Happy MLK Day, savvy savers! This week is starting off to a sunny, yet chilly start here in Dixie. Thankfully, this weeks menu is going to be a breeze, and consists of Cupboard Clearing ideas, so stepping out to the market is not necessary! I am cooking and prepping solely from what is in my deep freeze pantry, and stockpile this week! Without further ado, here is my weekly menu, for which was derived from couponing deals, freebies, and cupboard cooking; I will be feeding a family of four this week for only $29.73!
Please note: My menu reflects my Amylose, low-insulin dieting options.
This week we will be having:
Monday
Breakfast: Turkey, low-fat Mozzarella, and Spinach Omelette, with Green Tea.
Lunch: Turkey and Cheese rounds, with celery, and Crystal Light.
Snack: Almonds, Gala Apple Slices, and String Cheese.
Dinner: Crockpot Three Bean Chili, cooked with Boca Crumbles, with Diet Cola.
Dessert: Sugar-Free Dulce de Leche Cups.
Tuesday
Breakfast: Green Tea and Strawberry Smoothie; made with Truvia.
Lunch: Freezer Cooking Beef and Turnip Stew, and Crystal Light.
Snack: Strawberries and String Cheese.
Dinner: Taco Roll-ups; in lieu of taco shells I use Romaine Lettuce Sheets.
Dessert: Gluten-Free Brownies.
Wednesday
Breakfast: Baked Frittata Cups, with Unsweetened Almond Milk.
Lunch: Taco Salads, with crystal light.
Snack: Grapes and apple slices.
Dinner: Crockpot Chicken Curry, steamed peas, and crystal light.
Dessert: Homemade Gluten-Free Truvia brownies.
Thursday
Breakfast: Homemade Greek Yogurt, with fruit cup, and Unsweetened Almond milk.
Lunch: Tossed Salad with Turkey, light vinaigrette, and Crystal Light.
Snack: Grapes and apple slices.
Dinner: Grilled Turkey Burger Patties, Bakes Squash Slices, with Crystal Light.
Dessert: Brownie flurries with leftover brownies; we use Edy’s Sugar-Free Ice Cream.
Friday
Breakfast: Turkey, Cheese, and Egg Scramble, with Unsweetened Apple Juice.
Lunch: Tossed salad, with walnuts, grapes, and homemade Greek Yogurt dressing.
Snack: Strawberries and two pieces of Sugar Free Chocolate; candy is used as melted drizzle for berries.
Dinner: Barbecue Pork, Steamed Green Beans, Quinoa, and Crystal Light.
Dessert: Diet Coca-Cola slushies.
Saturday
Breakfast: Omelettes with sausage, and milk.
Lunch: Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, and Crystal Light.
Snacks: String Cheese and grapes.
Dinner: Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry, Quinoa, and lemonade.
Dessert: Sugar-Free Dulce de Leche Cups.
Sunday
Breakfast: Bacon and Eggs, with Unsweetened Almond Milk.
Lunch: Grilled Andouille Sausage, Steamed Broccoli, and Crystal Light.
Snack: Grapes and walnuts.
Dinner: Crockpot Orange Chicken with Almonds, Steamed Snow Peas, and crystal light.
Dessert: Frozen Stockpile Fruit Smoothies.
As well, here is my weekly stockpile shopping trip; all goods which are used in my pantry, blanched, frozen, or used for freezer meals!
Here’s what I purchased:
Sam’s Club:
- Sweet Potatoes, 5 lb. bag, $3.98; I saved $1.00 on this purchase using the Snap by Groupon App.
- Dole Bananas, 5 lbs., $1.49; I was able to use account savings and apps to make this a $0.35 money-maker, click here to see how!
- Granduoli Panettoni Bread, $1.49
- Cuties 5 lb. bag, $1.49; I used $2.00 in account savings as seen here, and paid $1.98.
- Scarlett Ruby Red Grapefruits, $3.98; I saved $1.00 on this purchase using the Snap by Groupon App.
- Pom Pom Arils 2-Pack, $3.98; I saved $1.00 on this purchase using the Snap by Groupon App.
- Deli Rotisserie Chicken, $4.98; I used $3.00 account savings as seen here, and paid $1.98.
Total Spent: $14.88, Plus Applicable Tax
Winn-Dixie:
- (9) 3-Pack Chicken Consomme Packs, $0.25; this is a savings of $1.79 per 3-pack!
- (2) Mozzella Split Pea Soup Kits, $0.59 each; this is a savings of $2.30 per pack!
- (2) Striet’s Matzo Ball Mix, $0.60 per box; this is a savings of $1.89 per box.
- Texas BBQ World Peas Pack, Free with coupon here!
- Truvia Baking Blend, $3.50; I used the coupon here and $1.00 Saving Star Rebate, and Submitted for a $1.00 iBotta App, and only paid $0.50 after rebates!
- Truvia 60-count Box, 2/$4.00; I used the coupon here and Submitted for a $1.00 iBotta App, making this purchase a $1.00 money-maker!
- Egg Plant, $0.89 each; I I saved $0.50 on this purchase using the Snap by Groupon App, making this a $0.39 purchase!
Total Spent: $5.52, Plus Applicable Tax
Yard Sale:
- I was able to purchase 10 Ball Mason Jars for $0.25 each, which I used to make DIY Grapefruit Counter Top Cleaner!
Total Spent: $2.25
So this week I paid $22.16 for $108.72 worth of groceries and home goods, all of which went to replenish my stockpile, freezers, and pantry!
Here’s to saving,
