Save MONEY on VEGAN groceries + The CHEAPEST plant based meals

[@craftynanatracy3108]

I'm one of those who has a very low income, way below the poverty standard. But to eat plant based is literally investing in my health as I have chronic conditions. When I look at what I save on medical costs versus my food costs it is much cheaper to just let food be my medicine. Thank you Hannah and blessings and peace be upon you and your house.

[@ladannuri4702]

If you have chronic conditions, you need to eat eggs, fish, raw butter and milk. Your body needs animal nutrition which you simply can't get from only vegetables. Please educate yourself and be open-minded.

[@LilLinda327]

@@ladannuri4702 That is not accurate. You can live a very nutritious life even with that, as long as you eat the right things. Check your sources and studies available …Why are even here then

[@summershymanski6901]

@@ladannuri4702 that sounds like the complete opposite of what all of the studies have shown. Animal products are the main cause of all preventable chronic illnesses. A leading cause of cancer as well. I would reccomended doing some real research on studies and learning about nutrition.

[@ladannuri4702]

@@summershymanski6901 that's not true, please check the nature of the studies. How they were done etc and you will find out.

[@erinpufunt6294]

Thank you for working so much harder than many of us have to to spare the animals. I really appreciate you and your hard work.

[@alyssamrotek8139]

What if you do a “Shop with me” haul. Take us along with you to the store or stores you go to and show us how much it will actually cost for your week of groceries and show us the meals as you make them during the week. Just a thought!

[@user-no2mz9hl4f]

That’s a great idea.

[@caseyfamily8398]

My local Walmart has come such a long way from a few years ago. I can get so many vegan items there. Organic fruit and vegetables. Also, buying organic frozen vegetables when you can will really save you money as well.

[@plant-basedpeasant6396]

I eat for less than $5 a day and consume around 3000cals a day. I've never gone hungry and have never lacked nutrients or protein. I've been doing this lifestyle since 2008 and even if I was rich, I would still eat the way I do bc it's so good for my body and wallet. 😉🌱

[@Merryyy203]

Uuuuh, sounds good. Wanna share some recipes?

[@carl13579]

I don't know why your channel consistently gets so much hate on this topic. You don't see people complaining about people like Fully Raw Christina whose diet truly costs a small fortune. Keep posting videos on this topic - your practical suggestions will help many people.

[@sasavs9398]

I see people complaining about Fully Raw Christina all the time, with comments such as "who has time to spend so much time in the kitchen" or something like "this recipe costs as much as my two-week-grocery-bill", which is honestly a bit weird, considering that it's her job to prepare food and make videos. No one says 'who has time to spend 8 hours in the office?", lol.

[@killermj2023]

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[@chiarai.5764]

Only one Word: envy

[@73cidalia]

@@sasavs9398 It’s her job, yes, but I’m sure she started her channel to inspire people, and it’s hard to take inspiration or advice when you can’t afford what they’re “selling.” Personally, I think Fully Raw Kristina’s diet is ridiculously restrictive. And there’s nothing wrong with eating some cooked food. Some foods are better digested and more nutritious cooked (tomatoes have more concentrated licopene when cooked, beans are full of protein and must be cooked, etc.)

[@jaimetaylor5385]

And if you think about it junk food chips, frozen pizza etc. Are really expensive compared to a bag of rice and veggies

[@dolliebrown8458]

Not to say that Hannah hasn't struggled, but for me to actually being living below the poverty level ( I'm talking neither me or my husband have a job right now, my mom is sending me $200 every two weeks to live off of, only having literally $10 to my name, and living in an RV) I can personally say that you can either make vegan affordable or you can make it expensive. Things like potatoes, rice, beans, oats are cheap. But dates where I live are almost $10 for a small box. The only store options for my area are Dollar General. To get to a food lion takes me 30mins and the Harris Teeter, which has better fruit/veggie options (but super expensive) in about 45mins. And to add, my husband and children don't eat vegan so I still have to buy them meat. I ended up applying for food and nutrition services (food stamps) and we go to the local food pantry every other Saturday. I get bored easily with my food and eating the same beans, rice, potatoes gets old. I eat A LOT of fruit. I will say it takes a lot of ingredients to make vegan food. I end up buying the same staple items and that helps cut down on cost.

[@MelodyRose554]

Thank you Hannah for all your vegan content! I am a mom of 2 and the only vegan in my family (so far) and we lost our home in June but we are traveling with my husband for work and going with the flow to see where life takes us. Having only take out food, microwave, and sometimes a mini fridge on the road has been tough when I’m so use to my home made vegan meals, but I’m keeping my head up and looking forward to an amazing future with my husband and children and know that I will be making vegan food in my kitchen once again. I love your sister too! I recently commented on her podcast with Alicia Silverstone which was amazing! Thank you to all you vegan ladies for keeping me motivated!

[@JaimeeLauren]

I find it funny when people say eating vegan is expensive…. I’m like - beans, lentils and rice is expensive? Oats and chopped apple is expensive? What do they really think people living in low income family’s in developing countries are eating? I personally choose to pay extra for organic because it’s an investment in my health. If I have my health then I can work to earn more money, if I’m chronically Ill and not feeling good, to me that is what would be costly.

[@iammeala]

Sooo true

[@carlypastore]

I love how Hannah addresses these facts head on…. Thank you Hannah for this video!

[@savannahreed9112]

I would also like to mention that shopping local produce is about the same price as buying organic but a lot more environmentally friendly and likely to be more nutritional than shopping at the grocery store. And the great thing is that most local farms have volunteering programs in exchange for produce, and most big farmers markets have an EBT exchange program. In Idaho you can do this through backyard harvest, but if you are unsure about if your market offers this option you can always ask your local markets manager(s).

[@hannahtaylor2739]

love this!!! you could do challenges like spending a certain amount per meal or per day or per week still meeting nutritional needs!

[@ever7672]

This new house has this wonderful vibe and I can’t wait for a house tour! 🏡

[@copperpenny0209]

You are absolutely correct, Hannah! I was in a situation where all I could afford were rice and beans, maybe a bottle of wine here and there, crackers and tomato soup, greens, nuts, etc. You get the picture. I had to cut back and I started with the non-necessities such as cable. internet, etc. It was a choice I had to make because I was going to lose my house, car, or both. I didn't pay attention to organic food. I just purchased what I could afford, but I knew I couldn't afford animal protein. As it turned out I was in the best health as a result. I couldn't afford entertainment so I spent time in nature walking. It was a blessing. I know there are those with families and can't just get out for a nature walk but find what you can do in the confines of your home. Let go of the non-necessities...you'll survive.

[@rrr441]

Ice cream isn't a meal though. Plus some people don't have anything left to cut back on...

[@daultonmadisonmaassen3978]

I am SO glad you mentioned Azure Standard! I live in rural Iowa and rely heavily upon Azure to access healthy, organic, and affordable plant based options. Azure is also very sustainable in its packaging and delivers right to my town, really cutting down on gas usage for me. If I didn’t use Azure, I would have to drive over an hour to reach places like Trader Joe’s or Natural Grocers. It is my best resource for vegans in rural America!

[@titiung]

Though I don't agree with the whole vegan diet, I still think people should not spread so much hate about you. It's your life, you do you.

[@laela6289]

Good quality vegan food outside of canned beans and rice typically does cost more than animal products. For instance if I were to get some seitan sandwich meat from Sweet Earth, The typical cost is 5$ per 2 servings but if I got Turkey deli it’d be 5$ per 8 servings. You see this pattern again and again for all of the higher quality vegan foods, including the nut based dairy alternatives, breakfast bars, milks, and protein foods. It’s especially frustrating for me since I’m trying to build muscle and it’s really hard thru plant based sources.

[@akellyandjasonstory6979]

We can make anything “easy”, we just got to want it 😉

[@Soysauceb4ketchup]

Ayyy, I think it's important to note that, while it's optimal to eat organic, if you literally cannot justify it, eating conventionally grown plant based is still valid and will still reduce your ecofootprint. There are a few veg that you really should prioritize eating organic where possible (i'm looking at you kale, spinach, apples, any of the dirty dozen). Learning to use your scraps will be so helpful. Also, bulk bulk bulk. If you're in the US, Winco, Sprouts, and Natural Grocers have great bulk sections. Sometimes these stores have clearance sections and you can get your favorite processed vegan alternatives on the cheap as a treat (like, recently I got miyokos vegan cheese for $4 off).

[@lia12345Abc]

We buy in bulk at Costco and it’s cheap… tons of fresh veggies, fruit at great prices !!! Freeze what you can’t use and you will have for the following week

[@annaseipelt7420]

I feel like this is also a cultural problem. The percentage of their own money, spend per person on food, varies greatly in different countries; the US belongs to one of the countries that spends the least for food. It’s interesting that veganism is perceived to be expensive in the us. In Germany I noticed that it is definitely seen as the cheaper option. Sure there are brand items for meat replacements, that cost a pretty penny. BUT quite a few budgetfriendly supermarkets offer a wide range of vegan substitutes, that are priced lower/similar to regular animal Produkts!

[@isabellelapointe3885]

Hi! I would love if you made a video on being vegan with allergies (even if it's not your personnal experience). My 3 year old daughter is allergic to soy, nuts and peanuts and honestly, I don't know how to be vegan without those foods... thanks :)

[@MorganHLee]

More videos like this please!! One thing that keeps me from fully pulling the trigger on an exclusively plant based diet is not knowing how to put cost efficient meals together!

[@Observerka]

Here is my 2 cents. I live in NYC and I am vegetarian (I don't eat dairy). I have compared my grocery budget with my omnivore friends and they definitely spend more money. But I will say that vegan/vegetarian lifestyle requires a LOT of cooking. Call it healthy(ier) but it really does. For me personally buying all those dairy and meat replacements is what adds to the bill. As far as Trader Joe's or WF, I consider them both expensive. I usually buy at local supermarkets or Asian stores or any other ethnic store. But I am well aware that is the advantage of living in NYC.

[@gretchenmills1838]

Yes! Please share all the budget friendly recipes!

[@natszulczewska]

I’m a vegan in Poland. I’ve traveled to 15 countries as a vegan and I still find it cheaper

[@dolliebrown8458]

And it honestly hurts to hear that I could cut back on the eating out, or cutting back on the expensive jeans, or cutting back on the expensive skin care when I literally have to count quarters to buy diapers. I can't cut back on anything because I don't have anything 😩

[@rrr441]

Yes that was really insensitive of her...

[@Rebecca.Daydream]

Can you do a video on Freezer meals? Idk why something so simple and handy seems complicated??? But I have a friend who is about to give birth and I would LOVE to make some freezer meals for her! 🙏🏻😇

[@user-no2mz9hl4f]

I think the biggest cost of a plant based diet is time. Plant based foods are the cheapest foods one can buy: legumes, grain, vegetables, even fruit. However, these affordable foods require time and effort to prepare them into meals. Cooking everything from scratch - plus marketing, meal planning, and kitchen clean up and maintenance - is a full time job. The same is true for omnivorous diets, so it isn’t just a plant based thing. The solution becomes either buying a lot of ready-made foods (frozen dinners, cereal, canned soup, toaster waffles, etc.), eating at restaurants (one can always work whilst waiting for the food to be prepared), or hiring a home cook (which almost no one does anymore). Bottom line is that I don’t think the cost of food and food prep is a vegan issue; I think it’s an everyone issue, and is partly responsible for the obesity epidemic, because ready-made and restaurant meals tend to be much more calorically dense than their homemade equivalents.

[@rachelrobinson8725]

Yes!! I love these ideas and would love another video with more!! Thank you! Perfect and what I was looking for.

[@noona514]

Veganism is still cheaper than any other diet in 2023. I bought a week of groceries for $26 dollars. All whole foods plant based 90% organic. I have a vegan pantry that took me months to establish so now I'm not constantly going to the store for my grains, legumes, and spices. Canned vegetables and frozen (which I prefer) save me a ton of money. Cheap fresh veggies are usually your roots and tubers as well as cabbage family. I get fresh greens because I can. Not in huge quantities because it's just me. I find hummus and tahini to be more economical than avocados. The great thing about berries and other fruits is that you can freeze them for a smoothie later. I give myself a budget of $75 per week for groceries in case I want to eat out but eating out is too expensive.

[@janjentz1053]

I am not a vegan; but I agree with you totally that buying meat and dairy for each meal is way more expensive. Also I have noticed over the years, that the first thing people cut back on is good food when they need to budget instead of so many other things that they could cut back on.

[@xenyaval3071]

It's cheaper to buy meat and dairy than spending thousands of euros a month for supplements and doctors like most end stage vegans do

[@plantbasedlargefamily8724]

Straight up we don’t buy organic but we grow organically (beyond organic, no sprays) so probably half of what we eat is organic. But we are POOR (according to the govt). We honestly don’t know how we would be able to afford food for our family if we DIDNT eat plant based! A pkg of meat that would feed our family is about $18 right now. Oooor, we could eat beans for our protein and feed my 10 person family for $1. ONE DOLLAR. What?!?! Our grocery bill has gone up about $100/week over this past 2 years. Yikes! But still, I feed a family of 10 (kids ranging from 16-2) for $250/week breakfast, lunch, and dinner (we don’t eat out). The thing that holds people back from going plant based around me (poor rural) is their fear of lack of protein.

[@lydiabauer8088]

I feel like this video was made for me lol. This absolutely drives me crazy when people forget that your health is an investment and it’s going to cost more money than having Ramen noodles and frosted flakes every day. Do you have any tips for cutting back in other areas and how to make a budget in order to have enough money for high-quality produce?

[@Tofukitty846]

Sorry but I don't buy any new stuff and thrive is still pricey and with my husband being a disabled vet we got the free subscription but when I looks to shop it's was so much higher then Walmart which I'm not a fan of but it's still what I can afford. Went to the farmer's market this weekend and peaches were 45 dollars a half bushel and a dollar a pound for cabbage.

[@MindfulMusings1]

@Makai Threads Eating local is healthy and integral as well.

[@momwalker2706]

My goal is to grow all the plants we buy from store so we don't have to buy them no more 😃. Thanks Hannah girl 🙏🙌💯

[@petegriffiths930]

Please we more budget plants based vegan and thank you that was helpful 😊

[@teribennett7687]

Sure, that would be great! I'm vegatrian, love great vegan meal ideas! Bring em on!!!!!

[@dolliebrown8458]

Wish we had a trader Joe's near us 🥺 coconut milk here $3.75, Almond Butter is almost $8. Raw syrup is $9. It adds up

[@Elephantes]

I find that eating a whole foods, plant based is much cheaper than eating packaged processed foods.

[@heidibowers2251]

Thank you Hannah!

[@salinajordan2209]

Hi Hannah. Thanks for sharing this video. Would you do a video on your favorite products you buy on Thrive Market?

[@abigailjh93]

Costco has great tofu deals! I think it's like $8 for 4, 1-pound blocks, which are slightly bigger than your standard grocery store blocks.

[@rainydaykelly]

My Costco doesn’t carry tofu and we are in California. So weird! That’s a great deal! Hopefully it comes my way soon 😊.

[@softsix]

Recipes start at 8:40

[@anneboschman952]

Love the recipes. Thank you! What was that sauce you mixed into your banana ice cream?

[@jenniferschaffer1625]

So well said🙌🏻

[@Eattherainbow427]

I wish Trader Joe’s had larger servings. Also you have to go visit 44 fruit and veg on state street. They are AMAZING!! Let me know if you go or have been. I think people constantly over think being plant based. Keep it simple and you will be successful and save so much money. Stay away from the vegan processed foods!!

[@krumelkrams3054]

Buy Kala Namak for scrambled Tofu! Brings it to a whole new egg tasting level!!

[@VestibularWarrior]

Love this video - thanks Hannah!!

[@chiarai.5764]

More more of theese videos pleaeeease Hannah!!

[@chiarai.5764]

Well, they are so useful

[@francesescola4691]

Actually, I spend less on plant based, simple foods than when I ate animal products. I look for what is on sale in the way of whole food plant based nutrition, and work with what is affordable, rather than shop a recipe's ingredients.

[@iluvhou]

Love the veggie broth point! 🙂

[@adriannabanales1981]

Great info! More budget friendly ideas would be wonderful!

[@amylouxoxo4779]

I've saved money on a plant based diet 🥰🥰

[@angiecretella2297]

I would absolutely love more videos like this !!!

[@reetanruutu]

Good topic ! and well put together video all around

[@evereletkline8732]

Your passion iz appealing - az iz the authentic disclaimerz .

[@reneepelletier3021]

Thank you so much,Hannah! What a great video. All great meals here. I hate being told being plant based is too expensive! Like Rich Roll says rice and beans baby! But honestly you can get so much more too as we know. I love sweet potatoes and bananas, seasonal fruits, frozen fruit is often times less 💵 💓

[@reneepelletier3021]

Oatmeal too like you say - I’m slightly obsessed!!

[@MeganLeahAlton]

You have to go to Kibram’s Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant in State St. vegan options and delicious.

[@connybecker9446]

Please can you show us how to cook beans in the Instant pot? My are every time hard . Thanks.

[@mamabutterfly9778]

Do you have a recipe for the curry lentil?

[@megganweinell4838]

I can’t believe you have to disclaim this. Ridiculous. You do you. We choose to listen to your perspective. Appreciate you!

[@jessicamortensen1114]

This was awesome!! More videos please :)

[@pg3300]

Be integral? Do you mean 'be integrous'?

[@clarebl3701]

Love the video! Totally confused as to why vegetable broth is so expensive in America?

[@Amandahugginkizz]

Little miss upper middle class born and raised with a supportive family and a hime sold in ca with the ability to move to idaho (and raise the prices so that idahoians cant wven afford homes or rent anymore) telling poor people they can be vegan easily and to suck it up. No we know what being vegan is and we cant afford it.

[@keziahspencer7031]

Honestly i think i could give up most animal products.... BUT cheese damn that's hard i love cheese!

[@xenyaval3071]

look at her old lady face her skin looks extremely unhealthy, if you wanna deteriorate like her go vegan

[@anikaludemann9159]

Someone like you should be the political leader of the US!

[@CaliforniaBabe0525]

Please do more videos like this! #cheapvegan

[@madheremadthere4616]

People in poor African countries should really turn to veganism.

[@teresadaigh7471]

The thing about a vegan diet it leaves the skin looking very Haggard and old old-looking not to mention what it is doing to the inside of the body

[@tayladamon8885]

Did you say 4 bananas is a meal?

[@robynnelove4868]

Thank you Hannah for being such a informative teacher to the world 🌍 ✨ 🌞 🌈 🍉🍒🍓🍊 I AGREE with you ,I do the same and I've learned alot especially when you move around and travel too . Sense of humor on point hahaha much love to you 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@lorrainef.3213]

You can't reason with people looking for an excuse for their burgers and chicken nuggets and packaged chemical soup crap. They're on the processed food to pharmaceuticals road and too programmed to see it. People find a way or find an excuse. Don't let them dim your light.

[@SurfergirlKH]

White rice is not healthy. It has been stripped of all the good stuff. I prefer brown rice

[@sylviatz1338]

Eating crab may be cheap, but the long term consequences will be to end up paying a lot after damaging your health and environment...

[@jenwylie4093]

Great video! :-)

[@Emghr]

I don’t think it’s privileged at all to talk about reallocating your resources to afford food. Regardless of whether or not you’re vegan it’s the reality of world we’re living in now. A gallon of milk is $5 when I can buy soy milk for around $3. I don’t think it’s ever been true that being being vegan is more expensive but it is especially not true now.

[@samw4562]

"Save MONEY on VEGAN groceries " just don't go to whole foods, or go out to eat. cause those were clearly the issues for those of use surviving below the poverty line, working 2+ jobs, with no time, money, or energy to prepare healthy vegan meals.

[@xenyaval3071]

You should not give health or diet advice when you look so sick, your face looks so unhealthy

[@SurfergirlKH]

Super expensive skincare... aren’t you also sponsored by OSEA? yip, super expensive skincare