Wednesday, 11 October 2023
4 minutes

15 Tasty Budget-Friendly Recipes

If you’ve ever found yourself gazing at the supermarket shelves aimlessly looking for affordable meal options, you’re not alone! With the cost-of-living soaring higher, we know that stocking up your fridge can be expensive. To help keep costs down, we’ve compiled 15 tasty recipes that are super budget-friendly, with low costs per serving.

Tray of roasted chicken thighs with potatoes, peppers, parsley, and pomegranate seeds

If you’ve ever found yourself gazing at the supermarket shelves aimlessly looking for affordable meal options, you’re not alone! With the cost-of-living soaring higher, we know that stocking up your fridge can be expensive.

To help keep costs down, we’ve compiled 15 tasty recipes that are super budget-friendly, with low costs per serving.

From satisfying breakfast options and hearty evening meals to sweet and energising protein treats, these affordable recipes will be a treat for your tastebuds and might make great staples to your meal planning.

Pan with shakshuka topped with coriander, flatbreads, black pepper, and parsley on cloth

Our tasty Shakshuka is not only healthy and nutritious, but a cost-effective way to reduce your food waste.

It's a hearty dish packed with lots of vitamins and minerals and a great way to use up the leftover veg in your fridge or whatever you have lying around your cupboards.

Carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and walnut halves in orange cases on wood table

Swap expensive sweet treats for our Carrot Cake Protein Muffins!

A great low-calorie, on-the-go snack with 10g of protein to keep you fuelled. They’re sure to be a crowd pleaser – if you’re nice enough to share them!

Energy balls on a wooden board with oats and dates on a blue surface nearby

These super easy Cocoa Almond Butter Balls make for a nutritious snack when you're in need of a sweet treat.

Packed with plenty of healthy fats and a boost of carbs, these energy balls make a great pick me up in the morning or afternoon without breaking the bank.

Oat bars drizzled with chocolate and orange zest on parchment with orange slices and sauce

Say bye-bye to expensive protein bars and try our homemade Chocolate Orange Protein Flapjacks!

Flapjacks are always a crowd pleaser, and these chocolate orange protein flapjacks don’t disappoint, packed with 23g of protein these are an ideal for when you’re snacking on-the-go.

Baked pancakes with chocolate chunks, banana slices, and raspberries in a white tray.

Baked crumpets are the rage right now, and we're here for it. Level up your crumpets and add salted caramel, banana, and chocolate before baking in the oven.

This sweet and fulfilling breakfast is a real winner for dessert lovers.

Tray of roasted chicken with mixed peppers, cauliflower, parsley, and pomegranate seeds

This quick and easy one pan meal prep saves time and money while packing plenty of flavour!

Our One-Pan Chicken and Veggie Bake tastes incredible and is a perfect option for mid-week meal prep.

Two baked oat puddings in white ramekins on a marble board with bananas and oats nearby

Cake for breakfast? We’re here for it with these healthy but delicious Double Chocolate Baked Protein Oats that have a rich chocolate flavour and the texture of cake – yum!

These oats are super easy to make and has a plentiful 25g of protein per portion!

Three jars with overnight oats topped with peanut butter and strawberries on a white table

Save yourself some extra snooze time with these overnight oats! Providing a wholesome and nutritious start to the day, our creamy peanut butter and jelly oats provide a generous 26g of protein.

Vegan burger with lettuce, tomato, and red onion in a soft bun on a grey surface

Eating well for less couldn't be better with this Veggie Bean Burger recipe.

This burger is made with kidney beans, nuts, and veggies - packing more fibre, vitamins, and nutrients than your average meat burger and it still tastes amazing!

Stack of green pancakes topped with cream, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries on

This super spinach pancake recipe may sound a little weird, but trust us, they taste AMAZING!

Just like regular pancakes but with the added goodness from the spinach and then delicious toppings to satisfy your sweet or savoury cravings.

Three jars of banana, strawberry, and chocolate smoothies with straws on grey surface

Protein shakes are a popular staple to many gym enthusiasts’ meal planning! They’re convenient, packed with protein and taste great!

Our high protein smoothie recipes provide a refreshing way to help you reach your fitness goals. Choose between our three tasty flavours: Chocolate, Strawberries and Banana, or Vanilla Peanut Butter.

Glass of milk next to six chocolate chip cookies on a white marble board

Low-cost cookies? We’ve got your back. Packed with 13g of protein these Double Chocolate Protein Cookies taste just as good as the real deal and are the perfect pick-me-up when you’re craving something sweet.

Two toasted bagel halves with melted cheese and ham on a wooden board with herbs nearby

Pizza for breakfast? We say hell yeah with our quick and easy Breakfast Pizza Bagels.

Packed with 27g protein, they’re a tasty low-cost high protein breakfast idea - ideal for on-the-go mornings when you’re craving something savoury.

Iced coffee drink topped with whipped cream and chocolate chips in a glass jar

Bored of your protein shakes? Treat your tastebuds and get a kick of caffeine with our delicious Chocolate Mocha Frappe, packed with 15g protein. Indulge without the calories in a rich coffee base, sweet and creamy chocolate, topped with light whipped cream.

Bowl of porridge topped with walnuts, apple chunks, honey, and cinnamon sticks nearby

Our hearty and warming cinnamon and apple oats are just the ticket to kick start your day. Porridge oats are a great way to start the day, as they are packed with full of slow-release carbs, vitamins, and fibre - plus they taste delicious.

Looking for some more nutritious, protein packed recipes to add to your meal planning? Check out our healthy dinner recipes and our meal prep recipes!