Healthy Weekly Grocery Shopping List for $200
If any of you are on the “keto diet” I’m sure you’ve realized – it’s pricey. You really do get what you pay for though. Buying healthy pays off and it’s an important investment in your current and future health. In addition to the more expensive food budget, there is also the dilemma that people have with families that have kids that are not on a low carb low sugar diet. They often need some carb options to grab and to be included with meal planning. If that’s you – this shopping list is for you!
This list is geared toward a low carb, low sugar eating lifestyle but includes some healthy carb options for kids and other people that might not be as strict as you are, especially if you are on a keto diet.
Item | Amt | Unit Cost | Cost | Vendor | |
Romain Lettuce | 3 | 1.3 | 3.9 | Sprouts | |
Red Cabbage | 1 | 2.4 | 2.4 | Sprouts | |
White Cabbage | 1 | 1.65 | 1.65 | Sprouts | |
Broccoli | Crowns | 3 | 1.25 | 3.75 | Sprouts |
Tomatoes | 2 | 1 | 2 | Sprouts | |
Celery | Bundle | 2 | 1.5 | 3 | Sprouts |
Avocados | Bag of 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | Costco |
Kale | 20 Oz Bag | 4 | 1 | 4 | Sprouts |
Apples | Bag | 1 | 4 | 4 | Sprouts |
Seasonal Fruit | Bag of Clementines | 1 | 4 | 4 | Sprouts |
Berries | Bag of Frozen | 1 | 8 | 8 | Sprouts |
Chicken | 20 Oz Frozen Bag Ch.Breast | 1 | 24 | 24 | Costco |
Eggs | 60 Cage Free | 1 | 8 | 8 | Costco |
Turkey Slices | 1 | 9 | 9 | Costco | |
Salmon Burgers | 1 | 15 | 15 | Costco | |
Beef Patties | Hormone Free | 2 | 2.5 | 5 | Walmart |
Ground Beef | Hormone Free | 2 | 2.5 | 5 | Walmart |
Butter | 1 | 11.5 | 11.5 | Costco | |
Cheese | 1 | 5 | 5 | Costco | |
Milk | Whole | 2 | 2.5 | 5 | Costco |
Whipping Cream | 1 Quart | 1 | 2 | 2 | Costco |
Greek Yogurt | 0 Sugar | 1 | 6 | 6 | Costco |
Peanut Butter | 0 Sugar | 2 | 5 | 10 | Costco |
Bread | 2 | 2 | 4 | Costco | |
Walnuts | 12 | 1 | 12 | Costco | |
Flax Seeds | 1/2 pound, bulk section. | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Sprouts |
Olive Oil | 1 | 4 | 4 | Walmart | |
Mayo | 1 | 3 | 3 | Walmart | |
Bagels | 1 | 2 | 2 | Walmart | |
Oatmeal | 1 | 3 | 3 | Walmart | |
Rice | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Walmart | |
Popcorn | 1.7 | 1 | 1.7 | Walmart | |
Almond Milk | Case | 1 | 10 | 10 | Costco |
Tomato Paste | 1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | Walmart | |
Olives | 2 | 1 | 2 | Walmart | |
Coconut Milk | 2 | 1 | 2 | Sprouts | |
Choc Chips | Bag – Sugar Free | 1 | 3.5 | 3.5 | Walmart |
Total | $ 200 |
This grocery list addresses both the budget issue and the balancing act. It is for those of you who want to stay on course with your low sugar, low carb eating lifestyle but also include some carb options for other people in your house like kids. It is geared to stay healthy and on budget but with the balance of meeting both of those needs.
It is also geared for bulk prepping for the week. Using this list you should plan to prep two different bulk salads and a bulk protein for the week so you have plenty of options to grab when your schedule gets crazy or your super hungry and don’t have time to make a meal. If you invest a little prep time at the beginning of the week your healthy eating will be easy to maintain and you will save yourself LOTS of time. Another perk of this list is that it leverages items that you can get at Costco that seem more expensive because you are buying in bulk but will actually save you money in the long run. The same exact items at a regular grocery store will typically give you at least 1/2 of the quantity for the same price. If you can afford it, get the Costco items to save money.
This list does not include spices or cooking aids such as stevia, coconut oil, vanilla extract and Italian seasonings.
Recipes for this grocery list;
Cole Slaw- Prepare bulk for the week.
Salad – Prepare bulk for the week.
Baked Chicken – Bake a full baking dish full at a time.
Hamburgers – 1 Dinner
Scrambled Eggs – Breakfasts
Hard boiled eggs for salad toppers
Smoothies made with berries and almond milk – Lunch, Snacks
Pudding – Dessert
Celery w/ PB – Snack
Heavy Whipping Cream – Coffee, desert
Greek Yogurt – w/ berries for the kiddos
Greek Yogurt – w/ Stevia & PB or Walnuts
Heart Healthy Cole Slaw
This is a zero sugar, sweet tasting cole slaw that is super easy to make. This recipe is meant to make a large batch at the beginning of the week to be sure you have it stocked and ready in the frig.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Red Cabbage
- 1/2 Green Cabbage
- 3 TBSP Olive Oil
- 2 TBSP Apple Cidar Vinegar
- 2 TBSP Mayo
- 1 TBSP Stevia to taste
- 1 TBSP Mustard
- 1/2 Cup Flax Seeds
Instructions
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Chop or food process 1/2 red cabbage. Pour in large mixing bowl.
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Chop or food process 1/2 green cabbage. Pour in bowl.
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Add olive oil, mayo, mustard, flax seeds and stevia to taste depending on what type of stevia you have.
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Mix and store in large, ready to grab container in frig. This makes a great salad base or topper. If your eating for your salad you can add a huge variety of toppers to change up your salad variety. Topper ideas; olives, tomatoe, cheese, boiled eggs, bacon, sliced turkey, chopped chicken.
Coconut Crunch Pudding
This recipe is delicious, sugar free, lactose free, gluten free and very satisfying. Eat it any time you are hankering for a desert. It is guaranteed to put your sugar monster at bay.
Ingredients
- 1 Can Coconut Milk
- 1/4 Cup Flax Seeds
- 1 tbsp Stevia
- 1 tsp Glucomannan
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
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Pour can, stevia, vanilla and glucomannan into blender. Blend for a minute. Pour into bowl, add flax seeds and stir.