A Week’s Worth Of Groceries From Trader Joe’s, Under $50

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If you’re like me, Trader Joe’s is your go-to store for healthy, cheap groceries. It’s amazing how everything at Trader Joe’s is top quality, but with a much lower price tag than other brand names. Trader Joe’s carries only (or almost only) their own products, making it much cheaper for them to produce and stock their items.

If you need some shopping inspiration, here is a grocery and meal list that will get you through the week for under $50!

Grocery List
Organic spinach, 1 bag — $1.99
Onion, 1 — $0.69
Avocado — $1.99
Sweet Potatoes, 2— $0.98
Mushrooms, sliced, 1 package — $1.99
Tomatoes on the vine — $1.99
Lemon – $0.50
Steamed and peeled baby beets, 1 package — $2.29
Zucchini, 1 package — $2.99
Apples, 2 — $0.73
Coconut Milk — $1.95
Trader Joe’s Hummus – $1.99
Chicken Italian sausage, 1 package — $4.49
Ground turkey, 1 package — $3.99
Eggs, 1 carton — $1.49
Greek yogurt — $1.99
Plum/diced tomatoes (fire-roasted optional), 1 can — $1.59
Chickpeas — $0.99
Multigrain bread — $2.49
Old-fashioned organic oats — $2.49
Organic whole wheat spaghetti — $1.39
Brown Basmati rice, 1 bag —$3.49
3-oz. can of albacore tuna – $1.69
Trader Joe’s Granola – $3.49
Total: $49.66

Breakfasts
Yogurt and Granola
Egg Scramble with Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Cooked Oats with Apples and Cinnamon
Hummus Toast with Fried Egg

Lunches
Tuna Salad (made with hummus, lemon and chickpeas) on multigrain
Spinach and beet salad with chickpeas
Avocado toast with hard boiled/poached egg
Zucchini noodles (use a spiralizer) sauteed with tomatoes and sausage

Dinner
Turkey chili made with canned tomatoes and veggies
Whole wheat pasta with fresh tomato sauce, mushrooms and onions
Loaded sweet potato with brown rice and turkey sausage
Chickpea curry with coconut milk over rice

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