I'm a solo shopper at Aldi. Here are the 16 things I always buy while staying under budget.

Courtney NussAug 16, 2021, 20:24 IST

I shop for one at Aldi while sticking to a budget.Courtney Nuss

I shop at Aldi for just myself while sticking to a tight food budget.
I love Specially Selected bread, Black Forest ham, and Happy Farms provolone for sandwiches.
I also pick up Greek yogurt, sweet-potato fries, frozen pizza, and chopped-salad kits.

Southern Grove cashews are a filling snack when I'm on the go.

Aldi sells a few different bags of nuts. Courtney Nuss

I cook the Atlantic salmon for a nice weekend dinner.

I usually pay around $8 for salmon at Aldi. Courtney Nuss

VitaLife ginger shots help me kick-start my day.

These ginger shots are small and mighty. Courtney Nuss

The Thai 'N' Cashews chopped salad kit is my lunch lifesaver.

I like to split the Fresh Express kit with someone at work. Courtney Nuss

A weekly Italian night is a must, and the Conchiglie pasta is my top choice.

Conchiglie is one of my favorite pasta shapes to get at Aldi. Courtney Nuss

I use the Happy Farms provolone to make quick sandwiches when I work from home.

Happy Farms has a few varieties of cheese. Courtney Nuss

The Specially Selected Black Forest ham is my favorite lunch meat.

Sometimes I get turkey from Aldi to switch things up. Courtney Nuss

Aldi's Italian bread is dreamy, especially when fresh out of the oven.

Aldi has a lot of bread options. Courtney Nuss

Friendly Farms' Greek yogurt gets me through moments when I have no idea what to eat.

Greek yogurt pairs well with a drizzle of honey. Courtney Nuss

You'll find a Mama Cozzi's pizza in my cart every Aldi trip.

Aldi sells a few different Mama Cozzi's pizzas. Courtney Nuss

The Simply Nature sweet-potato chips are an essential in my cupboard.

These chips are one of my go-to snacks. Courtney Nuss

Grape tomatoes are one of the most versatile foods I purchase.

Grape tomatoes are versatile and good for snacking. Courtney Nuss

I only pay $2.75 for the most delicious sweet-potato fries.

These fries are one of my favorite side dishes to prepare during the week. Courtney Nuss

Romaine hearts are the base for all of my salads.

I switch up my salad toppings to keep my meals interesting. Courtney Nuss

I don't know if there's a better snack than sugar snaps.

Sugar snaps are easy to take on the go. Courtney Nuss

I lean on strawberries for all my favorite breakfast options.

I use strawberries in smoothies and overnight oats. Courtney Nuss

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