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Underrated Aldi Products Under $5 You Should Definitely Be Buying

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Don’t tell anyone, but it’s totally possible to keep your kitchen fully stocked with amazing organic treats without spending your whole paycheck. The secret? Aldi, the grocery store of our dreams. Introducing ten underrated Aldi items you should never pass up. (Oh hi, $4 coconut oil.)

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1.

Happy Farms Preferred Honey Goat Cheese

It’s a proven fact: Good cheese is expensive. (Heck, even bad cheese is expensive.) But Aldi’s here, breaking all the rules with this really-damn-good goat cheese laced with honey.

Aldi ($2)

guacamole aldi
Aldi

2.

Spicy Tomatillo Guacamole

Usually, store-bought guac is a big no-no for us. But this creamy, tangy dip with just the right amount of heat is the only exception.

Aldi ($3)

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aldi

3.

Barissimo Iced Coffee

Until our love affair with Aldi, we were spending almost $5 a cup at the coffee shop down the street. Thanks for saving our savings account, Alds.

Aldi ($1)

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aldi

4.

SimplyNature Organic Coconut Oil

Psst: This stuff is like $9 a jar at the health food store.

Aldi ($4)

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Aldi

5.

Little Journey Mixed Berry Yogurt Bites

Having kids costs approximately eight billion dollars—save a few bucks for her college fund when you buy your toddler these healthy snacks.

Aldi ($2)

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Aldi

6.

Mussels in Their Natural Juices

Now, instead of going to a fancy seafood restaurant, you can have moules-frites without even putting on pants. Aldi, you’re too good to us.

Aldi ($2)

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Aldi

7.

Steamed Kale and Quinoa

Eating healthy tonight? Forget the boiling and sautéing, and just pop this baby in the microwave. Five-minute dinner? Don’t mind if we do.

Aldi ($3)

barissimo coffee aldi
Aldi

8.

Barissimo Fair Trade Organic Peru Coffee Beans

Usually, decent coffee beans come at a price. Except these guys, which are organic, fair trade and totally delicious.

Aldi ($5)

gluten free quinoa aldi
Aldi

9.

liveGfree Organic Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta

Hey, gluten-free friends. We’ve just officially made your year.

Aldi ($3)

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Aldi

10.

Specially Selected Dark Chocolate Covered Sea Salt Caramels

These sweet-and-salty bites of heaven are delicious and Rainforest Alliance Certified. Let’s celebrate by eating the whole box.

Aldi ($3)


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From 2015-2020 Lindsay Champion held the role of Food and Wellness Director. She continues to write for PureWow as a Freelance Editor.