Budget Vegan Meal Prep For The Week | Under $10 Per Day

[@googlorsnooglor8757]

To add more greens I’d recommend frozen spinach! It’s much more affordable than fresh and greens are an essential part of our diet. Very thoughtful video!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Nice! Great tip. 👊

[@alphabitserial]

Please do more videos like this one! I'm so broke right now and my nutrition is suffering 😭

[@MickisMom]

Back in the mid ‘80’s, in nursing school, we had to come up with a meal plan for a family of four for a week with just $20. From what I remember, they were eating a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and pasta. There were more healthy foods but those stuck in my memory. It really takes a lot of thought. You did a great job with this, Derek.

[@Simnettnutrition]

It does take a lot of thought and planning. That is an interesting lesson you had in school. A 4 day meal prep with $20 CAD would be hard and lack variety for sure. Thanks for the comment!

[@mattsapero1896]

@@Simnettnutrition$80 for a family of four for the month. Yeah, that’s pushing destitute. Homeless people have it rough.

[@Jon14141]

Sounds alright

[@carmenbailey1560]

Thank you for all you do, totally enjoy your video. 70 yr. old, no meat, fish or cheese going on 3 yrs. Because of you I eat tofu using your different marinades, cook my own chickpeas, beans, plant based pastas, made my own tomato sauces. I would love to actually buy a book form of your recipes, not crazy over e-books, love leaving through the pages. Again, a big thank you, your a great inspiration even for a 70 yr. old.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it. I don't have any books right now, but hopefully one day I will be able to create physical copies!

[@andreahorsch286]

That's so cool!

[@carmenbailey1560]

I hope so, but I appreciate all you do 👍❤️😊

[@amyjacob2100]

I too would love a physical copy of your cookbook. I did buy your ebook though and have enjoyed the recipes I’ve tried so far! 😋

[@thewellnesswaycollab]

You're amazing! Just an idea... I bought the e-book and then printed it out and put it in a binder. I love being able to grab it off the shelf when I need a good Simnett recipe!

[@donnadkshad6213]

I use powdered seaweed for a salt sub. It gives me all the iodine I need. Super easy to make take a sheet of nori and pulverize it.

[@peacefulplaces3634]

I appreciate these nutrient breakdown videos, and I'm grateful you turned me on to Cronometer. During my "no work" phase of the pandemic, buying frozen veggies, dry lentils, and adding fresh red peppers, onions, mushrooms, and nutritional yeast helped me get through with a tiny budget. Thanks for the food inspiration Derek.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@caitlinh8613]

I know how time consuming this must be to plan and put together for all of us - great job and we appreciate you! 🙌🏼

[@mattbrowny]

This is great! Im still transitioning to a vegan lifestyle and looking for high protein meal prep has been the biggest struggle. I’ve gotta find more content like this! Thank you!

[@Simnettnutrition]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@MauriceCooper-tp8xv]

These meal preparations help out so much! With rising food prices, stretch them out however you can.👍👍

[@carunchia]

Great video! Could you do another one for a meal plan that is lower in calories? 2400 calories is too much for me to eat every day, but I LOVE that you use up almost all of the ingredients you buy, your instructions were easy to follow, and they look delicious. Thanks for making the videos!

[@dorrolorro]

If you're gonna add water to your tofu and chickpea mixture, you might as well omit the straining of the chickpeas. The liquid is packed with additional protein. It's called aquafaba, it is usually talked about when baking, but it works great in food too. When cooking something that needs water or any liquid that will get reduced anyway, I'll always add the chickpea liquid.

[@bogieculture]

hm yh should consider thaqt, thx

[@havana2banana]

Me too. Same with kidney beans.

[@msjkramey]

The only thing about that liquid though is that it has a lot of extra insoluble fiber. Rinsing your beans can make you less gassy. It does have its uses tho

[@Cozycultcreations]

It also can act as a binder like chia seeds too.

[@gaBetibu]

. . . wow, I love how you started your vid with the most "difficult" yet you made it look so easy with your clear instructs & I especially loved the closeups...God Bless...🥰🥰🥰

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you!

[@Travizeno92]

I dont need to budget for food, i have the money, but figuring out what i should make or buy at the store is what i struggle with so i appreciate these videos a lot. Before i started watching you i was so lost. Im not even vegan but i want to eat healthy.

[@andreahorsch286]

Two pieces of feedback since you asked! Get yourself a wider variety of frozen veggies (California blend, frozen corn, frozen spinach...). And how about some handheld foods/meals on the go for folks who are not sitting at a table for breakfast & lunch?

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you for the suggestions! I am embarrassed to admit I forgot to buy frozen veggies for this meal prep lol! I made it work but agree frozen veggies are where it's at and would have made the meals more nutritious. I will try to come up with my handheld meals. That's a great idea! Thank you.

[@andreahorsch286]

@@Simnettnutrition Thanks! I've been eating sweet potato wedges and little baked tofu rectangles as well as fruit while I drive between appointments at work...need some new ideas and I'm about tapped out on hummus sandwiches, 😆

[@CarolCandM]

Hey 🙋🏽‍♀️ I was meal prepping for my mom and froze on plates, bowls etc which made everything into a solid brick or bowl shape/form then popped in ziplock bags so she could get one portion out at a time then into glass to microwave. She’s 90

[@Simnettnutrition]

That's a great idea!

[@emilywilson7308]

Great idea!

[@AladdinJaber]

Thank you so much for making this video, great timing for me! I have a knee surgery coming up next Friday. I planned to meal prep so I don't have to cook or order take-out. These low cost, healthy, and tasty looking meals have relieved a lot of stress for me. These meals all these like great ideas! Thank you so much for your hard work making this video!

[@AladdinJaber]

​5 days post op. Got stitches taken out today. Feeling good.

[@AladdinJaber]

​@@RiDankulousit went well! Thanks

[@JesusLightsYourPath]

Was it tasty to you? I just made the tofu chickpea recipe and it doesnt taste good 😢

[@AladdinJaber]

​@@JesusLightsYourPath I did make it as well. I didn't like how the texture came out. I think it was just too much stuff in it.

[@JesusLightsYourPath]

@@AladdinJaber Mine was flavorless, I added the amount of seasonings he said. The texture was like baby food 😔

[@laureenjohnson5570]

I meal prep every week....3 weeks on Sunday = no cooking for the rest of the week! Definitely worth it. The amount of sodium in your prep is far less than if one were eating take out, salty snacks, etc. I am gratefully able to afford to add greens, nuts, seeds to add to the nutritional value, but again, these meals are far more nutritionally dense than the standard north american diet. Well done!!

[@juliet298]

Thanks Derek, I’m loving the meal prep vlogs. Just so you know, I’m a little 57 year old woman building more muscle 😊

[@sparky9839]

Same! 💚

[@andreahorsch286]

That's awesome!!

[@thereal415er]

Vegan? No thanks I'm a REAL MAN. have fun with your girly snacks.

[@loribakergirl6438]

@@thereal415erspeaking of “real man” have you ever watched the documentary “Game changers”? Might redefine that comment for you… 🤓😮 and obviously if you’ve watched his videos before you’ll see it’s pretty clear Derek IS a real man…

[@kirisutegomen12]

@@thereal415eryou are so cool dude..

[@geno5169]

With our high inflation with crazy high food and gas! You’re prep meal grow is really helpful for me ! I learn so much from you Derek! Me still being a newbie’ on buying my plant based foods! 🙏 thank you! I need all utility ho!! I look forward for your videos!! I’ve been making fruit smoothies ! Oatmeal with walnuts! Chia seeds! Protein powder!! Tofu raps!

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you so much!

[@mb82314]

I love your content so much, Derek. I have been following you since years. I always keep coming back to find new inspirations for my own nutrition. Love it. Thank you so much. Big hugs from germany

[@lubaleong9619]

Your meal prep video goes above and beyond! Really appreciate how you hit so many constraints - low budget and vegan. The nutritional breakdown at the end was spectacular. Thank you so much from a fellow Canadian!

[@mammabear2183]

Derick, I appreciate the amount of work you put into your videos. I really like seeing you enjoy the taste of your food. Please don’t cut that out of the video. Thanks!

[@neelamkatwa]

My new favourite channel! Thankyou! You make meal prep look easy...and no complicated ingredients

[@h34rt5k]

Wow this is great! Could have used this a few weeks ago in between jobs 😅 I’m still going to try these everything looked delicious

[@jeanneamato8278]

You can cook rice the same as you cook pasta, then toss out water with a good portion of the heavy metals all rice carries with it. It cooks just fine. These recipes rock.

[@JesusLightsYourPath]

You tried the tofu chickpea recipe? It tastes so gross 😢 now I have to try to find a way to eat most of it so the money and food doesnt go to waste.

[@warrenhoffman653]

Gonna try putting lentils in the sauce having it with brown rice pasta.

[@flyingfig12]

Always giving great ideas! they all look delish 😋 gotta get me some pad Thai sauce pronto!!

[@linzertube]

Some beautiful and healthy meals, Derek! Thanks for the ideas.

[@juls2334]

Thanks for sharing this budget prep! I've been looking for budget friendly and healthy vegan meals!

[@ronaldolivier3518]

Thanks Derek for thinking of our bottom lines - and our muffin tops! Haha - really appreciate all the work that went into this. Love your work, as always (I miss your outdoorsey videos - please make some again when you feel inspired!)

[@mollymeyer3129]

Thanks for working so hard on your videos and caring about your community. Great job! I'd love to see a grocery tour/haul with recipe ideas from you. Maybe different stores, different budgets?

[@HiguysImgreat]

Your channel is a life saver ❤❤❤ please never stop making these videos

[@crankiemanx8423]

I checked out the exchange rate & $45 us would equate to $70 Australian,but that amount of food & what you purchased would cost aboit $90 here in Australia.i find that i need fo shop at a few different stores to get the best value for what i usually purchase.i toowould have loved to see more raw fresh fruit n veg,but thats how it goes .you did a great job,great idea doing meal plans & budget vids.great vid.💚🌿✨

[@Begining2013]

Absolutely loved this video and am so happy that you clearly showed the macros and calories. I hope you do more meal plans like this with lots of protein.

[@M077Y]

Video idea- how to shop when getting groceries!! I.e. most the good stuff (vege, meat. dairy) are on the edges/opposing ends what other stuff can you get, what's some good quick cook stuff you can grab and have at home for a couple days and still be tasty AF?

[@jodibuckmister7402]

Thanks for the recipies! Have you thought of making freezer meals? I get tired of the same thing 5 days in a row.

[@Simnettnutrition]

These meals can all be frozen!

[@antonioparks2287]

I love these videos.Thank you bro! I am slowly trying to find enough vegan meals that i enjoy to convert over fully and your channel has been much appreciated. 🤙🏼

[@Simnettnutrition]

You're welcome! Enjoy!

[@ajdidit2909]

This was so good brotha! I’m totally trying this out. From the shopping, prepping, and a few tweaks as you mentioned to hit more of my RDA’s. Yessir…more of these videos please. Breakdown and all!🔥🙏🏽🌱💪🏽💚✨

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful for you.

[@Oldsoul4]

Derek, do you have an Instapot in your kitchen? Cooking dry beans is so quick and easy. 50 mins/ unsupervised and they’re done. Cheaper but also healthier if you get organic beans.

[@pb.pb.pb.pb.]

You’re amazing dude! With macros and everything 🙏. I definitely try to stick to all organic in general, especially when homecooking and I know you do too. But it can be so difficult, i understand budgets because everything is so expensive now a days like you said😭. I really appreciate this video, your meal prep videos and all your videos. Best vegan channel 💪🏻

[@Simnettnutrition]

Thanks so much. What a nice comment. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I’ll make sure to keep it up! On my way now to pic up a new mic, a few ppl have said I could improve the audio quality.

[@ellaa5528]

Amazing! I’d been looking for budget meal prep meals, perfect timing and they look delicious

[@Pops_Gambit]

Started getting going on the bodybuilding journey and Derek’s advice and wisdom has been instrumental. 👊🏽🦇💜

[@KevinOJr]

Derek, been checking in with these videos for awhile. This one is a game changer. Thanks, dude. Keep up the great work.

[@ivan7dora]

Your effort is worth it, thank you so much! ☺ I'm a "give me sweet breakfast otherwise the day isn't worth anything" kind of girl, but it was great to see you can have great meals on a budget too. Giving up canned beans a few years ago was a game changer for me as I can totally feel the difference in texture AND taste, not to mention that it cut my food expenses in half.

[@Mica.Mystical]

This video concept is exactly what I've been looking for! Budget friendly, plenty of calories & protein, easy prep! My husband is military, loves weight lifting, and needs to bulk calories. More recipes like these pleaseeee! 🙏🤍

[@veggielovinaccountant]

This breakfast looks awesome! These meal preps really help me out.

[@johnsalcido3701]

Frittata looks awesome. I will most definitely be trying it. Very nice!!

[@JesusLightsYourPath]

Did you like it? I just tried it and it was not good 😢

[@WattonTwins91]

Great video, Derek! These videos take so much effort, so thank you for putting in the time to help everyone out!

[@A_Swell_Hydra]

Hey there Derek, love your content and the effort you go to with these videos. It's inspiring me to take a more proactive stance on my nutrition and fitness goals having a lot of the leg work done with shopping, cooking and having the breakdowns available really makes it seem a lot more possible. Not only is it highly educational, the recipes you make are very tasty too. Thanks a lot for all the effort you put in bro

[@h3bysuzanne184]

Thank You Derick🙏❤️ A very thorough video… I also loved when you all added “ don’t re-heat in the plastic containers”Admired and Appreciated. ❤️❤️👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@ChrisSenM]

I love this! So doable and adaptable. Thank you for this. I get stuck in routines and tired of them very fast.

[@sahamal_savu]

Exactly what I need for the next few months, thanks for another great video 👍

[@Simnettnutrition]

You're welcome! Enjoy :)

[@blueberryandcoconut]

Amazing!!! All of these meals are so approachable and simple that I feel like even I could make them. And the frittata looks 🔥🔥🔥 The nutrient breakdown is so helpful, these are my exact calorie goals! I’ll definitely be making them for the next time I prep meals! Its also awesome to know they can be frozen. Its always so hard for me to figure out how to incorporate veggies and fruit that I need into my meals without them going bad first so I really appreciate you sharing meals that keep those things in mind. Thank you for sharing!!

[@jonmoore4588]

Best to cook brown rice in loads of water and then rinse with boiling water at the end. Rice is especially susceptible to taking up arsenic from its growing environment and this process reduces the risk. I believe Dr Greger has examined this at some length. Another great video though.

[@Simnettnutrition]

Yea he does, great point. Cool it like pasta. Thanks for the reminder.

[@victoriam9242]

i loved this! please keep the budget meal prep with nutrition breakdown videos coming!

[@Cozycultcreations]

Next time I need to get myself groceries I’m following all these except cutting the fat. I try to do low fat high carb and it’s working wonders for my diabetes. Trying to up my insulin sensitivity. These looked so delicious.

[@andrewmartin7059]

I loved your previous meal prep videos and can't wait to try these recipes as well! We love your delicious recipes and appreciate the work you put in. Thank you!

[@rickdavoice]

Absolutely loving these meal prep videos!

[@georgecagle3829]

This is a really cool breakdown, thank you! Especially like (and appreciate) the macro breakdown of each meal individually.

[@susanr.gilbert4098]

Yum! Still would like to see an “ingredient prep” video where you make beans, rice, cut-up veggies, etc. for mix and match all week. I love doing this.

[@andreawalker7138]

I'm very interested in making the frittata 😋 Thanks for the recipes and meal planning ideas!

[@JesusLightsYourPath]

Did you try it?

[@ConnieSaleh-q2y]

made the breakfast for me and my husband and he said it might be the best thing i have ever made! so thanks!!

[@rowenaanderson3739]

Thanks for all your hard work, Derek & Crystal.

[@SuperOptiman]

Great idea with the summary nutrition and recipes in video. Keep up the good work.

[@Simnettnutrition]

thanks so much!

[@yvettedavis7078]

I like how you say pass ta 😊 my comment is that is get tired of that breakfast by day 2 cause there is so much of it. I don't think i could eat 2 helpings daily!

[@Simnettnutrition]

It is the Canadian way of saying pasta haha!

[@vegan_winegoddess1400]

Excited to try the tofu frittata!!!

[@kingsaste]

these are amazing videos Derek. Although I will probably never meal prep, these simple recipes will be a life saver for meals during the week.

[@rosanastimson9385]

These are fantastic! Can’t wait to try them! Thank you so much, Derek!! ❤

[@Simnettnutrition]

You're welcome!

[@stephaniekaye8515]

Wow you can tell so much work went into this video!❤

[@obsidiantain]

We may be due a workout split(s) update, Derek! I think it's been a while. Great vid!

[@debbieguthrie2307]

Thanks for the tip about not microwaving the black containers.

[@Anna_ForFutureAdventures]

This is great, I always struggle to get enough iron and to put together an actual mealplan, thank you so much!!!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

Love these videos! I so appreciate the work you put into them! I have done a few cooking videos on my channel and they definitely take a lot of time. Not to mention you put it all into Chronometer! Excellence!

[@Simnettnutrition]

I really appreciate you seeing the hard work! From one creator to another, thank you so much!

[@EvenSoItIsWell]

@@Simnettnutrition 🥰

[@meghangantt717]

Always love your videos! This was a fun change of pace to see you shopping at Walmart and working with a budget. I'm gonna have to try the frittata for sure

[@leonardosasso3639]

Love this kind of content Derek, very useful and informative as well. Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@andrew_schaeffer]

Nice job! I'm more into making meals that last at least two days. Most of the time i dont have refrigerator space to prep anyway.

[@pablosalgaddo]

Thank you for sharing and for being vegan ! You’re amazing!

[@petrawhitmore4751]

I don’t know why you keep apologising for the effort involved in these recipes! I think you’ve done an incredible job keeping them super simple and easy. Going to definitely try the frittata, can’t believe you fit all that into the tray 😂❤

[@veganandatheist]

I love these awesome helpful type of videos, they're the best.

[@TracyLeaOgden]

This was excellent Derek. Thank you!

[@Applefan101]

Loved this segment with tips on what to buy in Walmart. Thanks son

[@CoolestRedHead]

This is literally the first vegan food prep meal video that is super helpful! Gosh I have been struggling trying to figure this out lol

[@Simnettnutrition]

It is difficult, I get it! I planned my meals and used the Walmart website to calculate costs so I wasn't surprised when I got to the register. Planning meals using the website cronometer is really helpful too! You can see nutrient breakdowns and make sure you are getting what you need.

[@CoolestRedHead]

@@Simnettnutrition thank you! I’m mostly focused on weight gain and this is where it’s been a bit difficult to find some examples. Didn’t realize how easy it would be! Thanks again !

[@andreahorsch286]

@@CoolestRedHead Brian Turner is also a vegan body builder with good content! Maybe a little more junk food than Derrick, lol Brian Turner - KZbin www.youtube.com/@BrianTurnerOfficial

[@melrox8809]

Love these budget friendly meal prep 😋 🙌

[@Klabautzerbebbi]

Great video!!! I would find it helpful (and hopefully motivating) to hear how much time you spend preparing all of this, not counting the supermarket. Do you remember more or less?

[@mandym8781]

Yum, what a great week of meals! I am loving all the meal prep videos 👍👍👍

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

I absolutely love these videos Derek, and I love that you did Walmart, since it is the cheapest where I am too, here in Northern Minnesota.

[@anderswallin1531]

Thank you for another amazing meal prep 🙏 I would make the frittata directly in 5 oven proof glass food containers ☺️

[@rainiedaeemily]

Wow! I don't usually comment but just wanted to say thank you for such a high-value video. I learned a lot. Thanks for making healthy eating possible for a realistic budget!

[@nicoleworkman3142]

I spent a year thinking i was adding too much salt to my plant based diet, only to find out i was prefectly in the middle. And I'm talking 2 Tbsp per pound of soaked beans type of ratios. If you're eating mostly non processed foods you don't have as much of a need to worry about it, outside of pre-existing hypertension. Once you get away from these processed food sodium levels it is absolutlely mind boggling how much salt you can add to your food and still be in that healthy range on your blood tests.

[@laramccallum2946]

This video is great! Thanks for the inspiration and ideas, as well as the break down. These types of videos are super helpful!

[@tunsiehelden]

Since you asked, it would be easier for me to make a grocery list. For example, instead of one time ten tomatoes and one time 20 tomatoes for the grocery list just out 30 tomatoes. Also for the grocery list instead of cups the amount of grams. You say two cans of lentils, what does this mean? How big are the cans, how many grams of can per can. That would make the shopping a lot easier. Also do you have a meal prep with no budget where you can make the meals like you want them without looking at the costs? Thank you

[@tracylitton8774]

Thank you so much for including the macros! You are awesome.

[@anjamuller5264]

Looks great, will def the recipes. Thanks for your continous effort, Derek ❤️

[@marysmith7765]

Please make a video where you chop veg and make sauces and rice and tofu etc for prep and use the prepped items for meals? I hate eating the same thing day after day. Like black beans, chickpeas, onion, washed greens, chopped peppers etc and make main meals out of them? I think you have a couple already but I couldn’t easily find them.

[@cmichtour]

Great video! Thank you for all the effort. That breakfast looks amazing!!! I'm always looking for savory high protein breakfast/lunch. I will definitely be trying out that recipe and the pad Thai, adding seitan to make it more protein packed.

[@brendafarris7350]

Yep, loved this video. Very informative and always fun. I can see they are a lot of work and I certainly ap[precaite it! You give loads of inspriation and ideas!!

[@jackieo2403]

This is a fantastic video. Thanks for all the work- I am a visual learner so this was helpful and inspiring!

[@vanessaJeans]

Thanks for sharing these delicious looking recipes. Trying to incorporate more plant based in my life. I never used tofu before but now I am more willing to try it and create that breakfast.

[@Simnettnutrition]

That’s awesome! Not my favourite way to have tofu but it’s good. Check out some of my other tofu videos for ideas. This is the video to check out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYCTZ5SVnJysnrMsi=0Canw4o9XIRcKUjW

[@vanessaJeans]

thank you will look at them @@Simnettnutrition

[@jag2333]

Hi 💑, nice meal prep video. You are very creative in putting together your meals. I don't have that creative meal prep gift. So, your meals are very helpful for me. Thank you😊❤

[@Digitalincomedadofficial]

This is amazing. Such a perfect daily food intake. Almost every vitamin and mineral your body needs for optimal health. Yet, still have 82gs of sugar. My gosh. That is a lot. Do you have any insight on how to drop that way, way down. Maybe remove the apple and banana and add some more veggies?