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Keep your kitchen cool and your grocery bill low with these seasonal Aldi picks.
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RDKey Points
- Aldi has budget-friendly summer finds for breakfast, snacks and more.
- These picks help keep your kitchen cool on hot days.
- Hydrating drinks and no-cook options make summer eating easier.
Aldi is far from your typical grocery store. For starters, you need a quarter to rent a cart to use while you’re browsing—a policy that can be quite a shock for first-time shoppers.
Another surprise—albeit a very positive one—can be the low prices. With its wide variety of private-label products and popular name brands at discounted rates, Aldi is a great option when you’re grocery shopping on a budget.
And while your budget may not change with the seasons, it’s likely your grocery list does. As the temperatures warm up, hearty, meat-heavy dinners are replaced by veggie-forward salads, and warm bowls of oatmeal are switched out for overnight oats cold from the fridge. However you’re changing your eating habits this season, Aldi has options that check every box. From super-hydrating coconut water to satisfying breakfasts and snacks, these Aldi picks are budget-friendly, healthy and delicious.
So next time you’re stopping by Aldi to stock up on all your summer necessities, come bearing your quarter and this list of our favorite seasonal finds that will help you beat the heat.
Sundae Shoppe Lime Fruit Bars
What’s better than enjoying an ice-cold popsicle on a hot summer day? It might be enjoying these popsicles. Sweet, citrusy and slightly sour, they’re low in calories and easy to grab out of the freezer or pack in a cooler for a beach day. Lighter than ice cream and even more refreshing, these are the desserts I’ll be reaching for all summer.
Simply Nature Organic Coconut Water
Staying hydrated is essential when it’s hot out. It’s easy for us to lose water throughout the day, and coconut water is a great option to replenish important electrolytes like potassium and magnesium. Plus, drinking it straight isn’t the only way to enjoy it—throw it in smoothies or mocktails, or freeze it in a popsicle mold with your favorite fruit. No matter how you enjoy it, this coconut water will be your new best friend this summer.
Chobani Strawberries & Cream Drinkable Yogurt
In the mornings, I don’t always have time to make a protein-rich breakfast, a problem that was quickly solved by these Chobani drinkable yogurts. Getting 15 grams of protein is as easy as grabbing one out of the fridge, and it’s filling enough to keep you energized throughout the day. A slight sweetness cuts through the tartness of the yogurt, and the strawberries bring the classic, juicy flavors of summer to your taste buds. They’re a delicious, healthy breakfast or snack that’s easy to take with you to all of your warm-weather plans.
Park Street Deli Cucumber Dill Tzatziki
Dips are a summertime favorite. Easy to share by the pool or throw in the cooler for a beach day, this tzatziki is the epitome of a hot-weather snack. Whether you spread it on a sandwich or pass it around with your favorite crudités, this fresh combination of cooling yogurt, cucumbers and herbs will transport you to the Mediterranean.
Little Salad Bar Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit
When I have the opportunity to not turn on my oven or stove, I’ll gladly take it. When temperatures outside soar toward triple digits, the last thing I want to do is make my apartment any warmer than it already is. That’s where this salad kit comes in. Green cabbage, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts and radicchio are finely chopped (so you get everything in one bite!) and tossed with a sweet poppy seed dressing and dried cranberries. It’s a mix of robust, earthy year-round flavors that are especially delicious and cool in the summer.
Brekki Cold Brew Coffee Ready-to-Eat Oats
Check off your morning coffee and your breakfast at the same time with these premade overnight oats. With a combination of cold brew, almonds and oats, this portable meal is a healthy option that cuts down on cooking, so you can get out the door faster and keep the kitchen cool. It’s slightly sweet and has that signature bitterness from the coffee that will wake you and your taste buds up. Grab one (or five) on your next shopping trip and cross off breakfast from your to-do list this week.
The Bottom Line
Jumping in the water isn’t the only way to cool down this summer. These refreshing drinks, desserts and more are a delicious way to beat the heat—and you can find them all for low prices at Aldi. With options that keep your kitchen cool and hydrating drinks you can take on the go, having these products in your kitchen makes summer a little easier.
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