For every Aussie household, the grocery shop is one of the biggest living expenses that just keeps on getting bigger. According to Canstar Blue’s latest survey*, the average supermarket shop is now $160 per week*, adding up to $640 per month or $7,680 per year. For a family of five or more, the weekly cost comes to around $232.
So, if you’re still weighing up the cost of a Thermomix®, take a look at the top 11 favourite ways Aussies are saving money with Thermomix®.
1. Better butters by far
56% of Aussie households surveyed* said they’re buying dairy and eggs on a weekly basis and 51% say they’re buying pantry items each week too. So what better way to save than making your own dairy and nut butters that are way better for you than store-bought brands packed with additives?
The cheapest way is to scoop up those discounted pots of pure full-fat whipping cream nearing their use-by date and pop them in your freezer for making your own butter – salted or unsalted, flavoured with parsley or garlic. Making butter from cream takes just 10 minutes with your Thermomix® and butterfly whisk, and you can use the leftover buttermilk for making waffles, scones, bread or pancakes.
2. Yoghurt that saves $$$’s while you catch zzz’s
If you and your family are big yoghurt eaters, you can easily get through a couple of 600g pots per week. Which means you’ll save big by making a 1kg batch of oh-so-good fresh yogurt (free from additives, preservatives, and sugars) overnight for under $5 by switching your Thermomix® to ‘Fermentation’ mode.
Watch how to make a batch of Natural yoghurt in your Thermomix® using the Varoma.
And perhaps the cutest way to save is with these reusable glass yogurt jars with lids - much more affordable than filling your shopping basket with single-serve pots every week or grabbing breakfast-to-go from your local coffee-stop.
3. More fresh baked goods for less dough
As the bakery sections in supermarkets are expanding, so are our shopping bills - those snacks really stack up! Around 56% of Aussies say they add baked goods to their basket every week*. But homemade rolls, buns and loaves made with your Thermie are the stuff of legend – quicker and easier than you think, much healthier and tastier and the best way to save money every day of the week.
Discover our range of bread baking essentials, including our Firra Cast Iron collection, bread proofing baskets, bread tins and start making your own lunchbox treats and snacks that are free of nasties.
4. Roll out the pastry and more savings
Thermomix® takes homemade pastry out of the too hard basket and leaves more money in your pocket. You don’t even need to get your hands dirty, because rubbing the flour and fat together is done completely hands-free in the mixing bowl and you’ll have a batch done in just 5 minutes - ready to chill in the fridge for a fresh batch of your family favourites, or to freeze for later.
5. Stock up on pantry basics
51% of the average weekly shop is pantry items*, such as pasta, flour, oils and stock cubes etc. This is where your Thermomix® can really help you get the most value out of your bulk food savings and vegetable scraps too.
You can turn one basic ingredient into a whole range of other pantry basics by milling your own flours, almond meal, caster sugar, icing sugar and spice blends. And you can save all the odds and ends from your herb and vegetable cuttings (think carrot tips, onion skin, herb stalks) in the freezer ready to make a batch of liquid gold Thermomix® stock paste that’ll make your meals taste a million dollars!
6. Takeaway night for under $5 per serve
The average Aussie family of four spends around $240 a month on food delivery apps^ (almost double the previous year) – and it’s a cost you can cut by more than half by cooking up a much healthier fakeaway family meal in your Thermomix®. So, why not try DIY? At under $5 per serve, it’s a great way to save and level-up your home-cooking by learning to make a new cuisine.
And if you’re a pizza lover, pair homemade pizza made with your Thermomix® with TheMix Shop Ovana Pizza Ovan and you can slice a big chunk off your weekly food bill. It’s stone-baked, restaurant-quality pizza that's big on flavour and just how you like it.
7. Celebrate for less (and impress more)
Special occasions can come with a not-so-special price tag - birthday cakes, grazing platters, and last-minute “bring a plate” dishes all add up fast. In fact, 28% of Aussie shoppers say they rely on supermarket bakeries for celebration cakes*, and one in four opt for store-bought cupcakes or snacks over homemade dishes for parties*. The convenience is tempting, but the cost (and sometimes the taste) can leave a little to be desired.
With Thermomix®, celebrating doesn’t have to mean overspending. From triple-layer birthday cakes to crowd-pleasing party dips and bakery-style bread rolls, your Thermomix® is the secret weapon to throwing a fabulous feast on a fraction of the budget. Instead of paying $40+ for a store-bought birthday cake, bake one from scratch in under an hour—fresher, cheaper and way more delicious.
8. Coffee hits without the slap
If a morning coffee stop is a must, you could be spending up to $25 per week on your coffee fix, adding up to $1,300 per year. But you don’t need to go without your cafe-quality cuppa when you have your own barista at home. Your Thermomix® can grind fresh coffee beans, boil the water, and froth the milk for you. All you’ll need is a sieve or strainer, and a reusable coffee cup if you’re making it to go.
9. Smarter smoothies and juices
If your mornings or afternoons need a juice or protein boost to pick you up, Thermomix® can whip up your favourite green smoothie or berry blend in just five minutes for less than half the price you’d pay at a café. And you can use up leftover fruits to reduce your food waste and save even more on your vitamin blitz.
10. Get stuck into dips
Storebought flatbreads, chips and dips are easy crowd-pleasers when you’re having the fam or friends over. But why would you buy store-bought when your Thermomix® makes it so quick and easy to whip up your own that cost less than half the price and taste twice as good? And while your Thermomix® makes light work of the dough, our snack rollers and rolling pin will help you to get perfectly symmetrical shapes that look and taste great.
11. Ditch the meal kits and pre-packaged meals
Meal delivery services or grab-n-go meals promise convenience, but that convenience often comes with a hefty price tag. Whether it’s a box of pre-portioned ingredients that still require cooking or a fridge full of single-serve plastic containers, you’re paying a premium for something you could make faster, fresher and far more affordably with your Thermomix®.
All you need is a well-stocked pantry and a little time to meal plan and you're set up to make your own meals that are more nourishing, more flexible and made entirely on your terms – at half the cost too!
Plus, with 100,000+ recipes on Cookidoo®, a weekly planner seamlessy synced to your TM7 and shopping lists that integrate with your local supermarket, meal planning is effortless. Learn more about meal planning with Cookidoo® here.
Your investment can pay for itself within a year
Those who’ve already made the investment in a Thermomix® say the weekly savings from making their own pantry staples, bread, snacks and meals from scratch in their Thermie really add up. And because it’s built to last, you’ll enjoy many more years of savings to come.
Still making your mind up? Check out our latest Thermomix® Savings Guide and download some seasonal money-saving recipe inspo.
*Source: Canstar Blue research, July 2024. https://www.canstarblue.com.au/groceries/average-grocery-bill/
^Source: Canstar Blue research, January 2023. https://www.canstarblue.com.au/stores-services/average-food-delivery-cost/