This week, I kept my grocery shopping super simple and budget-conscious, while still making sure I had enough variety to keep meals interesting. Here’s everything I grabbed:
Grocery List:
- Miso Paste – $5.99
- 2 Blocks of Tofu – $2.09 each ($4.18 total)
- Mapo Tofu Pack – $3.69
- 1 Bunch of Spinach – $1.99
- Kabocha Squash – $1.79
- Yakult (5-pack) – $2.99
- Yoshinoya Beef Gyudon (Frozen) – $5.99
- Bok Choy – $0.99
- Mushrooms – $2.59
Total Spent on Groceries This Week: $30.20 🛒💸
(And I already had staples like eggs, ground turkey, cabbage salad, instant rice, and protein powder on hand!)
Meal Prep Plan for the Week 🍴
Lunch/Dinners:
- Mapo Tofu Meal Prep:
- Mapo tofu packet + mushrooms + a block of tofu + ground turkey
- Makes about 4 servings.
- Beef Bowl Quick Meal:
- 1 serving of Yoshinoya frozen beef + 1 packet of instant rice.
- Easy meal for a busy day!
Breakfasts:
- Scrambled eggs + egg whites 🥚
- Protein shake (quick and high-protein!)
Sides and Extras:
- Steamed kabocha squash (for a sweet, healthy side)
- Miso soup made with spinach + tofu + miso paste 🍲
- Simple bok choy stir-fry (just bok choy, garlic, and a splash of soy sauce)
Why This Works for Me 🛒
- Affordable: I kept my grocery bill low by focusing on versatile ingredients that stretch across multiple meals.
- Minimal Waste: Using items I already had means fewer random ingredients sitting around.
- Quick & Easy: Most meals take under 20 minutes to throw together during the week!
Final Thoughts 💬
Meal prepping doesn’t have to be fancy (or expensive). With a little planning and a few core ingredients, you can eat well, stay within budget, and make your week way less stressful.
Are you the type of person who can eat the same meals throughout the week? What are some ways you budget with your weekly eating while keeping the menu fresh and not getting stale or boring? Share in the comments.
