Does anybody know of any cheap (under $3 per meal), high calorie and healthy meals that can be prepared at home?
Preferably looking for over 600 calories per meal, thanks for any and all replies.
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12-23-2011, 01:20 PM #1
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12-23-2011, 01:54 PM #2
Carbs are pretty cheap. A serving of oats is like 33 cents. Get a can of tuna for protein for 99 cents (30 prot, 120 cal). Have oats for carbs. Eggs are cheap for more protein and healthy fat. But for 600 cal under 3 dollars don't expect it all to taste good together haha. Maybe stick to sandwiches.
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12-23-2011, 02:09 PM #3
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12-23-2011, 02:35 PM #4
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12-23-2011, 02:49 PM #5
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12-23-2011, 03:00 PM #6
Not sure if you can get these in the UK, but I personally love cans of Creamed Rice. $1.70 for a can (NZ dollars, so convert) and it's ~500 calories. Tastes amazing too (imo). Quick to eat and you don't have to cook it (can microwave it if you prefer though)
May argue if it's "healthy" but really it's just sugar, rice and milk whatever (to make it creamy). High in carbs.
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12-23-2011, 03:08 PM #7
Ramen noodles, 4 for a dollar. last I checked they are like 380 cals for 1 of the squares.
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12-23-2011, 03:30 PM #8
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12-23-2011, 04:20 PM #9
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12-23-2011, 05:32 PM #10
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12-23-2011, 06:44 PM #11
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Ramen are ridiculously high in saturated fats and sodium (the soup powder), and this coming from a guy living in Korea. Having said that, I do like really spicy ramen after a few bottles of soju, but that happens once every few months. Much better choices out there.
OP, the casserole idea presented is a good one, combine carb of choice, protein of choice, complementary sauce/ spice/ veg, and bake it. Makes several meals, easy to re-serve at your convenience.
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12-23-2011, 07:41 PM #12
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12-23-2011, 07:47 PM #13
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