Vegan Meal Prep: $3 Meals from Trader Joe's

[@jordansmith2799]

Shop at Aldi’s if you have one. If not then walmart

[@ceceria860]

I love Aldi's!

[@bellaswalen2117]

Yes please (we in Europe only have Aldi and not any Walmart etc )

[@wishforinfinity]

We don't have Aldi in the Pacific Northwest (where Caitlin lives).

[@Natalie28xOMG]

Yes aldi please!!

[@alejandrabonilla5616]

Aldiiii!!!!

[@beccameg3213]

Walmart would be very interesting to see because it would definitely be more budget friendly but less vegan friendly

[@AmyMekemson]

And there are Walmarts all over the country unlike some of the other stores she mentioned

[@sophiapanos5060]

I only have a Walmart where I am, so that would be great!

[@effytraveler6155]

I live in NYC and don't have a Walmart. The funny thing is that it is more cheaper to go to the NJ one as opposed to the Long Island one. We have Aldi but in those transportation desert areas. I can't go there and carry a lot out. I might do a trip to see what they are like price wise with an audiobook playing and not a desperate need to do food shopping. I do have loads of Trader Joe's by transportation.

[@erinsmakes2933]

I think Walmart would be good but so would a grocery store like Kroger or Safeway or whatever the sort of standard grocery store in her area is. I also wish some of these videos would consult ads before they go. People who are really on a budget shop ads and make their dollar stretch a long way. I think it would do a great service to her audience by showing that this is the way to shop on a budget not just walking through and picking up random stuff for an hr and it being stressful. Shopping with intention is a great skill to have!

[@IntentaloTux3]

You’d be surprised how vegan friendly Walmart is. I have another grocery store that’s cheaper than Walmart for most shit but not by much

[@delighthailman8082]

Try doing a budget shop at Whole Foods! I feel like it can be "whole paycheck" or it can be relatively affordable if you buy store brand, shop sales, etc. I would be interested to see what you come up with :)

[@tiner1997]

Delight Hailman I was going to say the same thing!!

[@blackjetta530]

Same!

[@mayito8531]

Ain’t budget friendly Whole Foods

[@stephaniemueller7333]

I'd like to see an Aldi video like this.

[@gpenaxv]

Aldi. I really really want to see what you can with Aldi. (:

[@joannwieszczyk4610]

YESSSS

[@Tamiiiiina]

Me too, but because I'm from Germany and curious how Aldi operates in the US :D

[@lyreczka]

In Polish Aldis we have some products branded Trader's Joe, for example vegan tortillas and nuts :)

[@gpenaxv]

nymph That's awesome! I don't think we have things like that in Nebraska. Hope she picks Aldi. 😂

[@briannavictoria7252]

and Lidl if you have one!

[@maggielacke975]

My vote is for Target! They now have a pretty good grocery section, and it would be nice to get all of my shopping done at one place

[@cathycintolo1849]

produce at Target where i live is limited to say the least

[@LanieLouK]

The Target in my area's produce sucks. Good variety but they're often spoiled. 😔

[@maggielacke975]

@@LanieLouK Oh darn! Mine is usually decent. Not the best but not unusable!

[@alyssah9192]

@@LanieLouK Targets by me have bad produce too

[@shirl5154]

My Target has no fresh food.

[@yummybites2510]

Aldi!!!!!

[@FennecTheRabbit]

Sprouts if there is one in your area would be GREAT.

[@jaynasweet7712]

Yes! Please show us how to be budget friendly at Sprouts 😂

[@rav_666_]

Yessss! Sprouts is my main store!

[@nicholbeasley1128]

That'd be so helpful!

[@ZenyaWeatherall]

I agree I mostly shop at sprouts

[@Creating2413]

I was just going to say sprouts

[@rachaelxss]

i think Walmart and aldi since they’re more common in low income communities !

[@Juhmuhgumbug]

Yesss vegan inexpensive and environmentally sustainable I’m here for it. Only suggestion I’d love is if you throw up some notices in the beginning of the video on the shelf life of these items bc some people are busy / traveling for work / short on time in the evening etc. thank you for this!!!

[@CaitlinShoemaker]

Good point! If you make all of these recipes on Sunday everything will last through Friday :)

[@Juhmuhgumbug]

@@CaitlinShoemaker ahh okay; thanks for responding! :D :D

[@taylorbrandenburg9671]

aldi!!! aldi is my favorite but the selection isnt huge so id love some fresh ideas

[@breel4769]

Winco or Walmart! I live in the PNW too and know those are both widely available (at least in OR and WA). Love the cheap recipes! I’m on a budget so I love seeing this content. So many vegan recipe videos involve lots of expensive or hard to find ingredients, or long list of ingredients and it’s just not relatable. Thanks for this content!

[@chelseaclark848]

A Kroger (or affiliate store) if you have one near you!!!

[@lylasanjose3320]

Chelsea Clark yes, please! I believe it’s called QFC in Washington. 😸

[@haleygantt440]

Or Fred Meyer. We have both in WA, QFC and Freddy

[@nicholbeasley1128]

Yes!

[@keepupwithliv]

Love how budget friendly this is!

[@zs9710]

Thanks so much for making this! I always shop at Trader Joe’s and actually aim to spend $50 or less each week, so this was perfect for me. I vote for another Trader Joe’s video and a Walmart one could be super interesting.

[@livinginthehills4904]

I think here in the US almost everybody has access to a Walmart. I live in a rural area and the nearest Trader Joe’s is 5 hours away and Walmart is 30 minutes.

[@ke1sha]

Not in NYC!

[@cynthiareimer2020]

My favorite take away was roasting all the vegetables for the week at the same time. Big time saver!

[@rainforestspirit]

Budget friendly low waste grocery haul at whatever grocery store that has non-plastic options, please!!!

[@AmyMekemson]

I really appreciate the way you organized this video by task/actual order if things rather than by recipe.

[@mikayla407]

Please do Walmart! I think it would be most accessible for the most people.

[@katec3571]

OK the intro/outro are giving me serious flashbacks from when you used to film in that little nook in your FL apartment!

[@EmilyMartinezz]

Omg I’m a very picky vegan and I absolutely hate cooking BUT I cannot emphasize how EASY and STRESS FREE this video is for me. You saved me this week thank you

[@ritadecastro2344]

That is a really great idea, using brocolli stems with pasta, I've always wondered what I could do to avoid wasting the stems, I usually compost them but this is a great way to not miss out on all the nutrients! Thank you!

[@Vexarax]

You made your comment ages ago so you may not see this, but I finely dice the stems and chuck them in a vegetable stir fry, then taste so good! :D You can also use them in juice if you're making vegetable juice :)

[@osakasweetie19]

You can also use them with other veggie “unwanted” (like the parts of onions or celery that you don’t use) to make vegetable broth!

[@Vexarax]

@@osakasweetie19 yeah broth is amazing, I made some the other day! I use it in gravy and stews and things, the kids love it ^_^

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

You're insane! I never saw so many delicious vegan ideas and recipes in one short video!!!!

[@lindsaytoussaint]

Aldi, if there’s one by you!

[@Joshua44t]

Wow this is fantastic. Thank you. I just recently decided to go vegan and have felt so lost. Your channel has been a gigantic help. I now feel like I'm pointed in the right direction now and can help others as well.

[@tamannagoware9950]

Aldi’s please ❤️

[@erykasr1]

I really hate Walmart but I think in terms of accessible for everyone it should be on the list

[@veronicacamarena4218]

This is the first time I run into your videos and I loved it! I travel for work and carry all my meals for the time I'm away from home to eat healthier and save money. I'll definitely try some of these things to take with me on the road. I also love the simplicity of your meal prepping. Thank you and I'll be looking forward to some more great food ideas.

[@Mel_Alea]

Omg yes I’d love this series!! You are such an amazing chef and honestly you’ve helped me realize how many different ways to make vegan meals tasty!

[@barbjankowski4048]

These are great! How bout doing one from Aldi

[@Carmen_Tatis]

I love this video! Some people may find it boring, but I’d love to see a series! $50, $60, $100 per week along with recipes! Thanks for the video!

[@dianadelamer2847]

I can't decide on a favorite meal, but I *adored* the tray of roasted veggies, and their versatility within the meals! This was such a solid meal plan and beautifully made video. These have been my favorite kinds of videos as I try new ways to feed myself cheaply, quickly, and vegan..ly. Thanks for making such a good one!

[@bellaswalen2117]

Aldi and whole fooods!!!!!

[@wendytowelltrzeciak5045]

Added my vote below, just wanted to say thank you for sharing the pepper cutting tip. I got a deal on a bunch of peppers and need to cut them up to freeze and portion out so I will definitely be using that tip!

[@happyhound1373]

Liked the tempeh pesto sandwich and the way you used the broccoli stems. Aldi shopping would be fun. Thanks for the work you put into these videos.

[@djnc6372]

Best realistic meal plan EVER! Girl you outdid yourself! Loved it🥒🥦🍅🥑🥰!

[@sarahwarner8431]

I shop at Trader Joe’s every week for our groceries and it was so cool seeing you choose a lot of the same items! I used the risoni with white beans, broccoli, and the pesto! It was delicious. It was so cool to see all of your thinking.

[@arj-peace]

This is a really good meal prep vid. I like the offering of m/w/f and t/th meals, and that you included all 3 meals/day. Thank you.

[@iamtenderhearted5192]

Thank you so much for a wonderful video! It was so kind of you to take the time to make this!❤️😊 You have great taste too!!😃

[@emilylovelandquery4256]

I love your meal prep style! I'm all about easy & efficient in the kitchen, without sacrificing nutrition and deliciousness :) I'm more comfortable with closer to paleo style cooking, but my husband prefers to eat plant-based, so I'm branching out! Love that this is also budget friendly. Great video. Thanks!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Loved this! Moving in less than a week and about to do a big TJ’s haul so this will come in so handy. Thank you Caitlin! 💚

[@Miicheee]

Pls do crock pot meals and some more groceries from Trader Joe’s!

[@xhangingbyathreadx]

I would love to see a Walmart haul! Love these kinds of videos, gives me so much inspiration to stop eating out and get in the kitchen 😊 I would save so much money!

[@julietmarlowe5661]

The UK vegan Madeline Olivia does this too for all the UK watchers.

[@erinr374]

Hummus and lemon juice to make a salad dressing - Brilliant!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@xolisapxo]

Just made all of this, it was $28 because i had a few items at home, but this was super easy and fun to make. my favorite is the pesto sandwich (i used tofu instead). the hummus and lemon dressing is such a great idea too! Excited for this week thank you for this video :)

[@nadirahaddison296]

I loved this!!!! I would like to see a shopping trip to whole foods as well. My favorite recipe here was the roasted veggies and the red pepper trick!!!

[@samm3681]

Cooking the tempeh in the pesto and water is brilliant! I can't wait to try it. Thank you!

[@sandrajuarez261]

I wish you lived in Texas that way you could go to HEB. They have amazing deals all the time and super cute kitchen and baking goods 😍

[@sarahnova7046]

Wow!! I love love love this video!! Please make more like this!! I’d love to see one for Sprouts, and Whole Foods!! Thanks for your great content!!

[@kellytenny7129]

That bell pepper cutting tip you shared got this an instant thumbs up.

[@neuriel]

Subscribed as soon as I saw the way you cut the bell pepper. I hate wasting edible parts of veggies and fruits so that was awesome! Fantastic video.

[@groovyzoom1]

Awesome video! Those chocolate bars are so good. I also love their mini dark ones bc they are individually wrapped for on the go. The lentils are actually really flavorful on their own and are pretty good cold. I vote for Sprouts as the next haul.

[@ginagilbertgathering2540]

You can broth, cooking wine, juice and or water plain or infused to roast and sauteed vegetables

[@goodsamwise]

I love that broccoli stalks idea. So important to use everything

[@lisalovely.18]

Walmart! I love your videos girl they give me inspiration and motivation to eat healthier, i usually shop at Walmart so it would be amazing if you did one of these for there ❤️❤️

[@abigailjh93]

This was such a fun video! Would be cool to see a budget-friendly Whole Foods shop...a little more challenging! These meals were very creative and not what I would have expected when I saw the haul video.

[@steamyvegan]

Wish I had a Trader Joe's in Vancouver, Canada. I've gotta make my way down to Trader Joe's sometime. Everyone in the US tells me I've gotta visit one for the first time. Great video, thanks! I'd say shop at Costco next!!!

[@anabelrojas227]

This meal prep was so quick and easy that just saved my life😭💕

[@jamiewaters1787]

Market Basket please!! I've gone there a couple of times; love the fresh produce, wide variety and affordable. xx

[@dydolvin]

Thank you for making this video with the grocery shopping haul. Can you please continue to make more videos like this? I am on day 2 of my vegan journey and I need all the help I can get.

[@Hiyoyoful]

the pesto tempeh is GENIUS!! I am definitely trying that!

[@brendandalton7879]

Walmart! I think it would be so helpful for most Americans who don’t always have access to health food stores. 😀

[@susieQ666]

love this style of video ...i meal prep every week ... not full meals just things to help make life easier n ive never thought of 2 different veg options for dinner n tea ...seems silly but its true that's genius as i usually prep n eat same veg but a variety...as the more colours the better so definitely using this as gets a little samey ...THANKS ...glad your doin this style once a month ...😊😊

[@Shysimmer]

Please do Walmart, it’s the only store we got here

[@dazzilation]

More videos like this please!! with cheaper alternatives possibly from aldi or Walmart!

[@kaylathompson7218]

wow this is such a good meal prep video!!! thank u so much. also loved that u recorded it how u did it too so i can do it the most time efficient!

[@dawnmorants4180]

Thank you so much for sharing! I have a box of Risoni and I can’t wait to try your recipe. Your recipes are so clever, Economical and yummy!

[@naromiesbeninche6975]

The pasta looks good 👌 . I love Trader Joe's so you can go there as many as you want 🤗

[@tonyazander1588]

Would love to see a Safeway haul. That is the closest store to us

[@HeyMahiahGirl]

just went to trader joe’s and bought all this stuff! only had to swap out two things bc my store didn’t have them but i’m excited to try these meals throughout the week!

[@Natalie28xOMG]

Caitlin this is amazing you are seriously a creative food genius everything looks so healthy and so yummy at the same time can't wait

[@katherineclark3071]

I'd like to see either Walmart or winco love these kind of videos

[@Withinreachdistribution]

Living for these segments 😍

[@PinggWingg]

Awesome video incl. the grocery haul! To answer your question at the end: Yeah, more of this please!!!! :)

[@lifewithgenna5457]

Sprouts is soo good to shop at if you’re on a pretty tight budget! If you have one in your area you should totally shop there and do a video on it :)

[@Veganne_]

Safeway PLEASE. Hope you have a good week. -Andrea

[@lifeofa1842]

I feel like that tempeh recipe is going to be a game changer for me. I couldn’t figure out how to get it to taste good but that looks 💣

[@Sabrina11113]

Wow I loved that bell pepper trick!! So useful

[@vickibeyer2821]

Thanks for all the great recipes. I would like to see what you do with shopping at Aldi's.

[@catmintable]

Yeah, I'm in the PNW as well. We don't have an Aldi. Sadly, we don't have a Whole Foods anymore either. We have Chuck's, Trader Joe's, Kroger, Winco and New Seasons.

[@NikkoAndKenji]

Would love to see how to do Whole Foods on a budget! Can’t get out of there with any affordable total!

[@Creating2413]

I usually only do partial trips and limit to items on sale or do low cost canned items or jarred items. Their 365 is good. But some other brands are similarly priced as long as you search for basic items. You also need to make a list and not be swayed too much by refrigerated sections. I love vegan cream cheese and sour cream. Also if you buy nut milk it is sometimes cheaper to buy the shelf stable ones in the cereal aisle which are cheaper than the ones in the refrigerator section

[@ChuckChristin]

Yay!!!! Love this. Would love to see more Trader Joes editions.

[@love2lovelauren288]

Walmart, sprouts, kingspoors, I’m in Colorado!! I’m being plant base now for almost 3 weeks. Your videos have been freat

[@beck8394]

Lots of great ideas! I would like to see budget friendly at Whole Foods or Target.

[@TinaMarieLouise]

Whole foods Market

[@gabegirardi]

TinaLouise this is a budget friendly series 😂 lol

[@saturnkcals]

Gabriel Girardi I shop at whole foods vegan for $50! It’s a bit of a struggle 😂 but it can be done

[@Cyd1057]

To avoid the bitterness of tempeh, I always steam it for 10 minutes before using it in any recipe. It really helps, although your technique used here probably does the same thing. Helpful video, with great ideas!

[@pixstar5768]

This is amazing! I've started to meal prep recently and wrote down so many tips from this video:) Thank you Queen!

[@johnsonstepford1848]

I'd love to see Walmart as many countries do not have trader joes aldi's etc but do have walmart. much love

[@thewinningestduo9777]

Shop at a Publix if you have one

[@arelyhurtado9252]

Sprouts please! So excited for this series!!

[@terezatrejtnarova9833]

I would like to see like a bulk bin plus farmers market one. I really wanna be eco friendly but it is hard on a student budget. That would be very helpful.

[@jin-kukhwang8127]

Could you do Market Basket? That would be so helpful. Thanks! ❤️

[@emilymann8443]

If you can please do the dollar store! Or Walmart! Or Aldi! Thank you for your videos 💕

[@lylasanjose3320]

Thanks for the great ideas! I actually have a lot of the ingredients now. I bought 2 boxes of the risoni last time I went to TJ’s and I will def use your recipe. Great tip on the broccoli stems and bell pepper also. I’d love to see a Kroger/QFC haul/meal prep and Sprouts or Whole Foods would be great, too! 😄

[@sephardicflavors]

My vegan daughter would love this

[@yolandavenable2900]

Would've never thought to make salad dressing out of hummus! Nice! I started using hummus and pesto in my pasta which wasn't bad at all.

[@Frandallina]

I vote for Safeway. I live in a Railroad Town and by that I mean a town that grew up around the railroad that now runs through it. It makes for a long skinny town with a Safeway at both ends and another in the middle. We do have several other grocery chains like Frys, Bashas, Sprouts, Whole Foods, and a Natural Grocer. I actually shop at every one of them for different items. I generally eat plant based with minuscule amounts of oil, salt and sugar. Our Safeways carry a large selection of organic foods, including fresh vegetables and fruits. I use the Safeway app to save $ and to gain gas points to save even more $.

[@jacquelinebundock1854]

Great prep! May I recommend salting the eggplant and letting it rest/drain before you roast it? It helps get rid of any bitterness!