Budget Cooking: How To Eat Well EVERYDAY Without Taking Out A Loan
Alright, because you guys asked for it, we created a 1-week budget-friendly meal plan! We’ve made this plan for 1 person (three meals + a snack each day) using the staples we talked about in our previous article. You can scale it for 2 or more people or modify it for special diets like: vegetarian, Keto, Mediterranean, or Carnivore if you'd like. Sidenote : One of our staff called this meal plan " spartan ". But that's the idea, depending on your budget, you can add more ingredients to the plan as fits your personal tastes. This is just a template. Here's a few quick prep tips before we go into the plan: - Batch cook rice, beans/lentils, and roast a few chicken thighs at once. Save in fridge for 3–4 days or freeze portions. - Use frozen veggies to save time and money. - Reuse ingredients across meals to avoid waste. With that said, let's get into this! 7‑Day Budget Meal Plan (1 person) Day 1 - Breakfast: Rolled oats with sliced banana and a spoonful ...