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
Easy White Bean Chicken Chili
Warm up with this easy White Bean Chicken Chili recipe—creamy, healthy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. Instant Pot, slow cooker, and stovetop options!
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.
Healthy Eating 101: Basic Nutrition & Eating Healthy on a Budget
Looking to eat healthy on a budget? Learn the basics of healthy eating, how to balance carbs, protein, and fats, and get budget-friendly tips.
What is Real Food? A Beginner’s Guide to Healthy Eating
Learn what real food is, why it’s important, and how to eat healthy on a budget. This beginner’s guide helps you save money while eating real food.
Healthy White Bean Chili Recipe: Easy Cooking with Dry Beans
Your ultimate guide to white bean chili! This recipe is comforting, inexpensive, simple, and full of real food. Instructions for Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, and Stovetop included.
10 Budget-Friendly Protein Sources for Families on a Budget
Need some budget-friendly healthy protein sources? I got you. Check out these 10 affordable protein ideas for healthy eating! I even included recipes and more frugal ideas for your high-protein meals.
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