Viral bruschetta lentil dip! I finally got around to picking up these ingredients and I’m so glad I did! I give this an 8 out of 10 and I’ll definitely be making it again. I love that it’s high in protein and fiber. If 4 people share this dip, it’s about 7.5g fiber and 21g protein per serving.

Inexpensive 5 minute meal that’s packed full of protein and fiber! It’s also great for grab and go meal prep. The recipe is super easy to modify too! Southwest Bean Salad This time, to a bowl, I added 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans 1 can of drained corn ½ red onion, diced 1

This method literally works for almost everyone and here’s why. It’s not about spending $450 a month on food from the grocery store, like I do for my family, it’s about seeing how you can get better control of your own grocery bill, whatever that looks like. The amount saved and spent is go

$75 for food for my family of 4 this week! Heres my haul this week and what’s on the menu: Breakfast (mix and match) Soft pretzels 🥨 Eggs, hash browns, fruit Toast and fruit Greek yogurt with frozen fruit, flax, chia, and hemp seeds Lunch Leftovers School lunch (it’s free here)

You might not want to hear this but this is how I spend way less on food from the grocery store in 2026. Beans and pulses are so easy to cook with and can easily be added to soups, nachos, taco filling, and so much more. They can be used as is or be blended up to make something else to stretch meal

This is how I manage a household budget, work full time from home, meal plan, cook, take care of my kids, and clean the house! Just kidding! I don’t usually get to all the things in a day. Honestly, it’s rare that I ever get everything done on my list. Something’s gotta give! If I’m taking

Telling someone that a rotisserie chicken is “bad” is not helpful. There’s so much debate about whether or not something is “good” or “bad”. Look, not everyone has access to the same food. Some people aren’t able to get to grocery stores due to lack of access, disability, illness, transport

$20 and about an hour of my time to make these delicious party treats! I love using melting wafers to make hot cocoa bombs, chocolate covered fruit, and now these themed sandwich cookies!

When I don’t have enough of one thing to serve to the whole family, this is what I do. Random odds and ends can make a delicious dinner! I had tofu, frozen leftover tri-tip, frozen stir fry veggies, frozen edamame, canned water chestnuts, and rice. I pulled lots of sauces and shelf stable ingred

A handful of ingredients to make this smoothie and it contains about 18 grams of protein, 9 grams of fiber, and 300 calories. This can work with any fruit combination you like so use your favorites or whatever you have on hand! I also ended up adding ground flax, chia seeds, and hemp seeds

Buy nothing and make dinner! Keep an open mind, try new things, and be part of your local community. Buy nothing, sell nothing groups are a great way to give unused items and pickup things for free, including food, furniture, clothing, toys, books, etc. Not only will this save money, but it

Meat is way too expensive so I make chicken salad using chickpeas instead! It’s inexpensive and packed full of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients! This usually makes one and a half servings for myself but sometimes I eat the entire thing 😆 Here’s the recipe! Chickpea “Chickn” Salad 1

Sticking to $200 for groceries this month for my family of 4 didn’t quite work out the way I wanted it to 😬 This is my last haul of the month, except for milk next week, and we ended up going over a bit. BUT, we’re still well under my usual budget of $450, so it’s still a successful low spend mo

Meat is too expensive so I make burgers using beans instead! Not only are they delicious, but they’re also packed full of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients! Plus, my kids love when I make these black bean patties into melts! So that’s a huge win in my house! I also freeze these pattie

My kids don’t always eat what I make for dinner unless it’s something they recognize. Bringing them into the kitchen to cook with me has helped them try new things! It’s way more chaotic but the results have been amazing! They are trying new ingredients and discovering that they actually enjoy

Easy inexpensive comfort meal that is perfect for freezing in portions for later! It's packed full of protein and fiber and is super easy to modify! I hope you love it as much as I do! I serve mine with crusty sourdough or garlic naan. Yum!! Lentil Curry Ingredients 3 Tbsp Butter 1 O

That did NOT go to plan! And that’s ok! Spending less on groceries sometimes means using up random things in the freezer that we’ve been avoiding. I tried to get creative but it just didn’t turn out like I had hoped. On a positive note, my kids LOVED dinner, which is rare when I make something

$50 for groceries for my family of 4 this week! In order to spend so little, I always follow the same method each week. I take inventory of my food, then write down the things that are about to go bad so I can use them first, write a quick meal plan using just what I have on hand, and then make

$5 to make this dinner for 4 people that’s also got about 20g of fiber and 25g of protein per serving! This is meatless as written but you can absolutely add any cooked and chopped meat that you love! I got 3 lbs of sweet potatoes for $2.09, avocado for 54¢, black beans for 85¢, and then just u

I spend less than $450 on groceries for my family of 4 and this is how I do it!