shredded pork in our Instapot.

Low-cost grocery essentials - Generally, some of the cheapest fruit and vegetables year-round tend to be bananas, apples, oranges, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and sweet I have a strict $50 budget. I am able to build a solid meal list based on what I have to use up, new recipes I want to try, and seasonal fruits web-analyst.pro › What-are-some-must-have-groceries-for-a-college-stude Fortunately, some inexpensive items are packed with healthy ingredients: a few staples in this category include: eggs, plain yogurt, fresh

I use berries in breakfast recipes like my Croissant Breakfast Casserole , as well as in sweet treats like my Strawberry Cake recipe. Ground beef can be used to make a variety of meals, including chili , burritos , spaghetti bolognese sauce , and casseroles.

You can save money by buying larger packs in bulk look for sales , portioning, and freezing them. Similar to ground beef, buying chicken breasts in bulk can be very cost-effective, and buying it frozen is often cheaper than fresh. In the U. Do your homework before you shop to find the stores that have the best deals and prices.

Sign up to benefit from member-only discounts and special offers. Buying in bulk is almost always cheaper than buying individual items. The savings might seem small, but it all adds up. Going along with buying in bulk, if you order a larger cut of meat like chuck roast for example , it can be cooked and then used in many different recipes like filling casseroles or hearty stews.

Generic grocery products were first introduced in the s during record levels of inflation and are still incredibly relevant today. Branded products are more expensive than generic or supermarket-owned brands. Often cheaper brands have the same ingredients as big brands but are half the price.

Supermarkets constantly run promotions to compete with other leading retailers, so take advantage of BOGO buy one get one sales and other discounts whenever you can. Get the most out of your supermarket shopping by clipping coupons. Get a copy of the weekly newspaper in the mail and spend time finding deals that are relevant to you.

Cut out and save the coupons for your next shop. Alternatively, there are digital coupons that can be found on relevant shopping apps. You can check popular sites like Pillsbury.

com, BettyCrocker. com, and Coupons. Not only will using your leftovers save you money, but it also helps to reduce food waste. Make your food last longer by preserving and storing it correctly.

Common methods of food preservation include freezing, chilling, salting, sugaring, canning, and vacuum packing. Experiment with different methods and find one that works for you. You can make your own preserves using leftover fruit, like my Damson Plum Reserves.

Creating wholesome and affordable meals for your family is easier than you think. The following recipes only require a small number of ingredients, making them great budget-friendly meals for your whole family to enjoy:.

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Wonderful information. Thanks for all your work composing the lists. I enjoy your Sunday post and keeping up with your family. I was surprised and pleased that your budget shopping list was so close to my own shopping list.

My husband and I are seniors on a fixed income and have made lots of adjustments to our grocery shopping in the last few years. Thanks for this article and for your recipes. All rights reserved. Even if you buy high end eggs, they are still one of the least expensive protein sources around, second to legumes.

If you enjoy them, lentils should be in every frugal pantry. They are high in fiber and full of nutrition. They are great in soup, sloppy Joes, curries, and my favorite lentils and rice. White beans, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, black beans are all super cheap and a definite buy if you are on a budget.

I love a big pot of slow cooker pinto beans and cornbread. Total comfort food and ultra cheap. Dry beans are more economical than canned, but they do require some time to prepare. Read: WAYS TO USE LEFTOVER BEANS. For emergencies and when you need something super fast, canned beans should be another cheap pantry staple.

You can make inexpensive crispy black bean tacos or chickpea curry. Both are very delicious and frugal. Read: 30 AWESOME RECIPES WITH BEANS.

There's a reason why when people talk about cheap food they call it a rice and beans budget. Rice is very inexpensive and filling.

It is also extremely versatile. Read: 20 DELICIOUS RECIPES USING RICE. Oatmeal is a very inexpensive breakfast option and much cheaper than cereal.

I also love making oat muffins for snacks or breakfast. Pasta is the ultimate cheap food and also great for beginner cooks. It can be as simple as buttered noodles, pasta with peas and bacon , or paired with pasta sauce.

Pasta sauce also is a great cheap food to have on hand for a quick and easy meal with pasta. Eat it meatless, with poached eggs, or chickpeas for a very frugal meal. This is more of a southern food, but grits are very cheap and stretch a long way. It makes for a cheap breakfast item or inexpensive side dish.

Cornmeal is great to have for homemade cornbread, breading foods, or corn cakes. I don't often use cornmeal in my kitchen, but it is very inexpensive and deserves its place on the cheap grocery list. Corn tortillas are an inexpensive alternative to flour tortillas.

Use them in enchiladas , tacos, or slice them and crisp them up for tortilla soup. Canned tomato products come in so handy. Tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and tomato puree are all very versatile and inexpensive.

You can make a pasta sauce, pizza sauce, put it in a soup, or make sloppy Joes. I always have a couple of varieties in my pantry. Skip the bags of popcorn and go for the kernels. It is a frugal high fiber snack and very kid friendly. Use an air popper or make stovetop popcorn.

A jar of peanut butter stretches a long way for sandwiches, snacks or stirred into oatmeal or smoothies. It's another frugal protein source and kid friendly. Flour is very inexpensive per pound and can be used in so many ways. Make pancakes or waffles, biscuits , tortillas, bread , homemade desserts, use as a thickener for gravy, or bread chicken tenders.

Yeast is not a necessity, but if you want to make your own bread products, it is recommended. Try my pizza dough or whole wheat bread.

If you are going to bake, sugar is an inexpensive sweetener to have in your pantry. Even organic sugar is inexpensive compared to other sweetening agents. Another staple baking supply, baking powder is cheap and great for getting that rise in your homemade baked goods. Similar to baking powder, baking soda is also a cheap baking staple.

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