{"id":2268,"date":"2026-07-12T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T07:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthfitnessusa.com\/?p=2268"},"modified":"2026-07-12T07:00:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T07:00:40","slug":"budget-meal-prep-healthy-recipes-under-3-using-high-quality-ingredients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthfitnessusa.com\/?p=2268","title":{"rendered":"BUDGET MEAL PREP | healthy recipes under $3 (using high-quality ingredients)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pDgEBQx7wKY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you can meal prep healthy food even if you&#8217;re on a budget! I&#8217;ll show you how to meal prep 11 individual ingredients and turn those into 7 nutrient-dense, quick-assembly meals throughout the week. This is my tried-and-true method for getting healthy food on the table fast &#8211; and you can save money! <\/p>\n<p>Unlike most budget meal prep videos that (let&#8217;s be honest) use cheap quality ingredients, I don&#8217;t sacrifice quality in this video. All of my ingredients are high-quality and\/or organic ingredients. But if you opt to not use organic ingredients, the total price of your meals will be even less!<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba BUDGET MEAL PREP PDF:<br \/>\nBecause of your amazing comments and feedback on my meal prep series I created a PDF guide of this meal prep plan. You can download it here: https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/downshiftology\/meal-prep\/<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba PREORDER MY COOKBOOK!!!<br \/>\nI&#8217;m excited to *finally* show off my new cookbook and I would be incredibly grateful if you pre-ordered it here: https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/cookbook\/<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for weekly emails (never miss a recipe!): https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/downshiftology\/youtube\/<\/p>\n<p>Join the private Facebook group of fellow Downshifters around the world: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/downshiftologycommunity\/<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba PRODUCTS MENTIONED:<br \/>\nCrepe Pan: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MgmUiG<br \/>\nMandoline: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wu9eKf<br \/>\nChef&#8217;s Knife: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3L74waw<br \/>\nStorage Containers: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3FHO0gb<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN:<br \/>\nCounter Stools: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tUNvZG<br \/>\nVitamix Blender: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NjFp75<br \/>\nSpiralizer: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2N37WRy<br \/>\nTea Kettle: http:\/\/amzn.to\/2uuNSMp<br \/>\nUtensil Holder: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tVfGaH<br \/>\nFlour Jars: https:\/\/amzn.to\/30UZESn<br \/>\nSalt Cellar: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UUyK9r<br \/>\nKnife Set: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2tUGzMa<br \/>\nWhite Chef&#8217;s Knife: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rwocy9<br \/>\nCutting Board: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Vskgv9<br \/>\nMagnetic Measuring Spoons: https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YIeKYT<br \/>\nMagnetic Measuring Cups: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3hAJu6A<\/p>\n<p>For everything else I use in my videos, check out the SHOP page on my website: https:\/\/downshiftology.com\/shop\/<\/p>\n<p>\u25ba TIMESTAMPS:<br \/>\n00:00 How to meal prep intro<\/p>\n<p>INDIVIDUAL INGREDIENTS<br \/>\n00:57 Roasted sweet potato<br \/>\n01:48 Roasted broccoli<br \/>\n02:47 Cassava flour crepes<br \/>\n06:37 Mashed sweet potato<br \/>\n07:09 Roasted chickpeas<br \/>\n08:25 Strawberry chia seed jam<br \/>\n09:02 Hard boiled eggs<br \/>\n11:09 Tuna salad<br \/>\n12:23 Pickled red onions<br \/>\n13:14 Balsamic vinaigrette<br \/>\n13:43 Maple mustard tahini dressing<\/p>\n<p>QUICK-ASSEMBLY MEALS<br \/>\n14:24 Strawberry crepes<br \/>\n15:49 Tuna salad wrap<br \/>\n16:34 Roasted red pepper chickpea salad<br \/>\n17:13 Chickpea stuffed sweet potato<br \/>\n17:54 Mashed sweet potato bowl<br \/>\n18:30 Seasoned hard boiled egg<br \/>\n18:45 Tuna salad bento box<\/p>\n<p>COOKBOOK COVER REVEAL<br \/>\n19:14 Cook cover reveal and preorder announcement <\/p>\n<p>\u25ba WHAT I&#8217;M WEARING<br \/>\nTank Top (similar): https:\/\/bit.ly\/3l6Hq9p<br \/>\nJeans: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Nb4qA7<br \/>\nLinen Apron: http:\/\/bit.ly\/2twA32E<\/p>\n<p>The music I use: https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Ms5nF2 &#8211; Great music for YouTubers!<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: product links may include affiliate links.<br \/>\n#mealprep #healthyrecipes #healthyfood<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, you can meal prep healthy food even if you&#8217;re on a budget! 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