$10 for a week? EXTREME Budget Grocery Challenge! (vegan)

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Comment below if you think we made it to the end of the week! For more plant-based meal inspiration, check out my cookbook (amzn.to/3rYbAO6) and Subscribe (kzbin.info) !!

[@The_Beach_Lady]

Yes I think you made it through the week and had leftovers 👍

[@Kjs_interests]

.50cent tofu. I'm so jealous! I just paid 3.20....at the discount store. 😭

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I know. It’s amazing ☺️

[@thenurishinghive]

It's a $1.25 I believe at Aldi's, if you have one close ;)

[@melaniekolomyja7335]

I’m in Canada…this is definitely NOT possible…😬🥺

[@13Jerred]

Wow! Near me it’s just gone up to $2/lb, but I can usually get it cheaper at an Asian-owned grocery store. When I first became a vegetarian (about 15 years ago) it was about $3.50 at target, and I found out that was a huge rip-off!

[@omgnoi]

Yeah the amount of food she got would be like $200 where I live

[@samanthab5006]

I'm in the US and I find that we can get the best price on rice and dried beans/lentils at Asian grocery stores. We especially like the Indian grocery for beans and lentils because they have varieties we can't find elsewhere. The bulk packs there are even cheaper per pound than stores with bulk bins near us.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Yes! I loved shopping at Indian grocery stores in America. Great tip!!

[@jamiewagner7066]

This was awesome! I'd definitely love to see more budget-friendly meals!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Okay! Seems like others feel the same so I’ll definitely have to do more!

[@The_Beach_Lady]

I agree

[@evaferro9343]

Dear Faith, I've been loving your recipes so far, but mostly I really enjoy how clever, realistic and tolerant you are. You really show that plant based is for everybody, and can be great for families and young kids. Thank you for all your great content!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thank you so much!

[@susanstover7178]

Again, your book is awesome! I’ve made lots of things from it and have NO cravings for my usual weekly burger and fries😀! Great recipes and very reasonable ingredients too! Keep ‘em coming!❤️

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thank you!!

[@samantharose2759]

I really enjoyed this video, thank you for sharing 🥰 I'm in Australia and prices are getting ridiculous. I meal plan and meal prep where I can, buy in bulk chickpeas, oats, nuts etc. It's taken a while to build up my pantry staples, buying in bulk just one or two things a month over the past year but so worth it.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Sounds like you're making some great changes to save money! Thanks for commenting Samantha!

[@mary.k74]

Faith, I found you a few weeks ago and absolutely fell in love with your character and channel. I bought your book and hav been binge watching your videos. I've made a number of your recipes and all of them have been a hit. I especially love your energy bites and tahini brownies! I live in Australia so things are a LOT more expensive here than anywhere else (especially in Sydney), but these tips still apply for us too! Thank you for all your content, it's really helped make plant based eating so easy and delicious!! xoxo

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Oh wow! Thank you so much for your kind comment! I’m so glad you’re enjoying my cookbook and videos!!

[@jessicamortensen1114]

I loved this video!! You did so awesome! I am going to try the $10/person for our family this coming week :) Please do more videos like this!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Oh so cool! Let me know how it goes! And people really seem to enjoy this kind of budget video so I'll definitely have to make more!

[@jessicamortensen1114]

@@TheConscientiousEater I will, we arent plant based (yet) but I am trying to slowly move in that direction (having 6 kids, its taking time. I have a few that dont really care for beans, haha) My biggest thing is building up a recipe arsenal so that once I have enough, they wont even notice we have removed animal product :) Also my husband used to live in Kuala Lumpur- we hope to come back and visit someday!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

@@jessicamortensen1114 Sounds like a great way to go about it! I definitely have some go-to vegan recipes that the whole family enjoys and that we eat on a regular basis. And so cool about your husband living KL! Yes, definitely come visit!

[@aclawson7004]

It was a big investment up front, but worth it.... 20 years ago, we bought a wheat grinder (it does all grains) and a Bosch. These two quality items have saved me thousands and thousands of dollars. Not only for feeding our family, but our friends and family ask us to make them homemade whole wheat bread instead of buying them a gifts. For our young poor family, we decided that instead of going out to dinner or movie on date night, we would go on walks together (sounds lame, I know). After we saved the money, I got the appliances for Mothers Day.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Yes, sometimes making bigger purchases up front can save thousands down the road. Those two appliances are amazing from what I hear! And thanks so much for sharing your money-saving tips. We go on family walks often and it's great quality time. Happy late mother's day for this year!

[@cyclingonplants7444]

This was awesome! It's good to see that your prices are so reasonable in Malaysia. In Canada I would have to spend 4x the price of those items in your grocery haul. A block of tofu here is $3.49! Ha! but it's like you said - I also feel fortunate that I can afford to buy what I need and want.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I know, we can get food so cheaply here! But hopefully some of the concepts are transferable to other countries!

[@ilovemine744]

❤ From Missouri! Love all of your easy meal prep videos and recipes, so glad I found you!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thank you for being here and for your support!

[@randirosanikolajsen6372]

Please more budget friendly meals. I love the ideas in this one❤️

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I hope to film another one soon!

[@rebekahyoungers831]

This was such a great video! I especially liked how you showcased several different ways to prepare and serve oats for breakfast. I always forget about oatmeal pancakes and those are great! The creamy chickpea and rice soup looks absolutely delicious. Thanks for showing all the steps, from grocery shopping to meal preparation, to the leftovers that you all ate for lunch.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

And thank YOU for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed this video:)

[@marianac1150]

A great video, especially the final comments about having to put more time in. It's convenience foods that cost the most!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thanks for watching!!

[@karynicolich]

Love this kind of videos. It helps me think out of the box with my meal plan of the week and stick to my budget

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@Raddiebaddie]

Wow thats impressive!! Think this budget is still possible with new prices? Would love to see more budget preps

[@Branbrina]

Loved this video! Hoping for more!!!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Sounds like others want more too! I’m sure I’ll do another one soon…I enjoyed it!

[@BergenholtzChannel]

I believe that your groceries would cost me double what you spent, but it still would be cheaper than a lot of other shopping lists. Thanks for the suggestions.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Groceries are pretty cheap here, but hopefully some of the recipes I made are affordable no matter where you live!

[@heather593]

Great video would love more like this!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Okay!

[@tenillestewart5370]

Love these types of videos. You did a great job. Also reminds me I should eat more simply to save money.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thank you! It was more fun than I thought!

[@tarapotash9767]

I love these simple budget friendly meals! And they look so delicious too! Win win!😃

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Glad you like them!

[@hollyjones5974]

This video was so helpful!!! I hope you do more of these extreme budget meal ideas!! Thank you!!❤️

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I'm sure there will be more to come! Glad you enjoyed it Holly!

[@liztorres7291]

Another budget what you eat in a day please I really enjoyed watching your video giving me meal prep ideas and meals. Ty

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Okay! Thanks for watching!

[@suzyq6767]

I used to cook like this all the time when raising my large family. I'm going to get back to it because I love the challenge and love giving to those in need.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I’m doing another budget week this week! I oddly love it!

[@suzyq6767]

@@TheConscientiousEater Even after I could afford to spend more, I loved keeping my money out of the pockets of corporations. It became a game for me.

[@catfish9539]

Wow it all looks amazing. So interesting to see prices. Your groceries are almost half the price more most things than they are in Canada.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Yes, most things are pretty affordable here as long as you don’t buy imported items or more convenience foods!

[@sharonmercy5683]

Thank you for all your thought and effort in this video! Would love more videos like this one! God bless you and your family!❤

[@TheConscientiousEater]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@breezybre2670]

Thank you!!!!!!! For no back ground music!!!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

You’re welcome!

[@lisagiuliani8167]

I actually make my own pasta sauce now and find it to be so much cheaper! Literally just found you today and love your video.!! Just subscribed -thank you for really showing that this lifestyle can be for anyone.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

So glad you found and enjoy my content. Thanks for saying hi!

[@karenayochim9137]

Loved this! Thanks for showing whats possible

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thanks for watching!

[@ruthhorndasch5244]

Thanks for this video with budget meals🥰 definitely make more like this ❤️

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Okay! Seems like more people enjoyed it as well so I’ll have to do another one!

[@shinymommy]

I love these videos! More please!!!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Okay!!

[@matshepotarshma732]

I love your channel Faith. You have taught me so much and Im grateful. All my love from South Africa❤

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Oh that makes my day! Thanks so much for your support!

[@veronicasmemories]

The meals looked delicious too!

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Amazing and inspiring! That's right, it doesn't cost that much to be vegan or vegetarian!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@zetuljka]

Great meal prep ideas. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

You’re welcome!

[@taglioni6699]

i love it!! thanks for share with us!! i´m from mexico and all the products you us are cheap here! i'm can't wait for other eating on budget video!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video and found it helpful!

[@AlethaOberdier]

This is so great. Making the baked oatmeal right now! I just have to get my kiddos to like chickpeas and we'll be golden!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Try the roasted ones! My kiddos gobble them up!

[@4444moore]

My favorite video of yours! Love the challenge and ideas. You make it look easy!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Oh fun! And it is fairly easy…just takes some planning ☺️

[@Merryyy203]

Hello :) Thank you for sharing this. I have a question about making the peanut butter. Does your food processor start to smell a little bit like it might explode soon? Mine does even with things that are very soft. It still does the job, I let it "rest" and a while later I use it again. I am thinking about getting a new one and wanted to know if you have any recommendations. Thanks again.

[@abra_cad_abra]

You did amazing! Great job!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thanks so much!

[@twise9059]

I am amazed at what you can do

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thank you! I found all our meals delicious and satisfying!

[@EarlyMotherhoodGuide]

So impressive! I can’t wait to try these recipes!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I hope you like them! They're simple, but tasty!

[@melittlepea]

Ooooh so excited for this!!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I hope you enjoyed the video and found it helpful!

[@YoungBeauty108]

all of your meals sound sooo good!!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

They turned out great! Which definitely made the week feel easy 😀

[@mimishimaineko1173]

Thank you for the meal ideas! I really want to try making p.b. too. I'll be participating in a CSA soon, so I would look forward to more suggestions for cooking a variety of greens (what we get most in June) different ways.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Oh I wish I could do a CSA. That'll be fun!

[@michelledee9304]

This was very helpful. I would love to see more videos like this.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Okay! I’ll definitely need to do another one I think!

[@elissadavis5657]

Love yur channel !!…Vegan since 2011……Thank you for Yur informative channel !!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dianecouchman3520]

Oh to have a lovely fresh mango... Great video, timely too. Tasty. Im impressed your kiddos eat so well.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Ah the mangos here are amazing! We’re spoiled ☺️

[@monicavillasenor2345]

I also just started making my own whole wheat bread and it was quite easy to make aside from kneading it for 15 min lol, but it tasted great and made my home smell great and I saved $5 since I didn't buy it from the store!!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

It’s so worth it!!

[@malisarozanan5969]

I must give this”👍🏻” for your video. I’m Malaysian😃& 🏡at Ampang. Please make more video like this & let us (me☺️) know where you always do groceries shopping..

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thanks so much Malisa! I usually shop at Bens, Tesco and Jaya :)

[@edyann]

It can be done! ☺💚

[@TheConscientiousEater]

We survived! and I could have done it even better...next time:)

[@beckythompson1141]

Everything always looks so delicious thank you for the video you are truly a blessing I am learning so much, and doing great with this eating plan.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I'm so glad to hear my videos and recipes are helpful for you Becky! Thanks so much for watching!

[@vegappetit]

I just discovered your channel and this video was amazing, thank you so much!! I can’t wait to try the tempeh meatballs 😍

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying my content and definitely try the meatballs out!

[@thesmartfoodie4304]

What a lot of great ideas. Thank you for sharing Faith-you rock!!😊 And by the way-I’m assuming your husband is ok with eating plant based? I don’t think mine would be too keen on it lol

[@TheConscientiousEater]

You're so welcome! And yes. He's always been super chill and supportive about eating a plant based diet. It would have been a lot harder to complete this challenge if I had to cook meat, but I know people do it!

[@shess1640]

Those same ingredients would be twice as much (at least ) where I live (NY & San Francisco)….regardless…..this is very impressive !!!❤

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thanks for sharing! And I think I need to make my next budget video using American prices so more people can relate/ replicate the grocery haul!

[@MyCoastalGarden]

Love all your videos Faith! ❤️from Australia

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Yay! Thank you!

[@susanpratt1881]

Great meal ideas. Thanks!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamiecee4960]

If only our store was that cheap. Probably would double or triple the price. Everything looked really yummy.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Some foods are extremely cheap here in Malaysia and others are more expensive! It's so good to find the cheap items where you live!

[@virginiacook7304]

Thank you!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

You're welcome!

[@italianprincess5046]

love your page!!! Do you mind sharing a link to the food processor you have? thanks!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

So glad you enjoy my content! My processor is this one: Panasonic Food Processor MK-F800SSL / 1.5L / 1000W Smart Food Processor But I got it here in Malaysia so I don't know if you can purchase it in other countries. I usually recommend the Hamilton beach food processor on Amazon!

[@italianprincess5046]

@@TheConscientiousEater thank you

[@BirdieMcLovin]

This was really interesting (the challenge itself plus shopping in a foreign country)!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I always enjoy seeing what people buy in other countries so glad you enjoyed that part too!

[@anikajaumann8610]

Thank you Faith, for this great video. Inflation is real.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

You're so welcome!

[@alx4animalss]

much love and respect. im so overwhelmed with so yummy vegan recipes

[@KarlieJJohnson]

I added everything into the Walmart app for US pricing. $75.85 not including mangos or taxes. Just to give people a perspective. (If Walmart is your only option that's alright. Buy what you need. If you have alternatives that you can afford, please don't shop at Walmart.)

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thanks for sharing!

[@andreacross3938]

In the US this cost much much more

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I know. It definitely would! But hopefully the concepts still give you some money saving tips!

[@jewelskitchen]

Good job, Faith! I will have to try this challenge. We live in Japan and prices are higher here compared to Malaysia, but some things are cheap like natto. :-)

[@TheConscientiousEater]

It was hard but doable! I learned a ton my first time around...I didn't even use the spinach I bought and that was $3! I definitely could have included snacks if I had thought through things a little better. I'd be curious how long $10 would last in Japan...

[@jewelskitchen]

@@TheConscientiousEater A Japanese Homeschool mama I know tries to stay under $10 per meal for the family of 5 including teenagers. They aren't plant based though. Do you like your food processor? If so, would you mind sharing the model number? I think I can buy the same one in Japan since it is Panasonic.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Oh yeah! She’s definitely need a higher budget! But hopefully the tips will still apply there!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

And my food process is a Panasonic Model No. MK-F800

[@jewelskitchen]

@@TheConscientiousEater Thank you, Faith!

[@lucynajasiocha8060]

hi, great channel:) What food processor do you have? It's impressive how smooth was your PB without extra oil, wow

[@TheConscientiousEater]

It’s a Panasonic that I found here in malaysia. It’s 1000W which is so nice and powerful!

[@valenataber4353]

Nice job!

[@kamilafederer]

Thank you very much :)

[@TheConscientiousEater]

You’re welcome!

[@angiekelly370]

YOU DID AN EXCELLENT JOB 😘

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thank you! It was a tasty week! Made we wonder why I don’t eat this way more often

[@mariasinclair9718]

Wonderful and nutritious recipes 😋

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thanks for watching!

[@AMARImtn]

Costco Tofu is organic and yes, you get a lot all at once but it lasts forever and is super cheap

[@sunnygirl5467]

Hi, great video!🙈 is there a recipe for the bread? Looks so nice and fluffy🙊

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thank you! Yes, I’ve linked to all the recipes in the description box. It’s under “LUNCHES”

[@sunnygirl5467]

@@TheConscientiousEater oops sorry, didn't find it there🙈thanks, have a great day and keep up your nice content🤗

[@nicholemack6328]

Great video!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@anniebird248]

You’re amazing 🌻

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Thanks you!

[@sallyharrison9196]

Is it truly cost effective to make your peanut butter or is it just healthier? ie.... how much pb does 2lbs. of nuts make?

[@TheConscientiousEater]

It’s cost effective here in malaysia but probably not in America! I can make a typical size jar of PB for $1 here when it costs $5 here to buy. I’m americano can find pretty cheap natural peanut butter so I probably wouldn’t make it if we were in the states

[@angelvlcek9736]

i wish prices were that low hear in the USA. frozen fruit here at walmart for a bag that size is almost 13 bucks. things are getting crazy here in Ohio. i dont know about anywhere else though.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I hear it’s bad!! My sister-in-law lives in Ohio and all of my family is still in the states. I always have sticker shock when I go back to the states to visit 😳

[@veggielovinaccountant]

I would totally be down with some more budget ideas! I live here in the US, and single by myself. I don’t think I can stick to a $10 budget per week. But, even if I did $40 per week, that would still be low and I think doable. But, I’m not always sure what to cook. Just need to do better searching out some recipes.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Okay! Seems like more people would enjoy more budget videos too, so I'll have to try this again! And just making some small changes can make a huge difference. No need to be extreme like I was this week if you don't have to be!

[@msmuffitt654]

Thank you

[@TheConscientiousEater]

You're welcome!

[@NeuroSpicyNonna]

I live in Australia, those prices are so cheap for example 1/2 cabbage is $4.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I hear food in Australia is so expensive! I think I need to make budget videos where I use prices from different countries…ooo that would be a challenge!

[@hannahj489]

Tofu and Tempe are sooooooo expensive if you don’t live in or near an Asian community. I paid 4€ for a small block the other day as a special treat

[@TheConscientiousEater]

It’s so true. If I was doing this budget in the states I would have done beans and lentils (which is actually what I did in my more recent budget challenge video!)

[@susanstover7178]

Yes! Make more videos!😀😀😀😀

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Okay!

[@paulamccarthy1698]

Hi from the uk :)

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Hello there!

[@Raddiebaddie]

Impressive!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

It took extra thought, but it's doable!

[@Sabrina.682]

It gets expensive if you buy a lot of vegan replacement items (like me, my grocery bill is insane bc I need my Just egg/beyond sausage/etc lol) I wonder if that's the complaint people have? But it really can be so simple to eat inexpensively and eat good!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

So true! Yeah, all those replacements are even more expensive here so I usually don't buy them except on special occasions. But they're delicious!

[@ErisstheGoddessofmanhwas]

Tofu maybe cheap but that broccoli killed me 7.79 for broccoli. Please tell me you bought 10 7 kilograms of broccoli?

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I wish!!

[@kaylaanderson2391]

That would still be about $100 minimum depending on where you live in the u.s :'( my mom and I were trying to do an extrene budget shop and only really got pantry items and it wasn't even that much food and it was still $75... this economy is horrible

[@barbarabruce7648]

$40 a week for a family is so cheap. Granted your groceries are so much cheaper in Malaysia BUT... Even times that by 3 and $120 is still damn cheap to feed a family of four in other countries. 😊🍎

[@TheConscientiousEater]

They're definitely cheaper here, but the foods I bought are pretty cheap no matter where you live. I'm curious how much all of this would have cost in the states!

[@barbarabruce7648]

@@TheConscientiousEater I'm in Sydney Australia and I would say about $100 maybe $120. We have had terrible floods and lettuce and cabbage was $8.50. Just coming down in price now. Tofu costs $3 each for a similar amount. Tempeh about $4 . Seasonal produce is cheaper in green grocers stores than supermarkets. You can also get basic 1kg frozen mixed vegetables for$2.20 These frozen vegies were $1.60 at the beginning of the year. Inflation is rife here in Australia. But everything you bought is what I buy and so much cheaper than meat and dairy.😊👍

[@jaya7760]

I mean, this is cool and all but who are the prices for? A lot of people watching aren't in Malaysia.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Yeah I understand. I hope to make a video going off of American prices and maybe some other countries where lots of my viewers are from!

[@JoyfulLivingLinda]

Wow, just those bananas, apples and carrots would cost us 9 dollars :/ You found soooo many awesome things! The tofu is 4 dollars per pack here :/

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Yeah, I know I’m so blessed with the prices here! But hopefully the concepts/tips will still make sense no matter where you live!

[@JoyfulLivingLinda]

@@TheConscientiousEater Yes, I loooved this video, please keep them coming :)

[@Sabrina.682]

You're not at your sister's anymore?? I'm kinda new and trying to catch up lol, when did you guys move back?

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Nope! We sadly had to say goodbye in the fall and are now back in Malaysia, far from all our family but happy to be home!

[@veganc5028]

In Ontario, Canada where I live, this would be over $200

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I bet!! We really are blessed with affordable food here

[@sharris2788]

That definitely would not be the same cost here in the US!

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Definitely not, but all these foods are probably some of the cheapest in America as well! I'm curious how much this all would have cost in the states!

[@ingridjansson4284]

Man that amount of groceries would be 3-4x as much where I live.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Malaysia is amazing…

[@sherryedwards9571]

I’m curious why you charge yourself for pantry items you’ve obviously already paid for?

[@TheConscientiousEater]

Mainly in case other people don’t have those items in their pantry! I want people to be able to recreate these budget weeks ☺️

[@sherryedwards9571]

Now I get it. Thank you for the explanation!

[@VeganMangoQueen]

✌🏼🌱💚😎

[@kevinjoseph517]

ORGANIC TOFU IN LOS ANGELE IS not CHEAP.. like $4 for small amt of pressed tofu.

[@lynnruddell7852]

That was great, in Canada that would cost approximately $108.

[@TheConscientiousEater]

I know. It's not going to be exact for everyone, but hopefully the concepts/tips were still helpful!

[@bleu.honey88]

❤❤❤❤❤