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Budget-Friendly Grocery Must-Haves

It's easy to go over on your grocery budget. Stick to these versatile, affordable items and you'll satisfy your taste buds and your budget!

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Budget-Friendly Grocery Must-Haves
Rolled Oats

This whole grain is full of fiber for long-lasting energy. Make overnight oats to simplify your a.m. routine or take just a few minutes in the morning to prepare a hearty, warm breakfast. A bowl of oats is the perfect blank canvas for tasty toppings—sweeten it up with fresh fruit and nuts, or go savory with eggs and sautĂ©ed veggies.

Eggs

Packed with protein and a variety of vitamins like Vitamin B12 & Vitamin D, eggs are a breakfast no-brainer. Scrambled, fried or boiled—eggs can be eaten by themselves, piled onto toast or baked with veggies for a well-balanced breakfast.

Low-Fat Milk

Whether you’re making a bowl of cereal, mixing up a smoothie or just pouring yourself an ice-cold glass, opt for low-fat milk in your morning meals. Loaded with calcium, protein and Vitamin D, milk has the nutrients to support healthy bones and teeth.

Greek Yogurt

Starting the day with yogurt will make your belly happy. Not only does it taste delicious, but it’s also full of probiotics that support a healthy gut and immune system. Customize with your favorite fresh fruit for an extra boost of flavor and nutrition.

Natural Peanut Butter

Made with just one simple ingredient—peanuts—Schnucks Natural Peanut Butter is an affordable way to power up with extra protein. Dollop onto oatmeal, spread on a banana or schmear onto whole-wheat toast for an invigorating addition to breakfast.

Apples

An apple a day may not really keep the doctor away, but it does boast plenty of nutritious benefits such as Vitamin C and fiber. Great for on-the-go grazing and delicious when sliced and cooked with a pinch of cinnamon, apples are an ideal companion for yogurt, oatmeal or peanut butter toast.

Bananas

The benefits of bananas are 
 well, bananas. This tasty fruit packs fiber, potassium and B-vitamins into a convenient and affordable package that makes for a great grab-and-go breakfast on its own or topped with nut butter. Bananas are also delicious when sliced onto your morning cereal or toast.

Avocado

An excellent source of fiber and full of healthy fats, avocados are nutritional powerhouses that provide for some truly nourishing noshing. Smash and spread onto whole-wheat toast, chop and fold into an omelet or blend into a smoothie to add some extra substance to your morning meal.


Put An Egg on It

Whether served over toast, stuffed into a sandwich or placed atop a bowl of ramen, eggs are a nutritious thrifty kitchen staple.

Spilling the Beans

Trying to eat healthy on a budget? Beans are here to save the day—because nothing is better than beans when it comes to being budget-friendly and high in protein!