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

Paige Bennett   

20 of the best things to get at Aldi this month for under $5
Snag oat creamer, vegan salad dressing, and Dunkin' cereal at Aldi this month.Aldi
  • Aldi has stocked its shelves for January with Valentine's Day treats and plant-based foods.
  • Enjoy a romantic date night with festive, pink Lofthouse cookies or heart-shaped pasta.

Earth Grown's Southwest-chik'n or chik'n-and-pepper burritos make plant-based eating easy.

Earth Grown
Each pack comes with two burritos.      Aldi

Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or simply planning to cut down on meat, these flavorful burritos can make lunch and dinner more exciting.

Choose from Southwest-chik'n or chik'n-and-pepper options for $3.99 each.

Earth Grown's mushroom-risotto or lentil veggie burgers offer a unique twist on conventional plant-based patties.

Earth Grown
You can load these plant-based burgers with your favorite toppings.      Aldi

Aldi is offering plant-based burgers made to taste like mushroom risotto or protein-packed lentils.

Pair them with a bun and toppings of your choice.

Each pack sells for $3.99.

Celebrate Valentine's Day early with Lofthouse's frosted sugar cookies.

Celebrate Valentine
These Lofthouse cookies sport pink frosting and festive sprinkles.      Aldi

You know a holiday is around the corner when you see themed Lofthouse cookies hitting grocery-store shelves.

Enjoy these Valentine's Day sugar cookies all winter long for $2.89 a container.

Fuel your mornings and muscles with Breakfast Best's protein buttermilk-and-vanilla waffles.

Fuel your mornings and muscles with Breakfast Best
Each serving contains 12 grams of protein.      Aldi

If you're planning to work out in the mornings, you'll need the right fuel to build those muscles after pumping iron.

These buttermilk-and-vanilla protein waffles are a tasty breakfast and boast an impressive 12 grams of protein per serving.

Grab a box of 10 waffles for $2.99.

Keep hunger at bay with Power Up's antioxidant or Mega Omega trail mixes.

Keep hunger at bay with Power Up
Power Up's mixes contain a variety of nuts and dried fruits, among other additions.      Aldi

Having nutritious snacks on hand can keep your stomach from growling even on your busiest days, and these trail mixes fit the bill for $4.95 each.

Choose from the antioxidant mix — with raisins, dried blueberries, dried cranberries, dark chocolate, walnuts, and pecans — or the Mega Omega option — with walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried mango, and dried cranberries.

Whole and Simple's riced-cauliflower bowls are available in two flavorful options.

Whole and Simple
Snag this cauliflower-rice bowl in street-corn or cilantro-lime flavors.      Aldi

These bowls combine chicken, black beans, and veggies with cauliflower rice for a balanced meal that takes just minutes to prepare.

Available in two flavors — street corn and cilantro lime — they cost $2.99 per box.

Dip, dunk, or drizzle Earth Grown's vegan salad dressings.

Dip, dunk, or drizzle Earth Grown
Earth Grown's vegan salad dressings are available in ranch and Caesar.      Aldi

Cutting out dairy can be challenging, but skipping on milk, eggs, and cheese doesn't have to make for bland meals.

You can dip fried cauliflower in vegan ranch or spice up your salads with Caesar dressing for just $3.99 a bottle.

Elevate a dinner date with Reggano's Valentine's Day pasta.

Elevate a dinner date with Reggano
These pasta pieces are shaped like hearts.      Aldi

Make your date night special by cooking dinner at home. This heart-shaped pasta would pair well with any homemade or store-bought sauce.

Each bag costs $1.99.

Skip the prep with these ready-made Earth Grown tofu cubes.

Skip the prep with these ready-made Earth Grown tofu cubes.
Earth Grown's tofu cubes are available in barbecue or sesame-ginger flavors.      Aldi

Tofu is a great source of plant-based protein but often requires some extra preparation, like pressing and marinating, to make it taste great.

These tofu cubes come pressed and ready to toss with whole grains and veggies for a quick, wholesome meal.

Choose from barbecue or sesame-ginger flavors for $3.29 each.

Beyond Meat's plant-based patties rival real beef.

Beyond Meat
Each Beyond Meat patty contains 20 grams of protein.      Aldi

Since it hit shelves in 2012, Beyond Meat has grown in popularity.

Even though its burgers are now on many menus, and you can also make them at home for the impressively low price of $3.99 a pack.

You can also snag Beyond Meat's plant-based meatballs.

You can also snag Beyond Meat
Each serving of Beyond Meat's meatballs contains 19 grams of protein.      Aldi

Beyond Meat offers more than just burger patties. Now, you can also get plant-based meatballs that taste and feel like the real thing — just add your favorite sauce.

Each package is $4.99.

Upgrade your morning coffee with Califia Farms' cinnamon-roll oat creamer.

Upgrade your morning coffee with Califia Farms
This oat creamer is dairy-free.      Aldi

Add a splash of cinnamon-roll flavor to your coffee with this oat-based creamer.

For the best results, pair it with an actual cinnamon roll.

Pick up a bottle of this dairy-free creamer for $3.79.

Add Friendly Farms' strawberry or caramel whipped cream to your favorite desserts.

Add Friendly Farms
These flavored whipped creams also taste good on their own.      Aldi

These strawberry- and caramel-flavored whipped creams can spruce up brownies, fruit, pies, or ice cream or be enjoyed on their own.

Each can costs $2.89.

The Cheesecake Factory's crème-brûlée or cafe-mocha mix-in desserts are perfect for date night.

The Cheesecake Factory
These Cheesecake Factory mix-in desserts are easy to serve.      Aldi

If you love The Cheesecake Factory, you can now enjoy a sweet treat in the comfort of your own home with these mix-in dessert cups.

Available in crème-brûlée or cafe-mocha flavors, they cost just $1.89 each.

Take Taco Tuesday up a notch with this Taco Bell dinner kit.

Take Taco Tuesday up a notch with this Taco Bell dinner kit.
Each Taco Bell dinner pack includes hard shells, mild sauce, and seasoning.      Aldi

Get dinner on the table with this Taco Bell kit, which includes hard shells, mild sauce, and taco seasoning.

Just add your favorite protein, some veggies, rice, and your choice of toppings for a delicious meal in no time.

This dinner kit sells for $2.26.

Bremer's three-cheese or cheesy-ranch chicken skillets make for an easy meal.

Bremer
Each pack costs about $4.      Aldi

Another quick dinner idea is these chicken skillets — available in three cheese or cheesy ranch — make weeknight dinners simple.

Costing $3.99, each pack includes pasta, chicken, veggies, and sauce.

Plan a cute night with Pillsbury's heart-shaped cookie dough.

Plan a cute night with Pillsbury
These Pillsbury cookies are shaped like hearts.      Aldi

As a cute date-night idea, bake and decorate sweet treats with this festive Pillsbury cookie dough. Then enjoy them together over a movie or board game.

Each package costs $2.59.

Enjoy a sweet morning meal with Breakfast Best's protein cinnamon French-toast sticks.

Enjoy a sweet morning meal with Breakfast Best
These frozen French-toast sticks are easy to whip up.      Aldi

Perfect for fueling busy mornings and keeping you full until lunch, these cinnamon French-toast sticks are a freezer staple.

With 12 grams of protein per serving, they'd also make for a fun addition to a brunch board with breakfast meats and fruit.

Each box is $3.49.

Dunkin's mocha-latte or caramel-macchiato cereal is a unique take on morning coffee.

Dunkin
Each box of Dunkin's cereal costs less than $3.      Aldi

This January, you can enjoy your favorite morning coffee in cereal form with Dunkin's mocha-latte or caramel-macchiato boxes.

Try your favorite flavor for $2.49 per box.

Add L'oven Fresh's pretzel bites to your game-day lineup.

Add L
These pretzel bites are a versatile snack.      Aldi

Pick up these fresh pretzel bites for your game-day viewing parties.

Selling for $4.99, they pair well with many different dips or on a platter with crunchy veggies and chicken wings.

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