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
And just in case you didn’t have the chance to enter the ALDI giveaway last week, you still have time to win a $250 gift card to ALDI!
To enter this giveaway, simply use the widget below and click here to find your local ALDI. A winner will be randomly selected first thing next Friday morning!
Good luck!
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I Love aldi!
I love buying produce at Aldi. It’s so reasonable!
Just visited Aldi and bought a lot of these same items for my family!! Would LOVE a gift card!!
I love Aldi but I wish ours would start carrying more organic options
I realized through your recent posts that there is actually an Aldi right by my work! I have never shopped there so it is on my radar to try out!
I went to ALDI recently after seeing you post about it. I’ve been before, but hadn’t realized how many toddler choices there were. My girl loves their puffs and spinach & kale bites. I love their prices on produce and ground beef!
ALDI’s are popping up EVERYWHERE in my town (I live in Richmond). I’ve never been but have been wanting to try for a good option for affordable, healthy foods!
We love Aldi! We shop there a couple times a month. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease about 7 years ago and we’ve been shopping there ever since because they are are great about labeling items as gluten free and they even have their own line of gluten free items called “Live G Free”. My little guy loves the veggie chips, fruit snacks, cheddar puff corns, and pouches. I recommend their K cups (super cheap, decent coffee) and they have such an awesome variety of specialty cheeses. They typically have great produce, too!
I LOVE ALdi and all of their different, afforadae
Options!
They have great baby food prices too! I stock up on purees for my little one — ready to try the pouches soon!
We love to shop at Aldi and struggle when I have to go to the normal grocery store!
We are trying to cut down on our budget and save up for a house so this would be a great help! Love your blog!
I love shopping at Aldi – my 16m old son is also obsessed with those pouches and like Chase, that’s often the only time we can get greens in him. We also really like the almond butter – I’ll have to grab some cashew butter! Veggie straws are a big hit in our house and we frequently pull out the organic unsweetened applesauce as a go-to side dish if all else fails at dinner time.
Thanks for the posts on Aldi – they’re helpful! I’m always hunting blog posts to see what others are feeding their toddlers 🙂
I have purchased frozen shrimp at Aldi at a much lower price than other stores.
I just stepped foot into ALDI because of your blog and LOVED the recommendations for toddlers!! Pouches are my favorite as it seems to be the only way my little one gets his veggies!
It’s so interesting to see the rebrand efforts Aldi has taken on recently. Our local Aldi is remodeling, so I’m excited to see the renovations and start using it more so that I can save on my budget!
Believe it or not, I just started shopping at Aldi about a year ago! There’s one on my way home from work and I LOVE it!!!! And I feel bad for anyone that tries to take my ‘Aldi quarter’ out of my car!!! : )
I’m all about saving money and there is a new Aldi opening near me in the very near future!!
I used to love ALDI but they leveled ours a few years ago in order to re-build and I haven’t been back since…which is terrible!! I would love to go back and see the brand new store!
Love Aldi! Love the low prices too! I like to hit Aldi first before the other stores.
This is awesome! Have never tried Aldi but have heard great things! And groceries in CT are so expensive!!
This store has changed the game for my family! We have changed our lifestyle AND cut our budget. And the quality can’t be beat. I don’t know how they do it, but I am so glad that they do!
Love Aldi’s high quality and reasonable prices!!
I just went back to Aldi last week after a long time away, and I was so happy to see a wider selection of fresh, organic produce and other organic products. I got a lot of food for the amount of money I spent, which I appreciate as our family grows.
We adore Aldi! I would love to win this!
We live across the street from an ALDI – currently remodeling – and I cannot wait to visit! I’ve been a PBF follower for years and years, and honestly would never have given them a second glance (I had no idea they had organics!), had it not been for your recent event and product reviews 🙂 thanks for sharing the secret!!
Aside form peanut butter, the only nut butter I’ve tried is almond butter which I wasn’t a fan of. I want to try cashew butter but it’s usually so expensive at your typical grocery store! I think I’ll have to go to my local Aldi’s to try that cashew butter!
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I love the Aldi in New York, their frozen fruit selection is great!
Love the fresh produce from Aldi!
We have a new one right down the street but I still haven’t checked it out yet. I’m going to next week!
I love Aldi’s! It is such a money saver, and has a great produce section! Not to mention, my little man loves everything you listed that Chase loves! Such a great store!
Just started recents shopping at Aldi’s thanks to your blog and we love it! I love saving money while also finding healthy foods.
Great giveaway!
I love Aldi and have been shopping there since we first discovered it upon moving to Nashville 15 years ago!
love to try some of these w/ my picky toddler!
Ahhh, this would be wonderful to try some new foods with my toddler. She is SUPER picky!!
Aldi has great prices. I tried a few things on your list last week and loved them. The veggie chips and chocolate toffee were delicious!
Great prices on fruit,vegetables,meat and snacks. Also taste great.
Aldi is the best! Watching my husband the first time in the store was priceless. He couldn’t get over the quality AND the price. We are die-hard Aldi fans! Thanks for sharing your lists. I love to see what other people find! 🙂
I’ve never been to ALDI but there’s one pretty close by me so I’d absolutely love to try it!
I recently discovered Aldi too! Wow, what I was missing!!
I love the variety of healthy snack options.
Aldi is the best!! I was out of work for two years and their low prices and healthy options allowed me to feed my growing family at a reasonable price! The new Elevation line is outstanding!
Our family loves Aldi’s! We buy the majority of our produce there and stock up on lots of staples (quinoa, beans, etc.) too. I’m excited for when our son is old enough to try some of the favorite items you listed above!
I loved shopping at Aldi when I lived in NC and I just realized that there’s one close to my new house! Awesome!
I hated shopping at ALDI as a kid, but it’s my main grocery shopping point now! It’s the only way I can afford to eat all the good stuff! I can fill up my cart with great food and spend less than I would walking out of Whole Foods with only 2 bags.
love to get frozen fruit from them
I am so jealous of peeps with an Aldi close by, we do not have them here. Veggie straws are so good though, my kiddos (and me) totally love them.
I love Aldi! My family has been going there since I was a kid and now that we have one open in my town I’m convincing my girlfriends to try it out. Last week I got a bunch of produce, almond milk, and essentials for under $50!
Love Aldi. My boyfriend, whose eats the amount of food as 3 people, saves so much money once we started shopping there.