Enjoy Budget-Friendly, Complete Meals

We know it can be hard to plan nutritious & delicious meals - so we've done the work for you! Find budget-friendly meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner here.

Blueberry Banana Muffin Recipe from Shedd's Spread Country Crock

1 Blueberry Banana Muffin topped with 1 Tbsp Shedd's Country Crock® Calcium plus Vitamin D
1 hard boiled egg
1 (6 oz) glass of orange juice

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $1.18*

Calories: 469 calories
Calories from Fat: 177 calories
Total Fat: 19 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 236 mg
Sodium: 350 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 60 g
Sugars: 36 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 12 g
Calcium: 291 mg

Morning Garden Scramble Recipe from Shedd's Spread Country Crock

1 serving Morning Garden Scramble
1 banana
1 (6 oz) glass apple juice

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $1.44*

Calories: 458 calories
Calories from Fat: 145 calories
Total Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 426 mg
Sodium: 558 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 64 g
Sugars: 43 g
Dietary Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 16 g
Calcium: 228 mg

Or try these:

1 serving Fruit & Nut-Topped Oatmeal
1 (6 oz) glass of orange juice

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $2.50*

Calories: 493 calories
Calories from Fat: 120 calories
Total Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 158 mg
Sodium: 150 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 84 g
Sugars: 43 g
Dietary Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 12 g
Calcium: 293 mg

2 eggs, scrambled
2 slices whole wheat toast, topped with 1 Tbsp. Shedd's Spread Country Crock®
Calcium plus Vitamin D
1 (6 oz) glass apple juice

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $0.99*

Calories: 506 calories
Calories from Fat: 166 calories
Total Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 423 mg
Sodium: 541 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 63 g
Sugars: 29 g
Dietary Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 21 g
Calcium: 241 mg

1 serving Apple 'N Cranberry Country Bread
6 oz low fat vanilla yogurt with ½ cup blueberries and 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $2.75*

Calories: 534 calories
Calories from Fat: 146 calories
Total Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Sodium: 489 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 85 g
Sugars: 60 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 3 g
Calcium: 423 mg

Easy Cream Broccoli Soup Recipe from Shedd's Spread Country Crock

1 serving Easy Creamy Broccoli Soup
6 whole wheat crackers
Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken (Serves: 1)
   -3 cups chopped lettuce
   -½ cup chopped tomato
   -3 oz grilled chicken breast
   -2 Tbsp Wish-Bone® Balsamic Vinaigrette salad    dressing

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $3.87*

Calories: 575 calories
Calories from Fat: 249 calories
Total Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 96 mg
Sodium: 1300 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 41 g
Sugars: 12 g
Dietary Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 40 g
Calcium: 398 mg

1 serving Anytime Quesadilla topped with ½ cup chopped tomato
1 (8 oz) glass fat free milk

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $1.29*

Calories: 472 calories
Calories from Fat: 161 calories
Total Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Sodium: 1200 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 56 g
Sugars: 18 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 23 g
Calcium: 917 mg

Or try these:

1 serving Apple 'N Cheddar Grilled Cheese
10 medium baby carrots
1 banana

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $1.96*

Calories: 624 calories
Calories from Fat: 231 calories
Total Fat: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 59 mg
Sodium: 760 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 76 g
Sugars: 33 g
Dietary Fiber: 15 g
Protein: 24 g
Calcium: 845 mg

1 serving Baked Chicken Fingers
Cranberry Ranch Salad (Serves: 1)
   -3 cups chopped lettuce
   -1 cup chopped tomato
   -1 cup chopped cucumber
   -¼ cup dried cranberries
   -2 Tbsp Wish-Bone® Light Ranch salad dressing

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $4.42*

Calories: 466 calories
Calories from Fat: 115 calories
Total Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 66 mg
Sodium: 600 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 54 g
Sugars: 30 g
Dietary Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 33 g
Calcium: 233 mg

1 serving Country Crock Twice Baked Potatoes
Side Salad (Serves: 1)
   -2 cups chopped lettuce
   -½ cup chopped tomato
   -2 Tbsp Wish-Bone® Fat Free Italian dressing

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $1.85*

Calories: 475 calories
Calories from Fat: 125 calories
Total Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0.44 g
Cholesterol: 39 mg
Sodium: 880 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 66 g
Sugars: 23 g
Dietary Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 23 g
Calcium: 572 mg

Classic Macaroni & Cheese Recipe from Shedd's Spread Country Crock

1 serving Classic Macaroni 'N Cheese
1 cup steamed mixed vegetables
1 (8 oz) glass fat free milk

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $2.02*

Calories: 841 calories
Calories from Fat: 198 calories
Total Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Sodium: 1657 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 119 g
Sugars: 26 g
Dietary Fiber: 12 g
Protein: 38 g
Calcium: 952 mg

Aunt Peggy's Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes Recipe from Shedd's Spread Country Crock

3 oz cooked London broil
1 serving Aunt Peggy's Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
1 cup steamed broccoli

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $1.70*

Calories: 546 calories
Calories from Fat: 120 calories
Total Fat: 13 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 74 mg
Sodium: 200 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 48 g
Sugars: 4 g
Dietary Fiber: 9 g
Protein: 32 g
Calcium: 178 mg

Or try these:

1 serving Tortilla Snack Pizza
Cucumber salad (Serves:1)
-1 cup sliced cucumber
-1 Tbsp Wish-Bone® Fat Free Italian salad dressing

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $3.07*

Calories: 272 calories
Calories from Fat: 93 calories
Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 767 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 36 g
Sugars: 6 g
Dietary Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 12 g
Calcium: 271 mg

1 serving Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry
1 cup cooked brown rice

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $2.34*

Calories: 455 calories
Calories from Fat: 77 calories
Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 66 mg
Sodium: 402 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 45 g
Sugars: 4 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 35 g
Calcium: 187 mg

1 serving Quick & Easy Chicken Cacciatore
1 serving Herbed Garlic Bread
1 (6 oz) glass iced tea

Nutrition Information
Cost per serving for this meal: $2.35*

Calories: 480 calories
Calories from Fat: 154 calories
Total Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 94 mg
Sodium: 1140 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 50 g
Sugars: 12 g
Dietary Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 33 g
Calcium: 232 mg

* Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

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