Best Things I Get at Aldi Every Week to Save Money, From Mom of 4

Of all the fish sticks we’ve tried across many grocery stores, Aldi’s Fremont Fish Market wild-caught breaded ones are the winner in our house.

They make a tasty, easy dinner for kids, and with 10 grams of protein per serving, we know they’re getting a hearty main dish. I plate these with fruit or veggies for a more complete meal.

And at just $5.25 for about 41 sticks, we usually keep a few boxes of these in the freezer.

The Friendly Farms nonfat plain Greek yogurt is an absolute staple in our home. We usually pay $3.35 per 32-ounce container.

Every morning, I have a huge bowl of yogurt topped with granola or fresh berries. I like to mix nonfat and whole-milk plain varieties, and my kids enjoy the vanilla and strawberry flavors.

We also add this yogurt to smoothies and homemade popsicles so they have more protein.

When my oldest was only a toddler, he became obsessed with the Emporium Selection Parmesan. He’d have 10 slices in one sitting, and he still loves it now.

We also grate the cheese over pasta dishes and roasted broccoli, which adds great flavor and a fancy touch.

A wedge of this Parmesan usually costs us under $5, which is cheaper than what we’ve seen at other grocery stores.

Moo Tubes are squeezable packets of yogurt that are great to take on the road. We love packing these when we head to the beach or go on a neighborhood walk.

The cotton-candy flavor is a favorite in our house, but the kids also love blueberry and strawberry. Plus, Moo Tubes are tasty when frozen.

A box of eight tubes is usually only $2.

I keep Friendly Farms string cheese in the bottom drawer of our fridge so even little ones can grab a quick snack.

These are great to take on park outings or to add to kids’ lunches. We go through at least a pack or two each week.

Fortunately, a bag of 12 string cheeses only costs us $3.

One night each week, we pan-cook Fremont Fish Market wild-caught pink salmon and top it with garlic salt and seasoned pepper.

All four of my kids gobble it up, and my husband and I love it, too. It’s nice to have one meal that is a surefire hit with everyone — I know we won’t need to make separate meals for adults and kids.

A 2-pound bag of this salmon only costs $10, making this a literal steal for our family.

Pistachios provide protein and healthy fats, and the whole family loves the Southern Grove pistachios roasted with sea salt.

I often put these out before dinner as appetizers or use them to fill a charcuterie board when my husband and I host game nights. They’re also easy to take on the go.

A 16-ounce bag is usually about $6 at Aldi.

We get a lot of use out of one gallon of Friendly Farms whole milk.

I make hot cocoa with it, add it to my morning coffee, and sometimes just serve up cups of it to my kids before bed.

Aldi tends to have the lowest prices for dairy, so we make sure to grab milk here every time. On this trip, a gallon only cost $2.57.

Our kids like the Savoritz cheddar turtles better than Goldfish and just about any other cheese cracker.

At snack time, my daughter always asks for her “turtles.” I can’t blame her — they’re cute and delicious.

A huge box of these crackers that’s just over a pound usually costs us only $4.

My kids’ favorite cereal is the Millville Balance multigrain cereal in the cinnamon flavor.

They eat this alongside a smoothie in the morning or as an afternoon snack. We buy other cereals, but my kids like this variety better than the rest.

I usually pop at least four boxes of it into my cart when I shop at Aldi. On my most recent trip, each 13-ounce box was only $2.15.

The kids don’t care for almonds much, but my husband and I munch on these while we work. I love the honey ones, and he likes the wasabi-soy flavor.

We’ll snag a couple of 14-ounce bags (typically under $7 a pop) on each grocery trip to keep the pantry stocked.

A 3-pound bag of sweet potatoes is usually only $2.59 at Aldi. Since they’re so cheap, I grab a bag on every shopping trip.

We bake sweet potatoes once a week and serve them with black beans. Sometimes, I slice them up for salads or sweet-potato fries.

I love to make homemade granola bars to save on grocery costs.

Flax and chia seeds are also key ingredients in my favorite energy ball recipe. I make a double batch at least once a week.

We also add chia and flax to our smoothies and baked oatmeal. At Aldi, bags of either seed are usually under $5.

I usually tell the kids they can pick out one item as a treat when we shop at Aldi.

My son always picks the $1.69 Specialty Selected French baguette. I just pop it in the oven for a few minutes and then it’s ready for slicing and slathering with butter.

It’s an easy side for dinners that feels a bit elegant.

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