I plan my meals out due to my allergy concerns. Since I drink water first thing in the morning I follow up with other liquids but try not to fill up on them. I prefer healthy teas like green or pearl jasmine or coffee without additions. I also eat my fiber in the morning with my meds. My meds require a stricter plan so I do protein and fruit. To keep costs low I freeze some breakfasts I made in advance (egg cups or stuff for smoothies) this way I have multiple options and I’m not getting bored eating the same thing over and over. Buying fruit and veg frozen is less than buying it fresh or canned. Buying eggs from a farmers market (if available) means you can negotiate for larger quantities for less price then at the store. For vegans or vegetarians buying grains in bulk for cruelty free oatmeal’s is a good option too.
Eat at home. Grocery shop weekly for produce. Buy certain dry items in bulk
I stick to simple foods like a slice of bread, an egg, some cheese, olives and fruits. No charcuterie or packaged items.
Go for simple ingredients that you can buy in bulk. Like nuts, seeds and dried fruits. Opt for Quark & cottage cheese rather than yoghurt. Keep a bag of frozen fruits in the freezer. Look out for sales bargains on these items to restock
To keep breakfast costs down I eat oatmeal and fruit. I don’t drink any juice. Sometimes I have coffee but I always make it myself
Define what will you eat for breakfast all week (if you can plan longer then even better). That way when you’ll go buy you’ll buy in bulk, best way to keep costs down is to plan things ahead. Check the ingredients that will make a super good cheap breakfast, if banana gets expensive on winter go for another choice and so on. Then should check the costs everytime and go to other shops to compare how much would’ve been, once you find the cheapest shop you are done.
Buy oatmeal in bulk and add fruit or brown sugar to your tastes. Also a loaf of bread can be very versatile making things like french toast or even a breakfast sandwich (ham & egg breakfast sandwich as an example). Clip coupons for bacon and buy your fruits on sale based on the weekly circulars.
By using the most out of what you already have in the house. Dont be afraid of different flavor combinations or trying new recipes!
I buy Multigrain bread from Costco, 2 rolls for 6.99. I sliced them into 16 pcs (43 cents) and stored in the freezer for longer storage. And toast it in the oven for 375F 8 mins before serving. Most of the time I use cream cheese on the top. In the weekend I will switch to scramble egg, avocado slices or banana with peanut butter jelly.
Eggs are an excellent source of protein and can be made with many healthy ingredients. What’s also great is eggs can be made sooo many ways.
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