THE 7 BEST ALDI FOODS YOU SHOULD BE BUYING

If you follow us on Instagram, you know that we LOVE ALDI.  Not only it is truly economical, the quality of the brands they carry are A+++, AND it always makes for a quick shopping trip!  (I'm talking less than 30 minutes y'all.)  Read on for some of Kristen's favorite buys from one of our favorite grocery stores! 

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​ALDI is one of those stores that I go a little out of my way for. They are a discount grocer whose products often are a lot cheaper than other chain grocery stores. Some of their products are better than others in my opinion. They often carry and stop carrying certain products, but they usually have all of the staples that I need. While this list is not extensive, these are my favorite items to buy from ALDI. I hope this helps you on your next grocery haul!

1. ​Nut Butters: Their peanut butters are your basic store brand peanut butter. If you are not brand loyal, give these a try! They often will have specialty nut butters, which are my favorite. On this trip, I found almond butter for $4.99! It was the smooth variety and non-GMO verified. It was also delicious!
2. Eggs: If you are not picky about cage-free, free range, or brown eggs, you are in luck! ALDI sells their dozen Grade A large eggs for $0.25! They are a great deal and can be great if you need eggs for baking or even food prep.
3. Baking Staples: This personally is my favorite thing to buy from ALDI. They sell all different types of flours, sugars, and oils. These are great to have on hand and most brands are indistinguishable from one another. I purchased a 5-pound bag for $1.09. You can’t beat that!
4. Nuts & Seeds: Nuts and seeds can be really expensive! ALDI sells salted/unsalted roasted varieties, but not as much raw variety. A 14-ounce bag of almonds is only $4.99 and they are delicious! They also sell pepitas for $2.19. They even have chia seeds and flax seeds, which are great to have in your pantry for oatmeal or baking. A 12-ounce bag of chia seeds is only $3.29.
5. Oats: A 24-ounce container of steel cut oats at ALDI is only about $2.29. These can be very expensive elsewhere. Steel cut oats are great for breakfast. They sell both quick-cook and regular steel cut oats, depending on your preference. They also sell old-fashioned oats.
6. Select Produce: While I do not recommend all of their produce, sometimes they can have great buys! For instance, a bag of lemons was only $2.99, which is a lot cheaper than other stores nearby. They were also better looking and blemish free. However, some of their produce is not the prettiest, so be careful!
7. Canned / Dried Beans: These are also great pantry staples. Their can of organic black beans is only $0.89! Their dried organic great northern beans are also only $0.79. Beans are a great protein source and these are great quality at a better price.

​If you have an ALDI nearby, give them a chance! Make sure you bring your own bags, because they charge for theirs. This is to save you money! Also bring a quarter for a shopping cart, another ingenious way they cut cost. This thrifty grocery store can save you some cash without skimping on your favorite products!

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My name is Kristen Edmonson. I am a recent Lipscomb graduate with my Master's in Exercise & Nutrition Science. Previously, I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mississippi. I am a RD-to-be starting my dietetic internship August 2017 with NHC, National HealthCare Corporation. I am a traveler, foodie, home chef  & lifelong learner. I think healthy and happy is different for everyone and I love helping people find their own way.  
Follow Kristen's delicious dishes at registeredeats.com! ​