About to slice tofu Many college students are broke, making buying groceries without over-drafting the bank account a hassle. So I’ve set out to see if its possible to feed yourself for one day using 10$ shopping at Trader Joe’s, and I went vegan for a day without me intending to. I must say as a disclaimer the food I bought satisfied me for the day, but that doesn't mean it could work for you. As they say on TV, I recommend consulting a nutritionist before trying this at home. Breakfast: Trader Joe’s Strawberry Raspberry Oatmeal. Trader Joe's Oatmeal Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but let’s face it, who wants put in the effort of making food first thing in the morning? Breakfast for me had to be the cheapest item that required the least time and effort to make while remaining nutritious enough to kickstart my day. If it wasn’t for the soaring milk prices, cereal would’ve been my go to. Luckily for me, just a few feet from the cereal section