Anyone out there who regularly purchases food for kids – especially organic, healthy food – can tell you that grocery bills add up quick, even if the child you’re feeding is picky. I can only imagine how parents of teenagers feel when they stock up on food every week! When it comes to feeding Chase, we try to keep his diet well-rounded and full of fruits and veggies, healthy fats and protein. Of course this is easier said than done and while we’d ideally get greens in his belly a heck of a lot more frequently than we do, I’ve adopted a slightly more relaxed attitude about his eating because stressing out about it doesn’t do anything to improve his appetite and there’s definitely no forcing a toddler to eat if they aren’t interested.
That being said, Chase has developed some food and snack time favorites and there are certain foods I find myself purchasing for him on repeat. Ever since we began shopping at ALDI regularly, I feel like I am constantly discovering a new healthy snack for Chase that is both affordable and made with simple and often organic ingredients. We purchase a lot of our organic fruits and vegetables at ALDI in addition to their grass fed organic beef (another Chase fav!) but for today’s post, I wanted to share a roundup of five ALDI-specific foods Chase loves. (I can also vouch for the tastiness of all of these snacks… yes, even the pouches!)
Toddler Favorites from ALDI
- Clancy’s Original Veggie Straws
I first purchased these veggie straws when I saw another toddler snacking on them in the cart at ALDI as his mother shopped. Of course Chase saw this snack action happening and immediately pointed at the veggie straws in the toddler’s hands and said, “Blease! Blease!” (His version of “please” still begins with a “b.”) Naturally the veggie straws made it into our cart because I’m a sucker and if something with the word “veggie” on it even remotely interests Chase, I’m going to try it! And just like that, a love affair was born. The veggie straws are crunchy, salty and very tasty and pack well in a small Ziploc bag (they don’t crush as easily as other crackers). Though we treat them like chips (so they’re more of a “treat” snack), they’re definitely a favorite when we bring them out!
- SimplyNature Cashew Butter
Proceed with caution around this cashew butter because you will want to eat the whole jar in one sitting! Chase saw me snacking on a spoonful of the cashew butter a few weeks ago and seemed interested, so I made him a cashew butter and jelly sandwich. He absolutely inhaled it! I am always looking for ways to get Chase to eat more foods that contain healthy fats and this nut butter is one of his new favorites. In addition to sandwiches, he loves using it as a dip for apple and pear slices.
- Elevation Pure & Simple Apple Pie Bars
The Elevation Pure & Simple bars first attracted my attention thanks to their simple ingredient list. These bars remind me of energy bites I make for Chase that he loves (mainly dates, nuts and spices) and the apple pie flavor is his (and my!) favorite. They’re easy to throw into my bag at the last minute and work well as a delicious source of energy when Chase is hungry and we’re out and about.
- SimplyNature Organic Shells & White Cheddar
The SimplyNature Organic Shells & White Cheddar pasta is a hit with our picky little eater! I can often sneak riced cauliflower into the dish at the last minute which makes me happy since anytime I can get veggies in Chase’s belly, it feels like a small victory. I’m not going to lie, Ryan and I love this mac and cheese, too!
- Little Journey Organic Food Pouches
I love these pouches so much not only for the sheer convenience (organic fruits and veggies on the go!) but also the price. They come in a variety of flavors including Pear Apple Spinach, Apple Banana Strawberry Yogurt (Chase’s favorite), Apple Carrot, and Banana Apricot Apple Rice. I always have a pouch of some kind in my bag and Chase is a big fan of the Little Journey flavors!
ALDI Giveaway
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I love shopping at Aldi s for the low prices and selections of fruits veggies and meat. Way to go Aldis
We buy most of our food from Aldi’s. My son could eat the chicken sausage at every meal!
I love Aldi. You just can’t beat their prices! I like to go there first to get as much as I can before hitting up a “regular” grocery store.
Yes, the elevation brand bars are really good!
Oh gosh, we love Aldi! We discovered them years ago, and we almost exclusively shop there-the freshness of their produce combined with the prices just can’t be beat. My daughter also loves blueberries, so she always thinks picking her own out is a special treat since they’re within her toddler reach. ?
I used to shop there back home, but when we moved there wasn’t one nearby. However, a new one just opened about 20 minutes away and I need to get over there soon!
Love Aldi!! All of the cheeses and snacks!!
Aldi’s hummus is so good!
The price of almond butter and quinoa and salmon all make me swoon. Aldis is great for those staples and some fresh produce too! 🙂
That mac n’ cheese just gave me a major craving!
I still haven’t tried Aldi but would love to…not only for toddler food but for wine!
One just opened about 5 minutes from my house. I need to check it out! Thanks for the inspiration!
I LOVE Aldi!! They have such an excellent selection of organic, gluten free and health minded groceries! The entire elevation line has been a hit in our house!
Aldi’s has a great produce section! It surprises me every time!
Our family loves Aldi, great produce, milk, eggs and meat. It is truly a one stop shop.
Love love love Aldi!
I love shopping at Aldi!! I seem to find a new favorite item every time I shop there.
I’ll have to try the cashew butter next (the almond butter from Aldi is a big hit around here!) — and I love their puree pouches as well! I actually went to Aldi for the first time just a few weeks ago at a friend’s suggestion for the pouches and found lots of great goodies! Aldi fan was born here 🙂
My great Aldi experience was when I discovered the jalapeno cheese curds.
I need to start adding Aldi to my normal
grocery store rotation. It used to be a staple wig my grandmother
I big puffy heart love Aldi!! You shared some good ones for sure. We live in those pouches for my one year old to eat her veggies!
I love Aldi’s. I have been shopping there for years, and have recently converted a few friends to give it a try!
I love Aldi and their veggie straws! They have so many healthy options at low prices. Try the unsweetened vanilla almond milk, liquid egg substitute, and fat free Greek yogurt.
I am OBSESSED with the chocolate from Aldi – there’s one that’s filled with nuts and raisins (drooling already). I’ve always had a good experience there – happy customers, really nice employees and great prices for healthy food!
The Aldi nearest us is currently under construction! Hopefully they re-open soon!
I’ve only really shopped in Aldi once or twice a long time ago. Definitely going to check it out again after hearing all the rave reviews!
I love Aldi’s! I was always so skeptical of shopping there, but now, it is where we get 95% of our groceries every week. My 2 year old loves the pouches and is sometimes the only way we can sneak in veggies to her diet! The Live G Free and Simply Nature lines are a staple in our household.
We LOVE Aldi!!
i love there prices and love all there products
I’m so excited to try the local Aldi! Ive been a loyal Trader Joe’s fan for the past year and can’t wait to throw Aldi in the mix! LOVE saving ?
Love Aldi! There are so many good finds for awesome prices. My grandpa loves Aldi so much that he asked for gift cards for Christmas – ha!
I can’t even remember what we did before Aldi! We get so many of our staples there, but I also love their healthy snack options. I haven’t tried the Elevation bars yet but I will definitely be buying them this weekend! Thank you for the recommendations!
I love Aldi! Favorite place to buy produce because it is so much cheaper than the other grocery stores near me. The Peanut Elevation bars are great too! They taste like the Peanut Butter Cookie Larabars.
I looooove ALDI! Their produce is my favorite, they always have tons to choose from and it’s excellent quality! I also love stocking up my pantry with healthy staples for quick meals and not breaking the bank!
I shop Aldi once or twice a month – it is quite a drive from us. I love their produce, cheese, and chocolate!
There’s an Aldi about 15 minutes from me that I’ve never been to. A gift card would be so great!
A new ADI is opening up nearby in Wilmington soon, so I’m very anxious to check it out after hearing your raving posts about it!
I love the prices on the organic fruits and veggies. We are also a fan of the cheese sticks and gluten free items.
Aldi is my favorite place ever!! I go every weekend because the produce is just so cheap! I love it. They also have the best prices on almond milk, hummus, oats, and cheese.
So excited about the veggie straws
They’re currently putting an aldi in right by my house. I can’t wait for it to open!
Love Aldi! We’ve started saving for a house down payment and to save money shopping exclusively at Aldi for groceries has pretty much cut out grocery store spending in half! I am always amazed when I get to the checkout the cost is so much less than other stores.
I love Aldi! We shop there all the time–they have great gluten free products, which I need!
I pass by our local aldi since it’s near target. I haven’t gone in in so long!
We love Aldi! My greatest experience there was the first time we went and I saw our final bill at the register- love how much we save there compared to other grocery stores!
i have found out that aldi’s actually has really good produce! I got some apples, pineapple,cantaloupe, oranges, and grapes. I made a yummy fruit salad out of all of them and it was very delicious! I will continue to buy more things at aldi’s!
I do most of my grocery shopping at Aldis! They have a great selection of food. They have really inexpensive produce!
I love Aldi’s price and quality of organic produce and baking supply.
Oh goodness, where would I be without Aldi?! From cinching my food expenditures to the great customer service, I’m in love! With 6 mouths to feed, we have found healthy ways to live on a budget with the help of Aldi. My favorite place to shop hands down!
We shop at Aldi almost weekly. I started with just snacks a dairy products, but now I can get about three- fourths of our weekly groceries there and it has saved us a tin of money with three growing kids!