Every month there is more and more research around thehealth benefits of a plant-based diet.
It can help you lose weight, keep your heart healthy, reduce your cancer risk and more.
One way to save money when trying to eat more plant-based is bymaking foods from scratch.
They are lower cost, easily customizable and healthier than what you could find at the store.
Hummus & Dips
One super easy go-to food I always make from scratch ishummus.
It comes together with pantry staples like chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini and garlic.
Condiments can help take the flavor of your meal up a notch.
Make your own using whole foods to boost your nutrition and save you money.
Avoid the added sugar by makingHomemade Almond Milkor other non-dairy milk.
Plus, making your own non-dairy milk helps to save you on the premium prices at the grocery store.
Seitan
TikTok has spoken with the latest trend about how tomake your own seitan from scratch.
This makes it a naturally high-protein and soy-free vegan substitute for meat that has a similar texture and mouthfeel.
It is packed with nutrients and goes great in everything but it can be expensive to buy.
Making your own is easy and saves you money.
Salad Dressing
It’s no secret that the dressing makes the salad.
Always have crave-worthy salads by making your ownsalad dressing from scratch.
Contrary to what you may think,making your own nut butteris easy and cost-effective.
andPeanut Butter Energy Balls, to make your snack something worth looking forward to.
With a little planning, it is easy and affordable to have healthy, plant-based snacks at home.
Many breads use only flour, yeast and water, making their ingredients super affordable.
For more on foods you should be making, not buying, check out ourThriftypage.
