I spend $100 a week at Aldi to feed my family of four. Here are 15 items we love to buy and how to use them.

Megan SchuettJul 3, 2022, 20:36 IST

As a mom of picky eaters, I try to buy some fun snacks and ingredients they'll like.Megan Schuett

With picky eaters in the family, I'm always on the hunt for kid-friendly meals and snacks at Aldi.
Items like dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets and alphabet-letter cookies make mealtimes fun.

Chocolate-chip brioche bread helps us feel like we're eating at a high-end bakery.

This bread satisfies any sweet tooth.Megan Schuett

Mini croissants make sandwiches more fun or are perfect as a side to a pasta dinner.

These croissants make great dinner rolls.Megan Schuett

Cranberry-almond chicken-salad cups are the perfect size for lunch.

This chicken salad from Aldi is great on its on or in a sandwich.Megan Schuett

Naan flatbread can be the best crust.

My family loves to use naan for a pizza-crust substitute.Megan Schuett

Nuts and cheese are the perfect guilt-free snack.

Healthier, ready-to-go treats are essential so the kids aren't constantly begging for cookies.Megan Schuett

The price for this Brie can't be beaten.

You can enjoy this Brie from Aldi on its own or baked with jam.Megan Schuett

Buttermilk pancake mix makes the yummiest weekend breakfasts.

This pancake mix is great for an easy breakfast.Megan Schuett

Minced garlic saves me so much time for weeknight recipes.

I don't always want to take the time to peel and mince garlic for every single recipe.Megan Schuett

My kids love to eat food that comes in fun shapes, so these dinosaur chicken nuggets are a must.

My kids love dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets.Megan Schuett

This Friendly Farms yogurt is super affordable and comes in so many flavors.

My kids eat yogurt almost every day.Megan Schuett

This bottle of Stok Cold-Brew coffee is the perfect solution for tired parents.

This coffee is the perfect energy source for parents.Megan Schuett

Season's Choice strawberry-banana blend frozen fruit makes the most delicious smoothies.

The strawberry-banana blend is one of our go-to flavor combinations.Megan Schuett

Taco seasoning for 38 cents is a no-brainer.

We can't have taco night without this seasoning.Megan Schuett

A gyro kit is an easy-to-make dinner with barely any cleanup.

The Bremer gyro kit from Aldi is a great value for the price.Megan Schuett

Benton's alphabet cookies are fun to eat.

These cookies are tasty and fun.Megan Schuett

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