12 of the best things to get at Aldi this month for under $5

Any meal can turn festive by mixing in some of Reggano's Christmas-themed noodles, which contain naturally dyed red and green pasta in the shapes of Santa Claus, reindeer, and sleds.

Round out the meal with your favorite sauce, protein, or veggies, and enjoy a bowl by the fireplace for extra cozy vibes.

Stock up on Reggano's Christmas-themed pasta for $2.69 per bag.

The Choceur snack bites are great for quinoa lovers who want to satisfy their sweet tooth and get in the holiday spirit.

Crispy quinoa is enrobed in creamy, fudgy chocolate for a delightful snack or dessert to enjoy at holiday parties.

Choose from peppermint or chocolate-cranberry flavors for $2.99 each.

Love or hate it, there's no denying the popularity of the Elf on the Shelf tradition, which these snacks lean into.

Cakebites' packaging also has space for the "elf" to write a message to children, making this a great lunch-box treat leading up to winter break.

Grab a box of four for $3.98.

Whether you're hosting a holiday brunch or searching for a convenient breakfast item, look no further than the Specially Selected ready-to-bake mini pastries.

You can try both the chocolate-hazelnut-croissant and cinnamon-swirl varieties for $4.99 per bag of eight pastries.

If you're looking for a tasty, frosty dessert to keep in the freezer this season, check out Sundae Shoppe's holiday-character pops.

You can choose from snowman-shaped ice cream in vanilla and strawberry, vanilla-and-white-chocolate Christmas-tree pops, and reindeer treats made with caramel, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream.

Try one or all three flavors for $2.39 per box of four.

Nuts can be pretty pricey but they're great while prepping a feast, sitting at the office, or munching on a charcuterie board.

Southern Grove's glazed pecans are only $4.99 per bag and come in sweet or spicy flavors to suit your taste preferences.

Combine doughnuts and chocolate-peppermint bark and you have the most decadent and delightful treat to enjoy the whole month of December.

The doughnuts are covered in white chocolate and peppermint, making them the perfect companion to your morning mocha drink.

Grab a box for $3.99.

Make sure you stock up on Deutsche Küche's sponge-cake cookies to celebrate the holidays. The Jaffa cakes' orange filling pairs well with a dark-chocolate coating.

The Jaffa cakes are also imported from Germany. Each box is just $2.99.

Whether you follow a gluten-free or vegan diet or are just looking to get some extra protein, Simpy Nature's green or yellow lentil lasagna sheets are perfect for indulgent pasta dishes or comforting soups.

These oven-ready lasagna sheets, which contain 11 grams of protein per serving for the green to 13 grams for the yellow are $3.65 per box.

Upgrade your freezer-treat stash with the Specially Selected multilayer gelato products, available in chocolate-vanilla-cookie, coffee-vanilla delight, and coconut-and-chocolate-crunch flavors.

Try each flavor for $4.29 per pint.

If you're in need of an easy dinner or appetizer, the Earth Grown vegan dumplings will impress even avid meat-eaters.

Cut back on meat consumption with the tofu-vegetable or Thai basil dumplings, which are only $3.99 per package.

End the year on a sweet note with the Specially Selected mascarpone strudels, available in apple or cherry flavors.

Each buttery, flaky pastry is filled with juicy, sweet fruits and creamy mascarpone to create a treat that pairs well with coffee, hot cocoa, or tea.

Each box is $3.99.