ChatGPT is a good grocery list generator

I wondered if I could use ChatGPT to generate a grocery list. It turns out it works very well.

First I tried to go to the grocery stores where I would buy things and see if I could export the data. I thought that if I exported the data, then I could have a more accurate sample of what I would probably like.

Unfortunately both retail stores where I have bought things online don’t allow me to export my own data. I could probably call them and request it from customer service, but from past experience this would be at least an hour process. I wasn’t that interested. So I thought lets just see what it can do by itself. It has stolen all of the Internets data, maybe my tastes are not so unique. So i typed in:

Create a shopping list that is vegan and lactose intolerant for a picky eater

And I got this:

Here’s a vegan and lactose-intolerant-friendly shopping list tailored for a picky eater:

Fresh Produce

Apples, bananas, berries (like strawberries or blueberries)
Carrots, cucumbers, and celery sticks
Leafy greens (like spinach or romaine lettuce)
Sweet potatoes or regular potatoes
Avocado
Cherry tomatoes

Pantry Staples

Whole wheat bread or gluten-free bread (if needed)
Pasta (like whole wheat, chickpea, or lentil-based)
Quinoa or rice (white or brown)
Rolled oats or steel-cut oats
Peanut butter or almond butter
Canned beans (like chickpeas or black beans)
Tomato sauce or diced tomatoes

Snacks

Plain popcorn kernels or pre-popped, unsweetened popcorn
Hummus or guacamole
Vegan granola bars or fruit bars
Dairy-free dark chocolate

Dairy Alternatives

Almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk
Dairy-free yogurt (like coconut or almond-based)
Vegan cheese slices or shreds

Frozen Foods

Frozen vegetables (like peas, corn, or mixed veggies)
Vegan pizza or veggie burgers
Frozen fruits (like mango or berries for smoothies)

Condiments & Extras

Olive oil or avocado oil
Balsamic vinegar
Soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
Nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)
Spices like garlic powder, paprika, and cinnamon

Not bad. I didn’t like a few items so I typed this:

remove cherry tomatoes, avocado, quinoa, peanut butter, dark chocolate, add chocolate soy milk, remove veggie burgers

Then it updated the list to this:

Here’s the updated shopping list: