12 Good, Inexpensive Meal Ideas Other Than Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches

Good, Inexpensive Meal Ideas Other Than Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches 1 of 13

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Fruit Salad 2 of 13

Being both healthy and colorful you can't go wrong with this meal idea. Even better, many fruit is coming into season making it that much more less expensive. Image Credit: Pink Sherbet Photography

French Toast, Pancakes, Waffles 3 of 13

Breakfast foods any time of the day are a cheaper alternative to many lunch and dinner options. Image Credit: Kim Scarborough

Crepes 4 of 13

I used to think that you had to have a fancy crepe pan or similar magic skills to be able to make crepes. I found this recipe and it changed my entire crepe experience. They are SO easy to make! Image Credit: Kanko*

Rice, Beans, Avocado, Tortilla 5 of 13

This is a simple, fresh-feeling, easy meal that you can't go wrong with.Image Credit: madaise

Eggs and Toast 6 of 13

Scrambled, over-easy, poached- any way you like them eggs are a cheap, high-protein meal option. Image Credit: Podknox

Oatmeal 7 of 13

Super versatile and high in fiber.Image Credit: thebittenword.com

Quesadillas 8 of 13

Another extremely versatile option. Keep it simple with cheese only or add-in everything but the kitchen sink. It's completely up to you!Image Credit: ultrakml

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich 9 of 13

Peanut butter is an inexpensive and filling ingredient. Mix it up in new ways to keep boredom at bay.Image Credit: mary_thompson

Canned Soup and Bread 10 of 13

When soup that you like goes on sale grab a couple of cans of it. Get a day-old loaf of french bread and you've got yourself an easy, inexpensive feast.Image Credit: Tanya!

Hummus with Veggie and Pita 11 of 13

Hummus is very easy to make if you have a food processor and it can even be made in the blender. Add veggies and pita and it's a meal.Image Credit: Veganbaking.net

Tuna salad or Egg salad 12 of 13

Mix up tuna or chopped hard-boiled eggs with a bit of mayo, toss in a sprinkle or two of garlic salt, add celery or lettuce for some crunch and you're good to go!Image Credit: Le living and co.

Breakfast Burritos 13 of 13

Toss some scrambled eggs into a tortilla with some cheese and you've got a meal any time of the day.Image Credit: erin & camera