What's VEGAN at Dollar Tree? On a BUDGET

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  • Vegan on a budget at the Dollar Tree. See how many things I can find at the Dollar Tree that are vegan friendly.
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  • @TheVeganZombie
    @TheVeganZombie  6 лет назад +56

    New Frozen Foods Section ruclips.net/video/RdRcI2LfjOo/видео.html

    • @beyoubebeautiful5612
      @beyoubebeautiful5612 6 лет назад +2

      The Vegan Zombie new sub!!!! Great videos!

    • @mstiegra
      @mstiegra 6 лет назад +3

      I was just going to say, some of the Dollar Trees have very inclusive frozen sections. The one close to me has a LOT of different frozen fruits and veggies. I get 30 bags of different veggies and 15 bags of fruit every month. I LOVE it there!

    • @michellemccarthy3704
      @michellemccarthy3704 6 лет назад +2

      The Vegan Zombie thank you for the video. I decided to go on the vegan diet. This is very helpful. I've been on the vegan for about a month. I feel so much better.

    • @aoster04
      @aoster04 6 лет назад +1

      The Vegan Zombie òf,

    • @armonnibanks8377
      @armonnibanks8377 4 года назад +1

      So helpful thanks 😘

  • @loriep.9493
    @loriep.9493 5 лет назад +399

    Somebody should open a Vegan or Organic Store and everything cost $1-$2. We need healthy choices.

    • @ibolyaszijgyarto824
      @ibolyaszijgyarto824 5 лет назад +15

      Yes! That would be a wonderful idea.

    • @jiujuntang1762
      @jiujuntang1762 4 года назад +15

      And the farmers need to support their families.

    • @SuperAKIBHUSSAIN
      @SuperAKIBHUSSAIN 4 года назад

      processed crammed with chemicals should be healthy and fills my stomach...

    • @mkmstillstackin
      @mkmstillstackin 4 года назад +1

      Agree with others....brilliant idea!

    • @soddasuspect
      @soddasuspect 4 года назад +4

      Jiujun Tang fuck farmers they hurt animals

  • @bella-xf2lz
    @bella-xf2lz 5 лет назад +207

    I'm a teenager and I live walking distance from a dollar general store, so this was very helpful since I need to cook for myself because my family is not vegan. Thank you :)

    • @nematoaddd
      @nematoaddd 4 года назад +7

      Nice work. Good for you!

    • @QueenLwiththecrown
      @QueenLwiththecrown 4 года назад +7

      He was in the Dollar Tree, not Dollar General

    • @britneylopez2258
      @britneylopez2258 4 года назад +6

      Lol My family ain’t vegan either. I just started being a vegan today. lol

    • @naomiholliday3863
      @naomiholliday3863 4 года назад +2

      isabella pizzo Good for you.

    • @prettya.3130
      @prettya.3130 3 года назад

      cool wanna be mutals

  • @voodoo300
    @voodoo300 6 лет назад +60

    "Fresh bread with all these chemicals in it" LOL

  • @niccir2885
    @niccir2885 6 лет назад +153

    My Dollar Tree needs to step up their game!

    • @magamixer
      @magamixer 4 года назад +6

      Right! Mine does not look like this

    • @alexflenner3778
      @alexflenner3778 3 года назад +1

      Mine doesn't ether!

  • @robbien.3964
    @robbien.3964 6 лет назад +395

    This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched and I was so impressed at how positive it was-focusing on all the things that a person CAN eat as a vegan. I will plan to check out more of your videos.

  • @mikeprat1
    @mikeprat1 6 лет назад +89

    thanks for clarifying that "may contain" doesn't mean that ingredient is in the product.

    • @Dayshaaa777
      @Dayshaaa777 5 лет назад +3

      Mike Prat I was thinking the same exact thing. I’ve never actually thought about it from that perspective.

    • @ILive2Rescue
      @ILive2Rescue 5 лет назад +2

      Mike Prat You don’t know how happy I was when he said that! It’s going to open up a world of possibilities on my next grocery shopping trip!! 😁

  • @susanhoppe7297
    @susanhoppe7297 6 лет назад +60

    I told my family and friends, most cheap food is vegan cuz they don't use egg or milk as it is expensive, hence the list of ingredients to mimic. I am very low income and this is great. Thanks for taking us with you Chris and looking at the ingredients so I don't look silly in mine which is very busy....

  • @mayojello2664
    @mayojello2664 6 лет назад +21

    “Junk junk junk junk, DOLLAR” I love this man 😂😂

  • @HUNDOPE
    @HUNDOPE 6 лет назад +368

    the most vegan food i've ever seen in only 1 isle lol

  • @shiasworld8409
    @shiasworld8409 6 лет назад +88

    I go to dollar tree for the majority of my vegan shopping. My dollar tree has unsweetened almond milk, veggie burgers, Italian Ice, veggie samosa, and other frozen goodies that have the vegan stamp on it. If they ever decide to stock cheese and butter, I wouldn't have to go to Kroger for everything else.

    • @PBMarl
      @PBMarl 6 лет назад +2

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  6 лет назад +12

      Oh nice, veggie burgers.

    • @poisonvax1927
      @poisonvax1927 6 лет назад +2

      Shia's World I approve of veggie burgers.

    • @seapearltoo1
      @seapearltoo1 6 лет назад +1

      If the cheese and butter are made from dairy, they are NOT Vegan.

    • @shiasworld8409
      @shiasworld8409 6 лет назад +24

      Why would I buy dairy at all? I assumed the VEGAN was implied. My Dollar Tree sells regular butter, yogurt, cheese, and eggs, I don't eat that because I'm vegan. I was saying if they decided to sell cheese or butter( VEGAN of course), then I wouldn't have to go to the only place I can get all of my non-dairy items. I've been vegan for 3 years, and I only refer to vegan foods when I mention something since that's the only foods I eat.

  • @Meezmeezy
    @Meezmeezy 5 лет назад +85

    I just got a KFC ad b4 this. Um no thanks we don't want your dead flesh

  • @Aprille999
    @Aprille999 5 лет назад +38

    im actually glad i clicked this...i originally clicked it to get a laugh but instead i got educated lol 😭

  • @lynorran
    @lynorran 6 лет назад +139

    Just wanted to say that my girlfriend and I both exclaimed "What?!" aloud when you said you hadn't tried either Louisiana or Tapatio hot sauces.

    • @AmyLovesYou
      @AmyLovesYou 6 лет назад +1

      I've never tried them either! My go to hot sauce has been Sriracha. I LOVE Sriracha! 💖

    • @cw.5789
      @cw.5789 6 лет назад +1

      I know I thought the same.

    • @godoggo9346
      @godoggo9346 6 лет назад +3

      Lynorran Eldritch yeah like literally if you haven't had Tapatío WHAT hot sauce have you had?

    • @teerich2011
      @teerich2011 6 лет назад +1

      Many native northerners either don't use hot sauce or aren't familiar with those two brands.

    • @likeliterally7077
      @likeliterally7077 6 лет назад +1

      Same, i was shocked 😂

  • @graytabbie
    @graytabbie 6 лет назад +104

    Thanks for this video. While not everything is "high" vegan (organic, small # of ingredients), they do carry a lot of vegan options for those who can't afford to shop at Whole Foods, for example. There are a lot of good finds at the Dollar Tree.

    • @xFuzzyLove
      @xFuzzyLove 6 лет назад +1

      Debbie P i just shop at Walmart and giants....

    • @veganwaave6681
      @veganwaave6681 6 лет назад

      Debbie P Hey check out this vegan channel ruclips.net/video/Uq7lJjX1RhE/видео.html . Her dishes look a amazing and she’s from Toronto!

    • @joeygreathouse3029
      @joeygreathouse3029 5 лет назад

      When did good become a synonym for unhealthy?
      When I was younger, things like grass fed beef and fresh broccoli were 'good'

  • @LiiLKiiM562
    @LiiLKiiM562 5 лет назад +19

    I am a proud vegan and I work at dollar tree! I love this video❤❤❤
    😂😂" watch out for zombies!"
    Awesome video!

  • @scottcaldwell9082
    @scottcaldwell9082 4 года назад +13

    The 1 ingredient that sticks out if High Fructose Cone Syrup

  • @laladada7
    @laladada7 6 лет назад +92

    Asian supermarket next!

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  6 лет назад +2

      Here's one but I'll do another in depth one too ruclips.net/video/eBNoAcc-xP8/видео.html

    • @myanh6571
      @myanh6571 6 лет назад

      Yes

  • @starry4656
    @starry4656 4 года назад +20

    Damn I should start shopping at the dollar tree.

    • @epdlp4506
      @epdlp4506 4 года назад

      I will try my local dollar tree here in Los Angeles California.

  • @cmfernandez9283
    @cmfernandez9283 6 лет назад +1

    I love how non-judgmental you are about the eating habits of others. You simply provide the options and let others follow their own preferences. Very awesome.

  • @mstiegra
    @mstiegra 6 лет назад +2

    I was just going to say, some of the Dollar Trees have very inclusive frozen sections. The one close to me has a LOT of different frozen fruits and veggies. I get 30 bags of different veggies and 15 bags of fruit every month. I LOVE it there! I also get 3 bags of brown rice, and like 5 bags of dried beans, Also, I get canned garbanzo beans and make hummus. I use the Pace salsa as salad dressing, too. I make smoothies with the frozen fruit and the coconut water. The Dollar store has like, literally saved my life. I am disabled, and live on an extremely tight budget. So, shopping there has allowed me to eat healthy! I also get my bottled water there. The steamer bowls with the vented tops are PERFECT for microwaving the frozen veggies. Hope some of these tips help someone. :)

  • @angelashikany5329
    @angelashikany5329 6 лет назад +77

    I'm going to have to visit my local Dollar Tree. This was fun, Chris.

  • @thebellaluna
    @thebellaluna 6 лет назад +110

    Once upon a time, I've ate well on goodies like beans & rice, pasta & tomato sauces & veggie soups, to name a few dishes. The spices take food to a new level too. Bon appetite at the Dollar Store! :)

    • @AmyLovesYou
      @AmyLovesYou 6 лет назад +4

      I'll never stop eating beans, rice, pasta, and soups. NO WAY! :)) I love polysaccharides.

    • @idontcare-sf1vb
      @idontcare-sf1vb 6 лет назад

      Amy Love sameeee

    • @flintinterpreter7306
      @flintinterpreter7306 6 лет назад

      Does anyone know if the spices there are full of flavor? Or are they kind of watered down, because they are in the Dollar Tree?

    • @gingerg.4845
      @gingerg.4845 6 лет назад

      Flint Interpreter the garlic powder is on point and full of flavor. I only buy mine here.

    • @joeygreathouse3029
      @joeygreathouse3029 5 лет назад

      You named one dish. When will you name the others?
      Frankly, the dish you named is only a 'dish' if you're a hobo lol

  • @havadd
    @havadd 6 лет назад +15

    this video is actually highly needed though for us regular people who should be vegan too..

  • @llama2.091
    @llama2.091 6 лет назад +50

    Thanks for helping me navigate the 1$ 🌳. I'm a Vegetarian but considering becoming a Vegan... Doing my RUclips research. Lol. 💚

    • @epdlp4506
      @epdlp4506 4 года назад +5

      I am vegetarian since 1994 but am seriously considering becoming vegan.

  • @sherylmcneill7811
    @sherylmcneill7811 6 лет назад +17

    Awesome video! As someone who has been financially insecure for the last 2 years, I've actually made out pretty well at Dollar stores and my local Aldi and Walmart. There is also an app you can use called "Is It Vegan"? that scans the bar codes and flags any potentially nonvegan ingedients. Love your channel, I just subscribed. 😍

  • @m00nAlways0nMe
    @m00nAlways0nMe 6 лет назад +172

    It's too bad they didn't have the frozen section in that one. Ours recently rebuilt and got a frozen section added. I buy all of my frozen fruits and veggies there now instead because only a dollar for the same size bags!

    • @superaims
      @superaims 6 лет назад +10

      Mine even has jerk patties and veggie parties. I need to confirm whether or not they are vegan.

    • @VirgoVibe
      @VirgoVibe 6 лет назад +20

      Mine has Jennifers Garden spring rolls (frozen) and they are so good!

    • @m00nAlways0nMe
      @m00nAlways0nMe 6 лет назад +9

      Yes mine has the veggie burgers (vegan) and the spring rolls as well =)

    • @m00nAlways0nMe
      @m00nAlways0nMe 6 лет назад +3

      Julian-Aime R the veggie patties are vegan =)

    • @jennamakesbugs
      @jennamakesbugs 6 лет назад +5

      So hooked on the spring rolls!

  • @SisterSunshineTV
    @SisterSunshineTV 9 месяцев назад

    One thing I like about the dollar tree and similar stores, the package sizes are smaller. I hate having to buy big packages that go stale right away.

  • @karlhungus5554
    @karlhungus5554 6 лет назад +2

    9:11 - For those flipping-out (like I was) about all the processed junk food that was loaded with chemicals. Thankfully, I skipped to the end, as I thought (hoped) it was a goof and he was simply making a point - which, he was. Good one...you got me.

  • @brindamarie
    @brindamarie 6 лет назад +42

    I'I always stock up on pasta ,sauces , condiments ,juices, frozen fruits and veggies ,soy milk ,almond milk and alot of other things when I shop there so I thank the gods for dollar tree lol

    • @charlenawright568
      @charlenawright568 6 лет назад

      marie clover -
      Always stock up on the soy milk for cooking. Haven’t tried the almond milk yet-is it thin or at all creamy? Looking for something to add to my coffee and chai.
      Thank you for your help!

    • @Shakyla_C
      @Shakyla_C 6 лет назад

      where do you buy your vegan pasta, I find it hard to find any without egg?

    • @JazJayCole
      @JazJayCole 6 лет назад +1

      +Charlena Wright it's just like regular almond milk....

    • @trem0lo
      @trem0lo 6 лет назад +1

      Careful with cheap tomato sauce... they contain a lot of food starch and hfcs.

  • @mitzimitzu7456
    @mitzimitzu7456 6 лет назад +66

    Just a few tips from my experience. The crunchy taco shells are usually pretty crushed and sometimes stale so I usually plan to use them crushed and baked in a taco casserole. Works great. The soft tortillas usually stick together so don't just rip into them, instead separate them carefully. And last, if you're going to get the pretzels, buy the pretzel sticks. For some reason they aren't ever stale, but the regular pretzels have been stale every time I've bought them. :)

    • @idontcare-sf1vb
      @idontcare-sf1vb 6 лет назад +3

      Mitzi Farchette thanks so much for the suggestions :)

    • @Kittygagarcia1
      @Kittygagarcia1 6 лет назад +2

      Hey thanks for the tips, also just an FYI do you usually bake the taco shells before consumption? usually people don't prep the shells in the oven and eat them straight from the box and for that reason they taste stale because they're not fully cooked through.

    • @Calipicker
      @Calipicker 5 лет назад

      I get the tostada shells instead because they are usually not stale. And you can visually see if they are crushed or not. My local dollar tree doesn't have it so I go to a 99cent store instead for tostada shells and much more

  • @amilee2343
    @amilee2343 6 лет назад +1

    I can vouch for Dollar Tree kitchen wares! I've had several things for years! A tornado destroyed our house almost four years ago now and I still have the same hand grater, kitchen spoons & spatulas, and several other things. Love seeing videos like this! We have a family of 5 so our budget is always tight! Just subscribed!

  • @marilynroberts6644
    @marilynroberts6644 2 года назад

    You are a wealth of information.. And the added humor is such a cheery note. It's 4 yrs later and Dollar Tree has raised the prices.!

  • @nebraskafrankcourtny
    @nebraskafrankcourtny 6 лет назад +19

    It's nice to know I can go just down the street to the dollar store and get stuff. I'm not concerned about "junky" foods since I rarely eat those, and therefore eat them with zero concern, when I do eat them. It's great to know I can go there and get pretty much anything I need, including cookies/junkie stuff for those rare occasions.

    • @veganwaave6681
      @veganwaave6681 6 лет назад

      Francie Hey check out this vegan channel ruclips.net/video/Uq7lJjX1RhE/видео.html . Her dishes look a amazing and she’s from Toronto!

    • @bushnellentertainment5759
      @bushnellentertainment5759 6 лет назад +1

      Thank you! I notice their portions are way bigger than 99 cents store.... Like their juices are huge and still only a dollar!

  • @nancyplants757
    @nancyplants757 6 лет назад +377

    Soy milk...for a dollar??!! Jelly...for a dollar???!!! Ten packs of oatmeal...for a dollar???!! Pecans...for a dollar??!!! Pink wafers...for a dollar???!!

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  6 лет назад +47

      Total on a budget store.

    • @MzCAGOMEA
      @MzCAGOMEA 6 лет назад +23

      I always eat too many waffers 😳

    • @everythingsbetterwithbread
      @everythingsbetterwithbread 6 лет назад +38

      Can’t even shop in the store without saying FOR A DOLLAR??!!?!? like 30 times

    • @nancyplants757
      @nancyplants757 6 лет назад +15

      Kaitlin Brown Lol!!! Sometimes they have stuff half price too!!!!! I bought a whole bunch of seeds there once for 10 cents. It's crazyness.

    • @Tzara86
      @Tzara86 6 лет назад +12

      Lizzza comin' atcha

  • @vadahughley1500
    @vadahughley1500 6 лет назад +15

    DUDE!!! You're videos rock!!! Thanks for letting us (the masses) know how to shop vegan on a budget (from various stores too, and testing products out! ). 😎😎😎🤗🤗🤗

  • @jamielunn1716
    @jamielunn1716 3 года назад +1

    My dollar tree has a brand of vegan spring rolls in the freezer section that are amazingly clean and tasty. I always buy them. They are Jennifer's Garden.

  • @JaimieNicole88
    @JaimieNicole88 6 лет назад +18

    I am still in my first 2 weeks of being vegan and I’m still in that fearful state, scared of foods that I’m not too sure what’s in them! This was eye opening and we have a lot more choices than I thought! Thanks! :)

    • @kash8754
      @kash8754 6 лет назад +3

      Jaimie theres an app available for iphone users (im not sure if its for androids) called Is It Vegan. You use the app’s camera and scan the barcode of whatever food you want and it’ll tell you if it’s vegan, vegetarian, etc. I officially went vegan on the first day of the year and that app has helped me a lot!! I totally recommend it if you need help figuring out the ingredients for a food. With this app, i dont have to worry about overlooking a non vegan ingredient within the ingredients list. Hopefully, it’ll help you too.

    • @lightdark00
      @lightdark00 5 лет назад

      Scared? You just can read ingredient labels and not be lacking in food knowledge. If you make a mistake, your body won't care, sure might be less healthy. It's more troublesome for people's digestive systems that basically forgot certain things from eating vegan for many years.
      Oh and it's seven months later...are you still a dietary vegan or have you moved up to whole-food plant-based?

  • @thatsnice4149
    @thatsnice4149 6 лет назад +39

    *Dollar*

    • @veganwaave6681
      @veganwaave6681 6 лет назад

      James Charles Dead Brother Hey check out this vegan channel ruclips.net/video/Uq7lJjX1RhE/видео.html . Her dishes look a amazing and she’s from Toronto!

  • @kaseyl9544
    @kaseyl9544 6 лет назад +2

    Love, love, love your videos! Thanks for the info!

  • @ninjanerdstudent6937
    @ninjanerdstudent6937 6 лет назад +69

    I'm not vegan, but I do eat plant-based.

    • @annikawolfe4353
      @annikawolfe4353 5 лет назад +1

      Whole Food Plant-Based Man sooo vegetarian?

    • @aabracadavra
      @aabracadavra 5 лет назад +39

      Annika Wolfe
      I think he's saying that while he does eat a vegan friendly diet, he is not vegan. Because veganism is not a diet, it's a way of living/thinking. And while you can eat vegan friendly foods, that doesn't make you a vegan. Because you might not actually care about animals being slaughtered. Some people eat a plant-based diet just for personal health or for the environment.

    • @ninjanerdstudent6937
      @ninjanerdstudent6937 5 лет назад +14

      @@aabracadavra I eat vegan foods. I do not do vegan activities like boycotting zoos or wool jackets.

    • @NojoNinja
      @NojoNinja 5 лет назад +2

      plant based means ur vegan but u don’t eat processed

    • @taylorsummage2420
      @taylorsummage2420 4 года назад +3

      NojoNinja you’re thinking of whole food plant based. Plant based means you eat plant based or vegan food but don’t take part in the vegan lifestyle like purchasing non-food vegan items, avoiding sugar processed with bone char, or eating a plant based patty whose company tested on animals. Those are just a few examples.

  • @Grace-Grace-
    @Grace-Grace- 6 лет назад +31

    Many Dollar tree have a cold section now too and it has tons of vegan stuff, maybe you can do an updated video one day with one of these stores ?

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  6 лет назад

      Definitely. This one didn't have one. Bummer.

  • @Blurggg
    @Blurggg 6 лет назад +123

    Ocean state job lot, homegoods/tj maxx! I always find so many accidentally (and intentionally) vegan items at both places.

    • @gordenwood7853
      @gordenwood7853 6 лет назад

      T Eye Those coconut bars and butter cookies are what my sister eats and their good for young children the ones that shouldn't eat chocolate yet.

    • @jumeinecke5378
      @jumeinecke5378 6 лет назад +1

      Hey Chris! Greetings
      From Kansas City. I reccomend seeing if you can find a Dollar Tree with a fridged section they have a lot more options! Frozen foods

    • @Babu-kr3cr
      @Babu-kr3cr 6 лет назад

      Those stores have a lot of the healthy and gourmet type items. That is much better than the dollar stores. That Job Lot is really amazing for household goods and other items too.

    • @thewixter
      @thewixter 6 лет назад

      Job Lot is awesome for Bob's Red Mill products, too! They're always the best price I can find.

    • @yaaadilaw
      @yaaadilaw 5 лет назад

      TJ Maxx, Homegoods, Marshalls and Burlington are great places to find premium, inexpensive, organic and vegan items

  • @genesisrojas1015
    @genesisrojas1015 3 года назад

    Im glad you distinguish the difference between healthy and junkfood it really helps me out when knowing what to choose based off of what I can find! Thanks @TheVeganZombie !!!

  • @SamBebz
    @SamBebz 4 года назад

    What a great video! Thanks for creating.

  • @diannhazelton9808
    @diannhazelton9808 6 лет назад +6

    I just love these videos! For people who are learning its so helpful for them/me to see things from another perspective.

  • @believemebirdy
    @believemebirdy 6 лет назад +16

    That, "Monet", part had me dying! Thanks for that!

  • @danaikritsotaki6848
    @danaikritsotaki6848 6 лет назад

    i love the budget shopping videos, thanks for sharing as always :)

  • @ariannab1811
    @ariannab1811 6 лет назад +4

    I saw the thumbnail and I was like “that dollar tree looks familiar” and knew exactly where that was 🤣

  • @briana.9921
    @briana.9921 6 лет назад +22

    Whaaat? from the comments it sounds like everyone has an amazing dollar tree. My dollar tree (I've been to like 3 so far) has nearly nothing?? this video and the comment section genuinely surprised me XD my closest dollar tree has a whole isle dedicated for chips.

  • @NoEggCraig
    @NoEggCraig 6 лет назад +264

    I swear every 2 minutes I was laughing at something 😂 Good video Chris!

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  6 лет назад +6

      Haha, thanks!

    • @mlwelter
      @mlwelter 6 лет назад +3

      Tapatio hot sauce will change your life!

    • @mackjeez
      @mackjeez 5 лет назад

      Why? Were you high? It was a pretty straight forward video with a neutral tone.

    • @amaterasugokamekkyaku579
      @amaterasugokamekkyaku579 5 лет назад

      wtf what are you smoking

  • @belindahugheslifestyle
    @belindahugheslifestyle 7 месяцев назад

    Great video, Chris. Thank you. Happy days. 💖

  • @SuperAriesFireball
    @SuperAriesFireball 5 лет назад

    This was the most informative of all the budget videos Ive watched. Cheers man!! Thank you!!

  • @curlygirl5828
    @curlygirl5828 6 лет назад +210

    Hey VZ show us your meal u created from the dollar tree store???...😋👍💙

    • @veganonabudget7214
      @veganonabudget7214 6 лет назад +4

      Curlygirl582 I’m a fan of the VZ. Most of the stuff that I cook on my channel are from the DS.

    • @EVEmasta
      @EVEmasta 6 лет назад

      Vegan On a Budget k

  • @thismomlovestosave9447
    @thismomlovestosave9447 6 лет назад +20

    Tfs I love shopping at dollar tree and Kroger clearance racks for vegan food

  • @jenniferbliss4520
    @jenniferbliss4520 6 лет назад

    LOVED the Fox Mulder reference!!!

  • @dlwseattle
    @dlwseattle 3 года назад +1

    Our Dollar Tree has a little refrigerated frozen section on the back wall and there's a few items in there that are usually acceptable

  • @Trekkifulshay
    @Trekkifulshay 6 лет назад +6

    I live in a small town and yeah Kosher salt, tomato paste, sunflower seeds, dried fruit etc and our Dollar Tree just expanded to have a frozen food section.

  • @norabellerose8560
    @norabellerose8560 6 лет назад +3

    I love stuff like this. Your awesome!

  • @EmilyStacey-bo5po
    @EmilyStacey-bo5po 6 лет назад +1

    Woah!!! It’s nice to see a well known/high sub count youtuber in northern New York!!

  • @sharono297
    @sharono297 4 года назад +1

    I get my frozen veggies there, the frozen mixed veggies are delish. I have had a lot of health problems and decided to clean up my diet to healthier foods. I love RUclips and all the great vegan cooks , and learning its not all about soy. I can make a great seitan. Making oatmeal sausage tomorrow for breakfast. I have cooked my whole life, and this is like being a baby, taking baby steps to better health. Over half way to 70, and having the time of my life in the kitchen....😀

  • @FrancineJuliet
    @FrancineJuliet 6 лет назад +19

    Im not sure if the dollar tree near you has a freezer section, but the ones here do and they have veggie burgers, some snacks that are vegan like pretzels and frozen fruit
    All for $1!!!!!!

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  6 лет назад +3

      Francine Juliet yeah this one didn’t have one.

  • @MStevacek
    @MStevacek 6 лет назад +47

    in the frozen section there are some vegan spring rolls that taste pretty good.

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  6 лет назад +7

      Oh cool, thanks! This one didn't have a frozen section.

    • @no-3607
      @no-3607 6 лет назад +6

      Oh yea i used to survive on those when I first tried going plant based. They arnt the healthiest but taste ok and have a good texture if you cook them right.

    • @stephanieology102
      @stephanieology102 6 лет назад +2

      Omg!!! I live on those spring rolls!!!!

    • @Scott65J
      @Scott65J 6 лет назад +1

      I couldn't find them here :(

    • @Scott65J
      @Scott65J 6 лет назад

      also the brocc. is tough and woody

  • @roserogers3336
    @roserogers3336 6 лет назад

    I love this. No in-depth analysis on each of the items. You just kept it simple. Nice

  • @ShereeseSR
    @ShereeseSR 6 лет назад

    Thanks for doing this video! Very helpful!!!

  • @arthuriarossiii6332
    @arthuriarossiii6332 6 лет назад +17

    Very thorough job here! You might also check the freezer section! More vegan and vegetarian options! 👍🏻👍🏽👍🏽

    • @SettieSpaghetti
      @SettieSpaghetti 5 лет назад +2

      So much sugar and hydrogenated oils... OOF! I will be purchasing those taco shells though. That's a nice bargain.

  • @thatgirlinokc3975
    @thatgirlinokc3975 6 лет назад +3

    Thorough, informative, useful and inclusive. Thanks for staying objective.

  • @emilymassi7901
    @emilymassi7901 6 лет назад +1

    Great video. I was there yesterday. Spent 20 bucks and got 3 days worth of stuff for my family. Planning is key.

  • @khloesandoval1713
    @khloesandoval1713 5 лет назад

    Thank you so much for this!!!! Ahhh really needed this

  • @IaraFinkFoschino
    @IaraFinkFoschino 6 лет назад +3

    I am surprised how many vegan itens there are at one dollar store! I will have to stop by!​ Cool video

  • @tamcon72
    @tamcon72 6 лет назад +195

    I like how try to keep it out of Sarcasm Land when reading the ingredients lists! Sadly, beggars--like me--can't be choosers. Well, we still can be choosers about being animal friendly, if not health friendly. Seeing this, I think with some strategy and some discount fresh produce, one can cobble together some cheap, nutritious meals. TFP : )

    • @Nightbird.
      @Nightbird. 6 лет назад +3

      All these cheap foods with their huge lists of chemicals will kill you much faster than eating all the meat in the world. People were made to live off meat..we weren't made to live of flours and toxic chemicals. I understand poverty doesn't give you many choices..but it would be much healthier to eat even the cheapest cuts of meat and eggs than most of the garbage shown in this video. Don't sacrifice your health over an unnatural fad such as veganism.

    • @tamcon72
      @tamcon72 6 лет назад +5

      + *Nightbird* Ha-ha! I have to assume your comment is sarcastic, so devoid is it of understanding of anthropology; human biochemistry; organic and inorganic chemistry; and US economics. If you are serious, you are truly incompetent at meater trolling and thankfully no one will give your comments any credit.

    • @Nightbird.
      @Nightbird. 6 лет назад +2

      +tamcon72 - Please feel free to illustrate SPECIFICALLY how what I said was incorrect. I hold two Masters degrees including an MBA..and a Doctorate in medicine..so I feel very confident I can defend my positions since I have research to back them up. I am also a business person who has owned several successful companies. Add to that my extensive travels around the world..including working for the Peace Corp and Green Peace..and I do believe I have enough knowledge of different cultures to sustain my points of view. All I ask is that you behave like an adult and not a child..refrain from name calling..and stick to the subject matter. I am well known and respected on RUclips..because I can back up everything I say. Looking forward to your reply..which I am sure will be fantastic and wonderful to read..and will surely include links from non-vegan/objective sites to back them up. 😉

    • @tamcon72
      @tamcon72 6 лет назад +10

      + *Nightbird* So you were serious? Please post the research--bear in mind we have probably already encountered it somewhere--concluding that "people were made to live off meat," and that "it would be much healthier to eat even the cheapest cuts of meat and eggs than most of the garbage shown in this video."
      I won't even expect any evidence backing up the first statement, as it is not supported by paleontological research to date.
      As for the second statement, I grant you that there is a lot of junky food in this video, but then it isn't typical of a plant-based, nor a vegan, diet. It is suggested by way of illustrating that the common meater idea that vegan food is expensive is false. How much nutrition training did your doctorate of medicine provide?
      If adequate, you would be aware of the reams of research concerning the health damaging effects of an animal-based diet, which, because it _is_ some of the cheapest food available in the States, is directly correlated with unfavorable health outcomes among the demographics that shop at dollar stores. Your business education/experience, though it may be a considerable accomplishment, apparently did not include American economics, or you would be aware that it is poor _omnivores_ ,whose diets feature tons of those "cheapest" meat and eggs and dairy, who shop for cheap plant foods at dollar stores.
      I would be surprised if your rebuttal is clinical or fair, as the closing salvo in your op, referring to veganism as a "fad"--ridiculous in every sense of the word--confirms a bias so compelling, it has driven you to condescendingly lecture total strangers who have nothing to do with you about their lifestyle choices. Why carnists insist on coming to vegan YT and inserting their opinions into comments threads, is a mystery to me. It's futile.

    • @tailerchamplain581
      @tailerchamplain581 6 лет назад +3

      tamcon72 ik im kinda late to the party but just wanted to say that there is no doubt that a *whole food* vegan diet is the healthiest diet period (as in eating primarily whole grains, legumes, fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, &plant proteins). Granted, eating certain food from the vid thats full of sugar and chemicals is probably as unhealthy as eating meat, eggs, and dairy, but the guy that commented on you before said something to the same affect as if the guy in the video was yelling "everything vegan is healthy" the whole time. In reality he made several comments throughout the vid noting that many of the foods were not natural, nongmo or organic and were full of sugar and chemicals, but the vid was SIMPLY to show that you can be vegan on a budget. Obviously, omninores can eat "healthy" to and extent, but as they still eat meets eggs etc., any omnivorous diet cannot be as healthy as a whole food plant based diet. Meat eaters (and I say this as a meat eater myself) continue to make excuses to justify eating meat, eggs, and dairy because meat tastes good. Arguments such as veganism is expensive is absolutely debunked by this video. Another common argument is humans were made to eat meat, but actually humans were made so that they CAN eat meat if they so choose to, or if their life situations require them, but we don't HAVE to eat meat and research shows that although we can live off of meat, no diet, include vegetarianism or pescetarianism can be as healthy as a plant based whole food diet. 😊

  • @isabellaw1070
    @isabellaw1070 6 лет назад +3

    The Mango Chile Lime flavor is the best 😍

  • @LeoraMaybe
    @LeoraMaybe 6 лет назад +1

    THIS WAS SO HELPFUL THANK YOU

  • @michelledunn891
    @michelledunn891 6 лет назад +42

    Thanks Chris! Have you ever done a vegan shop at an Asian market? I would assume there would be a ton of vegan options.

    • @kristinestaples7607
      @kristinestaples7607 6 лет назад +2

      Michelle D great idea!

    • @reachtrita
      @reachtrita 6 лет назад +2

      Some even has nice vegan meat/seafood in the frozen section! We love to get our Vegan shrimp there.
      Bok Choy is cheap and nutritious, also the variety and price of mushrooms is great.

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  6 лет назад +1

      I have this one here. ruclips.net/video/eBNoAcc-xP8/видео.html

    • @1BethMcBeth
      @1BethMcBeth 6 лет назад

      DreamingTata VeganMama I saw that vegan shrimp and meat section at the Vietnamese market recently, but I was smh thinking..."nah, I don't have a good feeling about this!" The manager said they fly off the shelf. I bought some jars of black bean sauce and some sweet potato noodles. I also saw they had non dairy red bean popsicles which I bought. They're great! I also found vegan udon noodles in individual packs on the fridge there too. 😉 Ah, yes...also got the interesting mushrooms and some purple sweet potatoes. (White on the outside, purple on the inside.quite a unique taste and more nutritious)

    • @LCx829
      @LCx829 6 лет назад

      I shop at H market or 99 ranch and find a lot of vegan items.

  • @Stephaniebiela1
    @Stephaniebiela1 6 лет назад +3

    What about a dollar store cooking challenge? You vs a vegan friend, $10 each to shop, and then making a dish with only those ingredients?

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  6 лет назад

      I was actually thinking that while I was shopping. The tacos came to mind.

    • @bethp3518
      @bethp3518 6 лет назад

      Check out Josef Lincolns channel. He and his buddy occasionally do Vegan Dollar Store cooking challenges. His channel is amazing too.

  • @Kimzeb0410
    @Kimzeb0410 6 лет назад

    I love the Dollar Tree. Your Dollar Tree is really nice. I'm going to have to check out the food section more often. Thank you for this video I'm going to share it to my mom.😁

  • @davinehill3448
    @davinehill3448 6 лет назад

    Great video!! I love Pace salsa didn't know they carried it at DT. Thanks for putting me on 👍👍😙

  • @peteypickles3262
    @peteypickles3262 6 лет назад +9

    Be careful on the beans - I can usually get them for 79 or 89 cents elsewhere - not a huge difference, but it adds up when buying for a family. Aldi's spices are also only a dollar and they have a better variety.

    • @jumeinecke5378
      @jumeinecke5378 6 лет назад +2

      Organic spices are 2$ at aldis! Beats 6$ at walmart! And they claim if you find better prices bring the receipt.. What a load of crapitalism lol

    • @briahnacasarez4227
      @briahnacasarez4227 5 лет назад

      At my Walmart they have $0.50 spices

  • @micahthomas6600
    @micahthomas6600 6 лет назад +3

    5:01 "And I found some of this gnyachi"
    *dies laughing*

  • @SimBits
    @SimBits 4 года назад +1

    Good to know about the sugar without hone char, very helpful! Great video!

  • @ericabarnes7214
    @ericabarnes7214 6 лет назад +1

    This is my first time watching a video of yours! It was amazing! Thank you so much for sharing. I had no idea a Dollar Store would contain so many vegan options!

  • @diannhazelton9808
    @diannhazelton9808 6 лет назад +5

    I get artificially flavored chicken bouillon from there. Love it! I make my own "chicken nuggets" with it for my kiddos.

    • @charlenawright568
      @charlenawright568 6 лет назад

      Diann Hazelton Whuuuuuuuuuh?!
      What’s the brand and product name?!
      Gotta hunt for that now!

    • @reachtrita
      @reachtrita 6 лет назад +1

      I’ve been looking for a new, more inexpensive brand than the one I currently use. Thanks!

    • @diannhazelton9808
      @diannhazelton9808 6 лет назад

      Pampa is the brand in a clear jar with yellow label and yellow lid.

    • @diannhazelton9808
      @diannhazelton9808 6 лет назад

      The are the same as this jar in this post www.amazon.com/Pampa-Instant-Seasoning-Cubes-Chicken/dp/B01GAI7Z7Q

  • @PHDinMeTV
    @PHDinMeTV 6 лет назад +3

    My first time watching your vid! Thanks for sharing! I’ll be sure to watch out for Zombies 🧟‍♀️!! Abundant Love ❤️ Belovedz:)!

  • @GloGoodness
    @GloGoodness 5 лет назад +4

    absolutely enjoy your videos walmart, target now dollar tree etc you rock....

  • @samanthagretano1317
    @samanthagretano1317 4 года назад +1

    Great share! I too haven't been there forever. They have more vegan options now, then I remember. The two hot sauces you showed are pretty good. Thanks for sharing.

  • @MisUnderstood_Rose
    @MisUnderstood_Rose 6 лет назад +16

    you can get veggie burgers in the freezer section of my dollar tree.

    • @Lilapurple111
      @Lilapurple111 6 лет назад +3

      Heather Tipton wow really, I have never seen them here. I need to take a better look

    • @AmyLovesYou
      @AmyLovesYou 6 лет назад

      I believe they're a product from India, BUT people whom have ate them swear by how good they are! I'll have to take a look myself next time I'm in the area.

    • @AmyLovesYou
      @AmyLovesYou 6 лет назад +3

      Just looked it up. The brand is Chef Ernesto. It is a product of India. The ingredients look relatively healthy. Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil), Carrots, Green Beans, Corn, Bell Peppers, Onions, Salt, Green Peppers, Sugar, Ginger, Cellulose Gum, Spices, Citric Acid, Turmeric & Mustard Seeds. No artificial ingredient which is pretty amazing for a dollar.

    • @Lilapurple111
      @Lilapurple111 6 лет назад

      Amy Love sounds wonderful. I will def. look for it next time. Thank you

    • @cyranthus
      @cyranthus 4 года назад

      Make sure they don't contain egg. Surprisingly, alot of "veggie" burgers contain them as a binder.

  • @shess1640
    @shess1640 6 лет назад +5

    I think Trader Joe’s has added a few vegan items. I just picked up a refrigerated turmeric salad dressing marked Vegan. Lots of date/apricot & date/coconut bites.

    • @JaydedCammie
      @JaydedCammie 6 лет назад

      They recently started stocking Miyokos in my store. Their butter is the best I have ever had, even my diehard omnis like it.

  • @bethanychristine9
    @bethanychristine9 6 лет назад

    This was awesome! I knew they would have options but there were even more then I expected! 😁👍🏻

  • @estradajustdoit8453
    @estradajustdoit8453 6 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for the information
    I needed it

  • @danieldickerson162
    @danieldickerson162 6 лет назад +38

    This is an outstanding video ! Coincidentally I was just wondering if it is possible to be vegan shopping at stores like Dollar Tree. Thank for doing this research. I am working towards becoming vegan and have to do it cheaply. Please research more dollar store type retailers and share your findings.
    Thank you for this video.

    • @charlenawright568
      @charlenawright568 6 лет назад +8

      Daniel Dickerson -
      Put “vegan dollar tree haul” in a RUclips or Google search. There are a LOT of those videos. Check out the ones posted by Josef Lincoln (friend of Chris T.V.Z.)-his are great, and I love his friend Mike!

    • @sherylmcneill7811
      @sherylmcneill7811 6 лет назад +2

      Daniel Dickerson If you plan to eat enough veggies to buy them in bulk and you have an Aldi near, that is a fantastic option. I can buy 2 weeks worth of good, healthy food for like $20. You just have to commit to eating it all because you buy your veggies in bulk instead of singles.

  • @OoThereSheGo
    @OoThereSheGo 5 лет назад +4

    Stay safe , watch out for zombies. Lol totally subbed ❤️

  • @annetterose8948
    @annetterose8948 6 лет назад

    The freezer section has some good vegan options as well.

  • @bean1879
    @bean1879 6 лет назад

    That was dope! I’m going to definitely have to check out my local dollar tree stores now!

  • @Pooterchu5269
    @Pooterchu5269 6 лет назад +8

    So much vegan stuff!!!! New subscriber btw.... Your eyes are so pretty 😍

  • @daarmonet
    @daarmonet 6 лет назад +4

    Take a shot (of water) every time he says "dollar"

  • @Iceis_Phoenix
    @Iceis_Phoenix 6 лет назад

    I love this video. I buy a lot of stuff from there and I luv the candle section.

  • @veronicay4111
    @veronicay4111 6 лет назад

    Not many people do videos like this I appreciate it

  • @TheHipHopVegan
    @TheHipHopVegan 6 лет назад +6

    Thanks again for another insightful video. @veganzombie. But be mindful the Monet crackers have enzymes, which may be rennet (beef) or pepsin (pork). And we have to be careful assuming some of these corporations who also process animals on their equipment are thoroughly washing, or washing equipment at all, before they process vegan items on that equipment.

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  6 лет назад +1

      The enzymes are all vegan friendly. From fungal and bacteria.

    • @TheHipHopVegan
      @TheHipHopVegan 6 лет назад +1

      Great. Thanks for reply and checking into the company's products.

  • @scrowtard6453
    @scrowtard6453 6 лет назад +3

    omg i know you live where i live but i would never exepect you to come there i went there like 3 times but i remember it

  • @Stargirl_-wz8ub
    @Stargirl_-wz8ub 6 лет назад +1

    You are SO appreciated. I had no idea I could find so many vegan items there. Thank you for your efforts :)