What's Your Go-To Cheap Meal as a Student?
Let's be real, student budgets aren't always pretty. What's your favourite go-to meal that's super cheap but still actually tastes good? I'm trying to level up from just noodles!
Reply 1
Hi @OliverOoo
Honestly, pasta and potatoes are my go-to! They're super cheap and versatile — you can make loads of different pasta bakes or switch up jacket potato fillings so it doesn't get boring.
If you live near a city centre, I'd also recommend the Too Good To Go app — it's great for grabbing discounted food from restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets. Absolute lifesaver some weeks!
Also, loads of our students have shared their favourite budget-friendly recipes and tips — here are some you might find useful:
5 Foods for Big Savings: Stomach Full and Wallet-Friendly https://link.unibuddy.co/unibuddy/xzDgRixYLCshCRA8A
3 Easy Meals to Cook https://link.unibuddy.co/unibuddy/hTFrBRf48tpCDEMu5
Eating on a budget at University https://link.unibuddy.co/unibuddy/CwLdt9iUc15PKeeQA
Meal Prepping https://link.unibuddy.co/unibuddy/SbtEXsZpSEFusjKV6
Hope that helps! 🙂
Megan (LJMU Rep)
Honestly, pasta and potatoes are my go-to! They're super cheap and versatile — you can make loads of different pasta bakes or switch up jacket potato fillings so it doesn't get boring.
If you live near a city centre, I'd also recommend the Too Good To Go app — it's great for grabbing discounted food from restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets. Absolute lifesaver some weeks!
Also, loads of our students have shared their favourite budget-friendly recipes and tips — here are some you might find useful:
5 Foods for Big Savings: Stomach Full and Wallet-Friendly https://link.unibuddy.co/unibuddy/xzDgRixYLCshCRA8A
3 Easy Meals to Cook https://link.unibuddy.co/unibuddy/hTFrBRf48tpCDEMu5
Eating on a budget at University https://link.unibuddy.co/unibuddy/CwLdt9iUc15PKeeQA
Meal Prepping https://link.unibuddy.co/unibuddy/SbtEXsZpSEFusjKV6
Hope that helps! 🙂
Megan (LJMU Rep)
Reply 2
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Baked potatoes and beanz.
On desperate days it was rice and tomato puree - well that's a meal isn't it?
On desperate days it was rice and tomato puree - well that's a meal isn't it?
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