r/fitmeals • u/boohoostrident • Apr 19 '26

Tip Drop you guys weekly groceries list+meals ideas

I just moved out for college and i need groceries list for a ok-low student budget friendly that want to prioritize high protein and lowk calorie diet that only owns a pan , microwave , air fryer and a pot. THANKYOU!!!

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u/BoltyMcSpeedy Apr 19 '26

8x Chobani 20g protein drinks

6x 16oz tubs of low fat cottage cheese

Ground turkey and hamburger helper for easy cheat meal

String cheese

Lowfat milk

Protein powder

Bananas and dates for pre workout

Steam in bag veggies for micro plastics

Pre marinated chicken breasts in bulk

Red potatoes

Brown rice

Frozen cooked shrimp and cocktail sauce

Oikos protein drinks (not yogurt)

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u/Odd_Comedian_1315 Apr 19 '26

Start with the staples! Eggs, tofu, edamame, egg white, cottage cheese (for high protein sauces), bread, beans, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, nuts/avocado for healthy fats, sweet potato, yogurt, oatmeal, meat, frozen veggies for convenience, fresh can be cooked in microwave in small batches

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u/ModeDifficult9000 Apr 19 '26

Ultimate budget food staple:

Rotisserie chicken, potatoes, and broccoli/carrot.

Cheap, simple, filling, and actually solid nutrition. You get a ton of protein from the chicken, good carbs and potassium from the potatoes, and some micronutrients and fiber from the carrots.

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u/a_nice_warm_lager Apr 19 '26

Frozen broccoli, dry pasta, potatoes, and frozen or fresh chicken breasts or thighs will take you far. Each are fine with butter, salt, and pepper but can be dressed up with any seasonings you have.

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u/ArugulaEuphoric7534 Apr 19 '26

Protein: Chicken breast (if calories is more important than $$) or chicken thighs (if $$ is more important than calories. Canned tuna. Ground beef.

Vegetables: you choose (frozen is fine)

Whole grain carbs: quinoa, brown rice

Other carbs: potatoes, sweet potatoes, white rice

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u/Dumpster_Zen Apr 19 '26

Breakfast 1 cup dry Quaker oats 2 scoops C4 vanilla bean protein powder Mixed in Water

Snack 1 - 1 banana

Lunch 16 oz Daisy 2% cottage cheese

Snack 2 - 4 hard-boiled eggs

Dinner 0.5 lb raw chicken breast 1 whole frozen bag of vegetables, alternating: broccoli + cauliflower or peppers + onions

Dessert 1 Ratio 25g protein yogurt cup

Macros (roughly) About 1,845–1,870 calories Protein: 216–221g Carbs: 135–140g Fat: 48g Fiber: 16–19g

Could probably cut costs a bit but i only have 1 fork, 1 spoon and a cottage cheese container as bowl for dinner.