19/01/2026
💪🏻 Some protein options that don’t break the bank 💸
sausages are usually on offer somewhere but also their chicken mince range is £3 for 500g standard so it’s a great choice.
💰 Bulk buying can seem costly but not if you make sure it doesn’t go to waste - whether you cook once and eat twice, freeze half, or use to make different meals ➡️
EG.
🍗In this shop I also had a 1kg pack of chicken breasts on offer for £6.50 which I used for 2 different slow cooker meals (satay curry + quesadilla filling) which were then used for lunches & dinners 💁🏻♀️
🍝The mince I used for a big slow cooker spag bol mix which fed 3 of us, N again the next day and then we will either turn the rest into a pasta bake or folded wrap pies 😏
❄️ Frozen fish/ prawns often come up getting more for your money.
Frozen mince - beef or lamb, can be but check the prices as it’s not always the case now and you can actually cook mince straight from frozen if you buy fresh & freeze it to last longer. Personal pref I don’t buy frozen chicken but it’s an option.
Another that wasn’t on this shop is particularly Mince & meatballs 🧆 It’s super cheap, high in protein, low in fat, easy/quick to cook and last in the freezer for ages. The meatballs I often use for snacks and the mince is not THAT different from normal IMO, especially if you use a mix of the two if you want to make it go further.
🍖 I’ve also done a reel before about the small whole chickens at which come in around £3 and fit in an AF tray with the added bonus of bone broth!
🫘Beans are also something I always have in and are such a cheap option for both protein & fibre 💪🏻 Faves are black, kidney, butter, cannellini and chickpeas.
If you follow me you know I’m obsessed with which aren’t the cheapest but worth it IMO particularly when on offer- They are larger tastier beans and bigger jars so you do get a lot for the money.
But of course the tinned versions are a mega cheap option if not.
🐟Tinned fish & tofu probably come in as the best value for protein content & shelf-life options.
Any questions you know where I am ✨