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Five Raw Breakfasts That Cost Under $3

Eating raw does not have to mean expensive superfood powders. These five breakfasts each come in under three dollars a serving using regular grocery-store produce.

  1. Banana oat-free “porridge”: blend a frozen banana with a spoon of almond butter and cinnamon, then top with grated apple.
  2. Green smoothie: spinach, a frozen banana, half a cup of pineapple and water. Add a spoon of flax for staying power.
  3. Apple nachos: thin apple slices, a drizzle of peanut butter, sunflower seeds and raisins.
  4. Overnight chia: the base from my three ways post costs about 80 cents.
  5. Citrus and date bowl: segmented oranges, chopped dates, mint and a pinch of salt.

The trick is buying bananas by the bunch and freezing them the moment they get spots.

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Overnight Chia Pudding, Three Ways

Chia pudding is the breakfast that makes itself while you sleep. One base, three flavors, and you have the week covered.

The base (1 serving)

  • 3 tbsp chia seeds
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • A tiny pinch of salt

Stir everything in a jar, wait five minutes, stir again to break up clumps, then refrigerate overnight.

1. Mango and lime

Blend half a ripe mango with the zest of one lime and spoon it over the set pudding. Finish with toasted coconut.

2. Cacao and cherry

Whisk 1 tbsp raw cacao powder into the base before it sets. Top with pitted cherries and a few cacao nibs.

3. Matcha and pistachio

Add 1/2 tsp matcha to the milk first so it dissolves. Top with chopped pistachios and sliced kiwi.

Jars keep for up to four days, so Sunday night prep gets you to Thursday.