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I went to Aldi with a $20 budget, and I still can't believe how many groceries I got for 2 people

Joe Opaleski Jan 16, 2024, 09:21 IST

Aldi has solid everyday deals on staple ingredients. Joe Opalesk

I shop at Aldi, and I wanted to see how much I could get for my two-person household for $20.
I found some good deals on staples like spinach, ground chicken, and yogurt, which I knew we'd eat.

Aldi is known for its simple layout, affordable food, and convenient shopping experience.

I put all three of those things to the test and challenged myself to shop for my two-person household with a $20 budget.

I opted for staples during this run to see what kinds of whole foods $20 could get you at Aldi. We planned on supplementing the rest with whatever was already in our fridge and pantry.

Here's everything I got.

Spinach: $1.49

I like buying bags of prewashed spinach. Joe Opalesk

Squash: $1.35

I can use squash as a side or as an ingredient in a larger recipe. Joe Opalesk

Grapes: $2.35

I love grapes, but they can be expensive at other stores. Joe Opalesk

Granola: $2.59

I wanted to find some affordable protein sources to work with my budget. Joe Opalesk

Ground chicken: $3.42

I usually make dinners centered around chicken.Joe Opalesk

Cheese: $2.49

I wanted to make sure we had some snacks to munch on. Joe Opalesk

Crackers: $2.15

I found a box of crackers that was on sale. Joe Opalesk

Yogurt: $2.36 (four at $0.59 a cup)

I usually buy plain yogurt, but I treated myself to some fun flavors. Joe Opalesk

The total came out to $18.20 before tax.

I was impressed with my Aldi grocery haul. Joe Opalesk

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