25 most too expensive foods to avoid buying

The cheapest options exist, it's just a question of creativity.


We have all been there. Finally through the line of check-out, with just enoughReusable bags To carry the weekly grocery store, when the cashier strikes you with the total. How does a simple trip to the supermarket always addressed so fast? What looks like a minimum minimum, often prices like Gourmet Grub. We took a difficult look at the most incredibly too expensive foods at eachgrocery store, things you could easily do at home forexpensive items These are just a real scam.It turns out, there are many tricks to reduce this final total to the payment line.

Let this complete list be your guide to the Thrifty grocery store. To save money, think about twice before buying these 25 food too expensive.

1

Granola

Granola
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A single bag of granola goes now foralmost $ 8 - If you live in a city, it could tilt even higher. While we are the first to endossez Granola, this snack is also tasty and easy todo at your house. Stop spending on the granola too expensive and you could save enough for two cafes too expensive!

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2

Hoummous

classic hummus with paprika and garnish
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Hoummous Another delicacy deserves to be paid, but the trick is that you do not need. Even the most incapable of the kitchen can prepare their own hummus, given a culinary robot. Instead$ 5 On a bathtub of hummus, tryOur recipe.

The added benefit of doing your own hummus? You have the freedom to experiment with the flavor well beyond all the trademarks purchased from the store that has concocted.

3

Guacamole

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This summer staple is easy, healthy and half the cost, when you do it at home. For an ideal place to start, check out ourRecipe.

4

Chips

smoked paprika potato chips on black plate with dipping sauce
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Once you all have this hummus and guac on your hands, you will need chips. Chips are misleading to do at home and, while bags ofhealthy chips are often unemployed in the stores you canmake your own for the price of a potato.

5

Balls

Mushroom rice kale bowl
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While other office companies would go to the hot bar at lunch or order various Bols Medditteranean, make a pile of rice Sunday night and added different garnish (that is, vegetables, guac, hummus) each day. You will feel well fed and save up $ 10 a day.

6

Mountain mix

Trail mix
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There is nothing better than a handle of trail mix, but according to what you want exactly, you can probably make a much cheaper version at home. If it's salt juxtaposition / sweet you love, simply do ourTrail Mix Popcorn Instead of bombing for more expensive nuts of nuts and chocolate.

7

Frozen fruit bars

Popsicle variety
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Homemade frozen fruit bars allow you to save money, but also a fun summer activity! The price of popsex purchased from shops ends with reflecting packaging and boxing costs - when you make the good cake yourself, you lose on that. In addition, you know exactly what is in them! Try our recipe forKOMBUCHA PIÑA COLADA POPSICLES.

8

Mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes
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Pre-performed potatoes are probably the most unnecessary element to buy. The potatoes were already cheap, but like this spring, theirPrices dropped Even further. Catch a couple next time you shop and refresh ourvegan crushed with potatoes.

9

Energy bars / proteins

Protein nut bar
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Individual bars may be the least budgetary element for which you can get to the grocery store. Instead of spending anywhere from $ 2 to $ 4, get a group pack of online bars for a lot cheaper (a bar of lara bar on Amazon, for example, $ 0.88 / bar.)

10

Kombucha

kombucha
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Ok, there is no denying that DIY Kombucha is a little more complicated than other home savers. But there is no denying that Kombucha is one of the non-alcoholic non-alcoholic drinks on the market right now. Go often for more than $ 5 a bottle, even opting for a non-Name BOOCH brand will help you save. I confide, they have the same taste.

11

Cold pressed juice

Woman holding green juice beach
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The only beverage more expensive than Kombucha? Juice pressed cold. For more than $ 12, a bottle, even if you invest in a home juicer, you would make your money quite quickly.

12

Smoothies

Orange smoothie
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Not unlike cold squeezed juice, for the price of a smoothie, you really pay convenience. A good mixer and aSmoothie made at home I will save you money, while giving you more control of the ingredients.

13

"Fresh seafood

seafood assortment
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Here is an interesting tip: the seafood that are brought into a grocery store will have to be frozen, then thawed in store. For this reason, the premium you pay for "fresh" of seafood is not worth it. The frozen stuff is exactly the same, just not caused.

14

Brand spices name

spices in jars
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The spices of the name mark are marked with a mad degree. Instead of storing in a supermarket, head to your local natural food store for seasoning, they are much cheaper out there. And, while we are on the spice train: spice mixes are a notorious waste of money. Usually, they are easy to recreate with ingredients that you already have.

15

Infused olive oils

MCT oil in glass cup with half of coconut
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In the same vein as spice mixes, we find infused olive oils. Believe me, we get the attraction. But an infused olive oil of a fantasy, bought at the store, will not stay as long as its ordinary counterpart, and it could be difficult to use the whole bottle before it is bad. You will better perfect your own olive oil at home.

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16

Biological quinoa

quinoa
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Quite interesting,quinoa Does not require pesticides of the growth of why it is considered a healthy grain. Most quinoas are more and more pesticides, and all the quinoa of its gross shape is non-GMO. The organic label is more than probable just an excuse to increase the price: go for the basic quinoa, cheaper.

17

Rice mix

cilantro rice
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Rice is a simple and inexpensive food.Rice mix, on the other hand, can go for more than$ 7 each. When each component of the Medley is so cheap alone, you must ask yourself what you pay, buy them completely. Opt-out of the premade mixture and create a rice dish using the remains you already have!

18

Mixture of ice powder tea

iced tea in a mason jar with a green straw, lemon wheel, and a sprig of mint
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Another, although very different, type of mix to avoid? Mix of iced tea. The iced tea is fast and easy to make by simply sliding hot tea. In most cases, it's also healthier.

19

Pre-cut products

pre-cut produce
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Sliced ​​fruits are the ideal snack for hot summer days. However, the purchase of pre-trough products is a tooth in your grocery budget that you do not need to do. In addition, wash and slicing your own fruits and vegetables is safer.

20

Boneless chicken breast

Raw chicken breasts
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Another summer staple, chicken is a necessary component of each barbecue. While estimating that the natural pick, bone chicken cut the price in half.

21

Meat, in general

storing meat at home
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Steak, veal, roasts of beef - you name it, because of the pandemic, the price of many types ofthe meat soared. Now maybe the moment to save by exploringprotein alternatives!

22

Bread

white bread
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Another food that has seen a tip during the pandemic; Although the price of bread is not increased, the popularity of making a home interpretation a. Instead of bombing breads, an experience in your kitchen. It can be difficult, but if you tryRecipeIt's a lot cheaper.

23

Spreads / croutons

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While the oven is lit and the carbohydrates flow, keep the piecing by making your own breadcrumbs and your croutons. Fresh biological croutons can be chosen, you can make yours for a fraction of the price.

24

Merchandise

Baked goods
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The ultimate marking of the grocery store, bakery products sell an exponentially higher amount than you can do it. Even though fat cooking is not your thing, premature cooking kits are always a cheaper alternative than buying this grocery muffin tray.

25

Pizza dough

pizza dough ready to bake
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Finally, and probably the most fun food to do at home:Pizza dough. Save money while you mix ingredients, beat the dough and stack the garnishes. The pizza pulp itself is cheaper to make that buying, then when you take into account the overall price difference between a homemade pizza and its alternative bought in store, this is obvious.


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