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5/8/20241 min read

A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables are arranged around a white plate filled with green dried spirulina. The assortment includes bananas, carrots, cherry tomatoes, a lemon, a red chili pepper, and broccoli.
A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables are arranged around a white plate filled with green dried spirulina. The assortment includes bananas, carrots, cherry tomatoes, a lemon, a red chili pepper, and broccoli.

Here’s a list of healthy, budget-friendly recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, designed to be easy to prepare, nutritious, and affordable:

🥣 Breakfast

  1. Oats & Banana Pancakes

    • Ingredients: Rolled oats, banana, egg, cinnamon.

    • Prep: Blend ingredients, cook on a non-stick pan.

    • Tip: Freeze leftovers for quick morning meals.

  2. Veggie Egg Muffins

    • Ingredients: Eggs, chopped veggies (like spinach, capsicum), cheese (optional).

    • Prep: Bake in muffin tin, refrigerate for 3–4 days.

  3. Yogurt Parfait

    • Ingredients: Greek yoghurt, frozen berries, homemade granola.

    • Tip: Make granola in bulk for cost savings.

🥗 Lunch

  1. Chickpea Salad Wraps

    • Ingredients: Canned chickpeas, lemon, cucumber, capsicum, wholemeal wraps.

    • Budget Hack: Use seasonal veggies.

  2. Brown Rice & Stir-Fry Veggie Bowl

    • Ingredients: Brown rice, frozen stir-fry mix, soy sauce, tofu or egg.

    • Add chili flakes or sesame seeds for extra flavor.

  3. Tuna Pasta Salad

    • Ingredients: Whole grain pasta, canned tuna, corn, peas, olive oil, lemon juice.

    • Store in fridge for up to 3 days.

🍽 Dinner

  1. Lentil Curry with Rice

    • Ingredients: Red lentils, onion, garlic, canned tomato, spices, rice.

    • One of the cheapest and healthiest meals.

  2. Baked Sweet Potato with Beans

    • Ingredients: Sweet potatoes, black beans, onion, cumin.

    • Roast potato, top with bean mix and avocado if available.

  3. Stir-Fried Noodles with Egg and Veg

    • Ingredients: Whole wheat noodles, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, scrambled egg.

    • Quick and satisfying.

🍎 Snacks

  1. Roasted Chickpeas

    • Ingredients: Canned chickpeas, olive oil, spices (paprika, garlic powder).

    • Crunchy, protein-packed snack.

  2. Apple Slices with Peanut Butter

    • Budget-friendly and filling.

  3. Homemade Trail Mix

    • Ingredients: Rolled oats, sunflower seeds, raisins, nuts (optional).

    • Make in bulk and portion into small bags.