12 Aldi Bake Shop Desserts That Aren’t Worth the Cost (Or Calories)

You’re looking for ways to stretch your Aldi budget further, and while the retailer’s store brands can help you save money on everything from pasta to potato salad, some items aren’t worth the cost.

We compared Aldi’s Bake Shop section selections to other brands’ prices and calorie content to help you decide on the best products that meet your family’s needs.

So before you shop at Aldi’s bakery, read on to find out which buys are true bargains and which ones you should avoid.

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

Price: $3.85

Convenience can cost extra. This ready-to-eat eight-pack of cinnamon rolls sells for $3.85, while Aldi’s refrigerated Bake House cinnamon roll dough eight-count is only $2.45. Along with a lower price, you get the added fun of popping open the tube and icing your own treats.

Price: $4.39

Are you on a low-fat meal plan? Even though bananas and nuts may seem like a healthier option than candy-coated cakes, this sliced loaf isn’t a dieter’s dream.

The eight-piece pack includes four two-slice servings. Each serving contains a whopping 17 grams of fat along with 350 calories, 250 mg of sodium, and 44 grams of carbs.

Skip this Bake Shop bread and stock up on fresh fruit instead. Aldi’s bananas are a healthy choice and a bargain at $0.16 per pound.

Price: $3.85

Four of these bite-sized muffins contain 460 calories and 23 grams of fat. This makes it nearly impossible to satisfy your sweet tooth and crush your cravings without going overboard.

Try Benton’s 130-calorie (for six cookies) Chocolate Chip Thins instead of the high-cal/high-fat bakery minis.

Price: $4.09

It’s all in the name. These cookies have everything but the kitchen sink. Chocolate chunks, pretzels, coconut flakes, white confectionary chunks, and peanut butter chips make this Bake Shop treat an over-the-top sweet.

If too much “stuff” is stuffed into these cookies for your tastes, something simple like Walmart’s Freshness Guaranteed Chocolate Chip Bakery Cookies is a better bet. And bonus, the superstore only charges $3.47 for a 10-count.

Price: $5.19

Yes, you’ll get two pieces of New York Style, Turtle, Triple Chocolate, and Strawberry Swirl in each sampler. But the 16-ounce cheesecake isn’t large enough to feed a party of guests or even your whole family.

Swap this small-ish selection for Belmont’s 24-ounce Whipped Cheesecake ($6.59 at Aldi). And if you want to try a different flavor, simply drizzle some strawberry sauce on top or add fresh fruit.

Price: $3.49

Aldi’s Bake Shop mini powdered donuts are a fan favorite — and that might be a problem. Redditor streebs87 posted, “I could eat this pack in one sitting.”

If you feel the same way, the calories aren’t exactly worth it. Don’t let the small size trick you. With 260 calories and 16 grams of fat per serving, these tiny treats are far from healthy.

Price: $3.85

Just over 200 calories — 210 to be exact — per serving may not seem like a deal-breaker.

But this 14-ounce pack contains eight servings. That means the entire Danish strip has 1,680 calories. If you accidentally over-indulge and eat half of this Bake Shop buy, that’s 840 calories.

Price: $4.35

Every penny counts when you’re trying to save money on groceries. If your budget doesn’t have much wiggle room, these $4.35 banana nut muffins cost too much. Target sells a similar four-pack from Favorite Day for $4.19.

Price: $3.19

Don’t mistake this pastry for anything but a dessert. Even though the croissants may look like bread, this Bake Shop item has 200 calories and 10 grams of fat each.

Price: $5.19

Decadent layers of cake and creamy frosting may seem like a dream to some shoppers. But this 290-calorie per slice cake isn’t a top pick if you aren't into indulgently rich sweets.

With 15 grams of fat and 37 grams of carbs per serving, the treat is something you might want to reserve for special occasions only.

Price: $3.99

Leave this classic cookie for the kids. Swap the caloric fudgy dessert for a healthier (and more grown-up) alternative.

For $2.19, you can get a bag of Benton’s Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies. This keto-friendly snack only has 140 calories and nine grams of carbs per each seven-cookie serving.

Price: $4.09

Even though this fan favorite contains oatmeal and dried fruit, it doesn’t fit into a healthy diet. Each cookie has 170 calories.

Snack smarter with a zero-sugar oatmeal alternative from Voortman. This artificial flavor and color-free whole-grain option is a steal for $3.73 at Walmart.

When it comes down to it, every retailer has some products that aren’t worth it, whether because of the calories, taste, odd ingredients, or the cost. Aldi is no expectation to the rule.

If you’re looking for a smart way to save money on your monthly shopping bill yet keep quality foods in your pantry, skip these sweet treats and focus on other areas of the store. Aldi has plenty of fresh produce, prepared deli items, and frozen desserts that combine quality with cost.