Frugal Friday: 2 More Healthy Foods for $2 or Less

Week 3 #5 Oats (Old Fashioned or Quick)

Great for: hot or cold cereal, granola, crumb topping for desserts, and muffins.
What's a serving? 1/2 cup dry oats.
Price per serving? 19 cents per serving. An 18-ounce container of oats costs around $2.29 (on sale) and each container contains about 13 servings (if 1/2-cup of dry oats is a serving).
Nutrition info per serving worth noting: 140 calories, 4 grams fiber, and 5 grams protein.

#6 Frozen Vegetables

Great for: side dishes, casseroles, and stews.
What's a serving? 1 cup
Price per serving: around 25 cents. Frozen vegetables come in 12-ounce to 24-ounce bags that cost anywhere from $1.75 to $2.25 and contain around 6 to 8 cups depending on the vegetable and the size of the bag.
Nutrition info per serving worth noting: .

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