The wonderful thing about Aldi is it's price point on organic goods. I've been shopping at Aldi for about a year, and avoid going to the "regular" grocery store as often as I can, for fear of spending more on the same items I could buy at Aldi. People have asked me what it is exactly that I buy there, and how much cheaper is it, really? Throughout my time of shopping at Aldi, I discovered that I typically spend about $20-30 less per visit than at other grocery stores, all while buying many of the same items I would typically buy at any other store. In fact, I find that I am more apt to buy all organic at Aldi, whereas at another store I might skimp because of cost.
I've tried to create a short list of some of the typical items I buy at Aldi are, along with their cost. Of course I am always trying new things at Aldi, so I'll try to keep this list updated. There are some good staple items here that may help you discover something new if you're a regular Aldi shopper, or prices so low that it may just jump start you into shopping at Aldi if you're on the fence. It can seem daunting shopping at such a unique store like Aldi, but I listed 5 things to know about the store here in this post to simplify it. I love shopping at Aldi for many reasons, but one of the best reasons I love shopping at Aldi is that they carry so many great and organic staple items at a lower price point than any grocer I've seen. This makes stocking your fridge and pantry cheaper--leaving room in your budget for novelty items or simply just to add to your savings account. Here are a few of my tried and true grocery finds at Aldi:
Pantry:
Apple Cider Vinegar (USDA Organic) $1.99 (16.9 oz)
White Vinegar (for use in my diy home cleaners) $2.39 ( 60 cents cheaper than my grocery store!)
Coconut Oil (USDA Organic, unrefined) $4.99 (14 oz)
Olive Oil (USDA Organic) $3.99 (16.9 oz)
Ketchup (USDA Organic) $1.69
Pasta sauce (USDA Organic) $1.99
Pasta (USDA Organic) $1.19
Red Raspberry Jam (USDA Organic) $2.49
Peanut Butter (USDA Organic) $3.89
Sprouted 7 Grain Bread (Non-GMO) $2.99
Lentil, Chicken Soup, or Italian Wedding Soup (USDA Organic) $1.79 each
Organic Chicken Broth & Chicken Bone Broth (USDA Organic) $1.49
SimplyNature Organic Instant Oatmeal – $2.99
Fridge:
Eggs (USDA Organic, brown) $3.49
Whole Milk Half Gallon (USDA Organic) $2.95
Juice Smoothie $2.79
Butter (1lb) $1.99
Spinach and Kale (USDA Organic) $2.49 and $3.49
Medley Potatoes (1.5lbs) $2.99
Asparagus (1lb) $1.49
Red Grapes ($1.65lb)
Bananas ($0.59/lb)
French Inspired Flatbread Pizza $3.99
SimplyNature Organic Frozen Blueberries – $2.99
SimplyNature Organic Frozen Strawberries – $2.69
SimplyNature Organic Fruit Bars – $2.69
SimplyNature Frozen Sweet Peas/Broccoli/Brussel Sprouts – $1.89
Meat:
Prosciutto $2.99
Sliced Cheeses $2.79
Never Any sliced lunch meat (I've tried both Ham & Turkey) $3.29
Fit & Trim Chicken Hot Dogs $2.79
Ground Beef (USDA Organic, grass fed) $5.49
Whole Chicken and Chicken Breasts (Never Any) $7.34 (This was the the last one we bought but the cost is $2.49 per pound)
Breakfast Sausages $2. 69
Snacks:
Veggie Chips $2.89
Organic Tortilla Chips with Flax Seeds $2.89
Pretzles $2.89
Nutella (can't help myself) $2.19
Nuts (the large mixed nuts container) $12.79
Dried and Freeze dried fruit here is the best!
Dried Cranberries $1.29
Dried Mango $3.89
French Brioche $3.89
