I'm a chef - top five Aldi items to buy this week, including household essentials that can't be beat

August 12, 2024

A CHEF has gone through his top food picks at Aldi that are both good for you and your wallet.

Chef Bobby Parish runs the 1.1million follower TikTok account FlavCity, where he goes through the healthiest and most affordable options at stores like Costco, Walmart, and Aldi.

He recently revealed the first five of his top picks for Aldi including hot dogs and keto cookies.

Below are his other top five buys at Aldi.

1. CHICKPEA ROTINI

Bobby is a big fan of pasta with complex carbs, and he thinks the Simply Nature Chickpea Rotini is hard to beat.

"When it comes to pasta, complex carbs are the best, well nothing is more complex than Chickpea Rotini," he said.

2. MARINARA SAUCE

The affordability of the Simply Nature Marinara Sauce makes it a better buy than more famous name-brand sauces, according to Bobby.

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"While I love Rao's, you cannot beat the price of Simply Nature Organic Marinara Sauce," he said.

And despite being only $1.95 a jar, the sauce has best-in-class ingredients, according to Bobby.

It is a massive saving over an $8.99 jar of Rao's from Target.

3. BUTTER

While Bobby opted for the generic option for sauce and pasta, he couldn't resist going for the pricier Kerrygold Butter.

An 8-ounce pack will cost you $3.45, but "for grass-fed European Style Butter, you can't go wrong," he said.

While that may seem expensive, the same butter will cost you $4.18 at Walmart.

Bobby also cautioned against buying the spreadable Kerrygold butter because it has GMO Canola Oil.

4. BREAD

Bobby recommended buying the Knock Your Sprouts Off Simply Nature bread because it is "the most nutrient-dense bread at Aldi."

Because the grains in the bread are organic and sprouted, they contain more nutrients and are easier to digest, according to Bobby.

And a loaf will only run you $3.49, compared to $6.99 for this loaf of Ezekiel bread from Fresh Direct.

"This is the bee's knees," he said.

5. SLICED TURKEY

The Simply Nature Brand Organic Ove Roasted sliced turkey is one of the best affordable options out there, according to Bobby.

"Outside of Costco this is one of the better prices for Turkey meat that is organic," he said.

And he suggests you opt for the $4.99 6-ounce Turkey package and not the nearby ham because it contains sugar.

The nearly $5 price beats $8.99 for an organic package of Applegate Naturals Turkey from Fresh Direct.

MORE WAYS TO SAVE AT ALDI

While shopping at Aldi usually automatically means big savings, there are other steps you can take to get even more bang for your buck.

Planning meals in advance with a prepared grocery list is a good way to avoid succumbing to impulse buys.

Another key is to know going in how Aldi has designed the store to maximize impulse buying.

Like many stores, they keep essentials, like most food, near the back, forcing you to walk through aisles of temptation before you get to where you are looking for.

By going straight for the essentials on your prepared grocery list, you lessen the chance of adding unwanted items.

There are also multiple apps and services which offer special coupons at Aldi as well as dozens of other retailers.

Popular options include Coupons.com, Ibotta, and Lozo.

And you should always check directly on Aldi's website for special deals in your area.