15 healthy and tasty family dinners for under $2 per serve

With the sky high cost of living, save money with our 15 family meal for under $2 per serve!
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For most of us sticking to a tight budget is the new normal with the cost of living at an all time high!

At The Healthy Mummy our goal is always to provide super budget, healthy and tasty meal options for yourself and your family, and right now it couldn’t be more important.

There are over 6,000 family friendly recipes in The Healthy Mummy App to help you save money, time and stay on track with your health and weight loss goals.

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Try these 15 healthy, family friendly, simple and super budget friendly recipes for under $2 per serve!!

Given the current cost of living it is almost unbelievable to be able to find healthy, family friendly recipes for under $2.00 per serve. Luckily our team of experts have done all the ground work for you! They pulled together these delicious recipes that have been costed using current supermarket prices!

Family and budget friendly bolognese bake is $1.61 per serve and only 375 calories

Try our easy Family Friendly Bolognese Bake

Fish burgers are just $1.50 per serve and 389 calories

Try this tasty recipe in The Healthy Mummy App

Slow cooker Asian chicken is $1.84 per serve and only 320 calories

Healthy Slow Cooked Asian Chicken



Try our Slow Cooked Asian Chicken Breast tonight

Satay noodle bowl with tofu is $1.83 per serve with just 392 calories

Try this tasty in The Healthy Mummy App

Curried sausages are great value at $1.99 per serve and 361 calories!!

Try this super easy Healthy Curried Sausages Recipe.

Crispy chicken burgers with spicy sauce are only $1.74 per serve and 480 calories

Try this delicious recipe in The Healthy Mummy App

Pesto, spinach and ricotta rolls are super budget friendly at $1.16 per serve and only 171 calories each

Add this family favourite to your meal plan Pesto, Spinach and Ricotta Rolls

Chicken and broccoli pasta salad only $1.89 per serve and 373 calories per serve

Try this amazing recipe from The Healthy Mummy App

Stovetop lasagna – $1.99 per serve and just 280 calories!

Try our super popular Stovetop Lasagne as part of your meal plan

Lentil chilli con carne – $1.07 per serve and only 245 calories!!

You wont even know its meat free Lentil Chilli Con Carne Recipe

Salami and feta arancini – $1.47 per serve and only 308 calories per serve

Try this tasty recipe from The Healthy Mummy App

Satay fried rice with egg is $1.75 per serve with 433 calories per serve

Satay-Fried-Rice

Make Thai Style Vegetarian Satay Fried Rice With Egg tonight, your family will love it!

Thai vegetable spring rolls are $1.60 per serve and 378 calories per serve

Thai Vegetable Sprin Roll Recipe

Try this tasty recipe from The Healthy Mummy App

Beef Nachos is just $1.98 per serve and 402 calories for the perfect fake-away!

Make this quick and healthy Healthy Beef Nachos tonight

Kid friendly healthy meat pies at just $1.65 per serve with 320 calories

Try this tasty recipe from The Healthy Mummy App

Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs are just $1.71 per serve and 225 calories per serve

Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs

Try this simple mid week dinner Porcupine Meatballs

If you would like more ways to save money check out how Sascha saves $50 per week on groceries with these simple tips

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