Budget Whole30 Meals (2024)

Here are some Budget Whole30 Meals I feed my large family. All of these can feed a family of 7 for under $20! That means that all of these are a full meal (not just entree) for less than $3 per person. Eating healthy can be affordable!

Keep in mind, all of the prices are based on the current prices at my local NorCal Walmart. I cannot tell you how much these meals will cost YOU, based on prices in your area. But, hopefully they will still inspire you. Also, organic/free-range/etc. products are not factored into these prices. Though ideal, not everyone can afford them, especially if they are on a tight budget.

All of these recipes are Whole30 compatible. That means they are also gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free. I tried whenever possible to offer nut-free and egg-free options as well. New to Whole30? Learn more about the Whole30 program here.

My Budget Whole30 Approved Cookbook

Many of these recipes are a sample from my cookbook Whole Food for Your Family, which has 100+ budget- and family-friendly recipes. Want more Budget Whole30 Meals? You can learn more or grab a copy of my cookbook HERE!

Budget Whole30 Meals:

Blackened Chickenwith Kale Salad and roasted potatoes withHomemade Ranch = $16.33 total, $2.33 per serving

Blackened Chicken = $6.18
- 6 spices = $0.22
- 2 pounds chicken breast = $5.96
Roasted Potatoes = $3.94
- 3 pounds potatoes = $3.78
- Olive oil + salt = $0.16
Kale Salad = $3.87
- Large bunch of kale = $1.28
- Mix-ins (Broccoli slaw, sunflower seeds, raisins) = $1.97
- Homemade dressing = $0.62
Homemade Ranch for dipping = $2.34

Taco Salad = $19.54 total, $2.79 per serving

Ground beef Taco Meat
- 2.25 ground beef = $10.72
- Homemade taco seasoning, double batch = $0.62
Lettuce = $1.98
Homemade Cilantro Lime Ranch= $2.18
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice = $2.96
Homemade Blender Salsa = $1.08

Out-N-In Bites, Breaded Potato Wedges, and Fruit = $19.96 total, $2.85 per serving

Out-N-In Bites = $14.84
- Ground beef, 2.25 pounds = $10.28
- Veggies = $2.06
- Homemade secret sauce = $2.16
Breaded Potato Wedges (Double Batch; in my Cookbook, page 227 OR use my Garlic Fries for a similar price) = $3.50
- Russet Potatoes – $1.42
- Eggs – $0.52
- Compatible flour – $1.20
- Seasonings – $0.36
Fruit, 2 pounds on sale = $1.98

Tuna Taco Fritters, Cilantro Salsa Slaw, Cilantro Lime Ranch, and Fruit = $19.17 total, $2.74 per serving

Hash Brown Waffles with BBQ Chicken and Ranch = $19.36 total, $2.77 per serving

BBQ Chicken (page 146 of my cookbook) = $9.51
- 2.5 pounds chicken breast = $7.35
- 2 cups homemade BBQ Sauce = $2.16
Hash Brown Waffles (triple batch) = $8.46
- Frozen hash browns = $4.03
- Eggs = $2.34
- Oil = $1.01
- Seasonings = $1.07
Toppings
- Homemade Ranch= $1.17
- Cilantro = $0.22

Budget Beef Stew with Side Salad or fruit = $20 total, $2.85

Budget Beef Stew = $16.06
- Ground beef, 2 pounds = $9.00
- Potatoes = $0.97
- Carrots = $0.33
- Cauliflower = $2.76
- Broth = $1.68
- Seasonings = $0.56
Use remaining amount for side salad or fruit = $3.94

Creamy Jalapeño Chicken, Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice, and Cilantro Salsa Slaw = $19.67 total, $2.81 per serving

Creamy Jalapeño Chicken (double batch, in my Cookbook page 133) = $9.36
- 2 pounds chicken breast = $5.96
- Coconut milk = $1.12
- Jalapeños = $0.84
- Seasonings = $1.44
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice = $2.96
- Cauliflower rice = $2.12
- Seasonings = $0.84
Cilantro Salsa Slaw = $7.36
- Coleslaw = $1.98
- Pico de Gallo = $2.59
- Avocado = $1.55
- Cilantro Ranch = $0.97
- Jalapeno = $0.28

Italian Toss and Bake Chicken, Spiralized Potato “Noodles” and Side Caesar Salad = $18.73 total, $2.68 per person

Italian Toss & Bake Chicken (in my Cookbook, page 130) = $8.20
- Chicken breast, 2 pounds = $5.94
- Almond flour = $1.96
- Spices = $0.40
Spiralized Russet Potato “Noodles” = $4.20
- Russet potatoes, 2 lbs = $2.08
- Olive oil = $0.16
- Marinara = $1.96
Side Caesar Salad = $6.33
- Homemade Caesar Dressing (my Cookbook, page 204) = $6.33
- Nuts & Seeds = $1.10
- Avocado = $1.08
- Lettuce = $1.98

Chicken Stir Fry = $19.33 total, $2.67 per serving

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce, 12oz(in my Cookbook, page 148) = $4.36
- Coconut aminos = $2.13
- Basalmic vinegar = $0.43
- Orange juice = $0.28
- Date paste = $0.87
- Potato starch = $0.15
- Spices = $0.16
Chicken and Stir Fry Veggies = $9.00
- Chicken breast, 2 pounds = $5.96
- Frozen veggies, 24oz = $2.88
- Oil = $0.16
Cauliflower Rice = $3.98
Fruit that’s on sale = $1.99

Chicken Confetti Nuggets withBroccoli Salad and Fries = $19.75 total, $2.82 per serving

Confetti Chicken Nuggets (Double Batch; in my Cookbook, page 86 OR use my Chicken Zucchini Nuggets for a similar price)= $8.50
- Ground Chicken – $5.82
- Steamed Veggies – $1.96
- Compatible flour – $0.46
- Seasonings – $0.26
Broccoli Salad (alsoin my Cookbook, page 215) = $7.75
- Broccoli Florets – $2.81
- Broccoli Slaw – $0.42
- Grapes – $0.73
- Almonds – $0.72
- Raisins – $0.41
- Mayo – $1.23
- Date Paste – $1.31
- Red wine vinegar – $0.12
Breaded Potato Wedges (Double Batch; in my Cookbook, page 227 OR use my Garlic Fries for a similar price) = $3.50
- Russet Potatoes – $1.42
- Eggs – $0.52
- Compatible flour – $1.20
- Seasonings – $0.36

Pineapple Chicken or Turkey Meatballs with Almond Green Bean Caulirice + Fruit = $19.56 total, $2.79 per serving

Pineapple Chicken or Turkey Meatballs (1.5x batch, also in my cookbook on page 136) = $10.20
- Ground meat = $5.79
- Canned pineapple = $1.28
- Spices = $0.11
- Sauce = $3.02
Almond Green Bean Cauliflower Rice (2x batch, in my cookbook on page 230) $7.60
- Ghee = $1.20
- Frozen caulirice = $2.66
- Seasonings = $0.20
- Chicken broth = $0.74
- Frozen green beans = $1.60
- Almonds = $1.20
Fruit: 2 pounds of Oranges = $1.76

Paleo Chick-fil-a Chicken with Onion Rings and Crispy Freezer Veggies + Ranch = $19.81 total, $2.83 per serving

Paleo Chick-fil-a Strips (Double Batch, also in my cookbook on page 70) = $9.22
- Chicken breast – $5.96
- Pickle juice – $1.00
- Eggs – $0.52
- Flour + seasonings – $1.74
Homemade Onion Rings (Double Batch, in my cookbook on page 212) = $5.39
- Onions – $1.56
- Flour + Seasonings – $1.86
- Eggs – $0.52
- Coconut oil – $1.45
Roasted Freezer Veggies (steamed then seasoned andair fried. Also in my cookbook on page 247) = $3.64
Homemade ranch = $1.56

Plantain Taco Hashwith Cilantro Salsa Slaw = $19.89, $2.84 per serving

Plantain Taco Hash = $12.53
- Cooking oil = $.24 (use olive oil instead of coconut oil, as it’s more budget-friendly)
- 3 yellow plantains = $2.04
- 2 bell peppers = $1.36
- Onion = $.62
- 2 pounds ground meat of choice = $3.98*2 = 7.96 (we double the protein just to make sure our large family has the protein we need).
- Taco seasoning = $.31
Cilantro Salsa Slaw = $7.36
- Coleslaw = $1.98
- Pico de Gallo = $2.59
- Avocado = $1.55
- Cilantro Ranch = $0.97
- Jalapeno = $0.28

Lettuce-Wrapped Burgers with Curly Fries, Kale Chips, and fruit = $19.19, $2.74 per serving

Lettuce-Wrapped Burgers = $14
- Meat = $8.65
- Lettuce = $1.88
- Tomato = $0.82
- Onion = $0.91
- Date mustard = $1.74
Curly fries = $1.24
- Russet Potatoes = $0.95
- Spices = $0.12
- Olive oil = $0.17
Kale chips (1.5x batch) = $2.86
- Kale = $2.96
- Olive oil = $0.13
- Nutritional Yeast = $0.47
- Garlic salt = $0.04
1/2 a pineapple = $1.09