7 recipes under $3 per serving

We’re always trying to make our dollars stretch - if you are too, here are a few delicious dishes from the Blue Zones Meal Planner that won’t break the bank! We recommend scaling up these recipes so that you can buy ingredients in bulk, which means more cost savings and fewer trips to the grocery store. Your body (and wallet!) will thank you!

Bananas Foster Overnight Oats: $0.87 per serving

Not only are overnight oats healthy and affordable, but they take almost no time to make. Assemble the ingredients in a glass jar (if available), pop it in the fridge before bed, and wake up to a delicious, ready-to-eat breakfast. Enter “overnight oats” in the Meal Planner’s search bar for more renditions of this classic.

Cinnamon Raisin Sweet Potato Toast with Almond Butter: $0.92 per serving

You may not be accustomed to putting sweet potatoes in your toaster, but try a delicious new take on traditional toast. This recipe is a hit, but feel free to personalize your toast however you’d like! Enter “sweet potato toast” in the Meal Planner’s search bar for similar recipe ideas.

Mexican Rice Bowl: $2.32 per serving

Flavorful, mildly spicy, and so easy to prepare -- this rice bowl is a member favorite. Use any fresh greens you have at home if you can’t get a hold of romaine, and any grain can be used in place of frozen rice.

Three Bean Vegetable Chili: $2.08 per serving

This hearty chili is a great recipe to keep on hand. Not only is it made of affordable and nonperishable ingredients, but it’s a great dish to freeze in individual portions for a rainy day.

Motley Pasta: $2.70 per serving

This hearty dish is a great one-pot meal when cooking for the family. You’re welcome to use any pasta you have on hand if macaroni isn’t available!

5-Min Authentic Veggie Fried Rice: $2.00 per serving

Got a hankering for Asian cuisine? Try this low cost veggie fried rice to ease your craving. No sweat if you don’t have worcestershire sauce; it’s still delicious without it!

West African Inspired Sweet Potatoes and Kale: $2.95 per serving

At just under $3, this sweet potato stew is sure to leave a lasting impression on your household. It’s packed with flavor, super filling, and can be prepared both stovetop and in an Instant Pot.

5-Minute Chana Masala: $2.37 per serving

Last but not least, this Indian-inspired chickpea dish uses just five frozen or nonperishable ingredients. Stock up on all of them to recreate this delicious meal again and again!