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16 Cheap (But Quality) Aldi Finds to Fill Your Pantry This Month

Aldi has the top pantry picks of the season at bargain prices.

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Updated Sept. 24, 2024
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It will be easy to stretch your Aldi budget further this September with these hard-to-believe deals to pack your pantry for the month.

Aldi is known for value-priced store brands, but the retailer doesn’t sacrifice quality for cost. So go ahead and stock up on these gourmet-inspired foodie finds, sweet snacks, everyday essentials, and more right now.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

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L’Oven Fresh Everything Bagel Skinnys

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Price: $2.89

Toast the savory everything bagels and smear a shmear of cream cheese on top for breakfast or use them to make a gourmet turkey sandwich for lunch.

These pre-sliced Bagel Skinnys only have 110 calories per serving. You can even layer tomato sauce and Italian cheese on them and bake for a lighter version of homemade mini pizzas.

Compare this eight-count pack’s $2.89 price tag to $4.89 for the same size of Thomas’ Everything Bagel Thins at Target.

Benton’s Striped Fudge Cookies

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Price: $1.89

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Benton’s cookies. This Keebler Fudge Stripes dupe is a steal for $1.89.

You’ll pay $4.39 for the 11.5-ounce size of the brand name. Aldi’s version gives you 13 ounces of the sweet chocolate-covered treats.

Casa Mamita Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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Price: $1.99

Summer isn’t over. There are still plenty of warm September days for backyard BBQs and other outdoor events — and this one-pound jar of black bean and corn salsa is the perfect party starter.

Aldi recently lowered the price of this salsa from $2.59 to $1.99, making it more affordable. Walmart’s 16-ounce jar of black bean and corn salsa sells for $2.72.

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Savoritz Flatbread Crackers

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Price: $2.99

Spice up a charcuterie board or add an unexpected savory flavor to a party platter with these “everything” seasoned flatbread crackers. Pair the crisps with buffalo chicken dip, hummus, guac, or sliced cheese.

Firehook Baked Organic Everything Like the Bagel crackers sell for over $8 on Amazon. Save more than $5 over the specialty brand price with this Savoritz selection.

Benton’s Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Breakfast Biscuits

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Price: $2.59

Fuel your day for less with these brown sugar and cinnamon breakfast biscuits. They have a major cinnamon-packed fall vibe — and you'll get plenty of energy from the 20 grams of whole grains in each serving.

Each box includes five four-packs of biscuits for $2.59. The name-brand Belvita version costs over $2. For the same quantity, you'll pay $4.99 at Target.

Fit & Active Caramel Corn Rice Cakes

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Price: $2.69

Get the sweet taste of caramel corn in a healthier snack. These rice cakes contain three grams of sugar and zero fat per serving. Eat them as-is, add a thin layer of peanut butter, or serve the crunchy treat with fresh fruit.

Save almost $1 with this $2.69 Aldi buy. Quaker’s version costs $3.49.

Millville Crispy Rice Treats

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Price: $2.45

Indulge without going overboard. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, Aldi’s version of Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats is an inexpensive alternative.

The brand-name sweets sell for over $4.50 at CVS. But you can snag a box of eight Millville bars for $2.45.

Berryhill Clover Honey

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Price: $3.69

This honey bear isn’t just adorable — it’s also affordable. Sweeten your tea, yogurt, pancakes, or cereal with Berryhill’s U.S. Grade A Fancy Clover Honey.

You’ll save $0.20 over Target’s price for the store’s Good and Gather brand.

Berryhill Hazelnut Spread

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Price: $2.79

Nutella fans will enjoy this cravable copycat. Berrhill’s cocoa-packed hazelnut spread has the same chocolate creaminess as the brand name buy — but at a more affordable price.

Aldi’s version costs $2.79 for a 13-ounce container, while the same size jar of Nutella costs almost $4.

Slather toast, cookies, waffles, crepes, or almost anything else with this budget-friendly nut butter.

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Tuscan Garden Mediterranean Dressing

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Price: $1.95

Top a refreshing end-of-summer salad with this Mediterranean-style dressing. The bold, zesty flavor gives plain greens a kick. Add cubes of feta cheese, crumbled pita chips, and Kalamata olives to this Greek-inspired culinary creation.

For less than $2, this dressing is a bargain. The same 16-ounce size bottle of Ken’s Steakhouse brand-name Greek vinaigrette sells for $3.19.

Priano Balsamic Vinegar

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Price: $2.69

The six percent acidity Modena balsamic vinegar is an inexpensive way to add a punch of flavor to salad dressing, marinades, and more.

Compare the low $2.69 Aldi price to $7.99 for 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Both have the same tangy taste and the same 16.9-ounce bottle, but you’ll pay over $5 less for the Priano version.

Stonemill Less Sodium Chili Mix

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Price: $0.69

Whip up a warm, comforting batch of chili on a cool early-fall day. With 30 percent less sodium, this seasoning mix is a healthier option.

And at only $0.69 per pack, you’ll pay less for this Aldi store-brand buy. McCormick’s low-sodium chili blend sells for $1.58 at Walmart.

Stonemill Ground Cinnamon

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Price: $1.09

Pumpkin cookies, cakes, cereal, coffee, and more recently popped up on store shelves. You can save money on the cost of ready-spiced food with this $1.09 bottle of cinnamon.

Make your own “pumpkin spice” and add a pinch of nutmeg to the mix. Now, you’re ready to season oatmeal, cocoa, tea, baked treats, ice cream, or plain yogurt with the taste of fall.

Baker’s Corner Graham Cracker Pie Crust

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Price: $1.49

Stock up on pumpkin pie-ready crusts right now. Save time and money with this ready-made graham cracker shell.

This nine-inch ready-to-fill crust is a can’t-miss deal for less than $1.50. Walmart sells Keebler’s slightly larger 10-inch version for over $3.

Benner Tea

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Price: $1.99

Get cozy with a warm blanket and a piping hot cup of tea. Aldi has favorite flavors, like Chai, Earl Grey, and Ginger Tumeric for less.

You’ll get 20 read-to-steep bags for $1.99. Target sells the popular brand Bigelow's 20-count box of tea sachets for $3.59.

Deutsche Kuche Harvest Potato Soup

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Price: $2.99

Need a hearty lunchtime meal in minutes? This potato soup will fill you up.

Along with the obvious ingredient (potatoes), this German Deutsche Kuche recipe also includes leeks, carrots, and cream. At $2.99 for 28 ounces, you won’t find this kind of deal in a restaurant.

Bottom line

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You can save money on groceries this September. Aldi has the top pantry picks at prices that will keep your budget in check. But that’s not all.

Score major deals on prepared food, frozen meals, pet products, and cleaning supplies at Aldi this fall. And don’t worry about clipping coupons. This retailer has everyday bargains other stores can’t beat.

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Erica Loop

With more than a decade of experience writing about everything from e-commerce to pets and parenting, Erica Loop has written for sites such as BuzzFeed, Brit+Co, Tinybeans, Family Education, and Care.com. Erica has a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and an MS in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh.