$25 for 7 Days | High Protein, Dairy Free, Low Sugar, and Naturally GF | Single Person Meal Plan

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  • Опубліковано 10 лис 2024
  • I had about $25 to create meals for myself for the week and I wanted to include higher protein options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I focused on creating high protein meals that are dairy free and most of the ingredients ended up being gluten-free and lower sugar as well. If you’re sensitive to any allergen, always be sure to check the labels and make ingredient choices that suit your specific needs.
    This meal plan is to provide inspiration and I encourage you to customize it to work for you.
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  • @loriburgess1866
    @loriburgess1866 Місяць тому +24

    I love your videos. Because you typically use whole foods I can use your recipes and ideas!! I would happily eat anything you make, minus the hard boiled eggs. Eggs and I have a tricky relationship. Thank you.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@loriburgess1866 thank you so much!! I’m glad to hear that! Eggs can definitely be one of those tricky ingredients.

    • @lindadobranetski6302
      @lindadobranetski6302 Місяць тому +3

      I love her ideas I cannot do the eggs because hubby is allergic to them and milk. I ant to try the tofu

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +2

      @@lindadobranetski6302 thank you! Definitely give the tofu a try! I’m going to be trying some recipes soon that I saw on Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen. She posted a whole week of delicious tofu recipes 2 weeks ago and they look amazing!

    • @vegemitegirl1971
      @vegemitegirl1971 4 дні тому

      I love how you say 'a tricky relationship.'. My grandmother used to say 'I love X but X doesn't love me '

  • @charlottetooth1457
    @charlottetooth1457 Місяць тому +12

    This is just MADE for me! I am celiac and have an anaphylactic dairy allergy...
    When looking for chickpea pasta in the past, I found that the Quinoa one was higher in protein and was the same price, so I bought that. I also buy the Silk High protein almond & cashew milk because it is higher in protein & calcium than other brands (Calcium is really important for anyone who is dairy-free to prevent osteoporosis when you are older)
    With the soy sauce it is worth looking at the ingredients - many of the Japanese soy sauces (Tamari) are gluten-free - the Kikoman brand is, and some store brands may be as well - here in Canada, the Superstore "no-name" budget brand is gluten-free!
    I would also probably get an extra can of chickpeas and make some hummus (subbing the peanut butter for the tahini - although sesame seeds are a very GOOD source of calcium...) to dip those veggies in.
    Using canned salmon & mashing the bones in is another good source of calcium for dairy-free people, and this works well for making things like salmon patties.
    Seriously, most of my food choices revolve around making sure I get enough calcium - I have been dairy-free due to an allergy for over 30 years and have been diagnosed with the early stages of osteoporosis and I am only 55...

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +2

      @@charlottetooth1457 oh my goodness, these tips are amazing! I love your idea for making homemade hummus for the veggies! Such a great way to get extra protein and make the snacks more fun and filling! And your tips for extra calcium and protein are brilliant!
      I’m so glad you took the time to leave these tips! It’s a great resource for anyone reading the comments. I’ll be sure to include them next time I make a meal plan like this too ☺️

    • @charlottetooth1457
      @charlottetooth1457 Місяць тому +2

      @@LauraLegge If you want any help/advice on future videos get in touch - I am not only celiac and allergic to dairy, I am a nutritionist...

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@charlottetooth1457 thank you so much!! I really appreciate that! I’m always looking to learn more

    • @suelamond4060
      @suelamond4060 Місяць тому

      ​@@LauraLeggemashed potatoes in with the salmon

  • @Annie0100
    @Annie0100 Місяць тому +14

    I absolutely love how your dog watches you!! Waiting for treats!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@Annie0100 thank you so much! ☺️ They always know if I’m chopping and blending, there’s a snack in store for them haha

    • @wolchfam
      @wolchfam Місяць тому +1

      Recipes look good but I would substitute another protein for tofu. My family avoids soy products.

    • @wolchfam
      @wolchfam Місяць тому +1

      I used to use canned salmon for salmon Pattie’s and they were delish. Nice to have in the pantry for a quick dinner if you forgot to thaw something.

  • @jessicanorris5661
    @jessicanorris5661 Місяць тому +7

    Use an immersion blender for the mayo. Put all the ingredients in a mason jar and mix, slowly raising the blender upwards as it thickens. This worked beautifully for me and the taste is so good!!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@jessicanorris5661 thank you so much for the tip!! I’ll definitely do that next time. And I agree - it tastes so good!

    • @GoingGreenMom
      @GoingGreenMom Місяць тому

      I also didnt see anything other than the oil and aquafaba go into it. Mustard or mustard powder (just a pinch!) Can be added to help with emulsification so it doesnt seperate. ​@LauraLegge

  • @katiejohannes4848
    @katiejohannes4848 Місяць тому +10

    I love your channel! Your recipes and usage of inexpensive ingredients is so so clever. You make high protein, cheap meals very accessible. You consistently give me great ideas in a way no other UA-camr does. You are original, honest and smart. Thank you for your content!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@katiejohannes4848 oh my goodness, thank you so much for your kind words! You absolutely made my day! ❤️

  • @l.chelseegobin7853
    @l.chelseegobin7853 Місяць тому +7

    Yay! Great job Laura! For the mayo it’s crucial to drizzle the oil in super slowly as the blender is running. Also, I find that sometimes it helps to get the aquafaba going for a few minutes first before adding the other ingredients. All of these ideas are fantastic. I don’t eat fish but the marinade from the salmon would work well with tofu as well.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@l.chelseegobin7853 oooh! Thank you so much for the tips! I had a feeling that I should have used my large blender for the mayo. I can use that one to keep it running and pour oil in at the same time. I’ll try again because it was SO delicious!
      And yes! The salmon marinade would be AMAZING for tofu!! I’m trying a tofu Katsu recipe this weekend and I’m so excited to see how it goes.

    • @l.chelseegobin7853
      @l.chelseegobin7853 Місяць тому +1

      @@LauraLegge YUM! That sounds fantastic too. Another item aquafaba can easily replace eggs. :-)

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@l.chelseegobin7853 yes! That’s so true!

  • @jena9918
    @jena9918 Місяць тому +2

    Finally!!! A video for those of f us that have dairy allergies!! Thank you!!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@jena9918 you’re welcome! I hope you love the recipes!

  • @blessed1113
    @blessed1113 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you for reminding us that we can still eat according to our health needs and not have to spend so much money! Also, not have to make boring dishes 😅. Love, love this video!!😊

  • @phylliss.-ur3td
    @phylliss.-ur3td Місяць тому +20

    The shopping & recipes are great,but the dogs are the stars of the video😂❤

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@phylliss.-ur3td aww thank you! 🐶 They LOVE when I cook. They always get to taste test 😆

  • @violetqueen450
    @violetqueen450 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for this video! I asked you for exactly this kind of budget meal plan a few weeks ago. You said you were working on one and you delivered! I got some great ideas from this video, thanks again!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@violetqueen450 yay! I’m so glad! I was so excited to get to work on this request. Thank you so much for mentioning it!

  • @Dindasayswhynot
    @Dindasayswhynot Місяць тому +2

    I was so gobsmacked over our much higher prices that I forgot to say how great your videos are. Any decent video takes time. Yours takes a lot more because of the dietary parameters. Meal plans for special diets don't just fall out of the sky. Neither do the selected recipes. Thanks for the hard work.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying that

  • @70foolio
    @70foolio Місяць тому +1

    I always love your meal ideas but especially love the “ fur babies “ in the background. Too dang cute. 🥰

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@70foolio thank you so much! They’re my taste testers haha 😄

  • @lisascott8801
    @lisascott8801 Місяць тому +4

    Split pea soup with ham is a favorite at our house. No need to blend. I cook the split peas, seasoning, broth/water, and ham/ham bone for one hour, then take out the ham and add the veggies for another 30 minutes. The split peas are completely mushed and the soup is thick and delicious!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@lisascott8801 oooh yum! That sounds amazing!! I’ll have to try it that way!

    • @kristinj7173
      @kristinj7173 Місяць тому

      Try it without the ham and let us know if anyone notices the difference….

  • @patfromsac7951
    @patfromsac7951 Місяць тому +3

    I just randomly found you and I love this video! You did so so much work and research for this it’s so great 👍👏👏👏

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you very much ☺️

  • @sherilynn8020
    @sherilynn8020 Місяць тому +1

    I love your dog watching you in the kitchen! The recipes are great too since I am trying to get more protein.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@sherilynn8020 thank you so much!! ☺️

  • @michellemoon3900
    @michellemoon3900 Місяць тому +6

    I use a stick blender in the hot split pea soup instead of pulling some out to blend and adding it back in.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@michellemoon3900 I love that!! What a great idea! I’m going to do that next time. That would make it super easy

    • @MessyPaperCrafter
      @MessyPaperCrafter Місяць тому +1

      I love my immersion blender! I use it for soups all the time. So much easier than the blender. Also great to blend up small amounts of stuff like berries for making my kombucha, chick peas for chickpea salad, etc. I have alllll the gadgets lol But I have a few go tos.

  • @SlowLivingWithAutism
    @SlowLivingWithAutism Місяць тому

    Salmon patties - I just use one can of salmon (with skin and bones). I put the entire can (sk8n, bones, and broth included) into a bowl and squish it all together with my hands. Add 1 egg or 3T aqua fava, and a good spoon or two of flour or cornmeal (equals about 1/4c). Mix well. Pan fry like you did. I like to top with fermented pickles and mustard 😋

  • @kristinj7173
    @kristinj7173 Місяць тому +1

    I love how you take on these challenges and make it so practical and affordable. I also appreciate the meatless priorities.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much!! ☺️ I’m glad to hear that

  • @kaye2168
    @kaye2168 Місяць тому +2

    Loving these higher protein, gluten-free, dairy free ideas. Plus on a budget! You hit my sweet spot love🎉

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@kaye2168 yay! I’m so glad to hear that!!

  • @vegemitegirl1971
    @vegemitegirl1971 4 дні тому +1

    I love watching your cooking because we are a gf and df family, and hubby also has a peanut allergy. I'm allergic to dairy and gluten. I don't cook different for everyone, everyone eats the same meal or goes hungry. I'm having my meal prep day today and so far have made beef sausage stew and a beef stroganoff.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  4 дні тому +1

      @@vegemitegirl1971 yum! Those sound amazing!

    • @vegemitegirl1971
      @vegemitegirl1971 4 дні тому

      @@LauraLegge thanks. They're family favourites.
      I also forgot to add that I'm allergic to oats, so we're real fun to cook for or eat out with

  • @MeganLisner
    @MeganLisner Місяць тому +1

    I made the peanut butter chocolate chickpea pancakes. They were delicious. Thanks for the fun idea. They are dessert worthy. So fun. I love your clever ideas. Thank you for all that you do!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@MeganLisner yay! I’m so glad to hear that!! I thought they would be perfect for dessert too! Thank you for coming back to let me know how they turned out for you!

  • @MissieLotus
    @MissieLotus Місяць тому +2

    I'm so glad you did this video! My husband can't have wheat or dairy and we are trying to sleep and get protein and have good general health. I love that's hard to do in a budget thank you!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@MissieLotus yay! I agree with you! I hope you love the recipes!

  • @tamaraliscia3408
    @tamaraliscia3408 Місяць тому +2

    What a handy tip ... peeling hb eggs and putting them in a jar. If I could only get my eggs to peel nicely, I'd be less frustrated. Ice water doesn't change a thing. I wonder if Costco eggs are too fresh?
    You can cook split peas longer if you want. They cook down to almost a cream soup consistently and thicken the soup. The chickpeas won't soften but small white beans would.
    I chuckled when you added red pepper flakes to the soup as it isn't in any recipe I've seen...however, I do the same. I think I use red pepper flakes as often as garlic powder!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@tamaraliscia3408 thank you for the tips! I’ll definitely try the split pea soup that way and see how I like it! I LOVE to add red pepper flakes to soups and pasta sauce. It’s so good!

  • @mooresandra7287
    @mooresandra7287 Місяць тому +3

    We add instant potatoes to quickly thicken split pea soup. Thanks for a good meal plan for my busy week!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@mooresandra7287 oh wow! That’s brilliant!! Thank you so much for the tip. I’ll give that a try!

    • @renel7303
      @renel7303 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@LauraLeggeworks for cream of broccoli also.

  • @lauriesheppard3394
    @lauriesheppard3394 Місяць тому +2

    Excellent video! Thank you❤

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@lauriesheppard3394 thank you so much! I really appreciate you saying that ☺️

  • @1213LB
    @1213LB Місяць тому +1

    I put cooked quinoa in my salmon patties and have started broiling instead if cooking on a skillet and they are great!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@1213LB oh wow! That’s brilliant!! Thank you for the tips! Do you add breadcrumbs still?

    • @1213LB
      @1213LB Місяць тому

      @LauraLegge I will find the recipe and post Friday. I actually found it on the Super Cook app. You have probably heard of it but it provides recipes based on what's in your pantry.

  • @beckywhinery4652
    @beckywhinery4652 Місяць тому +2

    Another amazing video! All of these are excellent ❤🎉

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@beckywhinery4652 thank you so much!! I really appreciate you saying that ☺️

  • @l.chelseegobin7853
    @l.chelseegobin7853 Місяць тому +13

    One of my favorite high protein meal components uses TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein). It may seem scary but it is just made from soy flour and can be ordered online, found in bulk bins quite often, or in the area of Walmart with Hispanic foods labeled Carne de Soya. I soak the TVP in boiling water first until it looks fluffy, drain it, and squeeze the water out. Then I dry fry it in the pan for any residual moisture and add in our favorite taco or chorizo seasonings. It’s super versatile and can be added to tacos, bowls, burritos, tofu scrambles, etc.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +2

      @@l.chelseegobin7853 oh interesting! I’ve never heard of that before! I’m definitely going to pick some up and try it. Thank you so much for the suggestion! I’m excited to give it a try!

    • @sherrywyleta3519
      @sherrywyleta3519 Місяць тому +2

      Thanks for doing a dairy free menu! I have a dairy allergy and am always looking for ideas. I normally buy oat milk because its consistency is more like dairy milk and I find it works great in most recipes.

    • @MessyPaperCrafter
      @MessyPaperCrafter Місяць тому +2

      @@LauraLeggeWhen we use tvp we add beefless or chicken less bullion to the water. I’ve even added taco seasoning to the water. Just another way to get the flavor in. My hubs likes it in his spaghetti sauce to bulk it up. Nice dry item to have on hand.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@sherrywyleta3519 I’ll have to try the oat milk next time! That sounds delicious!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +2

      @@MessyPaperCrafter oooh I love that!! Thank you for the tips!

  • @tawanajackson5545
    @tawanajackson5545 Місяць тому +2

    You're peanut sauce sounds awesome. I would add sweet chili sauce to mine. Those pancakes looked so yummy.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@tawanajackson5545 thank you! I’ll definitely have to try it with sweet chili sauce next time! That sounds amazing!

    • @tawanajackson5545
      @tawanajackson5545 Місяць тому +1

      @@LauraLegge I'm going to make it this week.

  • @debbietinker2408
    @debbietinker2408 Місяць тому +1

    Great video as always !!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@debbietinker2408 thank you so much! ☺️

  • @mangopuppybaby
    @mangopuppybaby Місяць тому +1

    I am GF and Dairy free! Wow! Aren’t you an angel! Thank you.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@mangopuppybaby thank you so much! I hope you love the recipes! ☺️

  • @hmeerdink9606
    @hmeerdink9606 Місяць тому +3

    I thought I heard you refer to a cookbook you wrote in a previous video. Do you have a cookbook available for purchase? Another great video!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@hmeerdink9606 yes! It’s a meal planning guide that includes over 50 recipes, meal plans with grocery lists, and my favorite easy tips for saving money on groceries! You can get it on Amazon here: a.co/d/1wBFGYQ 😄

  • @tracyq989
    @tracyq989 Місяць тому +1

    I love your videos . Your channel is my favorite, and I appreciate all of your hard work! I have to stay gluten, dairy, soy, and refined sugar free due to autoimmune issues. I also have to limit grains and legumes as well. I really appreciated this video. There are gluten free bread crumbs. You also can make your own with gluten free bread. I use coconut aminos wrh a tiny bit of fish sauce in place of soy sauce. Fish sauce with it gives the umami. In all recipes, there are substitutions that can be made. Thank you again. 🤗

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@tracyq989 oh my goodness, thank you so much! I completely agree! I always recommend making substitutions! ☺️ I rarely follow a recipe exactly haha

  • @Athlete1015
    @Athlete1015 Місяць тому

    THANK YOU!

  • @tbarbrick3643
    @tbarbrick3643 Місяць тому +1

    Love these recipes. Great video ❤

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@tbarbrick3643 thank you so much!! ☺️ I’m so glad to hear that!

  • @couponingwithisa
    @couponingwithisa Місяць тому +1

    Everything looks delicious 👏❤

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@couponingwithisa thank you so much! ☺️

  • @Penelopeacorns
    @Penelopeacorns Місяць тому +2

    Aww, your doggo looks like a good sous chef. Lol, so cute

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@Penelopeacorns haha thank you! He’s my favorite taste tester. He always thinks everything is great! 😂

    • @Penelopeacorns
      @Penelopeacorns Місяць тому +1

      @@LauraLegge 😊😊😊😊♥️♥️♥️ fur babies are the best taste testers

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@Penelopeacorns agreed ☺️

  • @heatherncasey2004
    @heatherncasey2004 Місяць тому +1

    I also make my own pb using Aldi peanuts! Also I see your pup watching from the background as you make it. My guy does the same, he lives pb and usually gets a lick of it.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@heatherncasey2004 haha yes!! My dogs get to taste test when it’s done 😄 They always come running when they hear the food processor!

  • @MsCharliesNails
    @MsCharliesNails Місяць тому +2

    the babies want some peanut butter and carrot mom..lol.. they are so cute

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@MsCharliesNails haha they sure do! They always hang with me in the kitchen because they know they’ll get peanut butter, veggies, fruit and lots of other goodies 😆

  • @rosejones2932
    @rosejones2932 Місяць тому +1

    Did you put dill in those salmon patties? I always do. I am definitely going to be trying out the aquafaba.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@rosejones2932 I didn’t but I definitely will next time! Thank you for the suggestion!

  • @bridgetburke7504
    @bridgetburke7504 Місяць тому +1

    I love your videos and the simple, but tasty recipes that you use from Aldi grocery hauls. I know this is a bit tricky to do on a budget, but I’d love some fresh ideas (in a bit of a rut) on a meal plan for my picky, allergy kid. He doesn’t like eggs (fine to bake with though) or tofu and is allergic to peanuts, raw celery (it’s fine if cooked), and all tree nuts which includes coconut. He has a sensitivity to milk products (cheese is ok) so we use the Aldi organic soy milk. Also to make things even more challenging- he doesn’t like oats. 🤦🏼‍♀️ He used to love broccoli, but unfortunately that “tingles his tongue” now. Help! 😆 I feel like I make the same tacos, sliders, spaghetti and chicken soup dishes on repeat.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      Oh wow! That sounds like quite the challenge! I’ll see what I can come up with for you! 😄

  • @SlowLivingWithAutism
    @SlowLivingWithAutism Місяць тому +1

    Split pea soup: add smoked paprika 😊

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@SlowLivingWithAutism thank you so much for the recommendation! I’ll try that 😄

    • @SlowLivingWithAutism
      @SlowLivingWithAutism Місяць тому

      @@LauraLegge 👍🏻❤️

  • @blessed1113
    @blessed1113 Місяць тому +1

    Where did you get the reusable freezer bags? I’m looking for something like that

  • @cherylsklar6640
    @cherylsklar6640 Місяць тому +1

    I add crushed corn flakes to my salmon patties but those areas gluten free.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@cherylsklar6640 I love that!

  • @tracyq989
    @tracyq989 Місяць тому +1

    Just an FYI that you can make your own dairy free 'milks.' The process is different with almond and oat milk than cashew, but there's a ton on the Internet/pinterest to show how. Saves money and no additives. 🙂

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@tracyq989 I LOVE that! I’ll have to look into that 😄 I’m excited to experiment and see what we love!

  • @judya8044
    @judya8044 Місяць тому +1

    Great video thk u

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      You’re welcome and thank you 😄

  • @SlowLivingWithAutism
    @SlowLivingWithAutism Місяць тому +1

    I have a video for vegan mayo, if you're interested. 😊 I use avocado oil and a stick blender ... I could be wrong, but I think you over-blended. I've been naming mayo for about 30 years, but vegan mayo within the last few.
    This is a great video! Much healthier than most of the videos I see of this sort - good job 🎉
    The chickpea chocolate pancakes have intrigued me ... I'll be trying them.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@SlowLivingWithAutism thank you so much for the tip!! Is your video on your channel? I’ll go check it out! You can leave the link here if you like ☺️
      And thank you so much! I can’t wait to hear what you think of the pancakes!

    • @SlowLivingWithAutism
      @SlowLivingWithAutism Місяць тому

      @@LauraLegge yes - it's on my channel. I only have a few videos, so a quick scroll down in the "videos" tab will get you to it!
      I'll check back in with the pancakes. 😊

  • @ericroush5359
    @ericroush5359 Місяць тому +1

    Great video. These are my medically imposed boundaries (celiac, lactose) so always looking for ways to make it work. I’ve also developed a sensitivity to soy, so unfortunately tofu isn’t an option for protein. Aldi’s grass fed ground beef and beans are lifesavers. I think only their organic beans are gluten safe from looking at the Dakota labels.

    • @robertrecchione7243
      @robertrecchione7243 Місяць тому +1

      I didn't know that about Aldi's beans. Thank you for mentioning that.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      Thank you for mentioning that! It’s so important to read the labels and make sure.

  • @cecilemagnier7113
    @cecilemagnier7113 Місяць тому

    My house has dieteray restrictions so your video is great ! I wonder why you didn't put the eggs directly into the pancake batter ? Seems to me that it would be tastier and easier ?

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      The 2 additional eggs per day? I think adding the 10 eggs to the batter might make it more like a quiche 😄

  • @StephanieMT
    @StephanieMT Місяць тому

    Have you done a video on desserts that are budget friendly and fit the food requirements you have in the video.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      I haven’t but I’ll write that down so I can work on it 😃

  • @imtherapycat
    @imtherapycat Місяць тому

    These are some really great ideas! I don't think you mentioned how many people are eating from this. Your title says single person, but you mentioned your daughter eating salmon patties. Is this $25 for one person for 7 days? My Aldi prices are the same as yours (I'm in NC) but I'm having trouble finding tofu in my store now. BTW your doggos are cute! Mine also hover in the kitchen when I'm cooking!

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@imtherapycat thank you! This plan is for one person for 7 days. My daughter is my official taste tester haha. 😆

  • @Howielate24
    @Howielate24 Місяць тому +1

    May I ask what brand and type of knife you used to chop the carrots 🥕? Looking for a good all around knife! Thanks ☺️

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@Howielate24 yes! It’s a Wustohf 6 inch Gourmet Chef Knife and it’s my favorite!! I’ve gone ahead and tagged one in this video under “shop”. It looks like the gray one is a really good price at Walmart right now too!
      They also have it available on Amazon in white, which is the one I have (link earns commission): amzn.to/4eQgXXJ

  • @renel7303
    @renel7303 Місяць тому +2

    Grapeseed oil is a great choice with a higher smoke point than avocado oil. I developed an avocado allergy doing whole 30 a couple of years ago. ETA: oops! I'm backwards. Avo is higher. Grapeseed is higher than olive oil.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@renel7303 thank you so much for the tip! That’s good to know!

    • @renel7303
      @renel7303 Місяць тому +1

      @@LauraLegge Aldi carries the grapeseed as both oil and oil spray. Very neutral flavor. And very reasonable price. And I corrected my post. Avocado is higher smoke point. Grapeseed is higher than olive oil. And it's cheaper than avocado or olive oils.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@renel7303 perfect! I love that they have it! I’ll check it out! Thank you 😄

  • @Tdel52411
    @Tdel52411 Місяць тому +1

    furbabies saying please drop some, we know what you got. lol They like peanut butter too.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@Tdel52411 haha yes!! They come running as soon as I start chopping or using the food processor 😂 They know they’re getting a treat haha

  • @melanieroberts2221
    @melanieroberts2221 Місяць тому

    Split pea soup with smoked ham bones. Country style. Local barbeque sells bones. So does UGO.

  • @deded1057
    @deded1057 Місяць тому

    Love your videos, however, your prices are not even close to what it costs in Colorado (Walmart). Glad some of y'all can still get groceries at reasonable prices!

  • @marcytrost2498
    @marcytrost2498 Місяць тому

    If you can find chocolate chips that are KOSHER PARVE they will be dairy-free, and tend to be more affordable than the brands you showed in the $8-$10 price point.

  • @diversekakes
    @diversekakes Місяць тому +1

    They have dairy-free chocolate chips at Costco for a great price. They are in a blue bag

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@diversekakes wonderful!! I’ll go check that out! Thank you so much for the tip!

    • @Robbiedrofpeg
      @Robbiedrofpeg Місяць тому +1

      Trader Joe’s has gf/df chocolate chips for around $/bag

    • @Robbiedrofpeg
      @Robbiedrofpeg Місяць тому +1

      $3/bag

  • @pengle
    @pengle Місяць тому +1

    Thanx for GF content. FYI, there are GF soy sauces (at least in Canada)

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@pengle oooh fantastic!! I’ll have to go and check the other brands when I shop next! Thank you for the tip!

    • @cherylsklar6640
      @cherylsklar6640 Місяць тому

      La Choy soy sauce is gluten free.

  • @Dindasayswhynot
    @Dindasayswhynot Місяць тому

    Holy cow holy cow holy cow!!!! (See me running around in circles like a crazy person!). Just for curiosity and because of things I hear about our food costs, I decided to compare prices. Oh my. I heard we were more expensive. I was still stunned. $47.40 + another $1.99 for 1# generic split peas from another store
    I followed your list as closely as possible checking here on the blog and backing up the video as needed to get proper sizing and specs. I "shopped" Walmart generics online since that is how I have to shop for myself. I do pick up myself. I'm just horrified.
    The blog post is dated 9/21/24 and today is 9/25/24. Virtually no time between the two shops, just location (Same state, you're south I'm north, also inland, maybe 5 hrs. No Aldi here).
    I started with Holy Cow and I'll end the same. 😮

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      Oh wow! I’m so surprised!

  • @1213LB
    @1213LB Місяць тому

    I wish my Aldi had single onions instead of bags.

  • @MessyPaperCrafter
    @MessyPaperCrafter Місяць тому +1

    Trader Joe’s definitely still has the best price on dairy free chocolate chips at $3.99. They used to be $1.99 forever lol But TJ’s only raises prices when they have and $3.99 is still a steal compared to other brands.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@MessyPaperCrafter oh wow! Thank you for the tip! That price is much better! I’ll have to go get some and try them out. I love an excuse to go to Trader Joe’s 😄

    • @MessyPaperCrafter
      @MessyPaperCrafter Місяць тому +1

      @@LauraLeggeI always have a bag in the freezer. Checkout their egg prices too. Sometimes they’re lower than Aldi.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@MessyPaperCrafter oh wow! I had no idea! It’s quite a drive for me but it’ll be worth it! I hope they open one near me soon!

    • @MessyPaperCrafter
      @MessyPaperCrafter Місяць тому +1

      @@LauraLegge It’s so funny to me to hear people in CA not have a TJ’s near them lol It feels like there’s one on every corner. We live in OK now and there’s 2 in the whole state 😂 You can always call ahead to see if they have what you need in stock. Unfortunately they don’t do holds anymore, but they can at least tell you what they have and some costs.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@MessyPaperCrafter haha thank you so much! It’s not that far but with California traffic, it’ll definitely be at least a 2 hour errand 😅

  • @nylenyap3933
    @nylenyap3933 Місяць тому +1

    Does your celery stay crisp in the water?

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@nylenyap3933 yes! 😄

    • @nylenyap3933
      @nylenyap3933 Місяць тому +2

      @@LauraLegge thank you so much for replying. I’ve washed and cut mine up for the week but never put in water. I will try it this week. Great tip! Fairly new subscriber. Love your channel ❤️

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@nylenyap3933 thank you so much! ☺️ I can’t wait to hear how it works out for you!

  • @princessdumbarton9877
    @princessdumbarton9877 Місяць тому +2

    Soy milk has more protein than almond milk if the price is reasonable. I think some soy milk has 8 grams of protein and almond milk might have 1 or 1.5 grams.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +2

      @@princessdumbarton9877 wow! That’s amazing!! Thank you for the suggestion!

  • @carolynwells2808
    @carolynwells2808 Місяць тому

    You have to like tofu. Chickpeas. I like neither of them. If this is something you like this would be great meals

    • @princessdumbarton9877
      @princessdumbarton9877 Місяць тому

      Lentils and beans are full of protein.

    • @kristinj7173
      @kristinj7173 Місяць тому

      Stay open-minded and consider a way to use these ingredients in a way that works for you, if your goal is to reduce meat and/or reduce exoense.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      Absolutely!

  • @scsc4159
    @scsc4159 Місяць тому

    My daughter shops at Aldi's and other places, but cannot have sodium (very low - to none) potassium (very low - to none), and phosphorus (none). Any ideas?

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@scsc4159 I’ll have to see what I can come up with ☺️

  • @annmich4593
    @annmich4593 Місяць тому

  • @princessdumbarton9877
    @princessdumbarton9877 Місяць тому +2

    The poor dogs want some peanut butter.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@princessdumbarton9877 don’t worry, they each got a little spoonful 😄

  • @Sarah_Grant
    @Sarah_Grant Місяць тому

    Ohhh!!! So close!
    😂😂😂
    I would have to change things to be all these PLUS nut, soy, & legume free.
    I still have lots of options, but it gets SO TIRING having to police every item I come in contact with daily...

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@Sarah_Grant oh wow! I’ll see what I can come up with for you! That sounds like quite the challenge for you 😬

    • @Sarah_Grant
      @Sarah_Grant Місяць тому +1

      @LauraLegge aww thanks! Yeah, it's a bit much. I was doing the AIP diet, which limits practically everything besides meat and some veggies/some fruit. But now I've expanded to some gluten-free grains and more veggie/fruit.
      I can have eggs now, too!! Eating is hard work sometimes.
      Thanks for doing a lot of work on these videos!! I appreciate what I can use from them. ❤️

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@Sarah_Grant quick question before I research- can you have lentils or peas?

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +1

      @@Sarah_Grant you’re welcome! I love to explore new recipe ideas and I really enjoy requests!

    • @Sarah_Grant
      @Sarah_Grant Місяць тому

      @LauraLegge lentils, yes! Peas, no. And no green beans because yuck! Lol.

  • @VintageNailArt
    @VintageNailArt Місяць тому

    I think the only part that madden me about this videos is just how expensive everything is here💀
    Still goods ideas. Makes me wanna jump on a plane though.

  • @estherbrochabruckenstein7750
    @estherbrochabruckenstein7750 Місяць тому +2

    They make gluten free soy sauce

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому

      @@estherbrochabruckenstein7750 fabulous!! I love that they’re making more allergen-friendly versions of foods.

  • @belbe417
    @belbe417 Місяць тому

    when i hear "so pricey for eggs and its only $3.42..." they are about $9 a dozen here

  • @desikaramfilova9969
    @desikaramfilova9969 Місяць тому

    Ground beef is only 3$ more@Aldi.Tofu is poison

  • @lorelailynn
    @lorelailynn Місяць тому

    1 tsp?? Looked more like a couple tablespoons of baking soda.

    • @LauraLegge
      @LauraLegge  Місяць тому +2

      @@lorelailynn I used my measuring spoon so I’m certain ☺️ I’ve made these pancakes a few times since filming this video and they’re amazing! I hope you love them!