I shop at Aldi for just myself and spend under $50 a week. Here 12 of my favorite things to buy.

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.

I'm a mom of 3 who avoids gluten. Here are 16 foods I always buy at Aldi.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Business Insider gathered a list of  <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/aldi-grocery-shopping-affordable-week-of-food-2024-1">Aldi shoppers'</a> favorite breakfast foods to get at the store.</li><li>The Millville buttermilk-pancake mix and L'Oven Fresh bagel skinnies were loved by many.</li></ul><p>As part of our <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/aldi-diaries"><u>Aldi Diaries</u></a> and taste-test series, Business Insider has gathered grocery lists from a culinary judge, store employees, busy parents, and more shoppers to see what they love to get for breakfast.</p><p class="premium">Read on for some of their favorite <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/review-best-breakfast-to-get-at-aldi-worth-buying">breakfast staples</a> to get at the budget-friendly chain. </p><h2>Shopper Courtney Nuss gets her breakfasts on a budget</h2><h3>Nuss loves the Main Street Produce strawberries</h3><div type="image" title="carton of strawberries at Aldi" height="2268" width="3024" msid="107123050" hostid="261" sizebytes="704296"></div><p>Strawberries never go to waste in Nuss' home because she has so many things she can make with them.</p><p>She makes strawberry-banana smoothies, <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trying-best-overnight-oats-from-different-popular-chefs-review-photos">overnight oats</a>, or slices the fruit up and drizzles them with honey.</p><p><em>Read Courtney Nuss' full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-at-aldi-for-one-shopping-list-2021-8"><strong>I'm a solo shopper at Aldi. Here are the 16 things I always buy while staying under budget</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h2>Military wife Amanda Turner drives 90 minutes to shop at Aldi</h2><h3>Turner uses the Millville oats to whip up a quick breakfast</h3><div type="image" title="hand holding package of steel cut oats at aldi" height="2246" width="2994" msid="107123051" hostid="261" sizebytes="528960"></div><p>Turner prepares a half cup of steel-cut oatmeal topped with a tablespoon of peanut butter, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-make-oatmeal-at-home-2018-11">Oatmeal</a> is also her son's preferred breakfast, and she loves that the quick steel-cut option at Aldi doesn't take an hour on the stove to make.</p><p><em>Read Amanda Turner's full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/food-i-get-at-aldi-for-family-with-toddler-list-2021-9"><strong>I'm a military wife who drives 90 minutes with my toddler to shop at Aldi. Here are 12 things I always buy there</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h2>Spencer Morin ate breakfast items from Aldi on her 70-pound weight-loss journey</h2><h3>The L'oven Fresh everything-bagel thins are a versatile morning staple</h3><div type="image" title="Hand holding blue and clear package of Aldi bagel things" height="1951" width="2601" msid="107123052" hostid="261" sizebytes="427384"></div><p>The L'oven Fresh bagel thins are Morin's breakfast lifesavers.</p><p>She tops the bagels with cream cheese or uses them to make <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trying-all-mcdonalds-breakfast-sandwiches-reviewed-photos-2022-1">egg sandwiches</a> or avocado toast.</p><p>She prefers these over regular, calorie-dense bagels because the ratio of cream cheese to bread is better.</p><p><em>Read Spencer Morin's full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/my-best-aldi-snacks-for-weight-loss-photos-2022-2"><strong>I lost 70 pounds in 8 months. Here are my favorite Aldi snacks that helped me achieve my goals</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h2><strong>Chef Tori Hazelett shops for essentials for her family</strong></h2><h3><strong>Hazelett </strong>buys multiple boxes of Aunt Maple's protein-infused mix on each Aldi run</h3><div type="image" title="protein pancake and waffle mix in a display  at aldi" height="2268" width="3024" msid="107123053" hostid="261" sizebytes="561618"></div><p>Hazelett knows the importance of serving <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/white-house-chef-favorite-breakfasts-to-make-2021-8">protein-filled breakfasts</a> in the morning to her two boys and husband.</p><p>Aunt Maple's mix makes for a truly satisfying breakfast option that also involves syrup.</p><p><em>Read Tori Hazelett's full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-to-get-at-aldi-according-to-a-chef-photos-2022"><strong>I'm a chef and mom of 2 who loves Aldi. Here are 13 of my favorite things to buy there</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h2><strong>Busy mom Megan Schuett grabs morning-time staples for her family of 4</strong></h2><h3>Chocolate-chip brioche bread helps Schuett's family feel like they're eating at a high-end bakery</h3><div type="image" title="The writer holds a wrapped loaf of chocolate-chip brioche bread" height="3024" width="4032" msid="107123054" hostid="261" sizebytes="791820"></div><p>Schuett had never seen chocolate chips and brioche together <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/reviewing-all-of-aldis-fan-favorite-foods-photos">before shopping at Aldi</a>, so she always snags a loaf from the Specially Selected brand when she goes shopping.</p><p>She loves pairing a slice with a cup of coffee.</p><h3>The Friendly Farms yogurt comes in so many flavors</h3><div type="image" title="Red and white containers of yogurt in a cardboard display on a gray shelf" height="3024" width="4032" msid="107123056" hostid="261" sizebytes="710224"></div><p>Schuett's kids go through at least <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-at-aldi-for-one-mediterranean-diet-shopping-list-2021-8">one container of yogurt a day</a>, so she stocks up on Friendly Farms yogurt at Aldi.</p><p>Her family loves the variety of available flavors like peach, blueberry, strawberry, and strawberry banana.</p><p><em>Read Megan Schuett's full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/favorite-things-mom-gets-at-aldi-on-a-budget-2022-6"><strong>I spend $100 a week at Aldi to feed my family of 4. Here are 15 items we love to buy and how to use them</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h2><strong>Single shopper Jailynn Taylor grabs her breakfast foods on a $50 weekly budget</strong></h2><h3><strong>Taylor prefers Millville's generic marshmallow-and-stars cereal to the name brand</strong></h3><div type="image" title="Hand holding red box of marshmallows and stars cereal at Aldi" height="2268" width="3024" msid="107123057" hostid="261" sizebytes="402052"></div><p class="slide-title-text">The Millville marshmallow-and-stars cereal is great for a <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/quick-french-toast-everyone-should-know-how-to-make-2022-6"><u>quick breakfast</u></a>.</p><p class="slide-title-text">Taylor said she prefers the taste of this cereal to the name-brand alternative.</p><p><em>Read Jailynn Taylor's full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-cheap-foods-to-buy-from-aldi-for-one-photos-2022-6"><strong>I shop at Aldi for just myself and spend under $50 a week. Here are 12 of my favorite things to buy</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h2><strong>Mom of 10 Lisa Tanner grabs breakfast items her kids will love</strong></h2><h3><strong>Granola bars are one of Tanner's favorite portable snacks</strong></h3><div type="image" title="aldi chewy granola bars in boxes" height="2268" width="3024" msid="107123058" hostid="261" sizebytes="553364"></div><p>Tanner always keeps a box of granola bars in her van, and she loves the variety this pack offers.</p><p>When the <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-to-get-at-aldi-according-to-a-chef-photos-2022"><u>kids start getting hungry</u></a>, she passes them out. She also keeps a couple of bars in the diaper bag and in her purse.</p><p>That way, no matter where she is, she always has a portable snack to hand out. </p><p><em>Read Lisa Tanner's full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/aldi-best-things-for-moms-to-buy-for-big-family"><strong>I'm a mom of 10 who loves shopping at Aldi. Here are 15 things I always buy</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h2><strong>Aldi employee Matthew Lesky finds affordable items for breakfast</strong></h2><h3><strong>Barissimo's mocha iced coffee is delicious</strong></h3><div type="image" title="Cartons of mocha iced coffee at Aldi" height="2216" width="2955" msid="107123059" hostid="261" sizebytes="358538"></div><p class="slide-title-text">There are a lot of contenders in the world of sweet premade <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/which-coffee-chain-has-the-best-black-coffee-on-ice"><u>iced coffee</u></a>, but Barissimo's mocha iced coffee takes the cake for Lesky.</p><p>The Barissimo iced coffee checks all of his boxes: sweet, chocolaty, caffeinated, and, most importantly, a dirt-cheap price when compared with its Starbucks competitor on the shelf above it.</p><h3><strong>Barissimo coffee creamers are morning-time staples</strong></h3><div type="image" title="Caramel-macchiato and Italian-sweet-cream coffee creamers at Aldi" height="2047" width="2729" msid="107123060" hostid="261" sizebytes="255434"></div><p class="slide-title-text">Because Lesky likes his coffee sweet, all flavors of the Barissimo refrigerated coffee creamer are staples in both <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/aldi-best-things-for-moms-to-buy-for-big-family"><u>his extended family's</u></a><u> </u><a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/aldi-best-things-for-moms-to-buy-for-big-family"><u>home and his own place</u></a>.</p><p>He's especially a fan of the vanilla sweet cream.</p><p><em>Read Matthew Lesky's full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-to-get-at-aldi-according-to-employee"><strong>I've worked at Aldi for 4 years. Here are 10 of my favorite things to buy there</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h2>Culinary judge Meredith Ochs buys some of her favorite ingredients at Aldi</h2><h3><strong>Spice up toast with the Specially Selected fruit spreads</strong></h3><div type="image" title="Specially Selected sour cherry" height="1362" width="1816" msid="107123061" hostid="261" sizebytes="188792"></div><p class="slide-title-text">The seasonal Specially Selected jam works on toast and in baked goods.</p><p class="slide-title-text">Ochs especially likes the sour-cherry flavor, which is sweeter than it is tart.</p><p>She looks for European-imported products since they're usually made with ingredients she recognizes.</p><p><em>Read Meredith Ochs' full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-aldi-foods-to-buy-culinary-judge-list-photos-2023-2"><strong>I'm a culinary judge who shops at Aldi. Here are 12 things I recently bought and loved</strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p><h2>Shopper Pritpal Kaur follows the DASH diet</h2><h3><strong>The Everyday Essentials peach slices are great with yogurt</strong></h3><div type="image" title="Canned peach slices stacked on top of each other at Aldi" height="3024" width="4032" msid="107123062" hostid="261" sizebytes="833860"></div><p class="slide-title-text">Canned peaches come in handy when Kaur wants something sweet.</p><p class="slide-title-text">She adds them to low-fat yogurt for a low-calorie meal that's DASH-diet-friendly, delicious, and easy to prepare. </p><p class="slide-title-text"><em>Read Pritpal Kaur's full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-at-aldi-for-dash-diet-shopping-list-2023-8"><strong>I follow the DASH diet and love it. Here are 13 of my favorite things to get at Aldi</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h2>Gluten-free shopper Rachel Garlinghouse stocks up on breakfast items for her family of 6</h2><h3><strong>She always stocks up on gluten-free coffee</strong></h3><div type="image" title="Pods and bags of Simply Nature organic coffee at Aldi" height="3024" width="4032" msid="107123064" hostid="261" sizebytes="959966"></div><p class="slide-title-text">Aldi offers both pods and bags of gluten-free coffee, many of which are also organic. Garlinghouse's crew prefers pods for convenience.</p><p>She loves to pair the Simply Nature organic coffee with stevia drops and soymilk.</p><p><em>Read Rachel Garlinghouse's full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/aldi-gluten-free-shopping-list-for-family-2023-12"><strong>My family of 6 eats gluten-free. Here are 12 items I always buy at Aldi</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><h2>Aldi employee Dajha Zamot grabs the items she needs to make a quick and easy breakfast</h2><h3><strong>The Simply Nature creamy almond butter is one of her go-to items</strong></h3><div type="image" title="Simply Nature creamy almond butter" height="1406" width="1875" msid="107123065" hostid="261" sizebytes="336520"></div><p class="slide-title-text">If you like organic foods, Zamot thinks the Simply Nature creamy almond butter is a must.</p><p>A serving of this almond butter has only 2 grams of sugar.</p><p>She has the almond butter with rice cakes or on bread with jelly for an easy breakfast.</p><h3><strong>Millville buttermilk pancakes are her daughter's favorite</strong></h3><div type="image" title="The writer holds a Millville pancake batter box" height="1352" width="1803" msid="107123066" hostid="261" sizebytes="175576"></div><p class="slide-title-text">Zamot loves starting her kids' day off with pancakes made with Millville buttermilk mix.</p><p class="slide-title-text">It comes in handy when she doens't have time to make the batter from scratch.</p><p><em>Read Dajha Zamot's full Aldi shopping list: </em><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-from-aldi-for-family-from-employee-photos-2023-12"><strong>I've worked at Aldi for 2 years. Here are 10 of my favorite things to get there</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p>

Loyal Aldi shoppers shared their grocery lists with us — here are the best things they're buying for breakfast

My partner and I spend $20 a week at Aldi. Here are 14 things we love to buy and how we use them.

I'm a chef and mom of 2 who loves Aldi. Here are 13 of my favorite things to buy there.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>I host and cook for family and friends by buying budget-friendly ingredients from <keyword id="11921969" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="aldi" source="Orion">Aldi</keyword> in the UK.</li><li>Camembert cheese and premade pastry dough are great dinner-party staples.</li></ul><p>I discovered my love for cooking and <keyword id="12436885" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="hosting" source="Orion">hosting</keyword> during my second year of university, but I couldn't afford the fanciest ingredients as a student.</p><p>Years later, I still take pleasure in making my friends and family beautiful, yet <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-easy-cheap-dinners-for-big-families-10-kids-2021-6">cost-conscious meals</a>.</p><p>Here's <a href="https://www.insider.com/food-i-get-at-aldi-for-family-with-toddler-list-2021-9">what I buy from Aldi</a> to host on a <keyword id="11931253" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="budget" source="Orion">budget</keyword>:</p><h2>I like to serve dips and chips while my guests wait for dinner</h2><p>Although I love taking time to cook, I don't want my friends and family to go hungry, so I often serve some chips and <a href="https://www.insider.com/trying-trader-joes-best-dips-review-photos">a range of dips</a> to snack on.</p><p>Aldi sells an array of options - guacamole, salsa, and sour-cream dip are great, effort-free appetizers before the main event.</p><h2>Butternut-squash risotto is a fall favorite</h2><div type="image" title="On the left, several butternut squash. On the right, a collection of squash in a green container" height="900" width="1200" msid="87434852" hostid="261"></div><p>If your friends have a range of <a href="https://www.insider.com/myths-about-celiacs-gluten-free-2018-3">dietary requirements</a> like mine do, a seasonal butternut-squash risotto suits most diets and hits the spot every time.</p><p>It's creamy and decadent but also includes a wholesome serving of vegetables.</p><p>Plus butternut squash is relatively cheap, so you can easily make this for large groups without worrying about the cost.</p><h2>Aldi's pastry dough lets you show off with minimal work</h2><p>I firmly commend anyone who makes their own dough, but on lazier days, I'm not motivated to prepare something I can easily buy.</p><p>I add a sweet filling - like spiced apples or peaches - to <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-chef-recipe-for-apple-pie-review-photos-2021-9">make a tasty pie</a> or combine caramelized onions, peppers, and cheese to prepare a lush tart.</p><h2>Frozen shrimp often saves the day</h2><p>Sometimes I'll host a dinner with very little warning beforehand, so pre-shelled and deveined shrimp is great to keep in the freezer to whip up a speedy meal for several people.</p><p>Whereas other frozen proteins, like chicken and lamb, can take a while to thaw, <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-and-worst-seafood-to-get-from-the-store">shrimp is great</a> for defrosting and chucking into a tasty cherry-tomato linguine or a paella made with mostly pantry staples.</p><h2>A charcuterie board is a welcome addition to any fancy <keyword id="12436886" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="dinner-party" source="Orion">dinner party</keyword></h2><div type="image" title="hand holding Aldi's baking camembrat in black packaging" height="900" width="1200" msid="87434854" hostid="261"></div><p>If I want to go that extra step, I'll also <a href="https://www.insider.com/trader-joes-fan-favorite-cheese-review-unexpected-cheddar">prepare a charcuterie board</a> for grazing before the main course.</p><p>Aldi's baked Camembert topped with honey, rosemary, chili flakes, and sliced garlic alongside some bread makes for the perfect, warming centerpiece during the colder months. </p><h2>Bite-sized tomatoes can bring color to many plates</h2><p>From tomato-based pasta to airy and soft focaccia to side salads, cherry tomatoes work perfectly with so many dishes.</p><p>I tend to buy the plum kind for the subtle difference in taste, but also love having a mix of orange, red, and yellow tomatoes to keep my <keyword id="11894142" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="food" source="Orion">food</keyword> looking colorful and appetizing. </p><h2>I also like to enjoy a bit of bubbly</h2><div type="image" title="Bottles of flavored sparkling water with orange and pink caps at Aldi" height="900" width="1200" msid="87434857" hostid="261"></div><p>A lot of my friends and I don't drink alcohol, but we still like a glass or two of <a href="https://www.insider.com/reviewing-favorite-nonalcoholic-cocktail-recipes-from-popular-chefs">nonalcoholic bubbly</a> with our dinner.</p><p>I like to mix flavored water with lemonade, which looks pretty cute with a few raspberries thrown in for garnish and extra flavor.</p><h2>Potatoes are a versatile addition to a roast dinner</h2><p>A roast dinner is a crowd-pleaser and so easy to make, so I often grab a bag of white potatoes from Aldi.</p><p>Once I've <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-chef-recipe-for-roast-chicken-reviewed-photos-2021-5">marinated the meat and put it in the oven</a>, I prep my potatoes by peeling, parboiling (boiling the ingredient until partially cooked), and fluffing them in the colander with some cornflour. I then coat them with salt, pepper, and softened butter.</p><p>Plus with roast potatoes, you can also leave the skin on and skip the parboiling and fluffing for an easier dish. </p><h2>Bread is a breakfast staple </h2><div type="image" title="Brown and white bag of Aldi white bloomer bread" height="900" width="1200" msid="87434862" hostid="261"></div><p>Eggs, pancakes, berries, and orange juice all <a href="https://www.insider.com/trying-the-trick-to-make-french-toast-better-review-photos">make for a delightful brunch</a>, but the one true staple is bread.</p><p>A soft, fluffy loaf can transform your modest meal into a gorgeous afternoon affair, so I often snag this white bloomer from Aldi.</p><h2>Coconut milk is a key ingredient in many curries</h2><p>Coconut milk makes an excellent <a href="https://www.insider.com/taste-test-what-to-expect-from-banana-peel-curry-nigella-lawson">base for a lot of curries</a>, like creamy Goan fish curry or Thai green curry.</p><p>Curries are easy to make for big crowds and wonderfully keep their flavor the next day.</p><h2>Garlic granules are a wonderful time saver</h2><div type="image" title="Hand holding a green and clear package of Aldi garlic granules" height="900" width="1200" msid="87434865" hostid="261"></div><p>You can save time dicing and mincing with this convenient garlic seasoning.</p><p>I don't know if I'd call it cheating, but garlic granules in place of the fresh alternative can save you a lot of time and add a much-needed pop of flavor to your dish.</p><h2>Tea is a soothing post-dinner drink</h2><p>When winding down after dinner, a nightcap can do wonders for settling a full stomach before bed.</p><p>Aldi's <a href="https://www.insider.com/unique-things-you-can-add-to-tea-2018-7">selection of teas</a> means there's something for everyone, whether you're partial to herbal or fruity cups.</p><h2>I always have room for dessert but sometimes not enough willpower to make it</h2><div type="image" title="Aldi mixed berry cheesecake in freezer section" height="900" width="1200" msid="87434868" hostid="261"></div><p>Rumor has it that we have a second stomach for sweet food - I don't know if that's true, but my guests and I rarely ever turn down dessert.</p><p>But after a while in the kitchen prepping my starters and main, I sometimes don't have the energy to make it.</p><p>Thankfully, Aldi has a <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-cheap-costco-desserts-to-get-photos">delicious range of sweet options</a> I can count on.</p><h2>I love whipping up beetroot salad for a light, post-leftover meal</h2><p>Although it's always lovely hosting my friends for delicious dinners and evening chats, I don't always consume the most wholesome array of food. So I often snag a pack of cooked beetroot from Aldi.</p><p>Once I'm finished with all of the leftovers - because waste not, want not - I like to make a yummy, nutritious beetroot-and-goat-cheese salad that I dress with walnuts, lemon juice, and a little olive oil.</p><p>This makes for a <a href="https://www.insider.com/things-to-get-for-lunch-at-trader-joes-2019-8">great packed lunch</a>, too.</p>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="1567895" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Aldi">Aldi</keyword>, <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-cheap-things-to-get-at-aldi-this-month-2020-9">a budget-friendly grocery store chain</a>, has released its second annual list of "Fan Favorites."</li><li><keyword id="6359672" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="Customers">Customers</keyword> had the chance to vote for their favorite Aldi items across 20 <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-frozen-food-aldi-2019-5">different categories</a>, including snacks, desserts, cheeses, and seasonal.</li><li>L'oven Fresh's Hawaiian rolls and Specially Selected's brioche buns were both highlighted on this year's list. </li><li>Other crowd favorites include Mama Cozzi's <a href="https://www.insider.com/the-best-frozen-pizza-you-can-buy-review">Take and Bake pizza</a>, Earth Grown's veggie burgers, and Stonemill's everything-bagel seasoning. </li></ul><p>For the second year in a row, <a href="https://www.insider.com/facts-about-aldi-2018-6">Aldi</a> has surveyed thousands of its customers to determine its "Fan Favorites" winners.</p><p>The contest allows customers to vote for their favorite Aldi items across 20 different categories, so that the budget-friendly <keyword id="71710" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Grocery-store">grocery store</keyword> can better determine what its <keyword id="37158" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="shoppers">shoppers</keyword> are looking for.</p><p>This year, more than 177,000 Aldi shoppers voted for their favorite easy meals, seasonal <keyword id="19705" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Products">products</keyword>, dessert, gluten-free offerings, vegetarian/vegan items, and more.</p><p>Based on those results, here are the 20 most popular products at Aldi for 2020:</p><h2>Mama Cozzi's Take and Bake pizza was the overall winner, and it also took the prize in the easy meals category</h2><div type="image" title="mama cozzi take and bake pizza" height="900" width="1200" msid="78128309" hostid="261"></div><p>From Aldi's extensive product inventory, fans chose Mama Cozzi's Take and Bake pizza as this year's overall winner as well as the top contender in the easy meals category.</p><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/chefs-food-experts-favorite-pizza-toppings-2019-6">These pizzas</a> are quick to make and available in several flavors, including five cheese, Mega Meat, pepperoni, sausage, supreme, and Ultimate Meat.</p><h2>Specially Selected's 100% pure maple syrup was the top pick for breakfast foods</h2><p>Although Aldi sells many popular cereals, granolas, and pastries, its maple syrup won the <a href="https://www.insider.com/the-best-and-worst-breakfasts-to-order-according-to-chefs">breakfast category.</a></p><p>As the label suggests, this maple syrup is "100% pure," so there are no added sugars or synthetic coloring, and it's also a more affordable option compared to others on the market.</p><h2>People seem to love Emporium Selection's cheese crumbles</h2><div type="image" title="emporium selection chese" height="900" width="1200" msid="78128310" hostid="261"></div><p>The Emporium Selection crumbles topped the store's <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-cheeses-according-to-cheesemongers-chefs-2019-2">extensive cheese category</a> on this year's list. </p><p>With options including blue cheese, goat cheese, and feta, Aldi's crumbled cheeses are another hot item that's perfect for topping salads, pizzas, and more.</p><h2>Friendly Farms' organic unsweetened almond milk led the diary/dairy-free category</h2><div type="image" title="friendly farms almond milk" height="731" width="975" msid="78128311" hostid="261"></div><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/calories-in-dairy-free-milk-2018-9">Non-dairy milks</a> are rising in popularity, so it's no surprise that fans chose Aldi's Friendly Farms organic unsweetened almond milk as this year's winner of the dairy/dairy-free category.</p><p>In fact, these almond milks — available in both original and vanilla flavors — have held the title for two years in a row now. </p><h2>Aldi shoppers are frequently setting their dinner tables with Appleton Farms' spiral-sliced double-glazed ham</h2><p>Out of all the <a href="https://www.insider.com/the-best-tips-for-cooking-meat-from-chefs-2019-6">beef, poultry, sausage, and pork</a> options at Aldi, the Appleton Farms' spiral-sliced double-glazed brown-sugar ham took the crown.</p><p>This seasonal ham is an ideal main dish for holiday dinners, and it makes the prep work easy.</p><h2>Aldi's avocados won the produce category</h2><div type="image" title="Avocados" height="579" width="772" msid="78128312" hostid="261"></div><p>You'll be hard-pressed to find better deals on produce than at Aldi, but shoppers are the most impressed with <a href="https://www.insider.com/what-are-long-neck-avocados-how-to-get-one-2019-8">the store's avocados.</a></p><p>The <keyword id="6372044" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="grocery">grocery</keyword> store's produce is delivered daily, so you don't have to worry about grabbing avocados that are past their prime, and you can also choose from conventional or USDA organic varieties. </p><h2>Savoritz parmesan crisps were the top item in the gluten-free category</h2><p>Aldi has an entire line of gluten-free products called <a href="https://www.aldi.us/en/products/livegfree/">LiveGFree</a>, which has made the store a welcoming spot for shoppers with gluten sensitivities.</p><p>But it also carries several <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-gluten-free-foods-products-trader-joes-2018-6">gluten-free items</a> outside of the LiveGFree line, including Savoritz parmesan crisps, which took home this year's fan-favorite title in the category. </p><h2>Earth Grown veggie burgers took the top spot in the vegetarian/vegan category for the second year in a row</h2><div type="image" title="earth grown veggie burger" height="717" width="957" msid="78128314" hostid="261"></div><p>Everyone can enjoy outdoor barbecues with Earth Grown <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-veggie-burgers-to-buy-at-grocery-stores-2019-7">veggie burgers</a> — which won the vegetarian/vegan category in both 2019 and 2020.</p><p>The meatless burgers continue to be a hit, partially thanks to the numerous flavor options, including black-bean chipotle, kale, and Quinoa Crunch.</p><h2>For the kids (and kids at heart), Happy Farms string cheese is a must</h2><div type="image" title="string cheese from aldi" height="900" width="1200" msid="78128315" hostid="261"></div><p>There's an abundance of granola bars, fruit snacks, chips, and yogurts for kids to choose from at Aldi, but according to this year's awards, the Happy Farms string cheese is the best of the bunch.</p><p>Each pack includes 12 individually wrapped string cheeses, perfect for throwing in kids' bags for a protein-packed <a href="https://www.insider.com/what-chefs-make-their-kids-for-lunch-2019-4">snack at lunch. </a></p><h2>Parents stand by Little Journey's thick and quilted baby wipes</h2><p>Buying wipes <a href="https://www.insider.com/baby-products-waste-of-money-2018-11">can really add up</a> for parents, but Aldi's three-pack of quilted baby wipes is a great value.</p><p>The savings alone make it popular, but it also won the baby/toddler category for its gentle formula.</p><h2>The 'better than the brand' category went to L'oven Fresh's Hawaiian sweet rolls</h2><p>A new category for this year, "better than the brand," crowned L'oven Fresh's Hawaiian sweet rolls as the winner.</p><p>These Hawaiian sweet rolls are perfect for sliders, and according to fans, taste better than the name-brand King's Hawaiian dinner rolls.</p><h2>Appleton Farms won the deli category with its center-cut bacon</h2><div type="image" title="Appleton Farms Center Cut Bacon" height="1265" width="1686" msid="78128316" hostid="261"></div><p>In addition to dominating the meat category, the Appleton Farms brand topped the list of fan favorites in the deli section as well.</p><p><a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-cook-bacon-in-the-oven-2019-7">The center-cut bacon</a> comes in a 12-ounce pack and is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. </p><h2>Aldi's robust bakery section has plenty of great items, but shoppers highlighted Specially Selected's brioche buns</h2><p>From breads to tortillas to pastries, Aldi offers many delicious baked goods to choose from. But shoppers especially love the Specially Selected brioche buns, which are imported from France and made with rich butter and eggs.</p><p>These golden buns are <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-make-store-bought-burger-buns-better-according-to-chefs">perfect for burgers or sliders. </a></p><h2>Bake Shop's apple-cider doughnuts reign supreme in the fall category</h2><div type="image" title="Bake Shop Apple Cider Donuts" height="3024" width="4032" msid="78128318" hostid="261"></div><p>Pumpkin spice takes over just about every grocery store <a href="https://www.insider.com/seasonal-fall-foods-at-trader-joes-2018-9">in the autumn months</a>, Aldi included.</p><p>But among all the pumpkin-flavored products the store has to offer, there's a hidden fall gem that customers have voted no. 1: the Bake Shop apple-cider doughnuts.</p><h2>Start stocking your pantry with Stonemill everything-bagel seasoning</h2><p>There are plenty of pantry staples at Aldi, from beans and pastas to baking products and spices. However, the Stonemill everything-bagel seasoning won this year's pantry staple category.</p><p>This seasoning blend has all of the delicious flavors of <a href="https://www.insider.com/where-to-buy-everything-but-the-bagel-dip-trader-joes-2019-9">an everything bagel</a>, and it tastes great on steamed veggies or scrambled eggs.</p><h2>The winter seasonal winner was the Specially Selected Belgian cocoa-dusted truffles</h2><div type="image" title="aldi truffles" height="525" width="700" msid="78128321" hostid="261"></div><p>Whether you throw them in stockings or gift them to everyone in the office, these Specially Selected truffles are sure to be a hit during the <a href="https://www.insider.com/best-advent-calendars-at-aldi-this-year-2019">winter holidays. </a></p><p>The seasonally available truffles have a rich, chocolatey center coated in a dusting of cocoa powder.</p><h2>Seafood-lovers went for Fremont Fish Market's medium raw shrimp</h2><p>For the second year, the Fremont Fish Market Medium EZ Peel raw shrimp won the <a href="https://www.insider.com/is-fish-good-for-you-2018-11">seafood category.</a></p><p>The shrimps are, as the name suggests, easy to peel, and they're great for appetizers, seafood platters, or pasta dishes. </p><h2>If you're looking for a good snack, Aldi shoppers swear by Clancy's kettle chips</h2><div type="image" title="clancys chips" height="717" width="957" msid="78128323" hostid="261"></div><p>Available in original or jalapeño (plus some seasonal flavors), Clancy's kettle chips won this year's snack category.</p><p>These crispy, crunchy <a href="https://www.insider.com/lays-fun-facts-potato-chips-2018-11">potato chips</a> are kettle-cooked and will satisfy your salty cravings.</p><h2>Follow up that salty snack with the sweet treat/dessert category winner: Benton's cookies</h2><div type="image" title="Benton's Cookies (Peanut Butter Filled)" height="710" width="946" msid="78128324" hostid="261"></div><p>Benton's <a href="https://www.insider.com/review-best-food-to-get-at-aldi-worth-buying">offers an array of options</a> for your sweet tooth, including peanut butter-filled, maple cream, fudge marshmallow, and chocolate chip cookies. </p><p>The chain store also recently launched Benton's cookie thins in even more flavors, and the variety alone makes it clear why they've become a <keyword id="9943870" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="fan-favorite">fan favorite</keyword>. </p><h2>The secret is out on Aldi's fan-favorite Winking Owl wines</h2><div type="image" title="winking owl" height="714" width="952" msid="78128329" hostid="261"></div><p>Aldi's Winking Owl label includes a <a href="https://www.insider.com/the-best-drinks-to-get-at-aldi-2019-8">variety of wines</a> — cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, Moscato, pinot grigio, sangria, sauvignon blanc, Shiraz, sweet red, and white zinfandel — for about $3 a bottle.</p><p>Even with their ultra-low price, <a href="https://www.insider.com/wines-around-the-world-2019-1">the wines</a> have a high-quality taste, and Aldi was <a href="https://www.winemag.com/best-value-wine-retailers-2020/">even named one</a> of America's 50 best value wine retailers of 2020 by Wine Enthusiast. </p><p><strong>Read More:</strong></p><ul class="read-more-links"><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/best-cheap-things-to-get-at-aldi-this-month-2020-9">14 of the best things to get at Aldi this month for under $5</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/review-best-food-to-get-at-aldi-worth-buying">I tried 17 of Aldi's most popular snacks, and there are 8 I would totally eat again</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/what-to-buy-at-aldi-for-cheap-2018-7">11 cheap products from Aldi that taste expensive</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/best-things-to-buy-at-trader-joes-2019-3">11 chefs share the one thing they always buy at Trader Joe's</a></li></ul>

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