Day 10

BREAKFAST - On the Go!

Banana - $0.14

Apple - $0.17

String Cheese - $0.18

20 Almonds - $0.20

TOTAL: $0.69

I know we all have days where getting out the door seems more important than breakfast.  Sometimes we think we can just power through it on an empty stomach and be just as productive.

I hate to break it to you, but you can't... I can't, and health experts agree.  Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day!  Was I rushed today? Yes.  Did I have time to make a gourmet meal?  No.  Is there a ton of nutrition in this breakfast grab bag?  Yes.  With a bottle of water, I felt great all the way to lunch and stayed on budget!

LUNCH - Egg Sandwich & Spinach 

2 Eggs - $0.28 (found a better deal on eggs this week!)

English Muffin - $0.17

3oz Spinach - $0.27

Splash Poppy Seed Dressing - $0.05

TOTAL: $0.77

There's an old song called "If you don't know me by now" by Harold Melvin and it's quite applicable to this blog.  If you don't know I like eggs by now, you'll never know I like eggs.  What is it?  If I don't have eggs in the morning, I gotta have 'em at lunch... or even dinner.  As far as I can tell from this challenge, they are the most nutrition packed and protein potent food out there.

DINNER - Acorn Squash, Grain Blend, & Sauteed Spinach

1/2 Acorn Squash - $0.25

1oz Pecans - $0.15

Grain Blend - $0.20

3oz Spinach - $0.27

Butter - $0.03

Brown Sugar - $0.02

TOTAL: $0.92

This is one of the best feel good, warm comfort meals on the planet!  This is the trimmed down version, cause we usually bake a chicken and pour gravy on the grain/rice accompanied by a delicate Pinot Noir or heavy Cab.  Let's all say it together, "Mmmmmm".  This meal is still extremely satisfying sans vino & pollo.  Hometown favorite.  I learned this combo from Patrish (Mom) and have shared it with many.

BREAKFAST $0.69

LUNCH $0.77

DINNER $0.92

Total: $2.38