10 Ways to Save at Ingles

by Leah McGrath, RD, LDN – Ingles Dietitian

1. Buy in bulk. If your Ingles has a bulk foods section it can come in handy when you only need a small amount of nuts or a type of grain for a recipe instead of having to buy a whole pack.

2. Make extra coffee in morning, refrigerate it and then enjoy an inexpensive iced coffee drink in the afternoon.

3. Create your own rice side dishes. Add frozen or canned chopped vegetables, nuts, raisins or dried fruit, like cranberries or cherries, fresh or dried herbs or spices to your brown rice. This cuts cost and sodium.

4. Look for milk (soy/almond/rice/cow) in TETRA packs in the grocery aisle at Ingles. It’s shelf stable (doesn’t need to be refrigerated) until it’s opened so it’s a good choice for your pantry as a backup, or for an emergency kit.

5. Add non-fat dry milk powder to smoothies, a glass of milk, puddings, or even milk/cream based soups, to boost protein and calcium.

6.
You’ll pay extra for grab n’ go and convenience sizes of beverages and
snacks. Be sure and check the UNIT PRICE on the shelf tag.

7.
Stretch omelettes or scrambled eggs and get more vegetables by adding
spinach or basil, diced tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, or squash.

8. Save your overripe bananas! Peel, wrap in plastic, and freeze. Use them later for smoothies or banana bread.

9.
Freeze whipped yogurt, or tubes of yogurt, from your Ingles Dairy
Department for a creamy treat for kids and adults, and an alternative to
ice cream.

10. Whole wheat tortillas can be used for: soft tacos, burritos, wraps, or you can even make your own tortilla chips.