Most college students cannot afford a healthy, organic or gluten-free type of grocery list. Also, being in college, there is a lack of time and lack of pots and pans. College kids need something quick and easy! However, there is more than just fast food and ramen out there!
1. Fruits
Most fruit you can buy by the pound. But, you don't have to buy a pound! A few bananas will only be about a dollar. Most grocery stores have small apples three for $1. Just because it says priced per pound doesn't mean you have to buy a pound!
2. Cheese roll-ups
A package of tortilla shells and a package of cheese will cost around $3 and could easily make a week's worth of snacks or lunches. Put a shell on a paper towel, sprinkle some cheese on it and stick it in the microwave for a few seconds! Add some salsa to spice it up!
3. Frozen burritos
Most grocery stores sell frozen burritos for $1 and avocados for about $1, too. Add some salsa or melted cheese and you will have a loaded burrito!
4. Yogurt
Most grocery stores have their own brand of food, which is normally less expensive. Grab the store brand yogurt for about 40 cents, then add some granola or fruit on top and make a nice breakfast or snack out of it!
5. Frozen veggies
A bag or frozen veggies are about $1 and can easily be doctored up with butter and cheese to make a yummy, semi-healthy meal!
6. Deli products
At the deli section, they offer meats sold by weight and also different sides such as coleslaw and different cold salads. Again, you don't have to buy by the pound, get a small cup and individual servings for just about $1!
7. Markdowns
Every grocery store offers a marked down section, but it might be hidden in the corner, so don't be afraid to ask. You can find breads, cookies, cakes, bagels, etc. for only $1 or so!
8. Pasta
Spaghetti, fettuccine, macaroni! Pasta is very cheap and you can make large servings to last through the week. Boxed pasta is just $1 and the store brand sauces are a little over $1.
9. Salad
At restaurants, salads can be as much as a steak! But at the grocery store, a head of lettuce is normally about 99 cents, and you can grab some toppings like carrots, cucumbers, onions or croutons all for about $1 apiece. A few dollars can be enough for about four or five salads!
10. All-American hot dogs
Hot dogs, buns and macaroni and cheese, can all be purchased for under $5 and can last all week! It is the all-American diet!
