58 Cult-Favorite Items You Have To Try At ALDI
If you haven't experienced their funnel cake mix, what are you even doing??
If you're lucky enough to live near an ALDI, we don't have to tell you why the supermarket chain has a cult following. It probably has something to do with the fact that the best ALDI products are high-quality takes on everyday essentials. And beyond your typical grocery staples, many of the surprising options you'll find in the aisles are fun, inventive, and always delicious food and drink creations that we didn't even know we needed (but definitely do).
In fact, there are multiple incredible fan accounts on Instagram solely dedicated to what's on the shelves — @aldi.guru, @ohheyaldi, @aldi.mademedoit, @aldisbuys, and @aisleofshame, to name a few of our faves! (Be sure to give these ALDI-influencers a follow if you want to see the latest products in real time!) Here, we've rounded up the ALDI items that shoppers won't leave the store without, from healthy dinner ingredients and lunches your kids will actually eat to products that make grocery shopping almost as fun as a day at the carnival—looking at you, funnel cake mix!.
Of course, as all ALDI shoppers know, their product offerings are always changing. Certain items may be seasonal, limited edition, or simply out of stock. Full disclaimer: If you see something you want desperately, you might want to check the website, send an email, or check the weekly newsletter before heading to your local store to make sure it's there!
Paw Patrol Chicken Nuggets
Even the pickiest of eaters will love these Paw Patrol-shaped chicken nuggets. They're made with white meat and whole grain bread crumbs, and are oven-baked once — all you have to do is heat them up thoroughly before serving.
Violet Sea Salt
If you want to impress dinner guests and Instagram followers alike, grind some violet sea salt on your meals. It doesn't taste too different than your run of the mill sea salt, but it will look GORGEOUS.
Paradise Fruit Blend
Don't sleep on ALDI's frozen aisle! The grocery store has tons of frozen fruit blends to choose from for the best at-home smoothies, and this paradise blend includes mango, dragon fruit, avocado, and passion fruit.
Riced Cauliflower Bowl
Think of this as a burrito bowl without the wait in line. This low-carb meal comes with white meat chicken, beans, peppers, and cilantro-lime riced cauliflower.
Petit Raspberry Wine Specialty
From the makers of the ever popular Petit Coconut Wine Specialty, this raspberry-flavored version can be enjoyed alone, blended into a shake, or as a subtly-sweet base for a fruity cocktail.
Street Corn Dip
You can eat this street corn dip with ALDI's cult-favorite street corn-flavored chips or just plain tortilla chips. The taste is definitely more cheese forward, as you'd expect from a dip, and customers are obsessed.
Belgian Cocoa Dusted Truffles
I mean...enough said. These Belgian Cocoa Dusted Truffles are a seasonal ALDI find that's been an official fan-favorite in the past, according to the store. You can eat them alone or use them as a deluxe topping for your favorite dessert.
Pumpkin and Sage Ravioli
Priano's pumpkin and sage ravioli may be one of the best pasta options to indulge in during autumn: It's a savory blend of slow-roasted pumpkin, five cheeses, and toasted sage. There's also a butternut squash version that's blended with five cheeses and spices, if you want to mix it up a bit! Pair either one with a glass of wine for a phenomenal evening.
Caramel Apple Crèmes
Consider these caramel apple crème cookies a must-have in the fall. The seasonal product is a similar take on golden Oreos, with two crispy cookies on the outside and a creamy layer of caramel apple-flavored filling on the inside.
Frozen Cocktail Popsicles
If you're a big Fla-Vor-Ice fan, these are basically the adult version. Claffey's Frozen Cocktails come in boxes of 12 with spiked flavors (all with a six percent ABV!) including blue raspberry, grape, apple, cherry, lemonade, and mango. Plus, they're only 90 calories each!
Blueberry Pancakes and Sausage on a Stick
An easy, portable way to get your breakfast fix in. Each blueberry pancake-wrapped sausage on a stick only needs to be microwaved for one minute. Say goodbye to not having time for breakfast in the morning! These would especially come in handy on mornings when you're feeling too lazy to cook.
Cocktail-Inspired Salad Dressing
Eating your greens can be hard sometimes. These cocktail-inspired dressings will liven up any salad, and they come in raspberry mojito and strawberry Champagne vinaigrette flavors. I'll raise a glass to that.
S'mores Jumbo Cookie Kit
This jumbo cookie kit requires nothing but butter and an egg; the rest is all included. The 9-inch cookie is made with a graham cracker batter, marshmallows, and chocolate.
Baker's Corner Funnel Cakes Pitcher and Mix
ALDI loyalists—and even new converts—have raved about the seasonal Baker's Corner funnel cake kits. Not only can you treat yourself to the hot, crispy sweetness of funnel cakes from amusement parks and carnivals, this mix-and-funnel set is a way to get the whole family involved in making something fun.
Côtes de Provence Rosé
Fancy for the wallet-friendly price of $8, it's no wonder that the Côtes de Provence Rosé is a favorite. With strawberry and white fruit aromas and a touch of spice, this pink wine is perfect for springtime and its price makes it possible to actually rosé all day...which ALDI fans do, so much so that Côtes de Provence sold out in 2017 and 2018 and the supermarket had to start ordering bigger inventories.
Crystal Farms Mozzarella Cheese Wraps
Why stop at putting cheese in your wrap when you can wrap your wrap up in cheese? So many of us live in constant pursuit of how to get more cheese into our lives, and Crystal Farms came to the rescue with wraps made of cheese. They're keto-friendly, too!
Barissimo Coffee
ALDI's Barissimo line of coffee gets rave reviews for its balance of strength and flavor at budget-friendly prices. To make this caffeine boost even more appealing, Barissimo creates novel flavors such as maple bacon or bourbon.
L’Oven Fresh Zero Net Carb Bread
L'Oven Fresh Zero Net Carb Bread is real, fluffy, crusty bread that is actually keto-friendly. The fact that ALDI sold out so quickly only enhanced this bread's allure, and shoppers still get excited when they see it being restocked in their local store.
StoneMill Who Needs the Bagel? Seasoning
"We see you, Trader Joe's," is what we imagine ALDI said when they unveiled their own everything bagel seasoning. TJ's take was an instant smash, so ALDI naturally wanted in on the garlicky, oniony goodness. Now, you don't have to make two shopping stops to get the everything bagel seasoning you need to make literally *everything* taste better.
Mama Cozzi's Take & Bake Pizza
Every night can be pizza night with Mama Cozzi's Take & Bake pizzas. Shoppers love how affordable, easy to prepare (oven and done!), and most importantly, tasty they are. ALDI holds onto its status as a pizza destination by adding must-have varieties to the roster, like Buffalo Style Chicken Deli.
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