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The reason they found it expensive is because they looked for easy replacements for their Standard American Diet Foods.
If you get a box of corndogs for $6 every month, then find it's the same price for half as many vegan corn dogs, you're gonna have a hard time. If you want junk food, think onion rings or tater tots instead, which are $2-3 for a huge bag.
If you are used to getting a Krispy Creme dozen for $10, finding a single vegan donut costing $3.50 is going to shock you. Instead, buy a box of Oreos for $3.


A lot of vegans will just be like "expensive? lolol rice and beans." But no one (or most people) don't want to eat bland sadness every day. As a new vegan, you just don't understand the "accidentally" vegan foods. You don't know the cheap vegan. You just know that Daiya Cheese costs more than regular cheese- I totally get that.


junk food that is vegan:

https://www.peta.org/living/food/accidentally-vegan/
https://www.peta.org/living/food/top-accidentally-vegan-foods/
https://vegnews.com/2018/7/25-accidentally-vegan-snacks-that-you-can-find-at-a-convenience-store
https://www.buzzfeed.com/whitneyjefferson/foods-you-wont-believe-are-actually-vegan?utm_term=.itjGe7dB4#.yyP47Xb9G


Some (kinda expensive but lasts a LONG time) vegan staples:
https://www.amazon.com/Dixie-Diners-Club-Beef-Ground/dp/B00T3LW20I/ref=sr_1_8_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1535965270&sr=1-8&keywords=dixie+diner (rehydrates to 3.4lbs of ground 'beef' for $10. Add to pasta sauce, or a packet of taco seasoning and use in taco/burrito/etc.)
https://www.amazon.com/Anthonys-Premium-Nutritional-Flakes-Verified/dp/B06Y1JPZ4F/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1535964474&sr=8-5&keywords=vegan+nutritional+yeast (Used in TONS of vegan recipes to make cheesy sauce, eggs, sour cream, cream cheese, etc., or to add a cheesy-nutty nuance to many dishes. Top popcorn or pasta with it. $13 for MONTHS worth of servings.)
https://www.amazon.com/Planters-Fancy-Whole-Cashews-Salted/dp/B00ADX5WZ2/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1535964626&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=cashews&psc=1 (you'll find the bulk of vegan pasta sauces, dips, sour cream, cream cheese, lasagna, and tons of other shit require soaked cashews. $16 is again, months worth.)
https://www.amazon.com/DEEP-Black-Salt-3-5-oz/dp/B003WLZXBU/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_lp_img_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YPJCRC11RX5ZJBTKHCEP&dpID=51EigfPKPIL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail Kala Namak/black salt. It adds a sulfur-eggy flavor to anything (i.e., tofu egg scrambles, ramen.) It's a giant bag of salt for $4. Almost as cheap as regular salt.


Easy cheap vegan meals:
Biscuits and gravy (Bisquick is vegan.)
Pancakes (Again, Bisquick. Also maple syrup and margarine.)
Burrito (rice, beans, the vegan beef I mentioned above, gauc/salsa/fake sour cream/corn/onions or wtf ever you like on burrito.)
Spaghetti + garlic bread (use margarine instead of butter, that's it.)
PB+J
Grain bowls (they are super easy and cheap and have a million varieties, you'll find one to your taste.)
Curries (use tofu instead of chicken. Simply Balanced by Target has a few different good, cheap vegan curry sauces if you don't like to make your own.)
Tofu scramble (tons of different varieties if you google for recipes.)
Falafel (almost all falafel mixes are vegan.)
Salad (Italian dressing is usually vegan. Bac'n Pieces are vegan.)
Veggie stir fries
Pesto pasta
Oatmeal (top with nuts, PB, fruit, cinnamon, maple syrup, raisins, whatever.)
Pasta salad, omit the salami/pepperoni.
potato salad, vegannaise instead of mayo.
Anything you can imagine with potatoes + sweet potatoes - grilled, hashbrowns, fries, hassleback, baked, tots, mashed.
Smoothies (vegan flavored protein powder is more expensive than whey, I know. But soy and pea protein isolate are very cheap. Add plain protein, banana, ice, plant milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder and sweetener/sugar.)
Chili
Caramel rice cakes topped with coconut/almond reddi-whip and nuts.





Here's some more outside of the box but cheap meals:
Jackfruit pulled pork (I just use slowcooked jackfruit and storebought BBQ sauce.)
Fried plantains
Fried zucchini
Tempura veggies
Baked acorn or butternut squash with margarine + brown sugar
Zucchini fritters (there's recipes everywhere and they're amazing.)
Chow mein
Pan fried bean sprouts
Chia pudding
Ceviche omit the shrimp/fish
Roasted eggplant
Mujaddara
Mushroom shawarma


Plant milk is more expensive than cow's milk, but you can make cheap-ass oatmillk at home*. There's tons of baking egg replacers (banana, applesauce, etc,) but I highly recommend flax egg** for some easy omega-3s.


Some life-saving cheap recipes:
https://avirtualvegan.com/oat-milk/ *
https://lovingitvegan.com/how-to-make-a-flax-egg/ **
https://ohsheglows.com/2017/11/08/all-purpose-vegan-cheese-sauce/
https://cookieandkate.com/2018/vegan-sour-cream-recipe/
https://www.connoisseurusveg.com/cashew-cream-cheese/
https://www.cearaskitchen.com/vegan-yogurt/
https://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/vegan-chickpea-cookie-dough/ (the semi-sweet chocochips at Trader Joes are vegan, so are their marshmallows. I recommend adding both.)



I realize how big my post is now that I'm finished.. Hope you find it helpful haha.

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Awesome thanks for all the tips! have rice cooker so covered there. Blender #1 on the list after doing some more research(sauces, drink, etc...). That said after checking out hot for food where do you buy you cashews in bluk? https://www.amazon.com/Sincerely-Nuts-Cashews-Whole-Raw/dp/B001KW8UVI
https://www.amazon.com/Raw-Organic-Cashews-5-lbs-Sincerely/dp/B004JYIKX2
looks like between 35-50 for 5 lbs depending, if you have any resources for that or brands that would be cool. thanks again!!

Instant Pot Mushroom Wild Rice

Full recipe post with notes here-----> https://veggiechick.com/instant-pot-mushroom-wild-rice/ =)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted vegetable broth
  
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
  
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  
• 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced (I used cremini, white button or baby bella)
  
• 1 3/4 cups water
  
• 1 1/2 cups wild rice blend (combination of black and basmati rice)
  
• 1 teaspoon Spanish paprika
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme flakes)
  
• 1/2 cup raw cashews
  
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  
  

  INSTRUCTIONS
  

  
  

1. Set Instant Pot to the Sauté function. Add vegetable broth, garlic, onions and mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and soft. Turn the Instant Pot off.
   
2. Add the water, rice, Spanish paprika, salt, black pepper, and thyme. Stir well. Replace the lid, then set the Instant Pot to  Manual/Pressure Cook (at high pressure) for 22 minutes. *Make sure the Instant Pot is set to the “Sealing” position.
   
3. Meanwhile, in a high powdered blender, add the raw cashews and nutritional yeast. Process until fine (powder-like consistency). 
   
4. Once the Instant Pot is done cooking (the time has elapsed), let the pressure release naturally (about 15-20 minutes). When ready, open the lid, add the cashew powder and almond milk and stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep this dish in an airtight container in the fridge for up 5-6 days. Makes roughly 4 (1-cup) servings.

If you like cooking, I recommend getting the vegan staples in bulk on Amazon. We get cashews and nutritional yeast on Amazon, and it's honestly the cheapest I've found. We get this yeast ($0.64 per oz), and these cashews ($6.80 per pound). The cashews keep for a long time in the freezer and SO MANY vegan recipes call for cashews, so buying in bulk saves us a lot. For reference, raw cashews at Whole Foods are $13ish a pound, I think.

I agree. Amazon is the best so far. I buy these Kirkland Cashews.

Btw, if you need a recipe to try out, make this Vegan mozzarella spinach and artichoke dip. So. Freaking. Delicious.

It is not inevitable. I know a few people who turned their "munchies" into a sensation that actually dissuades you from eating. I don't know how exactly, but it just requires some self control and really recognizing that you are not hungry and you do not need food

I suggest setting aside one thing to snack on slowly, and always drink a ton of water while clear cutting those trees.

http://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Cocoa-Almonds-Calorie-Packages/dp/B002ZJ3CC2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1310746691&sr=8-3 This could work. They are delicious.

things in 100 calorie packs are great too, big help in portion control. These are amazing

Thai Lime and Chili Cashews are pretty good to munch on. Also their spanakopita's if you're willing to bake.

https://www.amazon.com/Planters-Cashew-Halves-Pieces-Salted/dp/B00FN6EC6Y/ref=sr_1_4_s_it?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1504253615&sr=1-4&keywords=cashews&th=1

1 pound 10 oz for $12.

Amazon doing well there.

$0.47/oz vs 0.5/oz at the grocery store.

Also bulk 5 pound bag:
https://www.amazon.com/Cashew-Pieces-Large-Raw-Bulk/dp/B004NQW9NI/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1504253938&sr=8-1&keywords=bulk+cashews

$0.2925/oz, $0.412/oz after shipping.

10 pounds (2 bags) with local sales tax included I'm getting $0.384/oz.

Good prices.

Admittedly this article is a little lightweight but still interesting. I didn't know the raw cashew is inedible -- bit odd since "raw" cashews are sold all over, albeit not cheaply. Apparently these are not "truly" raw; it's a seriously labor-intensive process to create cashews that have not been heat-treated in any way but are still safe to eat.

Kevala Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 9lb / 1 Gallon $60 shipped

Wild Planet Wild Skipjack Light Tuna, 5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)

Cashews Whole Raw 3 Pounds

Brazil Nuts

Nature's Gate Natural Toothpaste, Creme de Peppermint, 6-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6) $18 which is a huge steal

Thor's Hammer (1000 tablets pure chlorella/spirulina blend), Raw Power Organics brand

2.75lbs for $20:

https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Belly-Fancy-Whole-Cashews/dp/B01E60QQ3Y/ref=lp_14394503011_1_5_a_it?srs=14394503011&ie=UTF8&qid=1504193869&sr=8-5&th=1

I've bought multiple bags of these and they're always great.

How about these? You have a lot of spicy things on your wishlist.


Thanks for the contest!

All of my local grocery stores carry them in bulk. Here are some for $7/lb - https://www.amazon.com/Sincerely-Nuts-Cashew-Pieces-Unsalted/dp/B00HQM72EW/ and here are some for $8/lb https://www.heb.com/product-detail/sunrise-natural-foods-whole-raw-cashews/983042 and you get free shipping on your first order.

I buy these. Still not cheap but cheaper maybe? Not great to snack on plain but definitely does the trick for any sort of cooking.

Yep! Here’s a link if you’re interested too. Cashews, Whole, Raw, 320, Bulk Nuts - We Got Nuts (5 LBS.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IH89ZM6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hGC5CbXS9YG78

Here's an investment on 84 packs, but gets the cost per pack down to 0.83

I put the link to the screen grab so it will always live.
Here is the actual URL :
http://www.amazon.com/Planters-Watch-out-fraud-item/dp/B001VEZCZM/ref=sr_1_64?ie=UTF8&s=grocery&qid=1267154789&sr=1-64

Roasted whole black gram/black chickpea. You can get those at Indian stores or amazon.