I think I’m done with all this snow now!
Two weekends in a row we’ve been hit with a snowstorm. This weekend was a mixture of rain, ice, and, snow which was totally nuts! I did all my grocery shopping on Friday along with everyone else; and judging from what I bought, I think we’re good for quite awhile.
Today is day 12 of our 21-day Daniel Fast, so this week is still a strict vegan menu. Next week will be a mixture of both and then will return to my regular menu!
I’m actually pretty amazed at how much I can buy. I mean, I pretty much filled my cart with vegetables at Aldi and the total came to only $55. Eating vegan can be pretty cheap if you’re smart!
Here’s what I ended up buying this weekend:
Aldi
Bananas, 3.69 pounds: $1.59
2 crowns broccoli: $1.79 each
Spinach: $1.19
Guacamole cups: $2.99
2 packages zucchini: $1.39 each
2 packages green bell peppers: $2.29 each
Romaine hearts: $1.99
Green onions: $.89
Frozen peas: $.85
2 bags frozen corn: $.95 each
Green beans, 1-pound bag: $1.39
Dried pinto beans, 2-pound bag: $1.49
Dried black beans, 2-pound bag: $2.49
Grapes, 2.13 pounds: $2.75
Tomatoes: $1.89
Tortilla chips: $.89
Carrots, 2-pound bag: $1.29
2 5-pound bags Russet potatoes: $2.59 each
Strawberries: $2.99
2 jars salsa: $1.19 each
2 cans tomato paste: $.39 each
2 cans fruit cocktail: $.85 each
Crushed tomatoes: $.65
3 cans diced tomatoes: $.35 each
Gala apples, 3-pound bag: $2.99
Milk: $1.48
Almond milk: $1.69
Total: $55.42
Kroger
5 boxes Simple Truth date bars (Generic Larabars): $1.99 each. This was a great price, I had to stock up!
2 containers vegetable broth: $1.99 each
- Used 2 $.50/1 digital coupons
Simple Truth cold brew can: Free from Free Friday Download
Brown rice, 2-pound bag: $1.29
Lentils, 1-pound bag: $1.49
Kidney beans, 1-pound bag: $1.49
Salami: $2.99
Water chestnuts: $1.09
Total: $21.28. I also received 50 points for scanning my receipts with Fetch Rewards! Click here to sign up and use code PV2QH and we’ll both receive 2,000 points when you scan your first receipt!
Weekly Total: $76.70. I used all the overage from the previous week buying miscellaneous foods we needed last week.
Menu
Lunch is always leftovers. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were purchased in previous weeks.
Dinner
Weeknight Black Bean Chili (Without the meat)
Veggie Stir Fry
Stuffed Peppers
Lentil Sloppy Joe mix over baked potatoes
Burrito bowls (Brown rice, black beans, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole)
Vegetable soup
Refried beans with tortilla chips, roasted zucchini- Putting a pound of dried pinto beans in my Instant Pot for 25 minutes, then mashing them and mixing with salsa.
Breakfast
Roasted potato and broccoli hash
Overnight oats (Almond milk, chia seeds*, oats*, peanut butter, sliced bananas)
Carrot Pancakes for Allison
Allison’s Lunch
Crackers*, salami, string cheese*, strawberries, Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
What’s on your menu this week? Share below in the comments!
Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.
Jaime specializes in helping women with ADHD learn to meal plan and cook healthier meals without getting overwhelmed.