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I love stocking up on my favorite grocery staples at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

  • I've been shopping at Aldi my entire life and buy most of my grocery staples there.
  • For breakfast, I always grab Chobani yogurt, honey-wheat bread, and Goldhen eggs.
  • When I need an easy dinner, I get Mama Cozzi's take-and-bake pizza or a Giovanni Rana pasta dish.

Aldi has been a staple in my family for as long as I can remember.

When I was a kid, my family went there for great deals on store-brand items. But now that I'm an adult, I visit the store every two weeks to stock up on a mix of my favorite Aldi products and name-brand options.

As a single woman who works full-time as a TV news producer and teaches journalism part-time, I don't do a ton of cooking. But luckily, I'm always able to find quick meals and reasonably priced snacks at Aldi.

Here are 11 items that are almost always in my cart.

Prices may vary by location.

I think the Goldhen large eggs are a great value.
Containers of eggs in a refrigerator at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

During my most recent visit, I got a dozen large Goldhen eggs for $1.46, which I thought was a great price.

I like to scramble them on weekday mornings and hard-boil a batch on Sundays for easy grab-and-go protein during the week.

Chobani Greek yogurt is my favorite weekday breakfast.
Containers of Chobani yogurt in a refrigerator at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

Chobani Greek yogurt is one of my favorite brand-name items to get at Aldi. The pineapple and mango Fruit on the Bottom flavors are my go-to options.

I use the Little Salad Bar spinach in everything.
Bags of spinach on display at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

Whenever I'm at Aldi, I grab an 8-ounce bag of Little Salad Bar spinach for $1.90. I add some to smoothies, omelets, pasta, and more.

L'Oven Fresh honey-wheat bread is the only variety I buy.
Loaves of honey-wheat bread on display at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

Growing up, my mom and grandma always kept a loaf of honey-wheat bread on top of the fridge. And now, I buy the L'Oven Fresh version to keep in my home.

I use it for toast in the mornings and quick turkey sandwiches when I'm packing lunch.

Mama Cozzi's take-and-bake pizza makes for the perfect Friday night dinner.
Frozen pepperoni pizzas in a freezer case at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

When I have a night to myself, I pop a Mama Cozzi's take-and-bake frozen pizza in the oven. Sometimes, I even pour myself a glass of wine while it cooks.

It's done in about 15 minutes, and, in my opinion, it's one of the easiest dinner options from the store.

I save money by grabbing a container of Panera Bread broccoli-cheddar soup at Aldi.
Containers of Panera Bread broccoli cheddar soup at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

At Aldi, I can get a container of Panera Bread broccoli-cheddar soup for just $3.40. However, a cup of the same soup at the restaurant chain typically costs closer to $9.

It tastes identical, too — creamy and rich, with sharp cheddar and big florets of broccoli in every bite.

The Giovanni Rana fettuccine Alfredo is great for nights when I don't want to think about dinner.
Bags of Giovanni Rana chicken fettuccine Alfredo in a freezer at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

At $14.97, the Giovanni Rana chicken fettuccine Alfredo is one of the more expensive items on my shopping list, but I get multiple meals out of one bag.

It saves me from ordering takeout after long workdays and tastes homemade.

The Little Salad Bar Caesar kit comes with everything I need for an easy lunch.
Containers of Little Salad Bar Caesar salads at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

The Little Salad Bar Caesar-salad kit comes ready to eat with chicken, romaine, and dressing already in the bowl. This is the kind of item I'll make a special trip to Aldi to buy.

Chomps mini turkey sticks are always in my Pilates bag.
Packages of Chomps meat sticks on display at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

I always grab a six-pack of Chomps mini sticks for $6.90.

These antibiotic-free turkey sticks have 5 grams of protein per serving, making them an ideal snack to enjoy after a tough Pilates class.

Plus, they're not too salty or smoky, which I really appreciate.

I always enjoy sipping on Health-Ade kombucha.
Bottles of Health-Ade kombucha on display at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

I really love the Health-Ade kombucha, which comes in different flavors — my favorite of which is the pink-lady apple. It's crisp, slightly tart, and has the right amount of sweetness from the apple flavor.

When I don't have time to head to the drive-thru, I reach for a bottle of Starbucks iced espresso.
Bottles of Starbucks iced espresso in a refrigerator at Aldi.

Kachelle Pratcher

The Starbucks iced espresso is the perfect alternative to brewing my own coffee or spending time and money at the drive-thru.

The mocha flavor is always in my fridge, but I've also seen vanilla and caramel-macchiato versions at Aldi.

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