Simple, Affordable & Nourishing

👉 Approximate total: £22–£28 (UK budget supermarkets)

🍞 Staple Carbohydrates (Energy)

• ✅ Porridge oats (1kg)
• ✅ Wholemeal bread (1–2 loaves)
• ✅ Rice (1kg)
• ✅ Pasta (500g–1kg)
• ✅ Potatoes (2kg)

👉 Provides long‑lasting energy and filling meals

🥚 Protein (Recovery & Strength)

• ✅ Eggs (12 pack)
• ✅ Baked beans (2–3 tins)
• ✅ Lentils (dried or tinned)
• ✅ Tinned tuna (2 tins)

👉 Supports healing, muscle recovery, and breastfeeding needs

🥦 Fruit & Vegetables (Vitamins & Iron)

• ✅ Frozen mixed vegetables (large bag)
• ✅ Fresh carrots
• ✅ Onions
• ✅ Bananas
• ✅ Apples

👉 Frozen options are just as nutritious and last longer

🥛 Dairy / Alternatives (Calcium)

• ✅ Milk (or plant‑based alternative)
• ✅ Yogurt (large tub)

👉 Supports bone health and energy

🥜 Healthy Extras (Snacks & Nutrients)

• ✅ Peanut butter
• ✅ Cooking oil (small bottle)

👉 Adds calories and nutrients when appetite is low

🍲 Example Meals from This Shop

👉 You can create multiple simple meals:

• Porridge + banana → breakfast
• Egg on toast → quick protein meal
• Rice + veggies + tuna → balanced meal
• Beans on toast → quick and filling
• Lentil soup / stew → budget-friendly and nutritious
• Pasta + vegetables → easy dinner

💡 Ways to Stretch Your Budget

• Buy supermarket own brands
• Choose frozen over fresh where possible
• Cook larger portions and reuse
• Use leftovers (e.g. rice, veg, beans)

👉 This can last several days to a week depending on household size

🤱 Extra Tip for New & Breastfeeding Mums

Try to always have:

• A quick snack nearby (banana, yogurt, toast)
• Water or a drink accessible

👉 Even small snacks make a difference when you’re tired or feeding regularly

💛 A Gentle Reminder

This list is not about perfection.

On some days:

• You may only eat snacks
• You may rely on quick meals
• You may not feel like cooking

👉 That’s okay — something is always better than nothing

🗣 Share Your Experience

Help other parents eat well on a budget

You might want to share:

• Your favourite low‑cost meals
• Tips that helped you stretch your budget
• What worked during the early weeks

👉 Eating well doesn’t have to be expensive — simple, small steps can go a long way