£15 VEGAN WEEKLY BUDGET MEALS FROM TESCO 💰

[@MadeleineOlivia]

If you haven't seen part one watch that first: bit.ly/2NLi7bv and let me know what shops you want to see me do a budget haul at next!

[@alonememe]

Great video, this one and shopping in Tesco, but I see huge gap - no green leaves like spinach or kale, and these should be eaten every day, especially when someone is on the budget and don't incorporate other nutritional food. Green leaves are soooo important.

[@fruitellabong]

Madeleine Olivia Please do aldi or lidl 😊😍

[@laurizius3691]

Aldi would be great! :)

[@laurenmidwinter6059]

Madeleine Olivia what b12 vitamins would you advise please? There are sooooo many out there. Me and my fiancé have recently gone vegan and we LOVE your recipes. Thanks for the amazing videos x 🌱

[@donnahornsey8240]

Have just watched the first part of this and subscribed :0) Please could you also do a Asda haul,Thank you.

[@nicolemachamer8390]

I really appreciate that you always include even cheaper/more do-able options to even these recipes, like with the suggestion of just mashing the soup with a fork if anyone can't afford a blender. It's really thoughtful and inclusive and makes your videos and recipes, and veganism in general, way more accessible to a wide range of people from all abilities and financial situations!

[@vikih4857]

Nicole Machamer she is so humble, down to earth, classy and smart

[@shrek4349]

Yea I also like how she is realistic with her portions and how she is simple with her recipes non of that ‘add 30 different spices that probably don’t exist and done’

[@uns0ciable4ever]

i just wanna say i really appreciate what you do for veganism! videos like these that make people aware that they can have tasty, healthy but affordable meals as a vegan is so unbelievably good for the spread of veganism! you’re making such a difference, it’s very appreciated !!!! 💗💗 thank you (and thank you for the inspiration ;) )

[@LozzerzxD]

I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but i have become more and more aware of wanting to cut down on the amount of animal products i use recently. I put it off for ages thinking it would be so much more effort. I stumbled on your videos a couple of weeks ago and they've inspired me to get more confident and creative with new things in the kitchen. Today i meal prepped for my husband and I to do us for the next week and two out of the three bulk meals I made were vegetarian/vegan. Side note: defintiley recommend doing a budget aldi shop! I spent around £28 for two of us today but that also included more luxury meal ideas like ready made falafel, one meat option which put the price up a bit and bought my husband a travel mug!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

This is amazing, thank you so much for letting me know! Makes me so happy 😊😊😊🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@LozzerzxD]

Anytime! I wish there were more rescources and channels like this when i was at Uni! Definitley seems like things like this are a great help to people try to stick to a budget.

[@welcomeback2mychannel]

You’ve hit the nail on the head of why people don’t try veganism or including more vegan food in their life: they don’t know any vegan recipes! So they think they have to buy things like felafels and veggie patties which are not cheap. So glad you’re on your way to better health, better planet, and better finances! 😁

[@LozzerzxD]

Ive found more recipes I can try but since I meal prep I try to just make one new thing a week incase it goes wrong! I'm aware of things I could do instead of falafel but I genuinely enjoy them in wraps. Did try making my own from scratch but it turned to mush 😂

[@amudd302]

Yes! Please do an Aldi video because I have that in the States :)

[@Keksdich]

there is aldi in the states ? :D :D since when ?? :D

[@nerdquinn]

Keksdich We’ve had Aldi ever since I can remember, and I’m 20!

[@ginnybowman6323]

@@Keksdich ever since I can remember as well, and I'm in my 40s :p

[@ohio_nights]

amudd302 I believe the USA Aldi and European Aldi are very different 😬

[@ginnybowman6323]

@@ohio_nights shockingly well priced grocery store, owned by a German company? The store layout and offerings differ from country to country, but Aldi is Aldi.

[@isabbygabbyorcrabby]

I initially went vegan as a student for financial reasons! And then stuck with it because of the ethics and I couldn't believe how easy it was :) So I love this new video series!!!

[@marisah599]

Abby Rozee yeah i mean if you don’t always go for meat replacements which tend to be quite expensive etc it’s so much less expensive (at least where i live but i think it’s similar almost all over the world)

[@ohpinkiepie]

@@marisah599 yeah, I have noticed replacements are on the expensive side. It better to find natural products with lots of protein, but it's not always easy, you have to be creative

[@Melissa.Garrett]

Marisa h I think we’re quite lucky in the UK with meat replacements, there are lots of very cheap ones - but I think we’re unusual in that.

[@kaitlinsonneveld]

Yes please do Aldi next! I'm a Canadian student living in the UK currently and your channel has already been so helpful for budgeting!

[@momentmemos]

I love love love how you talk about the importance of supplements, fat, protein etc!! You are a crucial part of KZbin’s vegan community (which is not always the best at how it gives nutrition advice tbh). Enjoyed the video:)

[@emman7353]

I’d love a budget couples video. My fiancé and I are just about to buy our first house, so the budget is tight. Maybe like £25-30 for both of you. I love your videos 💜

[@nomigibson787]

Looking forward to more budget videos. They are so interesting ☺

[@paigebethea1412]

The best stock I've ever had is homemade veggie stock. I use veggie scraps (onion and garlic skins and carrot peels and the occasional potato peel) boil for 30 minutes (add salt if you want). So easy and nearly free (made from stuff that would otherwise be trash).

[@ShakespearesLanguage]

I'm so happy with this, I know you say you're not a nutritionist as a v sensible disclaimer, but I just absolutely love how your videos give me ideas of where to start in my journey to cut down on meat eating. I've also got a history of disordered eating and so there is just something so soothing to me when I watch you make three delicious, carefully and lovingly prepared meals to fuel your body!

[@nuttallvlogs2362]

Home bargains sell pumpkin, sesame and chia seeds (amongst others) for 69p for 125g for all you student herbivores out there xx

[@elainephipps1827]

Also - never underestimate £ shops! They often have useful bits and pieces.

[@lots.e9711]

I'm pretty sure home bargains sells almond/oat milk for like under a pound too!

[@clarehinchliffe4181]

Omg never seen the there thanks!

[@emmarumsby]

They are sometimes cheaper when labelled as bird seeds to lol. X

[@rachelc586]

Alex helping u cook is just adorable 😍👌🌍🦋😊✌💚

[@MarieJohnson]

I find your budget vegan meals videos to be the most helpful! We're a vegan family of 6 and our food bill is more than our housing costs!

[@pebbles8677]

Not gonna lie, I make your recipes on a daily basis, especially your porridge ones, I used to make them so plain and boring but when I saw you make them with berries and spices, I haven't looked back since 😂 I'm going to give your lentil ragu a go soon!

[@svenjabe6234]

How did I not find this channel earlier!? I'm always looking for cheap, quick and easy vegan recipes that still taste amazing and your videos are just what I needed. Thank you so much!

[@habibadesai1071]

Love, love, love your videos but especially this one! The food bubbling away was so comforting...I'm not a vegan myself but seriously cannot wait to try out these recipes!! Thank you Madeleine!

[@garydoyle60]

Please do a larger budget shop Madeleine 😁 me and my partner are new to the vegan lifestyle and love these videos! We both would sincerely love to see what you could do with a larger budget (say £30) we know you would knock it out of the park!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yeah I’m thinking maybe next time u might do £30 for two!

[@garydoyle60]

@@MadeleineOlivia That would be a brilliant video! And as you mentioned in your first video alot of people don't buy every item in each shop due to having some ingredients already at home so a larger budget is a great way to get more out of the shop as a whole! And alot of people do there shooting as a part of a couple in some form! 😁 Would love to see that video!

[@rebeccaburnett4993]

Love this!! Weekly shop videos are great but I love that you’ve paired a cooking video with it too to help show what you can actually make with your groceries as that’s where I panic! Love your videos Maddie ❤️

[@alfinou_13targaryen]

great video!! I definitely love this series! The follow-up video after the challenge of the £15 shopping list is definitely a bonus for us and I personally love it! Thank you for having great content like this and I can't wait to see another video like this one, it gives up so many ideas of things to cook for cheap and healthy options! (I enjoy the dahl so much as well, ate it for lunch today!)

[@roosb.967]

Yes I really enjoy that you actually show what you can make from it, easy as inspiration!

[@ameliabeth]

madeleine i honestly cant thank you enough for this video and all your recipe videos - as a vegan student they are so helpful and i honestly just meal plan according to your recipes now and i have pretty much earnt them by heart because i have made them so much. i made your red lentil dahl the other day and have 3 portions left over and i am definitely going to make the sweet potato and carrot soup next week it looks so good. thank you so much for making such helpful and inspiring videos. i love this new weekly budget series as well

[@KieraBethx]

my hand blender was literally £5.50 from asda, good little investment :-) as a student i rlly enjoy these vids, so helpful!

[@kelseyreeree1]

Alex is so cute helping Maddie out with the cooking! And it turned out looking amazing! Love you both so much! Absolutely loving this series as well! 💗💗💗

[@ohpinkiepie]

It's good that you added this note at the end talking about a balanced, nutritious diet. I was worried as the foods you showed in the video are kind of repetitive. However, I know what the reality of a student budget is, so it would be amazing if you made another video with varied ingredients! :)

[@ReiHino555]

I'm not vegan but girl... your videos are so great! I shared them with all my friends who struggle financially and you have been a GOD send for all of us. Thank. You.

[@niamh.burke222]

Yay so glad you’re going to make this into a series!I’m looking forward to seeing a video on Aldi as I shop there a lot 😊x

[@nini-vl3ks]

thanks for saving me from eating instant noodles and fast food everyday in uni 😭😂 although i’m not vegan but i really do enjoy your simple recipes, at least i get to eat healthier!! looking forward to more vids like this, thank you!!

[@sarahinthestars]

I'm not vegan but we do eat a lot of veggie meals and have made swaps to alternative milks etc. Love these videos, everything always looks delicious. Perhaps a video on basic pantry provisions/things you would recommend people always have to hand would be useful for people who are starting uni/moving out/changing their diet.

[@crazywatermelown336]

I always write my to do list for the weekend while watching your videos, they are so interesting and relaxing! it gives me time to cool down after a long week of school

[@britnidove8352]

Thank you for part 2! So many people show how to shop on a budget, zero waste, vegan, etc but don’t show what they do with the things they buy.

[@ruthcorson4904]

You must hear this a lot, but... thank you ❤️ I’m not a vegan myself, but my husband and I have been trying to eat more plant-based the last few months to a year. I’ve been watching your videos for about 5 months and leave inspired to cook each time. You whip up combos that not only taste lovely, but are accessible, easy, and perfect for meal prep. Your aura is also so welcoming. I’d often go to other vegan channels and feel shamed for not being fully committed to veganism, be it through the holier-than-thou attitude from the KZbinr or from toxic people in the comments. I admire the way you speak about veganism and it’s benefits, how down-to-earth and approachable you are at the same time. Thank you for making veganism less daunting, expensive (not everything is just dates, dates, nuts, and more dates), and for making the transition seem less... scary and guilt-ridden. I couldn’t thank you enough.

[@ziqyiariaz8249]

I love these videos and the best thing is that you help so much by actually showing what meals you can make from your haul. I’m so inspired! Thank you so much for taking the time out to make theses videos. ❤️

[@soph1097]

I'm vegetarian but being veggie it means any vegan meal is accessible anyway and omg I love your videos. I start university in the uk in 2 weeks and your videos make me feel so much better when it comes to budgeting my weekly shops and making really affordable veggie meals. Please keep making these videos they're so inspiring and you're actually amazing. Thank you!!

[@ari_luvs_music]

I LOVE THIS IDEA AND THIS SERIES!!!! YES PLEASE

[@Rayaelle]

Another way to eat this porridge combination is to put this mix into a baking dish instead of a pot in the oven for 30 min at 385 F. It comes out crispy and soft like bread pudding at the same time, baked oatmeal is divine (ratio liquids to rolled oats has to be equal).

[@lucythemermaidx]

Absolutely loved this Maddie! So so useful for uni students and those of us trying to save! Really does prove that food shopping shouldn’t cost a bomb like most people think it does!

[@Clashclacla]

I would personally add some greens: frozen spinach is a good solution to add to legumes. Frozen veggies are usually more convenient than the fresh ones and last longer. Thanks for the video 🌸

[@dreamxxjust]

Absolutely LOVE these videos. So happy you're making this into a series!

[@ilovelasvegasforever]

Literally going to follow you list for my Tesco delivery. Thanks. 💓

[@freyaheath764]

Loved this video! I'm a student so will try some of these recipes! You seem like such a genuine, down to earth person :) xx

[@billpiranha7860]

Thanks so much for mentioning things like b12 and other essential nutrition because it’s not really a main thing in vegan videos etc when it’s super important, especially if people are influenced by the video to go vegan but then have no idea about nutrition

[@almavogler]

I really liked these budget videos. Very thoughtful, entertaining and full of good simple affordable recipes and tips. I liked how you mentioned the need to add fats, it was very good. Peanut butter (or just peanuts) can be a cheap addition to a weekly shop. Really happy you're doing Aldi next, I love Aldi.

[@bethanyp8793]

I really love your budget friendly vegan videos. I just found you last night and I be binged watched so many of your videos lol I’ve watched nearly every budget friendly vegan video on KZbin I feel haha and yours is one of my favorites! I love the music you play while hearing the sound affects of you cook at the same time, and all the info you share with us too!! Love this and keep it up ♥️♥️♥️ new subscriber!

[@jaimeeashley]

Love that you mentioned things like avocado, vegan cheese and chia seeds being like luxury items because they’re not often possible for vegan students. Avos and vegan cheese are so expensive over here and almost every vegan youtuber uses them regularly so this budget series has been amazing 💖

[@teawithfrankie]

❤️ this. Thank you for sharing your budget dishes for this newbie vegan ! Also...yay Alex! Love when he pops in.

[@Livyaahh]

I'm so happy you made this video. Im not a student but I've been trying so hard to save money and have noticed my diet has really been lacking lately. Your recipes are amazing 💕

[@ShroomAndMoss]

Loved this video !! So excited to see the next one :)) Also I wanted to say, your recipes made me do my last step into veganism and now I'm eating 95% vegan on a daily basis !! So glad that I'm getting there ! So I wanted to thank you for all the tasty and beautiful content you create and share for free 💗💗 xx

[@cynthiacombest5]

I love you and this series. You are so creative and brilliant. Please keep these coming.

[@booksandroses6395]

Good tip if you don’t have a hand blender: mush your soup through a sieve. Does the trick :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Great idea!!

[@meganmullikin6049]

I am so excited about this series! And bonus seeing Alex help you in the kitchen!

[@rnmatsuda]

I loved these two videos! Please make more! BTW, so glad that Alex cooked dal while you were busy - just shows that the recipe is easy to follow. I love your recipes, especially the video about vegan chili recipes. So informative!

[@natashabrown93]

There’s few youtubers I get excited over when they post a new video but yours always excite me 😘

[@violainelb4913]

I watched the budget video just before that, and I really love this one and your style of veganism (if that's a thing!) I like seeing more "regular" food, not just the "luxury" items, and I LOVE you included some crisps! Veganism is a lifestyle, not a punishment - it should be something people transition to without feeling deprived and I feel you show that really well.

[@Wollzauber]

Made the sweet potato + carrot soup today. Doubled the recipe and it turned out so great. My family and I loved it! Thank you for sharing.

[@Fiftynine414]

The spaghetti with red lentils looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it!

[@greenviolet1921]

Thank you for all of your easy, cheap vegan recipes 😁 they're super handy for us uni students as you know we are busy. Much appreciated 😁

[@royalpetunia]

I LOVE that you're making this a series!! I'd personally like to see one week without any soy/tofu but focused on getting an ample amount of protein. My doctor recommended I not eat soy, but it's SUCH a major ingredient in most vegan/vegetarian diets. I find it very difficult to get enough protein in my diet. xx

[@dominikadewicz8589]

Loving these affordable series!

[@nicholemaclean1888]

Yes! Cooking onions and garlic is so amazing! I just stand over the pan and inhale 🤤 love your channel, I just started watching you after your house tour and I’m hooked!

[@maisiesimpson1999]

BLOODY LOVE YOUR CHANNEL okay sorry for the caps but i am obsessed and loveeeeee your versatility and you're really helping me out on my slow conversion to veganism

[@ginapanagi6808]

I love these kind of videos you do i am a student in the uk and they are really helpful .i am not a vegan but still , they are realistic and help me save money rather than wasting them 🤗

[@dzennetailjina6348]

Yessss! Please, do all shops! ❤️

[@glynnsclips5556]

Really like your videos. Love hearing your accent, I spent three years in England as a child. Want to visit England again someday. Love the people there!

[@rebecca1085]

Your videos are so helpful for vegan students like me! Thank you :)

[@dot9711]

Yes do another one at Aldi! I love these kind of videos and my family shops at Aldi ❤️

[@pouriaabadsafian]

YES! Would love to see a super cheap grocery budget/meal plan as I'm going to Uni in London in just 5 months! Also if you find the time, could make a video for meals and snacks that hold well throughout the day, so it's easier to eat on the go without it having to be super bland? Thanks!!

[@JessicaBiilor]

I don’t even live in England anymore but hard yes to a series! This is great inspiration 😍

[@meredithellen620]

is anyone else just absolutely shook by her stunning Beauty every video??

[@vickiehankey5459]

Thank you so much Madeline ❤️ I am doing lent and given up meat and fish and your videos and recepies have completely changed my out look on meat free. I have quit milk and only have almond/coconut anyway😘 I have just made the chilli and added half a TBS of cumin and chilli powder and WOW 😨😨 SO GOOD XXX

[@dawnmarie447]

I think the fact that you got so many meals and were able to make them for both of you makes it even more worth it. The amount of food you got when that could be one meal out is awesome. I'm actually vegetarian right now with plans to move to veganism when I figure this all out. Day 8...

[@julietmarlowe5661]

Liked as soon as I started playing video. Love your channel, great series idea, I'm in Australia but still relevant/adaptable. Wishing you both everything success.

[@talenamanley1742]

Alex also cooking was the best!! Loved all of it!

[@kanykamal]

Love your new style of your videos! Keep uploading as a series 😍

[@alpina4115]

Alex is so charming!

[@Butterklumpenful]

Great video! Would absolutely love Aldi next since that one is all over Europe and the US as well. Your note at the end was super important. I always try to eat a lot of fresh vegetables but budget wise they do add up which is super annoying! For lent this year I've made it my goal to eat vegan for at least two of my main meals each day. Today all three of them were! Annoyingly the moths got to my noodles so I used spaghetti for my stir fry instead, but it tasted nice regardless!

[@laurentreffers6963]

as a university student trying to go vegan, this series has me pumped!!!! looking forward to more awesome content :)

[@s30123]

Love the video! Thanks so much for the content.... I love the idea of a series and love the longer videos... I think a lot of youtubers are realizing their content is worth the long videos and KZbin itself has become a legit source of real content... Not just short 5 min or less videos.... Keep it up you and Alex are awesome 👍

[@Britbabe53]

Whoo Hooo I’m all caught up binge watching both channels. Super fun and enjoyable journey!!

[@stani.k]

This was such a great video, definitely looking forward to the following series!

[@natalietadros980]

You're right on time

[@smlnsgd4u]

You know when you love a channel is when you like it before you even view it! 😄

[@georgielizzie]

have been waiting for this video!!! excited to watch

[@shireebranche5882]

I was looking forward to this after watching your Tesco shop last week 😁

[@mollywatson005]

Love love love this video you have honestly revolutionised my uni cooking and it's so much easier than I ever thought it would be

[@itsmariaa18]

i always think Tesco is expensive until I see your videos! As a student,you really help me

[@kellyreadingbooks]

you’re amazing! i always love all your simple recipes. really makes me think about cooking in a new light!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Will definitely try the chilli, stir-fry, lentil Ragu & the lentil Dahl. Can't have the microwave noodles because I don't have a microwave. I love budget recipes but I haven't tried to live off £15 per week the minimum I have lived off has been £25.00 per week and that's been shopping through Tesco. Shopping at Lidl & Aldi would be great. Shopping at Iceland and Farmfoods too for frozen vegetables and fruits.

[@shmuckwaffle6571]

How can you not have a microwave? Like one of many mandatory household/kitchen items. Do you always use the oven to heat up your food?

[@AnnaAlring]

shmuck waffle Microwaves can be expensive. I don’t have one (yet) for that reason 🙄

[@bahsheepie]

@@shmuckwaffle6571 I got so used to not having one that I don't even miss it. I heat things either in a pan or in the oven and they always taste better than microwaved.

[@margaretkopretina]

@@shmuckwaffle6571 I lived for a year without a microwave when I was in the dorm.. It's really easy to heat food on the stovetop, and it tastes a lot better. To me, it's not a mandatory item. I use the microwave a lot less often now that I got used to living without it.

[@isobelrigg5738]

@@shmuckwaffle6571 I've lived without a microwave for years 😂 I either heat things up in the oven or in a saucepan

[@stephanieboehlke2327]

I love this video. I'm not vegan but I 'm trying to change. Me and my husband have a very tight budget at the moment and your video makes it really easy for us to change. Thanks for that.

[@Beccination]

you can cook more pasta than you need beforehand, but don't mix it with the sauce when storing it. Mix it with some oil when storing it, so it does not clump. Extra tipp: you can elevate the pasta experience by frying the left over pasta in a pan to reheat it, so you get some crispy bits. I feel like vegan dishes can sometimes be a bit mushy, so I try to find all the tricks for extra crispiness or tenderness and chewiness.

[@LyoDielle]

I had some fried polenta slices with creamy mushroom sauce (made with soy cream) a moment ago... otherwise I would be hungry now^^

[@ayleensweb1158]

This is incredibly helpful! I am just getting started and on a super tight budget, but I can't wait to try out the dahl and the stir-fry! I've already got everything I need at home!

[@danadpt2012]

I do love your videos, I am the biggest meat eater and could never become a vegan for health reasons. How ever I do agree on cutting down on meat. I just rarely have had a vegan meal out that I have enjoyed. I look forward to trying your recipes!

[@charlottetowell1820]

Thank you! This is so helpful. Also please make a spotify playlist!

[@felycyan]

thank you for the videos posted here! wish there were more vegans posting healthier food shopping and meal preps out there...although you did got some snacks in there, i aplaud you for actually cooking your own food, staying healthy from a food perspective. keep it up and stay away from the vegan junk food.

[@dontlookatmypic3594]

OMG YASSSS I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS how lucky i am to watch this in series. Just downloaded this and part one

[@AddittiAgrawal]

wow, this video quality actually has me blown away

[@tajashania]

i'm not vegan (i'm vegetarian) but as a student your recipes are so useful for cheap easy meat free meals!

[@bad1788]

it would be so interesting to see you try this kind of budget meal shop in canada! It would be so neat.

[@chanti4767]

Thank you, you're really helping out this broke college student😁