14 Aldi Products to Stockpile

Aldi used to be called the “stock-up store” because of its low prices. While that advertising slogan has faded (you can see it in this 1990s Mama Cozzi’s pizza commercial on YouTube), I still like to stock up on certain items from Aldi. It’s not the same as shopping at large discount warehouses like Costco or Sam’s Club, but I still get really good deals.

I like to save time and money and have peace of mind by keeping these items readily available in my house for times when I need them or when I can’t make it out to the store for some reason (illness, bad weather, a busy week, etc.).

These products last a long time in my bathroom closet, in my pantry, or on my extra food storage shelf near my deep freezer in my basement. Also, I don’t have a huge house, so I don’t buy tons of these items at one time or turn my house into some sort of warehouse. I just try to keep one or two extra on hand, and it makes life easier.

1. Toilet paper. Aldi sells a variety of it. Stay away from the 1-ply, unless your plumbing system needs it, and instead go with the mid- or upper-priced options at Aldi. My family likes the Willow Ultra Soft Bath Tissue and the Willow Soft & Strong Bath Tissue at Aldi.
2. Facial tissue. Willow Facial Tissue works as well as the name-brand stuff, is not too rough on tender noses, and costs a lot less money.
3. Laundry detergent. Aldi’s Tandil detergent in the blue bottle is the most economical, and I’ve used it for years. We also sometimes use the Tandil detergent in the red bottle because we like the smell, and I keep some free & clear detergent around for family members with sensitive skin.
4. Plastic wrap, foil, and various-sized plastic food storage bags. It’s not easy to tell when a roll of plastic wrap or aluminum foil is nearing the end, so I try to keep an extra roll of each around.
5. Baking supplies. These include flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, spices, chocolate chips, and more. I’m always prepared when a craving for homemade cookies or bread strikes.
6. Condiments. My family goes through a lot of ketchup and salad dressing, so I try to keep an extra bottle of each (especially Ranch dressing). Read our review here.
7. Canned goods and canned soup. My family likes Aldi mandarin oranges, tuna, and clam chowder. We can also buy name-brand Campbell’s Tomato Soup from Aldi. In addition, we frequently use Aldi canned beans and diced tomatoes for chili, soup, and Mexican food.
8. Unsweetened applesauce. This comes in a large plastic container and does not need refrigeration until it’s opened, which means it lasts a while in the pantry. It makes a good side dish for lunch, or a nice “dessert” after dinner.
9. Nuts and trail mix. I’ve always got cashews, lightly salted almonds, peanuts, and trail mix from Aldi in the pantry. Our favorite trail mix at Aldi is the mountain mix.
10. Salsa and tortilla chips. I like the Casa Mamita restaurant salsa sold in small a glass jar. This stuff is good for snacking or for taco night, and we often put salsa in our scrambled eggs and omelets. As for tortilla chips, we like the Aldi restaurant style chips.
11. Frozen veggies and fruit. Aldi sells a variety of frozen veggies, including broccoli, asparagus, mixed veggies, and more. These often microwave in their packages, making for easy veggie sides to serve with dinner. I also like the frozen strawberries and other berries at Aldi, which I add to yogurt, pancakes, and more.
12. Cereal. I like to keep a few extra boxes of our favorite cereals around so everyone stays happy at breakfast time. We are fans of the Fit & Active Vitality Cereal with Red Berries as well as the granola/chia cereal Aldi sells.
13. Breakfast foods. In addition to the above-mentioned cereal, I keep extra packages of shredded hash browns in my deep freezer because my family likes big breakfasts on the weekends. We also have both quick oats and old-fashioned oats and an extra bottle of pancake syrup or real maple syrup in the pantry (the maple syrup needs refrigeration after opening). I might keep protein bars or other healthy snack bars around for busy mornings or for lunch boxes. Finally, I usually keep an extra unopened bottle of 100% juice on my pantry shelf so we always have juice for breakfast.
14. Our favorite Aldi Finds. Aldi Finds are products that are only in stores for a limited time. These are good items to stock up on if possible because it can be months or even a year before they return to stores, or sometimes they never return. I like pantry items such as the pesto tortellini, the Deutsche Kuche Cheese Egg Spaetzle, and certain cereals. I also like products I can store for a while in my deep freezer, including French onion soup, gyro kits, pizza, crab cakes, and frozen fruit bars.

What Aldi items do you like to stock up on? Let us know in the comments.