$5 MEAL CHALLENGE // 9 MEALS FOR $5 // EXTREME BUDGET MEALS

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Hey, friends! I've seen some version of this challenge many times, but the idea is to try to feed one's self for 3 days on just $5. I have a few "house rules" I'm adding here, but see the meals I created after spending just $5.06 at my grocery store!
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19 июл 2024

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@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Hey, friends! I had to refilm my intro for this video and I forgot to mention my total at Winco was $5.06! Also, the WW points for the day were purple/20, blue/25, green/35 which is not too shabby. 😊

@brandynettleton1658 2 года назад

That was a TON of food for $5!!!!

@deeannfassett2344 Год назад

What a great variety of food for $5!

@RaisingHouseandHome 3 года назад

Those bulk bins are a game-changer! I wish we had a WinCo!

@ashleybrookfield5701 3 года назад

This is one of the best budget challenges I’ve ever seen! I thought there was no way you could do 3 days of meals for $5 but everything looked filling and fantastic! Great job!

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks so much!!

@cynthiaesparza4547 3 года назад

I just started grad school and will be binge watching all weekend for budget friendly meal ideas.

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Hi, Cynthia! Best of luck on your new journey!

@marlenejones6266 3 года назад

Dang I never saw bulk bins before. That's awesome. Cool channel Mindy. I'm 72 soon so I would love to save on my social security money. Thank you for makin a difference for us more needy people. You are an angel

@belbe417 3 года назад

nice mix of food , you did waste the broccoli stems though if you peel the outer layer off and slice them thinly they are just as good as the florets. and for a sweeter higher calorie breakfast you can caramelise your banana with a packet of sugar and water to make some lush pancake topping. :). a difficult challenge in a new store!

@cynthiaesparza4547 3 года назад

Grating the stem also helps them be nice and tender.

@RaisingHouseandHome 3 года назад

We have pickled the stems and they were so good!

@katherineallsopp2687 3 года назад

Thinly slice broccoli stems are great in stirfrys!

@treasurespastnpresen 2 года назад

Yes, I was saying " Use those broccoli stalks! Peel and slice thinly or dice very small. If dices are larger cook the same time as the carrots, then add florets. It's my opinion that you shouldn't throw away that extra nutrition. But some younger people don't realize how edible they are. I'm old, 66.

@lifewithkymm 3 года назад

Winco is the best! I never shopped there until moving to Idaho and now I very rarely shop anywhere else. And thank you for being such a genuine person. I had a really rough encounter on Instagram with a really awful person and I came to RU-vid to just distract myself before bed and found your channel. So new subscriber here!

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Hi, Kymberly! I'm so sorry that happened to you, sometimes social media is a beast. So glad you found me, and glad I could lift your spirits! :)

@leeannlanham14 3 года назад

I would have peeled the broccoli stalk and sliced it up and added it to the stirfry.

@erinrich4343 3 года назад

I'm glad you let yourself use condiment packets. If I ever did this I definitely would!

@lydiaevans2191 3 года назад

I was very impressed with your selection of food and how you prepare them.I want so many of these videos and 95% of the time is very limited and very minimal imagination. You NEED to do more of these types of videos to show healthy food is definitely possible on a small budget.👍

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thank you, Lydia! I do a lot of budget meal plans/grocery hauls with various rules and parameters. I appreciate the encouragement, and I plan to continue! :)

@dejachhun338 3 года назад

I love when my mom Julienne them and add in stir fry or slaw.

@Venitta4J 3 года назад

I've seen other people do this challenge, yours was the best👌

@KrissyKremes4u 3 года назад

Agreed!

@MorganMunday 3 года назад

Yep. Amazing

@HotDessExpress 3 года назад

Yours was actually nutritious and creative for sure! Everybody else does like hot dogs, mac and cheese, and lots of prepackaged foods.

@dejachhun338 3 года назад

I agree.

@marlenejones6266 3 года назад

Wow there's more who do these?

@rosew7962 3 года назад

If you peel the stalk on the broccoli and slice it, it has the texture of water chestnuts in your stir fry.

@HeidisKingdom 3 года назад

This was by far one of the best versions of this challenge I have ever seen. You made meals I would actually want to eat and they seemed like they had plenty of flavor and variety!

@audreyrobles1505 Год назад

I love your policy of "block and delete". 😊 I appreciate having positive experiences.

@jillygirl2024 3 года назад

Those little extra seasoning packets have proven to be very handy in my meal making process - glad I saved them. Love these kinds of videos because they encourage creativity, resourcefulness, and planning. * When buying bananas I look for large ones & eat 1/2 of a banana a day - a habit I picked up years ago from Weight Watchers that way 3 bananas would feed me for 6 days. The broccoli stems chopped up in small pieces are also a $ saving veg. I agree, I love Ramen Noodles as a quick pasta

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

I had not thought about that with the bananas. Good tip!

@LipstickOnAPigx 3 года назад

Once you said that you delete/block negative comments, I clicked SUBSCRIBE!!! Awesome video! Thanks for sharing 🥰

@andreastamper9908 3 года назад

Clever for $5.00. I would have roasted the carrots and broccoli for more flavor. I roast most veggies coated in light oil and salt. 425 til fork tender.

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Oh, that's a good idea, I didn't think of that! I roast veggies all the time.

@mindynix5542 3 года назад

This was awesome, everything looked delicious. Will have to try all of these soon. Thank you for doing this video. Would love to see more like this.

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@LifeinYellowknife 3 года назад

Great one! I love this style of video! It amazes me how creative ppl can be with so few ingredients!

@karenpowell-brooks1301 3 года назад

Thank you Mindy for the 5 doller meal video, I really enjoyed it. You were very creative in all that you made.

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@ericastout9873 3 года назад

Wow! That's wonderful! I would have never thought of that! God bless you and your family 🙏. Have a great night

@imagenethompson7249 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing all of you meal ideas. I’ve have gotten so many ideas from your channel. I love the budget challenges because it makes me think of what I can use from my pantry that I can make into a meal. Also to be more creative and to save money. Thank you

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thank you, Imagene for the kind comment!

@debbiechaney6607 3 года назад

Jib well done! Everything looks delicious! Can't wait to try!! Thank you!

@CynthiaAva 3 года назад

Great job! Love these meals and wonderful to see that it can be done if needed. Look forward to seeing Miranda's plant based version, too.

@pamweaver4646 3 года назад

Hey Mindy, I will definitely be trying these recipes! Your budget videos are my favorite!,

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks, Pam!

@mexicancookingwithgaby6589 3 года назад

You are very creative! Thanks. Great ideas

@jenniekiser8511 3 года назад

This was very helpful. I appreciate u did not use a lot of ingredients s already in ur pantry because it made this challenge more realistic and possible for anyone to do! I would love to see u make more 5 meal videos. Thank u

@janetupdergraff1642 3 года назад

One of the best budget challenges I’ve seen. Thanks for the ideas.

@shannonerickson6076 3 года назад

The broccoli stalk is delish if you trim it and chop it up!

@mydirtyfeet 3 года назад

Lovely video! One tip: don’t throw out the brocolli stalks! They are delicious in a stir fry ☺️ Threw them away for years, now I think it’s the best part of the brocolli!

@lisaharr1477 3 года назад

Great video ! It all looks yummy ! My husband and I love to have meatless meals at least once a week so I definitely need to make that chili recipe ! Thanks for sharing !

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Lisa Harrington thank you! You could definitely add to that chili if you had more ingredients. It was the perfect amount for me for 3 days!

@AeroLuv26 3 года назад

These videos are wonderful and are especially needed during this time of uncertainty.

@debratosch9898 3 года назад

Thanks for the ideas. You are great at coming up with good meals.

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks, Debra! I appreciate the encouragement!

@markloechner9409 2 года назад

This is one of the best budget meals videos I have seen. Thanks for the ideas.

@allyrooh3628 3 года назад

One of the best vids like this I've seen. I'm going to do this challenge with a friend! thanks for posting

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I'm sure you will do great! :)

@marynasharapova2408 3 года назад

amazing video! I feel inspired! I will try it out this month.

@brianhudson7822 3 года назад

Hey, Mindy! I just found and subscribed to your channel. I love it. Were there a few school lunch trays on the counter? Such fun. Thanks for all the work you put into your vids. I look forward to seeing more! Take care and God bless.

@Hannah-fl6cm 3 года назад

Such a great video to help people during hard times♥️

@treasurespastnpresen 2 года назад

Great choices and recipes! They look and sound so good! A+!

@brandynettleton1658 2 года назад

I love to watch these kinds of videos and LOVE winco!!! I didn’t realize we actually have one a couple hours away. It’s not realistic to shop there, but the bulk bins were the draw for me too!

@stacyhanson1271 2 года назад

Wow! that came out much better than I anticipated.Great job.

@dori1425 3 года назад

Great job. You are an excellent shopper and cook.

@elisetran2973 2 года назад

I LOVE your attitude and outlook on life! You are one of my main inspirations towards eating healthy on the cheap :) thank you for making such wholesome content!!

@SeeMindyMom 2 года назад

Thanks, Elise!

@kgolde2058 3 года назад

You’re such an inspiration!

@judycullen1111 2 года назад

Wow well done Mindy I was impressed with the quality of the food. Lots of veggies and protein.

@gloriapeel6887 3 года назад

Great choices. The food looks so good.

@lisamillercreates 2 года назад

Wow this was amazing! Where I live we don't have a Winco or any store that you can buy in bulk. I'm definitely going to make that chili.

@pattiupton1499 3 года назад

Love these type of videos! Goes to show we can all cut back with some planning and effort! I'm Vegan so I will watch the other as well!

@bettyadkisson1681 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing a different meal plan. I will use it. I was looking for a change of pace .

@plainjane3045 3 года назад

Just found your channel and I loved this video!! What great choices for meals, they all looked delicious! I really, really wish I had a Winco!! I can tell I am going to like your channel as well as Miranda's. Can't wait to binge watch! :)

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@ColiesKitchen 3 года назад

Wow what a fun challenge!! Thanks for sharing!! ❤️❤️

@brendawright5296 3 года назад

All of your meals look great! Good job!

@jeanlujan6129 3 года назад

And everything you made actually looks really good and I definitely will try it

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks, Jean!

@hildaguerra2608 3 года назад

Awesome ideas! Thank you for the video!

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@kathyscrazylife 2 года назад

Thanks for doing this video. I love these.

@kevinharvey374 3 года назад

One thought you could of saved all the noodle and veggie water and your broccoli stalk and carrot peels .To make a soup . peeling the fibrous part of the stuck of broccoli off cutting it up , boiling it in your noodle veggie water adding carrot peels cook it till tinder add salt and pepper(if you had parmesan cheese packs that could be added for flavor and add a creamy element) put in blender. Would be a great soup that would of cost nothing. Love this challenge.GREAT JOB

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

A lot of people have mentioned the broccoli stalks. I need to learn to use those, it had not occurred to me.

@atrestor 2 года назад

Such a great video! Thanks

@_punkybrewster 2 года назад

Loved these ideas! I wish we had a bulk food option near me - I would love that for getting specifically what I need versus larger amounts. I too love Ramen and I feel less guilty about eating it when I can add veggies like this!

@mommac4374 3 года назад

Your recipes look great thanks for sharing

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@YT4Me57 3 года назад

Excellent recipes!

@mandyzepeda5447 3 года назад

These type of videos are inspiring. There are so many people out there suffering from food insecurity or insecurity about their finances that would never tell a soul.it is nice to see that you tried as hard as possible to make a fairly decent meal option for someone who may be on hard times. Especially since so many have lost their jobs during this pandemic

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thank you for saying that, Mandy. It breaks my heart to think about that. We have been trying to send extra $ to our local food pantry because we know the need is great right now.

@Sew_Country 3 года назад

Genius plan!! Thanks so much for this!!

@gratefullyglorifying9197 3 года назад

Oh my goodness. This is fantastic Thank you!

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Glad you like it!

@kathrynboniface3455 3 года назад

Save your broccoli stem and carrot peel for vegetable broth. You did a good job.

@marjorieburton3627 3 года назад

What a remarkable video--this could help so many h.s. or college youth in a cooking program when they are in sutuations where parents don't help them have meals. Thank you for your thoughtful efforts--I would enjoy any one of these meals at any time.

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks, Marjorie!

@cityfoodiefarm 3 года назад

Wow, amazing challenge! Loved what you came up with! Yummy meals!

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thank you 🤗

@audreyrobles1505 Год назад

They look really delicious and filling!

@traceyrussell8365 3 года назад

Another awesome video! 😊 Thank You!

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks, Tracey!

@allisonroorda7937 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing. These look great! :)

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks, Allison!

@sheliapeters2082 3 года назад

Good job i wish we had a winco we we live but nope. I love to buy in bulk we have a ton of kiddos. Love the ideas we do a soup a week with leftovers the next day . I would love the stirfry i bet.

@Millie_Gibbons 3 года назад

Taking the spice packets out of the ramen for the chili was brilliant!

@bonnienightingale3336 3 года назад

Just found your channel and I'm loving it!

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Welcome!!

@gabriellebarbir7039 3 года назад

Wow! You killed this challenge! && Winco looks like an awesome store. Thanks for sharing!

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks, Gabrielle!

@hfrisch007 3 года назад

Hi new subscriber, love your videos , first one I've watched, Keep up the great work🥰

@kimbedgood2125 3 года назад

Wow! Great job! Everything looks delicious!❤️❤️❤️

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thank you 😋

@almadinabenavides7673 3 года назад

Wow I'm not sure how this ended up in my feed but I am SO GLAD it did. New sub💗💗 I love these types of videos

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

That's the magic of the youtube algorithm, Almadina, always bringing people together! :) So glad you found me.

@kathrynsonoda6508 3 года назад

Really tasty looking recipes!

@barbnauman705 3 года назад

Very nice job!! Well done!!!!!

@shaunaleessnackidies 3 года назад

You can eat broccoli stalks, you just have to peel the woody outside from the middle to the end but I love this video! Keep up the great work!

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@winkieandleah 3 года назад

This has been my favorite "cook's helper" snack from childhood

@jillybean2960 3 года назад

Great video. You are so creative. Everything looked so good.

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@pamelagoode7499 3 года назад

Loved the video Mindy. I love the grocery store. I don't think we have those in NC.

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

When I looked them up, they are in 10 states right now.

@kawaiikowai08 3 года назад

Those bulk bins are awesome!

@traciesaffell6922 3 года назад

I really appreciate and enjoy your videos, Mindy.

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks, Tracie! I appreciate that.

@delixa21 3 года назад

Excellent food recipes. 👏👏👏

@nicolelovesjesusgod7673 3 года назад

My kids and I volunteer at our food banks for 4 years.

@janicedwyer6216 3 года назад

What a great video!! Your meals looked delicious.

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thanks, Janice!

@amberfrombama 3 года назад

Omg I wish we had one of these stores! Looks amazing!

@sandrabuford5280 3 года назад

LOOKS YUMMY! WILL TRY! 😊

@marjoriemcmillan982 3 года назад

Great idea to use condiment packets - we all have them, so why not use them up? Your mels looked fantastic and filling.

@sallygordin2869 3 года назад

This is the very best 5.00 9 meal challenge I have seen. Shared it on fb it might really help someone. I love Winco!! Bless you!!

@SeeMindyMom 3 года назад

Thank you, Sally! That’s so nice of you!

@kenyonbissett3512 3 года назад

Great choices for $5.06. Having the bulk buying option really helped. Be nice if you could have 1 Apple even if it was cut in 1/3’s. Really hard with just $5. Be nice if people would leave the ramen spice packets for you at work, lol. Then you could have that apple and just buy noodles in bulk.

@ashleymcdaniel6188 3 года назад

Wow very creative ideas!

@AshiyaWhitley-ShawVeganAthlete 3 года назад

Nicely done. Your chili looked bomb!👏🏽😁

@MorganMunday 3 года назад

Amazing! Your go girl

@kaitlynx1388 3 года назад

I love that you made such hearty filling meals with good ingredients. Very impressive. I live in Utah so Im lucky enough to have a Winco nearby which is nice because we dont have Aldi. I remember my mom making ramen on occasion for our family. It was a cheap meal and fast too and she worked 6 days a week so quick meals were a big plus. She would always leave the water in from cooking the noodles and add the seasoning packets and then a few eggs right into the broth so it was like egg drop soup. It stretched the ramen even further and to this day I like to make my ramen like that too :)