Often I have people tell me that to eat healthy costs a lot of money.
I think they say that just because they don’t know there are many ways to eat healthy and frugal!
68 Easy Healthy Frugal Recipes
At stores like Kroger and Walmart, you can buy products with coupons to get the overage and then apply that overage to your fruits and vegetables and meat purchases.
There are a lot of phone apps now that help, too! They often have great deals on fruit and veggies and sometimes free deals for those things! Here’s a list of my favorite apps and how to sign up for them.
So, I got some help from other bloggers you might know and we came up with 68 Easy Healthy Frugal Recipes!
Here you go, no more excuses:
Cheap, easy, and healthy is the trifecta when it comes to family recipes. There are many ways to save money on recipes, and at the grocery store once you know how.
There’s no reason to think you have to sacrifice the health of your family to feed them nutritiously. Nor does it mean you have to break the bank to feed them well. No one wants to feel like they are throwing away money.
If you’re not into couponing, that’s OK there are other ways to save on food costs. There are apps, watching the sales, and buying in bulk, shopping at warehouse stores. All of these will help you save in different ways.
Easy Healthy & Frugal Recipes
Who says you have to give up ice cream when you decide to go sugar free? This recipe proves otherwise. You won't be sorry you tried it.
You can't get healthier than making your own butter and you'd be surprised how fast and easy it is.
I don't use the drop by drop method - no one has time for that. Check this out to see how you can do it faster and easier, plus it's healthier.
If you love a crispy crust, this fits the bill. Perfect for a low carb diet, too.
There is nothing more refreshing on a summer day, be sure to bookmark this recipe.
Yum! This recipe is simple, yet delicious. Cheese on veggies - it's a classic and make it crispy and you have a winner!
Thighs are always a good choice when shopping frugally. Plus dark meat is always more tender and juicy, so this slow cooker recipe is a great choice.
Everything in the title of this recipe makes my mouth water. This recipe has something for every member of the family, too.
Rice and beans are a staple for most households, but it doesn't mean you can't make them fancy. Check out this recipe.
You gotta love a good crunch for a snack, and it's fun to trade in potato chips every once in a while for a healthy, easy, yet tasty alternative.
This recipe for a sandwich is not your Grandma's recipe for a sandwich. You'll love this quick and easy Caprese sandwich recipe.
If you've never had a twice backed potato, then you don't know what you're missing. Try this recipe and be prepared to love it.
Pizza for breakfast, ummm yes please. Your family will love having their pizza made with breakfast items. try it, you'll see.
Quinoa has become everyone's favorite, and Mexican food has also become a family favorite. Put them together and you have this awesome recipe.
What did anyone ever do without a slow cooker in their lives? This Chicken Cacciatore recipe will become one of your go to slow cooker recipes once you try it out.
Crockpot chicken recipes are the best and if you love salsa, you'll love this one
Who doesn't love a great chili on a cold day? It's filling and frugal. Try this twist and make it turkey chili.
Easy Frugal Recipe | Rice & Beans and Grilled Sausage & Veggies with Cilantro Lime Marinade
This rice and beans recipe will have your family going back for seconds.
Everyone loves green bean casserole, but why only cook it for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It goes great with any meal.
3-Ingredient "Chocolate-Covered Strawberry" Frozen Greek Yogurt Bites
These fun yogurt bites are an easy fun snack you can keep in your freezer and know that they are a healthy snack for your family.
We love stuffed peppers, but it's fun to change it up sometimes. Try this un-stuffed pepper skillet recipe and see how it goes over with the family.
Easy Vegetarian Pesto Pasta Recipe With Avocado, Parmesan, Romano & Tomatoes!
Do you have vegetarians in your life? Treat this with this awesome, super easy recipe.
Four-Ingredient Grilled Corn Salad with Nonfat Chili-Lime Dressing
The fewer the ingredients, the better. It makes it frugal, and easy. You'll love this corn salad recipe with its Chili-Lime Dressing.
Who needs Sloppy Joes when you can make these healthy crockpot buffalo chicken sandwiches.
Most people order risotto at a restaurant, but you can make it at home easily with this great Mushroom Risotto recipe.
This braised chicken with carrots and potatoes recipe is a healthy addition to the nightly dinner rotation.
We all know chicken is a frugal choice, and it's easy to make, and when you add the spring vegetables it makes a super healthy family dish that is frugal and easy.
What can be easier than a wrap? This easy Chicken Greek Salad Recipe is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or light dinner.
A Frittata is simple and easy, yet delicious. This Sweet Potato Goat Cheese and Spinach Frittata is no exception.
This sweet pepper Frittata will be a family favorite after the first time you serve it to your family.
Everyone loves Orange Chicken, but you don't have to order it to be delivered when you can make it at home with this easy recipe.
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As far as finding recipes to fit your family’s needs, the internet is your greatest resource. There are even apps you can use where you plug in what you have on hand and it pops out the recipes you can cook with those ingredients.
It’s not like when your Mom had to buy cookbooks, or cut recipes out of magazines, or use a recipe box and cards to keep track of recipes. We have them right at our fingertips at any point in the day.
Just keep in mind the next time you think, or hear someone say that you can’t make a cheap and healthy recipe – that you absolutely can. I hope the recipes I gathered for you above help you, too.
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Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
I just love the idea behind this post! I totally agree that sometimes people feel like eating healthfully has to be expensive, and that’s just not the case. It might take some different shopping strategies, but it’s so incredibly worth the effort to learn how to shop and prepare more nutritious meals! This list is so fabulous, and we’re thrilled to be included – I’m definitely pinning this to share, too! Thanks for the fantastic inspiration!
Dian says
Shelley,
Thanks for sharing your recipes with us and making this roundup possible!
Dian