ChatGPT is a good grocery list generator

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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
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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:

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

Pantry Staples

  • Whole wheat bread or gluten-free bread (if needed)
  • Pasta (like whole wheat, chickpea, or lentil-based)
  • Rice (white or brown)
  • Rolled oats or steel-cut oats
  • 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 Alternatives

  • Almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk
  • Chocolate 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)
  • 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

If there’s anything else you want to adjust, let me know!

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Perfect. Now making a shopping list is a breeze. Instead of having to type things over and over each week, I can just modify this and I’m set. Thanks ChatGPT.