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As someone who works from home and tries to follow a nutritious diet, I rely on staples from Aldi.

Amy Barnes

  • As empty nesters who work from home, my husband and I love shopping at Aldi.
  • The Elevation energy bars and Summit Popz prebiotic sodas are good substitutes for pricier brands.
  • I love snacking on the Simply Nature coconut clusters and Southern Grove trail mix.

As empty nesters who both work from home, my husband and I try our best to choose nutritious food options while keeping our grocery costs low.

Luckily, shopping at Aldi helps us achieve both of these goals. Here are some of our favorite products to buy.

My husband enjoys the peanut butter Elevation energy bars.
Boxes of Elevation energy bars on display at Aldi.

Amy Barnes

My husband recently stopped buying Clif Bars and replaced them with the more budget-friendly Elevation energy bars from Aldi.

These come out to just about $1 per bar, and he says the taste and texture are great.

He likes to enjoy them as a snack or an afternoon pick-me-up.

I love snacking on the Simply Nature coconut clusters.
Bags of Simply Nature coconut clusters on display at Aldi.

Amy Barnes

The Simply Nature coconut clusters satisfy my sweet tooth, with only 160 calories per serving.

These crunchy clusters are made with a mix of pumpkin, sunflower, and hemp seeds.

Southern Grove trail mix is great for when I'm hiking.
Boxes of Southern Grove trail mix on display at Aldi.

Amy Barnes

Whenever I head to Aldi, I like to grab snack-size portions of trail mix. I especially love the Southern Grove version because it doesn't include raisins.

Packed with cranberries, sunflower kernels, almonds, edamame, chocolate, and peanuts, this mix is easy to snack on at home or when we're hiking with our dog.

I prefer Aldi's egg bites to the Starbucks version.
Boxes of Whole & Simple omelet breakfast bites on display at Aldi.

Amy Barnes

I'm always hunting for delicious protein options to start my day, and I often find myself craving the egg bites from Starbucks. However, my wallet doesn't love them as much as I do.

So, I've switched to Aldi's Whole & Simple version, made with bell peppers, uncured ham, and cheddar. I think they taste similar to the Starbucks version and they're easy to heat up at home.

We love the Happy Farms spreadable cheese wedges.
Containers of Happy Farms spreadable cheeses on display at Aldi.

Amy Barnes

Since we both work from home, my husband and I are always looking for quick lunch options. We like the Happy Farms spreadable cheese wedges, which cost less than $3 each, and taste great on their own or in wraps.

Simply Nature popcorn is great for movie night.
Bags of Simply Nature popcorn on display at Aldi.

Amy Barnes

At only 35 calories per cup, I like to have Simply Nature popcorn with my lunch or as a movie-watching snack when the kids come back home. It's also a good source of fiber and is gluten-free.

Aldi's steamed vegetable medleys make dinner easy.
Bags of steamed vegetables on display at Aldi.

Amy Barnes

Whenever I take a trip to Aldi, I look for the Season's Choice steamed vegetable medleys. These bags of brightly-colored veggies are reasonably priced and easy to make.

I like to season my veggies with Burman's stir-fry sauces.
Bottles of Burman's sweet and sour stir-fry sauce on display at Aldi.

Amy Barnes

Instead of ordering take-out, I like to season my steamed vegetables with Burman's orange or sweet and sour sauces. I just add some chicken to create an easy stir-fry meal.

Aldi sells a great substitute for brand-name probiotic sodas.
Cans of Summit Popz prebiotic soda on display at Aldi.

Amy Barnes

Staying hydrated while working from home is a necessity, and I love sipping on the Summit Popz prebiotic sodas. I think they're a great alternative to the more expensive Poppi sodas.

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