Aldi is a budget-friendly grocery store with a lot to offer. Not only does it have reasonable food prices, but the store also has a variety of household essentials, basic apparel, personal care products, office supplies and more.
If you’re looking to spend $20 this spring at Aldi, here are some options to consider.
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Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
“I’ve discovered that the best $20 you can spend at Aldi this spring is on a combination of fresh produce, pantry staples and seasonal items that offer excellent value for the price,” said Eric Sornoso, an Aldi shopper and CEO of MealFan.
For produce, Sornoso recommended leafy greens, citrus fruits, berries, asparagus and artichokes. You can get small packages of raspberries or blueberries for between $2.99 and $4.35, depending on where you shop. A pound of asparagus costs $2.49, while bagged leafy greens go for under $2.
Check what’s in season to get the most for your money.
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Pantry Staples
Sornoso also suggested shopping for pantry staples while you’re at Aldi as you can typically stock up at very reasonable prices. Here’s a sample of a $20 list of these pantry staples:
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16-ounce box of penne: $1.09
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Reggano tomato pasta sauce: $1.49
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3-pound bag of long-grain white rice: $2.19
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3 canned vegetables (tomatoes, mixed vegetables, green beans, corn, carrots, etc.): $0.69 to $1.05 each
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17-ounce bottle of olive oil: $3.85
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3 spices (onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, parsley, chili powder, cumin, lemon pepper, etc.): $0.89 to $1.05 each
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Mustard or Ketchup: $1.05 to $1.89 each
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2 cans of Campbell’s soup: $2.19 each
Rough total: $20
Seasonal Finds
“Aldi regularly introduces seasonal items and limited-time specials that offer great value for money,” Sornoso said. “Look out for spring-themed products like gardening supplies, outdoor furniture, picnic essentials and seasonal snacks or treats.”
If you’re shopping online, check out your local store’s “Aldi Finds (Limited Time)” page to see what’s available. Here are a few options for under $20:
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4 pounds of organic grass-fed ground beef (93%): $18.99
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Gluten-free Utz CheeseBalls: $6.98
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24-pack of Welch’s juice drink: $13.59
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Oreo Space Dunk cookies: $4.58
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4-pack of Gatorade Gatorlyte electrolyte beverage: $9.78
Since Easter’s right around the corner, you can also find things like Cadbury milk chocolate, Hershey’s Robin Eggs, chocolate bunnies and more sweet treats to fill your Easter baskets with.