Let’s be honest — the weekly shop isn’t what it used to be. Prices are up, baskets feel lighter, and those “little extras” somehow add up fast. 

But here’s the thing most Thermomix® owners realise pretty quickly: it’s not just about what you cook… it’s what you stop buying. 

From everyday staples to convenience items, your Thermomix® quietly replaces a surprising number of supermarket purchases — and often for a fraction of the cost. 

Here’s where the savings can really start to stack up. 

1. Dips, sauces and condiments 

These are the classic “just grab it” items — and the ones that quietly add up the fastest. Think Pesto, Hummus, Curry pastes, Mayo and Pasta sauces. Individually they don’t feel like much, but when you’re restocking them week after week, the cost (and waste) builds quickly. 

With Thermomix®, these become some of the easiest things to make from scratch. In minutes, you can blend, emulsify or cook directly in the bowl using simple pantry ingredients — no preservatives, no half-used jars, and no premium price tag for convenience. 

Hummus: 
Store bought $3.60 
Thermomix® made $1.80

2. Pre-made meals 

You know those nights — no plan, low energy, and suddenly you’re choosing between takeaway or a $12+ supermarket microwave meal that barely feeds one. It’s convenient in the moment, but it’s one of the biggest contributors to grocery blowouts. 

Thermomix® can change that. With Guided Cooking, you can create meals like Curries, Risottos, Tacos, Soup and Pasta from scratch — often in the same (or less) time it takes to decide on takeaway. 

Butter chicken:
Takeaway $23 
Thermomix® made $14.99 

3. Bread and baked goods 

Bread, Wraps, Muffins, Slices — they’re everyday staples, especially for lunchboxes and snacks. But buying them regularly (and often in smaller quantities) adds up quickly. 

With Thermomix®, doughs and batters become effortless. It kneads and mixes for you, turning basic pantry staples into Fresh bread, Pizza dough and baked treats — at a fraction of the cost. 

Everyday bread: 
Takeaway $5 
Thermomix® made $1.67 

4. Snacks 

Muesli bars, Bliss balls, Yoghurt pouches — they’re convenient, but they come at a premium (and often don’t last long). 

Thermomix makes it easy to batch-make your own snacks in minutes. Blend, mix and portion using ingredients you already have — no extra trips, no excess packaging. You can even make yoghurt while you sleep as it can be left to ferment overnight! 

Yoghurt (1L): 
Store bought $6.95 
Thermomix® made $2.59 

5. Spice mixes, stocks and flavour boosters 

These are the small purchases that fly under the radar — Taco seasoning, stock cubes, curry pastes. Individually inexpensive, but constantly repurchased. 

With Thermomix®, you can create your own blends and stock paste from ingredients (and even veggie scraps) you already have — turning leftovers into flavour. 

Vegetable stock paste: 
Store bought $4.50 
Thermomix® made $1.58 

6. Convenience ingredients and prepared salads 

Bagged salads, pre-cut stir fry mixes, grated cheese — they’re the “easy option” we reach for to save time. But you’re often paying significantly more for something that’s simply been chopped or prepped for you. 

With Thermomix® — and the added power of the Cutter+ — you get that same convenience without the markup. In seconds, you can grate cheese, slice vegetables or spiralise everything from zucchini to carrots, creating your own salad mixes and stir fry bases at home. 

It means you can buy whole ingredients (which are cheaper), prep only what you need, and keep everything fresher for longer. No soggy bagged salads, no paying extra for pre-cut veg — just quick, fresh prep on demand. 

Pre-packaged stir-fry mix: 
Store bought $5 (400g) 
Thermomix® made $2 

7. Baby food 

Baby food pouches and jars might seem small, but when you’re going through multiple a day, the cost adds up – and it’s essentially just blended fruit, veg or simple meals. 

Something that is totally easy to makein Thermomix®. You can steam, blend and puree all in one bowl, controlling exactly what goes in – no added sugars or preservatives, just real ingredients. Plus you can make in batches and freeze portions so you’ve always got something to hand. 

Apple puree:
Store bought $2.36 
Thermomix® made $0.95 

So, the bigger picture? 

What starts as small swaps — a sauce here, a snack there — quickly becomes a whole new way of cooking. 

One where your weekly shop stretches further, your pantry works harder, and you feel more in control of what you’re spending. 

And in today’s cost of living climate, that kind of shift makes a real difference. 

👉 See what you could save with our Savings Calculator.

👉 Get inspired on Cookidoo® with recipes you can start making today.

👉 Book a Cooking Demo and experience it for yourself. 

 
Same shop. Smarter spend!