ALDI Favorites??

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  • Athijade
    Athijade Posts: 3,300 Member
    Eggs
    Produce specials or even just their normal priced stuff (if other stores don't have sales)
    Meat (been perfectly happy with their chicken/beef/pork)
  • amtyrell
    amtyrell Posts: 1,447 Member
    The kale salad kit is awesome I am also a huge fan of the fit and active Greek yogurt and the fit and active 40 calories per slice bread
  • LonniJay
    LonniJay Posts: 3,740 Member
    Love the Elevation bars as a super tasty low carb treat that help keep my cravings at bay. My favorite is the caramel nut bar :p . I love everything at Aldi. They make eating right affordable and delicious! Produce is number one and their seafood is reasonable. I can afford to buy and eat shrimp!
  • WVWalkerFriend
    WVWalkerFriend Posts: 575 Member
    earlnabby wrote: »
    Kerry Gold cheeses
    Elevation protein bars
    Chicken breasts and thighs (boneless, skinless)
    93% lean ground beef
    Vino Fuerte Tempranillo
    Fit and Active petite diced tomatoes no salt added
    any dairy (yogurt, milk, butter, etc)
    produce in season. Mine has blueberries right now for $1.49 a pint
    Fit and Active Brown rice
    Pur Aqua Black cherry sparkling water beverage
    Can't think of the rest.

    I love the cranberry water.
  • teenytinyprincesspea
    teenytinyprincesspea Posts: 33 Member
    Guys... This spinach artichoke hummus is reeeeaaaaaaaaaaallly good. Also like... I bought so much produce for so cheap I am floored. And i'm really excited about this pineapple poblano guac. Only thing I could have probably gotten cheaper from elsewhere were my egg whites.
  • cardiacmommy
    cardiacmommy Posts: 52 Member
    I buy almost all groceries there now. My Family feels many of the products are superior to name brand. Really like the dairy..Especially sour cream. They have wonderful baguettes. I've had to quit buying then because I could not resist slicing off a hunk to toast and add butter. So delicious. Naan is also a great buy. My hubby uses them to make personal pizzas. The pita chips are wonderful.
    Love all the produce esp the pineapples and bell peppers and zucchini. They carry my all time favorite Cara Cara oranges. We have just discovered the Indian sauces. Very easy dinner in the instant pot. Throw in some chicken tenderloins or thighs dump a jar of the sauce and cook about 20 minutes. Then make a batch of Jasmine rice in my extra pot 4 minutes. Simple and delicious and have leftovers. I buy all my meat. The cubed steak is also good. Brown t in instant pot with sliced onions and mushrooms. Mix up a packet of the low sodium brown gravy and set for about 20 minutes. Yum. I've also been digging the brussel sprouts. I slice them up and saute with some garlic. Yum!
    They also have a very good turkey kielbasa. Slice up and saute with onions and bell pepper and then add 2c Jasmine rice and 2c broth or water. Instant pot 4 minutes. A very easy supper. I don't know if this is a bigger ad for Aldi or instant pot but I love both!
  • crazyycatlady1
    crazyycatlady1 Posts: 292 Member
    cardiacmommy wrote: »
    I buy almost all groceries there now. My Family feels many of the products are superior to name brand. Really like the dairy..Especially sour cream. They have wonderful baguettes. I've had to quit buying then because I could not resist slicing off a hunk to toast and add butter. So delicious. Naan is also a great buy. My hubby uses them to make personal pizzas. The pita chips are wonderful.
    Love all the produce esp the pineapples and bell peppers and zucchini. They carry my all time favorite Cara Cara oranges. We have just discovered the Indian sauces. Very easy dinner in the instant pot. Throw in some chicken tenderloins or thighs dump a jar of the sauce and cook about 20 minutes. Then make a batch of Jasmine rice in my extra pot 4 minutes. Simple and delicious and have leftovers. I buy all my meat. The cubed steak is also good. Brown t in instant pot with sliced onions and mushrooms. Mix up a packet of the low sodium brown gravy and set for about 20 minutes. Yum. I've also been digging the brussel sprouts. I slice them up and saute with some garlic. Yum!
    They also have a very good turkey kielbasa. Slice up and saute with onions and bell pepper and then add 2c Jasmine rice and 2c broth or water. Instant pot 4 minutes. A very easy supper. I don't know if this is a bigger ad for Aldi or instant pot but I love both!

    I've looked at this before but couldn't figure out what to do with it-thanks for the pizza idea!
  • Ketolover71
    Ketolover71 Posts: 68 Member
    I always get my blocks of cheese there. It is cheap and is real cheese, no cornstarch or potato starch added. I shred my own cheese!
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    This isn't exactly healthy but I'm absolutely addicted to the Senor Rico rice pudding and, as someone previously mentioned, the fudge mint cookies.
  • hnstotler
    hnstotler Posts: 11 Member
    LowCarb4Me2016 wrote: »
    Just curious but has anyone tried the protein powder they sell? I'm considering trying it but its a pretty big container.

    I have tried the vanilla! I mix a scoop with their unsweetened vanilla almond milk nearly every day for breakfast. I like it! I just put it in a blender bottle and was honestly surprised at how well it blended together. Even with water it's good! It may not be the greatest in taste, but I honestly like it and it gets the job done for a great price!

    My current favorites are the light string cheese and their version of Fiber One bars, in the cinnamon swirl! Yummy!
  • lilithsrose
    lilithsrose Posts: 752 Member
    I buy most of my staples at Aldis. Eggs, milk, butter, sour cream, shredded cheeses, baking products, etc. Produce is decent in my location. They have some great deals. Frozen fish and frozen chicken breasts are cheap. Here are some of the other items I often buy:

    Happy Farms Brie Cheese
    Sea Queen Imitation Crab Meat (best I've ever tasted)
    Kerrygold Cheeses (they don't always have these, but they do come in every couple of months)
    Kirkwood Honey Battered Chicken Tenders
    Lunch Mate Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Breast (lunch meat)
    Fit & Active Brown Rice
    Sriracha Black Beans (seasonal item)

  • krazy1sbk
    krazy1sbk Posts: 128 Member
    I love their cherry tomatoes. I can eat almost the whole container in one sitting (but I don't). Any of their produce that's on sale is wonderful - though check the expiration/best by date because some of them are a bit older. The only thing I haven't liked is their Greek yogurt - I like Dannon Oikos and Aldi's just isn't as good.
  • WVWalkerFriend
    WVWalkerFriend Posts: 575 Member
    Last night we ate eggplant from Aldi and it was very good.
  • illusion2269
    illusion2269 Posts: 95 Member
    My usual list from Aldi:
    Rotisserie Chicken lunch meat
    Sliced Muenster cheese
    Peanut butter dark chocolate protein bars
    Steamable frozen Brussels sprouts
    Steamable frozen California blend veggies
    Eggs
    Milk
    Bananas
    Whole milk yogurt (used as starter)
    Frozen Pizzas

    I love that Aldi opened up in my town :)
  • JPotamus
    JPotamus Posts: 33 Member
    I like the Brie and Muenster cheeses, Kerrygold butter when they have it, and their sparkling flavored water in cans.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    JPotamus wrote: »
    I like the Brie and Muenster cheeses, Kerrygold butter when they have it, and their sparkling flavored water in cans.

    It is illegal for stores to sell KerryGold butter in my state. Something about their lack of pasteurizing the milk.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,579 Member
    Eggs at ours have been RIDICULOUSLY low - 29 cents/doz. I get just about all our produce there: fresh spinach, carrots, mushrooms, asparagus, grape tomatoes, apples, strawberries, blackberries, cucumbers, squash... yum! Also like the fat free greek yogurt, the brie, sandwich meats and cheese, the granola bars, and the fiber one brownies. I wish their protein shakes came in vanilla :tongue: oh and pistachios!

    And I like that it's a small store, plus their cashiers are super fast. I can get in and out in like ten minutes.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Ours had wheelchairs and walking frames last week.... They might have been good for leg day. :D
  • iaswimmer
    iaswimmer Posts: 1 Member
    Always buy their almonds--split them up in snack bags when I get home.
  • LadyLilion
    LadyLilion Posts: 276 Member
    krazy1sbk wrote: »
    I love their cherry tomatoes. I can eat almost the whole container in one sitting (but I don't).

    Their heirloom cherry tomatoes make the BEST burst cherry tomato sauce for pasta.
    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pasta-with-15-minute-burst-cherry-tomato-sauce-56390060

    Seriously, everyone should try this.


  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    LadyLilion wrote: »
    krazy1sbk wrote: »
    I love their cherry tomatoes. I can eat almost the whole container in one sitting (but I don't).

    Their heirloom cherry tomatoes make the BEST burst cherry tomato sauce for pasta.
    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pasta-with-15-minute-burst-cherry-tomato-sauce-56390060

    Seriously, everyone should try this.


    That looks really good!
  • kjurassic
    kjurassic Posts: 571 Member
    Sugar free popsicles ...A great 20 calorie snack. They have grilled chicken bites that are good (in the frozen food section). Quick and easy to add to a salad. I also like their 0 calorie flavored water.
  • WVWalkerFriend
    WVWalkerFriend Posts: 575 Member
    edited April 2017
    Aldi is a German based business, not US, so I'm surprised there are none in Canada.

    My kids like their "fancy German chocolate."
  • sammyjo0218
    sammyjo0218 Posts: 108 Member
    The gluten free bagged pasta is awesome it's made of quinoa and brown rice. They have a great fruit and veggies selection too!
  • JPotamus
    JPotamus Posts: 33 Member
    LadyLilion wrote: »
    krazy1sbk wrote: »
    I love their cherry tomatoes. I can eat almost the whole container in one sitting (but I don't).

    Their heirloom cherry tomatoes make the BEST burst cherry tomato sauce for pasta.
    http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pasta-with-15-minute-burst-cherry-tomato-sauce-56390060

    Seriously, everyone should try this.


    I'll never forget... one year I made a similar version of this using yellow grape tomatoes and basil I grew myself. It was the best! Truly the best sauce ever. I used the tomatoes, basil, olive oil, fresh parm, salt, pepper.

    Makes me want to grow the tomatoes again this year. I think I will.
  • Juliet61875
    Juliet61875 Posts: 1 Member
    Lots of good suggestions!! I typically buy ground turkey, unsalted almonds, flax seeds, spinach, eggs, kefir or yogurt... anything whole, lean or easily digested.
  • nicholethompson24
    nicholethompson24 Posts: 11 Member
    I do 95% of my grocery shopping here. It's so affordable and we can't tell the difference compared to other brands.
    Notable Products
    Fit & Active Flatbread = 90 calories and 9 grams of protein. Great for wraps and pizzas!
    Fit & Active 40 calorie whole wheat bread
    Fit & Active string cheese = 50 calories and 6 grams of protein.
    Cottage cheese
    Sour cream
    Spring Mix and Baby Spinach
    100 calorie guacamole packs
    Honey goat cheese log
    Fresh mozzarella
    25 calorie cheese wedges (like laughing cow)
    Frozen baby brussel sprouts for $.99
    Canned veggies, beans
    Milk, eggs
    Fruits and veggies. They always seem to be cheapest on bananas and cauliflower, plus their weekly produce specials.
    All meat has been good as well, both fresh and frozen.


  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    Thanks for all the great ideas all! :smiley:
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