$20 for 7 Days | Eating for Less Than $3 A Day | Emergency Grocery Budget

Thank YOU for addressing single person shopping!!

I laughed when you checked the eggs. I do that too but I jiggle each egg to make sure none of them are stuck. Because sometimes it could be cracked on the bottom where you can’t see. People look at me funny because it looks like I am counting the eggs. 😂

This is one of the best budget meal plans I've seen on Youtube. Well done! Especially since you focused more on healthy options than most people usually do when they are on such a tight budget.

Not sure if you have ever did this with lentils BUT this is a FAV at my house for a hearty breakfast or delish dinner. Cook lentils in whatever stock you choose until the desired tenderness is achieved. Meanwhile sauté diced carrots, diced onion and minced garlic carrots should caramelize. once lentils are done combine carrot mix with lentils top with fried eggs and YUM.

Swapping a cup of salsa for a cup of the water when making rice is a super easy way to make mexican rice. Fry the rice first in a little oil, then add the wet stuff and cook like normal. ❤

This is the first video of yours that I've seen. The fact that this video is a meal plan for one person is what caught my eye. My son's girlfriend is away at college and is struggling stay within a food budget. She is used to fast food and door dash. What a bad plan for someone with very little money. I'm introducing her to cooking, budget planning and not making all decisions on a whim. Most of the other extreme food budgeting videos I watch are for families. This one is right up her alley (or it will be after I show it to her!). Thanks, Laura! Side note: I love your sparkly top!

This is a great lesson not just in how to budget meals but just how to be less wasteful with food. We are financially comfortable but I still get so much out of videos like this. They truly inspire me.

Just an FYI the weight of the canned food includes the water, so in the case of corn, you might be getting a better deal on frozen because about 50-60% of a can is water

This is a lost art. Thank you for putting these together.

West coast canada, what you got for you groceries would be around $70-$100 depending on what brand you choose. Will be more next month as taxes are going up again. Yay. Edit: i wrote that at the very beginning of your video, i love your recipes! Gives me some really good ideas! Thank you ❤

With my Oatmeal, I Saute an Apple, Cranberries, Banana with a Tad of Butter and 1-2 TBSP brown Sugar. Makes a nice Addition. Add nuts if you have them.

Great ideas. I use smashed lentils to fill a half of bell pepper , add a bit of cheese on top and bake 375 for 10-15 min or till pepper gets tender. I am going to try the banana roll up’s. They look delicious.

Another super simple black bean soup is to just sauté half a diced onion, add a bit of cumin, then 4 cans of beans (or an equivalent quantity of homemade), an entire container of chunky salsa and water or broth. Simple, tasty, very filling. Top with a dollop of sour cream and some shredded cheese, if you have it. I always serve it with cornbread. This is a family favorite.

You can also freeze the banana slices for your oatmeal. Just a different option to try.

This is excellent! Great job! I do a similar budget/meal plan from Aldi often but add a can of diced tomatoes (for soups or loaves), peanut butter (for sandwiches, oatmeal, or mixed with a few pantry staples for a peanut sauce), and whatever the cheapest lettuce/cabbage (for sandwiches, soups, and salads) I can find. Also, I grab another banana or two to make 2 ingredient oatmeal/banana cookies. Can also add peanut butter to them for a healthy treat. Adds some more options, veggies, and protein to the meals for under $25 a week.

I really appreciate that you consider other diets and give vegetarian and vegan options/alternatives.

Ground beef (grass-fed if possible) is a great ingredient for simple and quick meals: G. beef+broccoli+potatoes G. beef+pasta G. beef+peas+rice G. beef patty+ caramelized onions+bread

Thank you for addressing single life recies that is so needed

You always have some great ideas. You’re very good at doing these videos and you keep it interesting by having such a variety in your content. Thanks for sharing your recipes and tips 😊

This is brilliant! I love how you used whole foods, easy techniques, batch cooking, and using every bit. I'm inspired to make this whole meal plan!