Grit Bowl Math: $9.33 Delivered vs. Prepping Before the Workday

Mornings move fast—especially when you’re clocking in early and carrying the weight of a full workday ahead. The question is simple: Is it really cheaper to prepare breakfast at home, or does a delivered grit bowl actually make more sense? Let’s break it down.

Option 1: Preparing a Grit Bowl at Home

To make a comparable grit bowl, most folks will need:

• Grits

• Protein (sausage, bacon, or shrimp)

• Cheese

• Butter, seasoning

• Cooking oil

• Time and energy before work

Estimated costs (per bowl):

• Ingredients (averaged per serving): $5.50–$7.00

• Utilities (stove, electricity, water): $0.50–$1.00

• Prep & cleanup time: 20–30 minutes

Real cost:

When you factor in time, energy, and cleanup, that “cheap” homemade bowl quietly creeps toward $7–$9, before you’ve even stepped out the door.

Option 2: Grit Bowl Delivered — $9.33

Now compare that with a hot, fully prepared grit bowl delivered for $9.33.

What’s included:

• No grocery trip

• No prep

• No dishes

• No rushing

• No skipped breakfast

And most importantly—no lost time before work.

The Hidden Cost of Morning Prep

Time is the one thing you don’t get back. Those 30 minutes spent cooking could be used to:

• Get a few more minutes of rest

• Check in with family

• Ease into the day instead of starting stressed

• Walk into work fueled and focused

The Verdict

If you’re only comparing grocery receipts, home prep might look cheaper.

But when you compare total cost—time, effort, energy, and convenience—the $9.33 grit bowl delivered isn’t a splurge.

It’s a smart trade.

Because a good breakfast shouldn’t cost you your morning.

Fuel the grind. Skip the hassle.