The Best Things Busy Moms Buy at Aldi
Updated: Nov. 02, 2023
We found the best things to buy at Aldi for busy parents. Psst: They're pretty healthy, too!
Little Salad Bar Salad Kits
Aldi sells a Southwest salad kit that’s perfect for busy nights when you need a fast side dish, or even the star of the show. Pair it with a rotisserie chicken to complete the meal in less than 5 minutes. (These are the stores with the best rotisserie chicken.)
Mama Cozzi’s Frozen Pizza
Pair a frozen pizza with steamed vegetables or a salad mix for family dinner that’s ready in 15 minutes. The 16-inch pizzas are $4.99, and a bag of Season’s Choice frozen vegetables is less than a buck. That’s a $6 dinner! See which Mama Cozzi’s pizza made the list of Aldi fan favorites for 2019.
LiveGFree Pasta
If your family has a need for gluten-free products, then Aldi is the place to stop. Look for quick-cooking pastas made with healthy ingredients like brown rice and quinoa. Sign up for our gluten-free newsletter for weekly recipes and ideas.
Simply Nature 90 Second Grains
Sometimes spinning up side dishes can take the most time. These quick microwave packs help pull together your favorite grain bowls in minutes. We love the quinoa and brown rice, but there are other blends, too.
Season’s Choice Frozen Fruit
Smoothies help jump-start the morning or can be the perfect afternoon snack. Season’s Choice Frozen Berry Medley and Frozen Tropical Fruit Blends are our top picks. Check out these smoothie recipes for inspiration, too.
Park Street Deli Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry Kit
This kit comes with seasoned chicken, sauce and noodles. Just grab a bag of frozen vegetables or whip up a side salad to make a meal in under 15 minutes! It’s a splurge at $7.49, but you’ll end up with a balanced meal in no time flat.
Park Street Deli Slow Cooked Pork Carnitas
Pair this savory pork with corn tortillas and shredded cabbage for a winning combo. It heats up in only 3 minutes! Check out the other essentials you should buy at Aldi.
Park Street Deli BBQ Pulled Pork
Grab a bag of Aldi’s brioche buns on the way out and you have a star main dish. We serve these with coleslaw or their Southwest Chopped Salad Kit.
Simply Nature Hummus
This hummus is the ideal spread for a wrap or sandwich, helps make the perfect team snack and will be a hit at any party. Pair with baby carrots, cut vegetables or pita chips and you’re ready to snack! We go for the classic hummus, but there are funky flavors like red pepper and garlic, too.
Park Street Deli Snack Selects
These grab-and-go snack packs are loaded with cheese, nuts and dried fruits. Perfect for a mid-morning snack, hitting the trail or racing off to sports practice after school. Heads up, though—this product is only at remodeled Aldi stores.
Park Street Deli Apples and Peanut Butter Snack Pack
Grab a pack for kids to eat between school pick-up and whatever the next activity is. Peanut butter has just the right amount of fat and protein to ward off hunger before dinner is served. (There’s also apples and caramel if you need a special treat!)
Originally Published: January 07, 2020
