15 Walmart Freezer Staples That'll Keep Your January Budget in Check

There are so many genius hacks for Walmart shoppers, one of which is stocking up on freezer staples to cut down on shopping trips — and stick to your budget. With over 140,000 items in your average Walmart, they have space for a stacked freezer section.

For those looking to start the new year on the right foot finance-wise, frozen options are fresher than canned items and can last quite a while.

We’ve rounded up 15 top-quality freezer staples you can score at Walmart right now to stick to your January budget.

Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $10.47

As long as I can remember, this tender white meat chicken option has been one of the best in the pot pie game. The crust is deliciously buttery and flaky, and one fan raves: “They are easy to prepare and taste delicious!”

Each pot pie comes out to $2.26, as opposed to their $3.49 individual price at Target.

Price: $3.64

If you want a nutrient-dense breakfast or dessert option, acai bowls are the way to go. But smoothie shops will charge an arm and a leg for them.

This healthy, affordable option is topped with blueberries, strawberries, and granola and is ready to eat as quickly as you are ready to dig in. Find the same bowl starting at $4.99 at other grocers.

Price: $5.97

Have an entire meal or delicious appetizer ready in 15 minutes or less with this juicy General Tso’s Chicken. Tender white meat chicken delivers 13 grams of protein per serving, and a flavorful punch, according to fans.

It costs $7.99 for La Choy’s version of the same chicken at Hy-Vee.

Price: $3.28

Walmart sells a bag of sweet potato fries that has zero grams of trans fat. These fries take 30 minutes in the oven and half that time in the air fryer.

Fans love the crispy outside and soft, pillowy potato inside these fries, and some even feed them to their dogs. For dessert, add cinnamon sugar and butter before you fry.

Price: $6.97

Four of these quick-heat corn dogs count for one serving, packing on 7 grams of protein and that sweet, delicious cornbread crunch.

With 40 per box, you can make enough as an entree or snack on them as an app with friends. Some people even use them to hide pills for their animals inside.

Price: $6.77

If you enjoy a decadent, French-style cheesecake, Sara Lee makes one of the only frozen options on the market.

French cheesecakes are fluffier than their dense American counterparts, and this one happens to cost an unheard-of 75 cents per serving. Some fans will eat it frozen, and they love it so much.

Price: $3.28

Italian Ice is normally only a treat you can enjoy during warm months or on vacation. But Luigi’s has a six-pack variety of Lemon and Strawberry Italian ice desserts that are just 100 calories per cup.

These fresh flavors are 55 cents each and can be enjoyed on their own or mixed into cocktails or toppings.

Price: $8.34

At an affordable $2.78 per serving, this noodle meal has 12 grams of protein and is loaded with iron and potassium.

These delicate rice noodles in a delicious, seasoned broth loaded with red bell peppers, red and green onions, and tender chicken meat are the perfect lunch or dinner option, ready in 10 minutes or less.

Explains one customer of its allure, “I was scared it would be too spicy because I know Thai food can have different levels, but this was perfect!”

Price: $7.12

Whether entertaining guests or making several meals for yourself, the family-size tortellini is a no-brainer.

It’s ready in three minutes and filled to the brim with a blend of three tasty cheeses for just 19.8 cents per ounce. The Market Pantry option only has two cheeses and is 24 cents per ounce.

Price: $6.38

If you are shopping for Chinese food on a budget, these pork egg rolls are top-notch. About 80 cents each, you’ll grab 4 grams of protein and 0 grams of trans fat per juicy, delicious roll.

Some Walmart customers have it on good authority that these exact rolls may be served in a few restaurants. If not, they’re an incredible, budget-friendly dupe.

Price: $6.26

A crispy, breaded, all-white chicken patty, and American cheese are stuffed in a half pita for an easy and flavorful handheld meal.

Six sandwiches come in a box, and they can be microwave-prepped in just one minute. A good source of protein and calcium, fans love how quick and easy they are to make.

Price: $10.48

Trying to up your healthy fat intake in the new year? Grab 7-11 meals’ worth of sustainable salmon that’s certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.

Fans love the price and the low numbers of fat and cholesterol. Walmart’s frozen, wild-caught fish costs just $5.24 per pound, while Target’s farmed salmon starts at $9.99 per pound.

Price: $4.98

El Monterey is really upping the game on flavor in a heat-and-eat burrito. Each beefy burrito comes out to 62 cents and has 9 grams of protein and 0 grams of trans fat.

Fans love the spice level and how filling these burritos are. One explains they’re “nice to have on hand for a quick lunch.”

Price: $11.52

If you are trying to beef up your protein intake, these beef and cheese taquitos will help. A serving of four will deliver 13 grams of protein and a healthy serving of iron wrapped up in a fresh, street-style recipe.

Each taquito comes out to 29 cents, while the El Monterey brand will cost 40 cents each.

Price: $3.42

If you have been craving big, flavorful onion rings like the ones you used to get at the fair or the fall festival growing up, then these are a must-try.

The air fryer will cook these babies up in about three minutes, and a whole bag is less than a medium order of rings at a fast food joint.

Save money shopping by being particular about bulk finds and avoiding over-purchasing. Being strategic about your freezer can help you coordinate meals and snacks for the entire month, focusing on ingredients that will last longer.