What is Budget Bytes?

by Beth Moncel
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There’s still a whole week until payday and you just blew the rest of your food budget on last night’s take-out, which has only left you feeling bloated and groggy in return (thanks, lo mein 🙄). All those vegetables you ambitiously bought at the beginning of the week are still sitting in your fridge, mocking you as they slowly wilt. And those gorgeous recipes you found on Pinterest? They ended up having too many weird ingredients, and you just couldn’t muster the energy after a ten hour work day. You’ve got Instagram taste and a peanut butter budget. I feel ya and I’ve been there. Adulting is hard.

I believe good food doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.

I believe you can create meals that you’re proud of, meals that make you feel full and healthy, meals that make you want to brag on social media, meals that will make you want your leftovers (no, really). I believe you can have all of this without spending your whole paycheck, buying a bunch of fancy kitchenware, or spending all day in the kitchen. I believe you can spend less and enjoy more.

A little bit indulgent, a little bit healthy, this Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodle Meal Prep is a flavorful, filling, and DELICIOUS lunch! BudgetBytes.com

The Proof is in the Pudding…

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This Tuscan White Bean Pasta is a fast and flavorful dish that is perfect for weeknight dinners. The caramelized garlic, basil, and Parmesan pack a huge flavor punch! BudgetBytes.com

Let’s Do This.

What if you didn’t have to figure it all out yourself. What if someone else already searched, tested, and found recipes that are easy, delicious, AND inexpensive. What if someone took you by the hand and showed you each step of the process, so you could feel confident as you learned. What if cooking at home stopped feeling like a chore and started being something you did for fun?

When you join the Budget Bytes community, you’ll stop being a slave to take-out and become a total boss in the kitchen, all while spending less and eating better than ever.

EAT MORE, SPEND LESS.

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I’ve Been There.

In 2009 I found myself with a college degree and a mountain-sized student loan debt to go with it. I could barely afford necessities like toilet paper, let alone good food. But food was my passion and having just earned a degree in Nutritional Science, I was not okay with eating ramen noodles for dinner every night. Finding food that would satisfy both my stomach and my wallet became my pet project. I tested hundreds of recipes, I experimented, I failed, I learned, and I simplified my process. It wasn’t long before I was eating better than ever, spending a fraction on my weekly groceries, and making my coworkers jealous with all my drool-worthy (and cheap!) homemade lunches. And now I want to show you how to do it, too.

The Easiest Burrito Bowl Meal Prep that you can put together in about 30 minutes with minimal cooking, chopping, and nothing to pack on the side. Lunch can be easy and tasty! BudgetBytes.com

Now it’s Your Turn…

Budget Bytes has everything you need to finally take control of your food budget. With over 1000 delicious and affordable recipes to choose from, there’s a little something for everyone. Get started HERE.

And if the website just isn’t enough, make sure to check out my book, Budget Bytes: Over 100 Easy, Delicious Recipes to Slash Your Grocery Bill in Half.

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Stay in Touch!

I love hearing and seeing your successes, and I’m always here to help when things don’t go as planned. Stay up to date with the latest Budget Bytes recipes, tag me in photos of your creations, or drop me a question or comment. You can find me on Instagram (my fav!), Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. Or, shoot us an email at support@budgetbytes.com and someone on our team will be happy to help. We can do this together!

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  1. Just tried your meatloaf recipe, superb! I love the fact that your recipes use a variety of common ingredients that are also budget friendly!

  2. Your site has become one of my favorite places to get recipes from. They are always delicious!

    1. The recipes are only priced at the time of publication. Ingredient prices change daily and can vary quite a bit from region to region and even store to store within one city, so there will never be one price that is accurate for everyone. Despite this, the pricing can still be helpful to identify the ingredients that contribute more or less to the overall recipe price, so you know which ingredients you can cut back on if you need to make it more economical, or which ingredients you can increase to bulk up the recipe without increasing the total price by a lot. :)

  3. Husband has always been the cook. Now Iโ€™m trying my hand at things. Had a Mom that was a good cook but a very nervous teacher. As a result it has not been easy for me to get into the kitchen and try. But things have been coming together lately. Success brings desires for new challenges. I have seen a few of your recipes and they look right up my alley.

  4. Hearing this program gave me inspiration to start cooking again. Today is my 70th birthday; this is my best gift!
    Vegetarian for over 42 years, Susan

  5. I am 79 years of age, on a limited budget.
    I am looking forward to recipes for nutritious meals for one, if possible.
    Thank you.

  6. I took a sample of the meatball recipe and my goodness it was delicious! Can’t wait to try more!

  7. I have cans of crab that I have been wanting to use
    I was going to make crab cakes but this looks amazing
    I will be making this when my sister comes to get her hair colored by me.
    Thanks
    Priscilla
    Seafood lover