Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

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Welcome to Simple Essentials – your Australian based hub for cheap meals, budget-friendly recipes, and easy meal prep ideas! I’m Emmy Petersson, and I’m here to help you save money, eat healthy, and take the stress out of your weekly cooking. Whether you're after meal prep on a budget, grocery hauls, or simple dinner ideas, this channel gives you practical, real-life tips tailored to Australian households. As my husband is gluten intolerant, almost all the meals I make are also naturally gluten free recipes. Subscribe for weekly videos on meal planning, cheap family friendly meals, and smart food shopping—designed to help you make every dollar (and bite) count!

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How to Eat Well for $4 a Day in Australia

How to Eat Well for $4 a Day in Australia Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

5.8K views - 4 days ago

Look inside | Budget friendly Pantry, Fridge & Freezer tour

Look inside | Budget friendly Pantry, Fridge & Freezer tour Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.3K views - 1 week ago

3 Cheap & Easy Dinners (Meal Prep Friendly)

3 Cheap & Easy Dinners (Meal Prep Friendly) Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.3K views - 3 weeks ago

I Fed Myself for Under $4/Day in Australia (20 Meals)

I Fed Myself for Under $4/Day in Australia (20 Meals) Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

12.3K views - 4 weeks ago

1 Hour Prep: Healthy & Cheap Variety Lunches

1 Hour Prep: Healthy & Cheap Variety Lunches Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.7K views - 4 weeks ago

Member check in: Grocery Budget & No Spend Challenge

Member check in: Grocery Budget & No Spend Challenge Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

4 weeks ago

I Didn’t Buy Groceries for a Week | Simple Recipes

I Didn’t Buy Groceries for a Week | Simple Recipes Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

2.1K views - 4 weeks ago

Master Your Grocery Budget | Free Template

Master Your Grocery Budget | Free Template Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

980 views - 4 weeks ago

Stop Buying Bread! 3 Easy Beginner Recipes

Stop Buying Bread! 3 Easy Beginner Recipes Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

994 views - 4 weeks ago

Member check in: Lunch Prep & Baking Bread

Member check in: Lunch Prep & Baking Bread Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

4 weeks ago

5 Reasons Your Meal Plan Fails (And How to Fix It) | Stop These 5 Meal Prep Excuses

5 Reasons Your Meal Plan Fails (And How to Fix It) | Stop These 5 Meal Prep Excuses Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

753 views - 4 weeks ago

Is Growing Your Own Food Actually Cheaper? | Australia 2026

Is Growing Your Own Food Actually Cheaper? | Australia 2026 Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.4K views - 1 month ago

Let's kick off 2026!

Let's kick off 2026! Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1 month ago

How I’m Leveling Up in 2026: Goals, Wins & Lessons from 2025

How I’m Leveling Up in 2026: Goals, Wins & Lessons from 2025 Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

976 views - 1 month ago

Holiday Meal Prep | Swedish Sandwich Cake & More

Holiday Meal Prep | Swedish Sandwich Cake & More Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

968 views - 1 month ago

ALDI vs Coles & Woolies: Surprising Price Check!

ALDI vs Coles & Woolies: Surprising Price Check! Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

2.7K views - 3 months ago

Pre-Holiday calibration + Tips around Giving

Pre-Holiday calibration + Tips around Giving Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

3 months ago

Cheap & Easy Holiday Meal for 4 | 3 Tasty Recipes From Scratch

Cheap & Easy Holiday Meal for 4 | 3 Tasty Recipes From Scratch Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.2K views - 3 months ago

2 Powerful Reminders & a Big Batch of Meatballs | Member Check in

2 Powerful Reminders & a Big Batch of Meatballs | Member Check in Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

3 months ago

Woolworths on $24? Cheap Healthy Lunches

Woolworths on $24? Cheap Healthy Lunches Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

3.3K views - 3 months ago

New Bread Recipe & Keeping It Simple | Member check in 25 Nov 2025

New Bread Recipe & Keeping It Simple | Member check in 25 Nov 2025 Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

3 months ago

How I Organise My Chest Freezer (Plus a Big Costco Haul!)

How I Organise My Chest Freezer (Plus a Big Costco Haul!) Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

2.5K views - 3 months ago

ALDI Prices March vs Nov 2025 - Surprising!

ALDI Prices March vs Nov 2025 - Surprising! Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.3K views - 3 months ago

Veggie garden updates this year! Member only video

Veggie garden updates this year! Member only video Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

4 months ago

My New Stainless Steel Pans + 2 Easy Recipes You Need to Try

My New Stainless Steel Pans + 2 Easy Recipes You Need to Try Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.8K views - 4 months ago

Easy Meal Plan for 2 + Cozy Beef Stew & Apple Crumble Recipes

Easy Meal Plan for 2 + Cozy Beef Stew & Apple Crumble Recipes Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

887 views - 4 months ago

Member check-in 3 Nov | Ingredients I'm using up this week + new recipe

Member check-in 3 Nov | Ingredients I'm using up this week + new recipe Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

4 months ago

How I Ate for Just $4 a Day in Australia Budget Meal Challenge with Full Meal Plan & Recipes

How I Ate for Just $4 a Day in Australia Budget Meal Challenge with Full Meal Plan & Recipes Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

4.4K views - 4 months ago

Essential Pantry Staples for Healthy Meals on a Budget | What I Always Keep Stocked

Essential Pantry Staples for Healthy Meals on a Budget | What I Always Keep Stocked Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

2K views - 4 months ago

Member check in | 20 Oct 2025

Member check in | 20 Oct 2025 Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

4 months ago

Caravan Kitchen Tour + 2 Easy Camping Recipes

Caravan Kitchen Tour + 2 Easy Camping Recipes Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.5K views - 4 months ago

I Ate for $5 a Day: Full Week Meal Plan from ALDI Australia (Budget Challenge)

I Ate for $5 a Day: Full Week Meal Plan from ALDI Australia (Budget Challenge) Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

5.6K views - 5 months ago

Kitchen & Pantry Tour: How I Designed My Space for Easy Meal Prep & Storage (Australian Home)

Kitchen & Pantry Tour: How I Designed My Space for Easy Meal Prep & Storage (Australian Home) Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.3K views - 5 months ago

What to Do When You Don't Want to Cook: 5 Practical Tips for Busy Days

What to Do When You Don't Want to Cook: 5 Practical Tips for Busy Days Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.4K views - 5 months ago

Member only check in | 29 Sep 2025

Member only check in | 29 Sep 2025 Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

5 months ago

I Compared Costco to Australian Supermarkets: Here's What I Found (Real Price Breakdown)

I Compared Costco to Australian Supermarkets: Here's What I Found (Real Price Breakdown) Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

50.6K views - 5 months ago

Budget-Friendly Dinner That Makes Amazing Leftovers

Budget-Friendly Dinner That Makes Amazing Leftovers Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

987 views - 5 months ago

I Saved 50%+ at NQR vs Coles & Woolworths | Australian Grocery Haul & Price Comparison 2025

I Saved 50%+ at NQR vs Coles & Woolworths | Australian Grocery Haul & Price Comparison 2025 Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.9K views - 5 months ago

Using Up What's in the Fridge + GF Bread & Hummus

Using Up What's in the Fridge + GF Bread & Hummus Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

938 views - 6 months ago

Garden update, clearance haul and Costco trip

Garden update, clearance haul and Costco trip Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

6 months ago

Meal Prep That Actually Tastes Good! Weekly Plan + Hearty Soup & Veggie Gratin

Meal Prep That Actually Tastes Good! Weekly Plan + Hearty Soup & Veggie Gratin Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.5K views - 6 months ago

Weekly member check in - veggie patch update, upcoming videos & what I'm filming next

Weekly member check in - veggie patch update, upcoming videos & what I'm filming next Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

6 months ago

A Full Month of Grocery Hauls in Australia (for 2 ppl) | ALDI, Woolworths, Coles & More!

A Full Month of Grocery Hauls in Australia (for 2 ppl) | ALDI, Woolworths, Coles & More! Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.7K views - 6 months ago

First member only check in!

First member only check in! Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

6 months ago

We Ate for $1.60 a Day! Extreme ALDI Budget Meal Plan | 2 Weeks | Gluten Free (Australia)

We Ate for $1.60 a Day! Extreme ALDI Budget Meal Plan | 2 Weeks | Gluten Free (Australia) Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

8.7K views - 6 months ago

Stop Chasing "Quick" & Build EASY Meal Habits That Last

Stop Chasing "Quick" & Build EASY Meal Habits That Last Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.2K views - 6 months ago

Farmers Pick Review: Is This Fruit & Veg Box Worth It? Honest Australian Comparison

Farmers Pick Review: Is This Fruit & Veg Box Worth It? Honest Australian Comparison Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

2.5K views - 7 months ago

Healthy Meal Prep on a Budget: 20+ Portions for the Week! (Gluten-Free)

Healthy Meal Prep on a Budget: 20+ Portions for the Week! (Gluten-Free) Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

2K views - 7 months ago

Easy & Healthy Meal Plan for 2 | Budget-Friendly, Gluten-Free & Super Simple

Easy & Healthy Meal Plan for 2 | Budget-Friendly, Gluten-Free & Super Simple Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.6K views - 7 months ago

Quick Meal Prep for Stress-Free Dinners & Lunches | Budget-Friendly & Gluten-Free

Quick Meal Prep for Stress-Free Dinners & Lunches | Budget-Friendly & Gluten-Free Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

2.1K views - 7 months ago

Easy Homemade Swedish Meatballs (köttbullar) | Recipe & Tips!

Easy Homemade Swedish Meatballs (köttbullar) | Recipe & Tips! Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.3K views - 7 months ago

ALDI Grocery Haul & Easy Gluten-Friendly Meal Plan for 2

ALDI Grocery Haul & Easy Gluten-Friendly Meal Plan for 2 Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

3.1K views - 8 months ago

Reverse Meal Planning: 7 Dinners + 7 Lunches from Ingredients I Already Had

Reverse Meal Planning: 7 Dinners + 7 Lunches from Ingredients I Already Had Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

2.6K views - 8 months ago

Eating Healthy for $5 a Day in Australia | 7 Day Extreme Budget Meal Plan Challenge

Eating Healthy for $5 a Day in Australia | 7 Day Extreme Budget Meal Plan Challenge Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

16.6K views - 8 months ago

High Protein on a Budget: 4 Cheap Meals That Cost Less Than Takeaway

High Protein on a Budget: 4 Cheap Meals That Cost Less Than Takeaway Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

2.2K views - 8 months ago

How I Save on Groceries in Australia (June 2025) — Simple Tips That Work

How I Save on Groceries in Australia (June 2025) — Simple Tips That Work Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

2.9K views - 8 months ago

5 Pro Tips to Take Your Planning to the Next Level

5 Pro Tips to Take Your Planning to the Next Level Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

684 views - 9 months ago

Winter Meal Prep on a Budget | What I Eat + Garden Update & Kitchen Tools I Love

Winter Meal Prep on a Budget | What I Eat + Garden Update & Kitchen Tools I Love Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

1.1K views - 9 months ago

Cheap & Easy Instant Pot Meals | Family-Friendly & Delicious!

Cheap & Easy Instant Pot Meals | Family-Friendly & Delicious! Simple Meal Plan & Prep with Emmy

988 views - 9 months ago