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We still remember the first time we walked into an Aldi. Little did we realize that we’d basically be getting a glimpse at the future of grocery stores! This chain keeps prices low by renting carts for 25 cents so customers have to put them back themselves, having customers bag their own groceries, and displaying many items right in the cardboard boxes in which they were shipped. But the quality and variety of their merchandise speaks for itself. In fact, some of us would go so far as to claim that Aldi is the new Trader Joe’s, and you know how much we love TJ’s!
If you haven’t been to Aldi yet, or if you go all the time but stick to a list of usuals, then there are some great products you probably still haven’t tried. From gluten-free baked goods to frozen foods, healthy meal shortcuts and even fun boozy options, these are the underrated Aldi products you’re not buying, but should.
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Nature’s Nectar Pure Coconut Water
Image Credit: Aldi. Coconut water is a staple for us — we use it to make smoothies, refreshing mocktails, and to hydrate after working out and on hot summer days. And Aldi’s Nature’s Nectar Pure Coconut Water, which is not from concentrate and contains no added sugar, is a great deal compared to name brands at other stores.
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Simply Nature White Cheddar Puffs
Image Credit: Aldi. For a snack that’s mostly air, other brands sure do charge an arm and a leg for their white cheddar puffs. But at Aldi, you can get them for a fraction of the price, and the white cheddar flavor and pleasing crunch of the puffs is just as good as any name brand.
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Baker’s Corner Fudge Brownie Mix
Image Credit: Aldi. It you like moist, fudgy brownies, you’ll want to pick up this brownie mix at Aldi. Gluten-free? They’ve got you covered with the liveGfree Gluten Free Brownie Mix, too!
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Simply Nature Freeze Dried Strawberries Snack Pack
Image Credit: Aldi. When we need to pick up snacks for the kids, we always head to Aldi. They have a great mix of indulgent and healthy options. One of our favorites? These snack packs of Simply Nature Freeze Dried Strawberries.
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Southern Grove Dried Mediterranean Apricots
Image Credit: Aldi. Dried fruits and nuts are something we always get at Aldi, because the prices are so much lower than at other stores. These dried apricots are a staple — eat them alone as a healthy snack, or chop them up to add to oatmeal, yogurt bowls, and baked goods.
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Benton’s Fudge Striped Shortbread Cookies
Image Credit: Aldi. Shoppers with a sweet tooth will know what Aldi’s affordable Striped Fudge Cookies are an alternative to, but compared to the name brand, Aldi’s price can’t be beat.
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PurAqua Lime Belle Vie Sparkling Flavored Water
Image Credit: Aldi. We always grab seltzer when we’re at Aldi. They sell it in a 12-pack of cans, and it tastes exactly like the mainstream brands.
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Season’s Choice Hash Brown Patties
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. Trader Joe’s frozen hash browns get all the love, but what about Aldi? Their Season’s Choice frozen hash brown patties are a cornerstone of satisfying breakfasts, and you’ll save a ton of money by making them at home (just heat and eat) rather than going to the drive-thru for your morning potato fix.
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Aldi Specially Selected Pita Chips
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. Pita chips are one snack pretty much everyone in the family likes, and they’re just as tasty eaten alone as they are paired with a dip. Aldi’s “gourmet” Specially Selected brand offers two flavors of crunchy pita chips: Sea Salt, and Parmesan, Garlic & Herb.
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Specially Selected Continental Cookie Assortment
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. Cookie lovers, don’t sleep on this Continental Cookie Assortment from Aldi’s Specially Selected. The cookies themselves are buttery, sweet, and crisp, and the chocolate used is creamy and delicious.
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Specially Selected Chocolate Chip Sliced Brioche Loaf
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. Chocolate chip brioche used to be something we only dreamed about getting from a fancy bakery or something. But thanks to Aldi, it’s now in our regular rotation. Toast is just better when it has chocolate chips in it!
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Belmont Ice Cream
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. If you regularly pick up a carton of ice cream for the family, you could save big bucks by getting it at Aldi. Their Belmont Ice Cream comes in all of the classic flavors, and even in Los Angeles you can get it for around $2.
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Simply Nature Organic Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. Sure, you could spend $9 on a jar of fancy pasta sauce for a weeknight dinner. Or, you could spend a couple bucks to get this organic pasta sauce from Aldi, and almost no one will be able to tell the difference.
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liveGfree Gluten Free Bagels
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. Start your mornings on the right foot with a toasted gluten-free bagel from Aldi. They come in plain or cinnamon raisin.
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Season’s Choice Garlic Rice Cauliflower
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. One of our favorite gluten-free, low-carb meal shortcuts is using frozen riced cauliflower in the place of rice, but this product goes the extra mile by adding garlic and herbs to the mix for even more fast flavor.
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Park Street Deli Snack Selects Three Pack
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. If you’re looking for a tasty, balanced, protein-packed snack you can eat on the go, look no further than these Snack Selects packs from Aldi. Each variety features one side filled with cheese cubes, and another filled with dried nuts and fruit.
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Southern Grove Trail Mix
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. Trail mix is always nice to have on hand when you need a quick snack at your desk or to take hiking, and Aldi’s Southern Grove brand offers tons of different flavors, like Tuscan, Asian, Cajun, and Tropical, to choose from.
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Benton’s Caramel Coconut Fudge Cookies
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. If you wait excitedly for Girl Scout Cookie season every year so you can get your hands on a pack of Samoas, your mind will be blown by this affordable dupe that’s available at Aldi year round.
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Savoritz Parmesan Crisps
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. Sure, these Parmesan crisps are gluten-free and low-carb, but that’s not why we love them. They’re a crunchy, savory snack, and we also like them tossed with salads and even crumbled over pasta.
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Vista Bay Hard Seltzer
Image Credit: Courtesy of Aldi. Even Aldi has hopped on the hard seltzer train. Their Vista Bay hard seltzer variety pack will keep you feeling relaxed and refreshed, with flavors including black cherry and grapefruit.
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