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  Před 6 lety +57

    New Frozen Foods Section czcams.com/video/RdRcI2LfjOo/video.html

    • @beyoubebeautiful5612
      @beyoubebeautiful5612 Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @mstiegra
      @mstiegra Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

      The Vegan Zombie òf,

    • @armonnibanks8377
      @armonnibanks8377 Před 4 lety +1

      So helpful thanks 😘

  • @loriep.9493
    @loriep.9493 Před 5 lety +399

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

  • @bella-xf2lz
    @bella-xf2lz Před 5 lety +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 :)

  • @niccir2885
    @niccir2885 Před 6 lety +153

    My Dollar Tree needs to step up their game!

  • @susanhoppe7297
    @susanhoppe7297 Před 6 lety +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....

  • @robbien.3964
    @robbien.3964 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +89

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

    • @Dayshaaa777
      @Dayshaaa777 Před 5 lety +3

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

    • @ILive2Rescue
      @ILive2Rescue Před 5 lety +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!! 😁

  • @voodoo300
    @voodoo300 Před 6 lety +60

    "Fresh bread with all these chemicals in it" LOL

  • @mayojello2664
    @mayojello2664 Před 6 lety +22

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

  • @shiasworld8409
    @shiasworld8409 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +2

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  Před 6 lety +12

      Oh nice, veggie burgers.

    • @poisonvax1927
      @poisonvax1927 Před 6 lety +2

      Shia's World I approve of veggie burgers.

    • @seapearltoo1
      @seapearltoo1 Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @shiasworld8409
      @shiasworld8409 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @lynorran
    @lynorran Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @cw.5789
      @cw.5789 Před 6 lety +1

      I know I thought the same.

    • @godoggo9346
      @godoggo9346 Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @teerich2011
      @teerich2011 Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @likeliterally7077
      @likeliterally7077 Před 6 lety +1

      Same, i was shocked 😂

  • @LiiLKiiM562
    @LiiLKiiM562 Před 5 lety +19

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

  • @scottcaldwell9082
    @scottcaldwell9082 Před 4 lety +14

    The 1 ingredient that sticks out if High Fructose Cone Syrup

  • @graytabbie
    @graytabbie Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @veganwaave6681
      @veganwaave6681 Před 6 lety

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

    • @joeygreathouse3029
      @joeygreathouse3029 Před 6 lety

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

  • @angelashikany5329
    @angelashikany5329 Před 6 lety +77

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

  • @Aprille999
    @Aprille999 Před 5 lety +38

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

  • @cmfernandez9283
    @cmfernandez9283 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @thebellaluna
    @thebellaluna Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +4

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

    • @idontcare-sf1vb
      @idontcare-sf1vb Před 6 lety

      Amy Love sameeee

    • @flintinterpreter7306
      @flintinterpreter7306 Před 6 lety

      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 Před 6 lety

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

    • @joeygreathouse3029
      @joeygreathouse3029 Před 6 lety

      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

  • @HUNDOPE
    @HUNDOPE Před 6 lety +368

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

  • @vadahughley1500
    @vadahughley1500 Před 6 lety +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! ). 😎😎😎🤗🤗🤗

  • @mstiegra
    @mstiegra Před 6 lety +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. :)

  • @sherylmcneill7811
    @sherylmcneill7811 Před 6 lety +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. 😍

  • @mitzimitzu7456
    @mitzimitzu7456 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +3

      Mitzi Farchette thanks so much for the suggestions :)

    • @Kittygagarcia1
      @Kittygagarcia1 Před 6 lety +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 Před 5 lety

      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

  • @Meezmeezy
    @Meezmeezy Před 5 lety +85

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

  • @starry4656
    @starry4656 Před 4 lety +20

    Damn I should start shopping at the dollar tree.

    • @epdlp4506
      @epdlp4506 Před 4 lety

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

  • @brindamarie
    @brindamarie Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

      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 Před 6 lety

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

    • @JazJayCole
      @JazJayCole Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @trem0lo
      @trem0lo Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @m00nAlways0nMe
    @m00nAlways0nMe Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +10

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

    • @VirgoVibe
      @VirgoVibe Před 6 lety +20

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

    • @m00nAlways0nMe
      @m00nAlways0nMe Před 6 lety +9

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

    • @m00nAlways0nMe
      @m00nAlways0nMe Před 6 lety +3

      Julian-Aime R the veggie patties are vegan =)

    • @jennamakesbugs
      @jennamakesbugs Před 6 lety +5

      So hooked on the spring rolls!

  • @llama2.091
    @llama2.091 Před 6 lety +50

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

    • @epdlp4506
      @epdlp4506 Před 4 lety +5

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

  • @genesisrojas1015
    @genesisrojas1015 Před 3 lety

    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 !!!

  • @believemebirdy
    @believemebirdy Před 6 lety +16

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

  • @diannhazelton9808
    @diannhazelton9808 Před 6 lety +6

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

  • @amilee2343
    @amilee2343 Před 6 lety +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!

  • @mistyprice361
    @mistyprice361 Před 6 lety

    OMG I am so glad you did this video! I love Dollar Tree but never even thought about looking in the frozen food section. I just ran there and bought a bunch of fruit, veggies, spring rolls and veggie patties. I'm so happy lol. 😂

  • @laladada7
    @laladada7 Před 6 lety +92

    Asian supermarket next!

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  Před 6 lety +2

      Here's one but I'll do another in depth one too czcams.com/video/eBNoAcc-xP8/video.html

    • @myanh6571
      @myanh6571 Před 6 lety

      Yes

  • @nebraskafrankcourtny
    @nebraskafrankcourtny Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

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

    • @bushnellentertainment5759
      @bushnellentertainment5759 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @ericabarnes7214
    @ericabarnes7214 Před 6 lety +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!

  • @Stargirl_-wz8ub
    @Stargirl_-wz8ub Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @Blurggg
    @Blurggg Před 6 lety +123

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

    • @gordenwood7853
      @gordenwood7853 Před 6 lety

      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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

      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 Před 6 lety

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

    • @yaaadilaw
      @yaaadilaw Před 6 lety

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

  • @thatsnice4149
    @thatsnice4149 Před 6 lety +39

    *Dollar*

    • @veganwaave6681
      @veganwaave6681 Před 6 lety

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

  • @kaseyl9544
    @kaseyl9544 Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @roserogers3336
    @roserogers3336 Před 6 lety

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

  • @JaimieNicole88
    @JaimieNicole88 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 5 lety

      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?

  • @Grace-Grace-
    @Grace-Grace- Před 6 lety +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 ?

  • @marilynroberts6644
    @marilynroberts6644 Před 2 lety

    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.!

  • @SuperAriesFireball
    @SuperAriesFireball Před 6 lety

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

  • @Trekkifulshay
    @Trekkifulshay Před 6 lety +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.

  • @arthuriarossiii6332
    @arthuriarossiii6332 Před 6 lety +17

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

    • @SettieSpaghetti
      @SettieSpaghetti Před 5 lety +2

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

  • @richardschmidt2430
    @richardschmidt2430 Před 3 lety +1

    Chris: Dollar store has it's "moments" when they actually have some good deals on food that I would actually eat! :) Good job on the video! Enjoyed it immensely! Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

  • @Kimzeb0410
    @Kimzeb0410 Před 6 lety

    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.😁

  • @briana.9921
    @briana.9921 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @nancyplants757
    @nancyplants757 Před 6 lety +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  Před 6 lety +47

      Total on a budget store.

    • @MzCAGOMEA
      @MzCAGOMEA Před 6 lety +23

      I always eat too many waffers 😳

    • @everythingsbetterwithbread
      @everythingsbetterwithbread Před 6 lety +38

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

    • @nancyplants757
      @nancyplants757 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +12

      Lizzza comin' atcha

  • @trulynia7141
    @trulynia7141 Před 5 lety +1

    I would have never thought, dollar tree would have so many vegan friendly items. Thanks for posting, great video

  • @danaikritsotaki6848
    @danaikritsotaki6848 Před 6 lety

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

  • @norabellerose8560
    @norabellerose8560 Před 6 lety +3

    I love stuff like this. Your awesome!

  • @havadd
    @havadd Před 6 lety +15

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

  • @karlhungus5554
    @karlhungus5554 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @linnyk1037
    @linnyk1037 Před 4 lety

    So awesome to see you use Lydia's products! I live in Petaluma CA where her business is based and frequent her store often. LOVE her products and love her.

  • @thismomlovestosave9447
    @thismomlovestosave9447 Před 6 lety +20

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

  • @MStevacek
    @MStevacek Před 6 lety +47

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

    • @TheVeganZombie
      @TheVeganZombie  Před 6 lety +7

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

    • @no-3607
      @no-3607 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @Scott65J
      @Scott65J Před 6 lety +1

      I couldn't find them here :(

    • @Scott65J
      @Scott65J Před 6 lety

      also the brocc. is tough and woody

  • @labellecandel6769
    @labellecandel6769 Před 6 lety +1

    Randomly came across this video and this was awesome. Insightful and helpful. Vegan on a budget is a real struggle. Had no idea dollar Tree had this many items 😧

  • @vegantattoo7292
    @vegantattoo7292 Před 6 lety

    HEY! Don't forget about the spring rolls and veggie burgers in the freezer case!!! Thanks for the fine video Chris! Loved it!

  • @thatgirlinokc3975
    @thatgirlinokc3975 Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @IaraFinkFoschino
    @IaraFinkFoschino Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @SamBebz
    @SamBebz Před 4 lety

    What a great video! Thanks for creating.

  • @RianLyons
    @RianLyons Před 6 lety +1

    This is awesome! I’ve been wanting to eat more of a plant-based diet (for ethical, environmental and health reasons) but it always feels like it just isn’t cost-effective. I didn’t realize just how many vegan-friendly foods were sitting at Dollar Tree, of all places! Thanks for the head’s up!

  • @FrancineJuliet
    @FrancineJuliet Před 6 lety +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  Před 6 lety +3

      Francine Juliet yeah this one didn’t have one.

  • @NoEggCraig
    @NoEggCraig Před 6 lety +264

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

  • @davinehill3448
    @davinehill3448 Před 6 lety

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

  • @bean1879
    @bean1879 Před 6 lety

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

  • @curlygirl5828
    @curlygirl5828 Před 6 lety +210

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

    • @veganonabudget7214
      @veganonabudget7214 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

      Vegan On a Budget k

  • @ninjanerdstudent6937
    @ninjanerdstudent6937 Před 6 lety +69

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

    • @annikawolfe4353
      @annikawolfe4353 Před 5 lety +1

      Whole Food Plant-Based Man sooo vegetarian?

    • @aabracadavra
      @aabracadavra Před 5 lety +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 Před 5 lety +14

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

    • @NojoNinja
      @NojoNinja Před 5 lety +2

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

    • @taylorsummage2420
      @taylorsummage2420 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @bethanychristine9
    @bethanychristine9 Před 6 lety

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

  • @SimBits
    @SimBits Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @ariannab1811
    @ariannab1811 Před 6 lety +4

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

  • @shess1640
    @shess1640 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

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

  • @belindahugheslifestyle
    @belindahugheslifestyle Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @GloCole
    @GloCole Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @michelledunn891
    @michelledunn891 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +2

      Michelle D great idea!

    • @reachtrita
      @reachtrita Před 6 lety +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  Před 6 lety +1

      I have this one here. czcams.com/video/eBNoAcc-xP8/video.html

    • @1BethMcBeth
      @1BethMcBeth Před 6 lety

      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 Před 6 lety

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

  • @tamcon72
    @tamcon72 Před 6 lety +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. Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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. Před 6 lety +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 CZcams..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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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. 😊

  • @emilymassi7901
    @emilymassi7901 Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @paige6136
    @paige6136 Před 5 lety

    Man you really went through everything that’s vegan! Most videos that I see like this they only show like a couple items. This is nice to be able to see everything!

  • @PHDinMeTV
    @PHDinMeTV Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @Pooterchu5269
    @Pooterchu5269 Před 6 lety +8

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

  • @samanthagretano1317
    @samanthagretano1317 Před 4 lety +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.

  • @samanthaj1979
    @samanthaj1979 Před 4 lety +1

    First time watching you. So entertaining and lol'd @ Mon-ett👍! I LOVE your coverage and points of bone char sugar and palm oil issues. New subscriber. Much Love✌

  • @TheHipHopVegan
    @TheHipHopVegan Před 6 lety +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  Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @TheHipHopVegan
      @TheHipHopVegan Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @peteypickles3262
    @peteypickles3262 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 5 lety

      At my Walmart they have $0.50 spices

  • @ShereeseSR
    @ShereeseSR Před 6 lety

    Thanks for doing this video! Very helpful!!!

  • @celestiapreston849
    @celestiapreston849 Před 6 lety

    Haha. It's so funny seeing you make these videos at places in Syracuse where I buy school supplies for my students all the time. Thanks for the video.

  • @OoThereSheGo
    @OoThereSheGo Před 5 lety +4

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

  • @danieldickerson162
    @danieldickerson162 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety +8

      Daniel Dickerson -
      Put “vegan dollar tree haul” in a CZcams 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 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @khloesandoval1713
    @khloesandoval1713 Před 6 lety

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

  • @cuteclipsllcfl
    @cuteclipsllcfl Před 6 lety

    I never thought about the dollar store as a place to go for vegan products/groceries. You've really helped me save on my budget with this video, thanks so much!!

  • @Janet_Price
    @Janet_Price Před 6 lety +23

    I haven't been to a dollar store lately - I should go back!

    • @veganwaave6681
      @veganwaave6681 Před 6 lety

      VoteGreen Hey check out this vegan channel czcams.com/video/Uq7lJjX1RhE/video.html . Her dishes look a amazing and she’s from Toronto!

  • @micahthomas6600
    @micahthomas6600 Před 6 lety +3

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

  • @EmilyStacey-bo5po
    @EmilyStacey-bo5po Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @jenniferbliss4520
    @jenniferbliss4520 Před 6 lety

    LOVED the Fox Mulder reference!!!

  • @diannhazelton9808
    @diannhazelton9808 Před 6 lety +5

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

    • @charlenawright568
      @charlenawright568 Před 6 lety

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

    • @reachtrita
      @reachtrita Před 6 lety +1

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

    • @diannhazelton9808
      @diannhazelton9808 Před 6 lety

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

    • @diannhazelton9808
      @diannhazelton9808 Před 6 lety

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

  • @remarkablyweirdmarcus490
    @remarkablyweirdmarcus490 Před 6 lety +5

    Your dollar store is nice 💯

  • @LeoraMaybe
    @LeoraMaybe Před 6 lety +1

    THIS WAS SO HELPFUL THANK YOU