Gaining weight on a budget ....

...the struggleeeeeee !!!!
chicken breast, lentils, oats, brown rice and eggs are my absolute staples that I almost eat everyday. does anyone else have any cheap staples??

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  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    ...the struggleeeeeee !!!!
    chicken breast, lentils, oats, brown rice and eggs are my absolute staples that I almost eat everyday. does anyone else have any cheap staples??

    This list probably has a lot cheaper sources of calories.
  • xmichaelyx
    xmichaelyx Posts: 883 Member
    Cheapest protein: Cook whole chickens in the crockpot (49-cents per pound on sale) and use everything but the bones to make chili. Package it in individual cups, freeze, and thaw as needed.