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We turned to Trader Joe’s products to see if we could feed ourselves wholesome meals without the hefty price tag. We managed to eat three solid, flavorful meals and a snack for right around$10 a day. We’ll show you exactly what we bought and how we put together each meal. We spent under $150 to feed two people breakfast, lunch, and dinner for an entire workweek. Feel free to adjust as needed, if you are currently on the 21-Day Clean Program, or have dietary restrictions – we found this is a good place to start.
There are so many choices when it comes to grocery stores, restaurants, and delivery meal services. It can feel overwhelming (not to mention expensive) to eat healthy each day. Trader Joe‘s is one grocery store where pre-cooked and pre-cut won’t break the bank.
That means that not only is the food super affordable, but meals come together in minutes with little clean-up. It makes it easy to stock up on nutrient-dense vegetables, high-quality proteins, and wholesome grains. Check out the following grocery list:
4 turkey burgers – $3.79
4 seasoned tuna patties – $6.99
6 chicken sausages – $5.99
6 servings roasted chicken (precooked) – $7.99
3 bags of organic baby spinach – $2.29 each
3 large zucchini – $2.29
1 bag of frozen mango – $2.99
1 bag beet chips – $2.99
1 bag fingerling potatoes – $3.49
2 lemons – $1.99
2 bags frozen berries – $3.49
2 bags organic arugula – $2.49
1 red onion – $.79
4 avocados – $3.58
1 bag cauliflower rice – $2.49
1 bag broccoli florets – $2.79
1 bag sliced mushrooms – $3.49
1 tray brussels sprouts – $2.99
1 tray butternut squash – $1.99
1 bag apples – $3.99
1 bag fully cooked brown rice – $2.99
1 bag rainbow quinoa – $3.99
Ghee – $3.99
Olive oil – $10.99
Raw almond butter – $6.99
1-gallon coconut milk – $2.99
14 packets of organic coconut oil – $3.99
1 can organic garbanzo beans – $1.09
2 boxes organic lentil soup – $4.98
Himalayan sea salt – $1.99
Chili-lime seasoning – $1.99
21-spice blend – $1.99
Note: Prices may vary based on location.
You know by now that here at Clean, we love smoothies. Making a great smoothie is where the frozen section comes in handy at Trader Joe's. Finding organic produce, like the berry medley we chose, is far less expensive in the frozen section. It’s also great to choose frozen for out of season produce, because in general the fruit is frozen when it has optimal nutrition and flavor. These smoothies are nutrient-dense, incredibly quick, and super tasty! We made two combinations to keep variety in our workweek breakfasts:
Smoothie 1 (serves two, and we have enough ingredients to make this smoothie twice)
1 bag organic mixed berries
1 large zucchini
2 tablespoons almond butter
2 cups coconut milk
2 scoops Chocolate Daily Shake (which you won’t find at TJ’s, but you can find it here!)
Smoothie 2 (serves two, we have enough to make this smoothie three times)
1/3 bag frozen mango
1/3 bag spinach
2 packs coconut oil
2 cups coconut milk
2 servings Vanilla Daily Shake (which you won’t find at TJ’s, but you can find it here!)
Trader Joe’s pre-cooked rotisserie chicken was juicy, simple, and the perfect ingredient for our lunchtime salads. We made the entire bag of quinoa at the beginning of the week so it was ready to go for salads and dinner. We also grabbed two boxes of organic lentil soup, to mix in some variety and to give us a hot option mid-day. When we’re not using the rotisserie chicken, the extra patties we bought for dinner were perfect for added protein at lunchtime. Here’s what we whipped up:
1 bag arugula
1 avocado
3/4 cup garbanzo beans
1 cup cooked rainbow quinoa
2 servings rotisserie chicken
1 lemon, cut in half
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt to taste
Divide all ingredients between two containers for a tasty lunch!
2 boxes organic lentil soup
2 turkey burger patties (defrosted from dinner)
Crumble turkey burger over soup, heat, and enjoy!
1 bag spinach
1 avocado
1 cup rainbow quinoa
1/2 red onion
1/2 bag beet chips, crumbled
2 tuna burger patties
1 lemon
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt to taste
Divide all ingredients between two containers and crumble tuna burger (prepped at dinner time) over salad.
We love the frozen section for our dinnertime protein. One of the Trader Joe’s products we like are the pre-cut veggies (were also helpful for speedy prep). Here are the wholesome dinners we prepped with our grocery haul:
2 chicken sausages
1 bag fingerling potatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1 tray brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons melted ghee
1 tablespoon
Toss Brussels sprouts and potatoes with melted ghee and season with 21 spice blend. Roast at 375 for 25-35 minutes. Towards the end of the roasting time, heat olive oil over medium and cook sausages until finished.
2 tuna burger patties
1 tray butternut squash
1/2 bag broccoli
2 coconut oil pack
Run coconut oil pack between your hands until it melts. Toss butternut squash with melted coconut oil and sea salt. Steam broccoli in a double boiler until al dente. Remove broccoli from heat, drizzle with olive oil, and season with chili-lime seasoning. Heat olive oil over medium and cook tuna patties until finished.
1 bag brown rice
1/2 bag cauliflower rice
2 chicken sausages
1 tablespoon ghee
olive oil
Cook brown rice according to directions. Slice sausages into rounds. Heat ghee over medium and cook sausages until lightly browned. Add cauliflower and 21-seasoning, and cook until cauliflower is heated through. Toss brown rice in and serve.
2 turkey burger patties
1/2 bag broccoli
1/2 red onion
1/2 bag cauliflower rice
1 cup quinoa
Steam broccoli until al dente. Saute cauliflower rice with chili-lime seasoning and ghee until heated through. Cook turkey burger according to directions and serve with sliced purple onions.
1 large zucchini, sliced
1 bag mushrooms
1 cup quinoa
2 servings rotisserie chicken, chopped
2 tablespoons ghee
Heat ghee over medium and add the entire bag of mushrooms. Season with 21-seasoning. After 5 minutes, add sliced zucchini to mushrooms. Cook for 3-5 additional minutes. Add quinoa and rotisserie chicken into the stir-fry and saute until heated through.
We grabbed a container of raw almond butter for just $6.99 – nearly half the price of many nut butters we’ve seen in other grocery stores (of course, making your own is a great way to save money). We snagged a bag of honey crisp apples for afternoon snacking. This combo is the perfect mix of protein, carbs, and fats to keep us satiated until dinner.
Now that you’ve got your shopping list and recipes in hand, it’s time to get cooking! Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or just looking for quick, healthy options, these Trader Joe’s-inspired dishes make it easy to nourish your body. For even more delicious and wholesome recipes, check out our Clean Eats Recipe Book—packed with nutritious meals to support your clean lifestyle.
Recipe and photography by Kaitlyn Noble
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