I'm a mom of 4 who follows the Mediterranean diet and shops at Aldi. Here are 12 things I love to buy.

Jennifer BartonMay 29, 2024, 00:31 IST

I buy Mediterranean-diet staples for myself and easy meals and snacks for my kids. Jennifer Barton

I'm a mom of four in London who loves saving money on groceries at Aldi.
I buy Mediterranean-diet staples like fruit, veggies, beans, and nuts for myself.

As the mom of a teen, a tween, and two younger kids, I'm always looking for easy ways to save time and money on groceries.

Aldi has a good selection of generic and branded products, so it's ideal for topping up any missing cupboard or fridge items.

The budget grocery chain started in Germany and has expanded to 10 countries since opening in 1913. There are over 1,000 locations in the UK (where I live), and it's currently the fastest-expanding grocer in the US.

From Mediterranean-diet staples for me to simple dinner options for my whole family, here are 12 of my favorite things to buy at Aldi.

Cucumbers are probably the most popular food in my household at the moment.

Cucumbers are a great snacking vegetable. Jennifer Barton

My kids are into homemade guacamole, so I pick up avocados, tomatoes, and limes.

If my kids don't use the avocados fast enough, my husband and I claim them. Jennifer Barton

Fruit is a daily essential.

We go through a lot of apples every week. Jennifer Barton

I buy free-range chicken for Sunday roasts.

Our Sunday chicken provides us with leftovers for a couple of days.Jennifer Barton

Microwaveable rice is such a time-saver.

I like buying whole-grain rice. Jennifer Barton

Yogurt is my go-to for breakfast.

Greek yogurt can essentially be used at every meal in my house. Jennifer Barton

Nuts are the ideal snack when I’m working from home.

I'm a fan of pistachios for snacking. Jennifer Barton

I pick up oat milk for one of my kids.

I put oat milk in my smoothies, too. Jennifer Barton

Tinned goods are fantastic value at Aldi.

I can make a number of hearty dishes with tinned tomatoes. Jennifer Barton

I break up easy meal kits so they’ll last longer.

The fajita kits are a go-to. Jennifer Barton

I always stop by the cereal aisle.

Cereal is a nice treat for breakfast one morning a week.Jennifer Barton

I buy so many snacks every time I come.

My family can't get enough of Aldi's chocolate-filled crepes. Jennifer Barton

I tried making the viral Caesar chicken-crust pizza, and I get why the easy high-protein dish is so popular on TikTok

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