15 Tasty Recipes You Can Make for Less than £1

Posted on 11 October 2023 in Meal Prep Recipes, High Protein Recipes, Recipes

If you’ve ever found yourself gazing at the supermarket shelves aimlessly looking for affordable meal options, you’re not alone! With the cost-of-living soaring higher, we know that stocking up your fridge can be expensive.

To help keep costs down, we’ve compiled 15 tasty recipes that cost less than £1 per serving, without compromising on flavour.

From satisfying breakfast options and hearty evening meals to sweet and energising protein treats, these affordable recipes will be a treat for your tastebuds and might make great staples to your meal planning.

1. Shakshuka

Our tasty Shakshuka is not only healthy and nutritious, but a cost-effective way to reduce your food waste.

For only 87p per serving, it's a hearty dish packed with lots of vitamins and minerals and a great way to use up the leftover veg in your fridge or whatever you have lying around your cupboards.

2. Carrot Cake Protein Muffins

Swap expensive sweet treats for our Carrot Cake Protein Muffins at only 41p per muffin.

A great low-calorie, on-the-go snack with 10g of protein to keep you fuelled. They’re sure to be a crowd pleaser – if you’re nice enough to share them!

3. Cocoa Almond Butter Balls

These super easy Cocoa Almond Butter Balls are only 19p per ball and make for a nutritious snack when you're in need of a sweet treat.

Packed with plenty of healthy fats and a boost of carbs, these energy balls make a great pick me up in the morning or afternoon without breaking the bank.

4. Chocolate Orange Protein Flapjacks

Say bye-bye to expensive protein bars and try our homemade Chocolate Orange Protein Flapjacks at just 56p per bar.

Flapjacks are always a crowd pleaser, and these chocolate orange protein flapjacks don’t disappoint, packed with 23g of protein these are an ideal for when you’re snacking on-the-go.

5. Salted Caramel and Banana Protein Crumpets

Baked crumpets are the rage right now, and we're here for it. Level up your crumpets and add salted caramel, banana, and chocolate before baking in the oven.

At just 99p per serving, this sweet and fulfilling breakfast is a real winner for dessert lovers.

6. One-Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggie Bake

This quick and easy one pan meal prep saves time and money while packing plenty of flavour!

Our One-Pan Chicken and Veggie Bake comes in at 94p per serving, tastes incredible and is a perfect option for mid-week meal prep.

7. Double Chocolate Baked Protein Oats

Cake for breakfast? We’re here for it with these healthy but delicious Double Chocolate Baked Protein Oats that have a rich chocolate flavour and the texture of cake – yum!

These oats are super easy to make, costing 87p per portion and a plentiful 25g of protein per portion!

8. Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats

Save yourself some extra snooze time with these overnight oats!

Providing a wholesome and nutritious start to the day, our creamy peanut butter and jelly oats provide a generous 26g of protein and are just 89p per serving!

9. Veggie Bean Burgers

Eating well for less couldn't be better with this Veggie Bean Burger recipe.

Costing 88p per serving, this burger is made with kidney beans, nuts, and veggies - packing more fibre, vitamins, and nutrients than your average meat burger and it still tastes amazing!

10. Spinach Pancakes with Berries

This super spinach pancake recipe may sound a little weird, but trust us, they taste AMAZING!

Just like regular pancakes but with the added goodness from the spinach and then delicious toppings to satisfy your sweet or savoury cravings.

Choose our delicious berry blast topping option for a sweet treat that’ll cost you only 71p per serving!

11. Protein Smoothies

Protein shakes are a popular staple to many gym enthusiasts’ meal planning! They’re convenient, packed with protein and taste great!

Our high protein smoothie recipes cost 90p per serving and provide a refreshing way to help you reach your fitness goals. Choose between our three tasty flavours: Chocolate, Strawberries and Banana, or Vanilla Peanut Butter.

12. Double Chocolate Protein Cookies

Low-cost cookies? We’ve got your back. For only 25p per cookie you can whip up a batch of our healthier Double Chocolate Protein cookies.

Packed with 13g of protein they taste just as good as the real deal and are the perfect pick-me-up when you’re craving something sweet.

13. Breakfast Pizza Bagels

Pizza for breakfast? We say hell yeah with our quick and easy Breakfast Pizza Bagels.

Packed with 27g protein and only 75p per bagel, they’re a tasty low-cost high protein breakfast idea - ideal for on-the-go mornings when you’re craving something savoury.

14. Protein Chocolate Mocha Frappe

Bored of your protein shakes? Treat your tastebuds and get a kick of caffeine with our delicious Chocolate Mocha Frappe, packed with 15g protein and costing just 70p per serving!

Indulge without the calories in a rich coffee base, sweet and creamy chocolate, topped with light whipped cream.

15. Cinnamon and Apple Oats

For only 65p, our hearty and warming cinnamon and apple oats are just the ticket to kick start your day.

Porridge oats are a great way to start the day, as they are packed with full of slow-release carbs, vitamins, and fibre - plus they taste delicious.

Looking for some more nutritious, protein packed recipes to add to your meal planning? Check out our healthy dinner recipes and our meal prep recipes!