Save money, eat healthy
Eat real, nourishing food no matter the size of your budget. Let me show you how.
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Picadillo (Mexican-style beef & potatoes)
Egg-Free Brownies (no weird ingredients!)
40 Cheap & Healthy Breakfasts
Eat Real Food on a Budget.
Sounds impossible, right? It’s not. I can show you how to save money and eat healthy no matter the size of your budget.
Cheapskate Cook was born 12 years ago in our first apartment. Armed with $25 and a ridiculous amount of optimism and determination, I learned how to save money and eat healthy at the same time.
Let me teach you how!
What I do for you:
Recipes
Menu Plans & Grocery Savings
Food Allergies on a Budget
Featured Meal Plan
4-Week Menu Plan:
Clean Eating on a Budget
Cheapskate Cook’s Budget-Friendly Menu Plan helps you save money and eat clean with 4-weeks of real-life menu plan inspiration – complete with weekly grocery lists, meal ideas, recipes, and tips.
My Blog
Freezer Tour (and things you didn’t know you could freeze)
How do we stock our freezer on a budget without a lot of freezer space? Here’s what’s in our freezer plus a bunch of things you didn’t even know you could freeze!
1-Bowl Zucchini Bread Baked Oatmeal Recipe (Real Food, Allergy-Free)
An easy, one-bowl zucchini bread baked oatmeal that’s budget-friendly, made with real food, perfect for picky eaters, and allergy-free!
Easy, Cheesy Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe
These stuffed tomatoes are an easy, beautiful, budget-friendly summertime dish made with melty cheese, whole-grain bread, and summer produce! Use this recipe for a frugal side dish or even more frugal main dish! Includes a dairy-free and vegan option.
Mix-in-the-Pan Fruit & Oat Bars
Looking for an easy real food dessert? These mix-in-the-pan fruit and oat bars are easy to make, budget-friendly, and allergy-friendly! Try them with ice cream or eat them for breakfast the next day – if there are any left, of course.
Budget-Friendly No-Bake Energy Bars
This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small compensation if you make a purchase using the links. You can view my full disclosure policy here. The thing about saving money and eating healthy is all the cooking. I like cooking. But I have a handful...
Easter on a Budget
Here are a bunch of budget-friendly, healthy(ish) Easter gift ideas. From baskets to eggs, if you’re trying to save money and eat healthy, you’ll find what you need here.
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