Rather than move into Holiday Budgets just yet, I thought I would write another post on nutritious meals that are relatively easy to prepare and won’t break the bank. They make several portions and many freeze well so will be available for meals that just need reheating – fast and easy!

• $17 – Chili and biscuits (8 adult and 4 child portions)
• $2.50 – Pancakes (2 adult and 2 child portions) and only 5 ingredients 🙂
• $15 – Spaghetti bolognese (8 adult and 4 child portions)
• $10 – Mac and Cheese (4 adult and 4 child portions)
• $12 – Chicken stew and biscuits (8 adult and 4 child portions)

The chili is loaded with protein with ground beef, kidney beans and baked beans and the biscuits are delicious fresh out of the oven.

A few extra touches such as cheese (cheddar for the chili or Parmesan for the spaghetti and mac and cheese), maple syrup and a touch of red wine for the stew take these from great to fantastic.

The secrets to the chili, bolognese sauce and chicken stew are a crock pot and lots of vegetables mixed in. Great for dinners where you may have an extra guest or two! The chili and bolognese sauce freeze really well and are great for quick meals when you’re in a rush.

On a per meal basis these fit the bill in terms of nutrition and the budget!