The Ultimate Vegan Budget-Friendly Grocery List
This is the ultimate vegan budget-friendly grocery list for all of your essential foods.
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1. Nut Butters
- Almond Butter
- Mixed Nut Butter
- Peanut Butter
One of the main sources of protein I get as a vegan is from nuts and nut butters including almond butter, mixed nut butter, and peanut butter. Peanut butter is often cheaper than some of the other nut butters, but I like to eat a variety of nut butters in my diet. You can add nut butters to toast, oatmeal, smoothies and smoothie bowls, as well as a topping on pancakes.
2. Seeds
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Chia Seeds
- Flax Seeds
This next ingredient is a staple of mine. I always have an assortment of seeds in my kitchen because they’re so easy to throw into your meals. Some of my favorites include pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and flax seeds. Seeds are super nutritious and great to add to your meals. I like adding pumpkin seeds and flax seeds on top of sweet potatoes and avocado toast, and I typically add chia seeds to my oatmeal and smoothies. You can pretty much add seeds to anything.
3. Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Potatoes
Potatoes are a great lunch or dinner idea. I like to switch it up with both sweet potatoes and baked potatoes so I’m not eating the same foods every single day. Potatoes are great to have with tofu, veggies, and hummus, and they’re also very inexpensive.
4. Legumes
- Black Beans
- Garbanzo Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Lentils
- Kidney Beans
- Soy Beans
As a vegan, I eat a lot of legumes like black beans, garbanzo beans, pinto beans, lentils, kidney beans, and soy beans for additional protein. I try and add a protein source for each meal to ensure I’m getting sufficient protein in my diet. One of my go-to meals to make is tacos, a burrito, or a taco salad. I’ll fill it with either lentils or beans, as well as all of my favorite toppings.
5. Fruit
- Avocados (yes, they’re considered a fruit)
- Bananas
- Apples
- Grapes
- Raspberries
- Blueberries
Fruit is a staple of mine. I buy fruit every time I go to the grocery store because I eat it every single day. Fruit is a healthy snack and is a great alternative to dessert. If you’re craving something sweet, grabbing an apple or orange is a healthier alternative to a candy bar or bowl of ice cream. I like to have fruit on hand for my breakfast in the morning. I prefer sweet breakfasts, and I’ll almost always slice up some banana or add some frozen blueberries to my oatmeal in the mornings.
6. Vegetables
- Broccoli
- Corn
- Carrots
- Zucchini
- Cauliflower
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Lettuce
Like fruit, I seriously can’t live without vegetables. I never use to eat vegetables, but now I eat them almost every day. It’s become a favorite food of mine which isn’t a bad thing considering how good for you they are. For both lunch and dinner, I’ll make a side of veggies for some additional nutrients. My favorite vegetables include broccoli, carrots, and corn, and something I’ve been doing recently is adding pasta sauce on my veggies. It might sound like a weird combination, but it’s actually really good!
7. Carbs
- Whole Wheat Bread
- Whole Wheat Pasta
- Chickpea Protein Pasta
- Rolled Oats
- Soft & Hard Taco Shells
Some people try to limit their carbs but I eat carbs for almost every meal. Some of the main sources of carbs that I like to eat include whole wheat bread, pasta, rolled oats, and taco shells. A typical day of eating for me consists of oatmeal for breakfast, tacos for lunch, and pasta for dinner (plus snacks in-between). I really like the Banza Chickpea Pasta because it’s high in protein.
8. Tofu
Tofu is another staple of mine because it’s a great source of both protein and iron. I like to make tofu scramble and add it to my avocado toast, pasta, and tacos. It’s a bit bland alone, but if you add all the right seasonings, it’s super flavorful.
9. Nut Milk
- Almond Milk
- Cashew Milk
- Oat Milk
- Silk Milk
When I initially went vegan, I had to get use to drinking plant-based milk. I was so use to drinking traditional dairy milk that I didn’t really like nut milk at first. However, it’s grown on me overtime and I absolutely love it now. I try and drink some sort of plant-based milk each day because it’s a great source of calcium.
10. Condiments
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Hummus
- Salsa
- Nutritional Yeast
These are your standard condiments and the main ones I use. I mostly add hummus, salsa, and nutritional yeast to my meals and rarely use dressings. This keeps your meals healthier and clean.
11. Vegan Specialty Treats
- Vegan Coco Whip
- Enjoy Life & Lily’s Vegan Chocolate Chips
- Orgain Creamy Chocolate Fudge Protein Powder
- Orgain Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Protein Powder
- Orgain Vanilla Bean Protein Powder
This would not be a blog post if I didn’t mention some sort of dessert. Although I try and eat pretty clean, I love my desserts. Some of my favorite vegan products include Coco Whip, Enjoy Life & Lily’s vegan baking chips, and Orgain protein powder. I buy these on occasion if I’m in the mood to bake a treat.
SOME OF MY FAVORITE PRODUCTS!
2. Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder Creamy Chocolate Fudge
Final Thoughts
We’ve reached the end of this massive vegan grocery shopping list. Eating healthy can be fun. You can make delicious meals while eating nutritious foods like fruit, nut butters, legumes, and vegetables.
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