Anyone out there who regularly purchases food for kids – especially organic, healthy food – can tell you that grocery bills add up quick, even if the child you’re feeding is picky. I can only imagine how parents of teenagers feel when they stock up on food every week! When it comes to feeding Chase, we try to keep his diet well-rounded and full of fruits and veggies, healthy fats and protein. Of course this is easier said than done and while we’d ideally get greens in his belly a heck of a lot more frequently than we do, I’ve adopted a slightly more relaxed attitude about his eating because stressing out about it doesn’t do anything to improve his appetite and there’s definitely no forcing a toddler to eat if they aren’t interested.
That being said, Chase has developed some food and snack time favorites and there are certain foods I find myself purchasing for him on repeat. Ever since we began shopping at ALDI regularly, I feel like I am constantly discovering a new healthy snack for Chase that is both affordable and made with simple and often organic ingredients. We purchase a lot of our organic fruits and vegetables at ALDI in addition to their grass fed organic beef (another Chase fav!) but for today’s post, I wanted to share a roundup of five ALDI-specific foods Chase loves. (I can also vouch for the tastiness of all of these snacks… yes, even the pouches!)
Toddler Favorites from ALDI
- Clancy’s Original Veggie Straws
I first purchased these veggie straws when I saw another toddler snacking on them in the cart at ALDI as his mother shopped. Of course Chase saw this snack action happening and immediately pointed at the veggie straws in the toddler’s hands and said, “Blease! Blease!” (His version of “please” still begins with a “b.”) Naturally the veggie straws made it into our cart because I’m a sucker and if something with the word “veggie” on it even remotely interests Chase, I’m going to try it! And just like that, a love affair was born. The veggie straws are crunchy, salty and very tasty and pack well in a small Ziploc bag (they don’t crush as easily as other crackers). Though we treat them like chips (so they’re more of a “treat” snack), they’re definitely a favorite when we bring them out!
- SimplyNature Cashew Butter
Proceed with caution around this cashew butter because you will want to eat the whole jar in one sitting! Chase saw me snacking on a spoonful of the cashew butter a few weeks ago and seemed interested, so I made him a cashew butter and jelly sandwich. He absolutely inhaled it! I am always looking for ways to get Chase to eat more foods that contain healthy fats and this nut butter is one of his new favorites. In addition to sandwiches, he loves using it as a dip for apple and pear slices.
- Elevation Pure & Simple Apple Pie Bars
The Elevation Pure & Simple bars first attracted my attention thanks to their simple ingredient list. These bars remind me of energy bites I make for Chase that he loves (mainly dates, nuts and spices) and the apple pie flavor is his (and my!) favorite. They’re easy to throw into my bag at the last minute and work well as a delicious source of energy when Chase is hungry and we’re out and about.
- SimplyNature Organic Shells & White Cheddar
The SimplyNature Organic Shells & White Cheddar pasta is a hit with our picky little eater! I can often sneak riced cauliflower into the dish at the last minute which makes me happy since anytime I can get veggies in Chase’s belly, it feels like a small victory. I’m not going to lie, Ryan and I love this mac and cheese, too!
- Little Journey Organic Food Pouches
I love these pouches so much not only for the sheer convenience (organic fruits and veggies on the go!) but also the price. They come in a variety of flavors including Pear Apple Spinach, Apple Banana Strawberry Yogurt (Chase’s favorite), Apple Carrot, and Banana Apricot Apple Rice. I always have a pouch of some kind in my bag and Chase is a big fan of the Little Journey flavors!
ALDI Giveaway
And just in case you didn’t have the chance to enter the ALDI giveaway last week, you still have time to win a $250 gift card to ALDI!
To enter this giveaway, simply use the widget below and click here to find your local ALDI. A winner will be randomly selected first thing next Friday morning!
Good luck!
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Aldi is the best!
Aldi’s has some great finds! Love that they are really joining the trend towards healthier eating.
yes, agree Aldi is great!
Aldi is great! I love their chocolate!
I have to get to Aldi ASAP – my son sounds a lot like Chase when it comes to eating so I’m always looking for new ideas!
I’m obsessed with Aldi! My hubby went shopping the other day at a regular grocery store and quickly left and went back to Aldi.
I am becoming more curious about Aldi and foods that are healthy for kiddos? Yes please!
Love Aldi…so do my 3 and 1 year old! 🙂
Love the veggie straws too for my kids!
I love Aldi, headed there later today in fact! Thanks for the snack tips, some of them we have not tried yet. Hoping my Aldi has the cashew butter, I have not seen it there before.
I love getting all my basics from Aldi. It saves a ton of money!
Aldi is really great. Their produce is reasonably priced and lasts a while. Their staff is very nice. I am a single parent and don’t have much money to work with. They offer great value for your money
I LOVE Aldi! The quality and prices are amazing!
I’d love to try the bars for my almost 2 year old.
Aldi is awesome! The selection is great and so are the prices.
I have fallen in LOVE with Aldi thanks to my MIL! Good food and amazing prices!
My grandma originally told me about Aldi! Clearly she was onto something- they’re great!
I just moved to Massachusetts and made the trip to my first Aldi last weekend! I found so many great things for amazing prices. Sadly my trip was cut short when I dropped a jar of pickles on my toe. I channeled my inner Julie being at Aldi and then injuring my toe. I’m looking forward to going back! (Maybe I’ll just handle the produce instead of anything in a jar).
My friend turned me on the ALDI and I am constantly amazed at my grocery bill when I check out! Love it!!
I adore Aldi so much! I love their organic selection and love trying their seasonal items!
I do 99.9% of my shopping at Aldi, and have for years. I’ve appreciated all the new products popping up recently, fresh fish just made its way to our local store!
I’ve even bought exercise equipment from ALDI! they’ve got it all 🙂
We are Aldi shoppers as of the past 6 months. I have a toddler who is almost 15 months so I am excited to try the new ideas that you had on your blog–I am always looking for ways to get him more fruits and veggies. Thanks for the great post!
I love Aldis! I also love your suggestions for new things to try there 🙂
I LOVE Aldi’s! I shop there every week and get so many good deals and love trying new products and love seeing what new things they come up with. Love their seasonal products too. My husband lived in Germany when he was a kid so he loves the fact that they have many products during the holidays that are from Germany that remind him from when he was a kid! Can’t wait to try out those fruit and veggie pouches for my little guy!
I just started shopping at Aldi and love it! Can’t wait to try more new items.
Aldi’s is the best store, I love to shop for everything especially the produce dept.
Thanks for holding the giveaway, love Aldi!
This is random, but I love the pineapples at Aldi! Always under $2.99 and I’ve never had a bad one!
Aldi newbie here. You have definitely changed my perspective of Aldi! Can’t wait to try it out!
I would love to try Aldi’s!
We love Aldi for snacks for the kids. Their fruit is cheager than most grocery stores and my boys love Aldi’s version of Teddy grahams.
They have really great chocolate selections! I can’t help but always buy myself a little treat when I go in Aldi!
I love Aldi!
I love everything about Aldi! Their fruits and vegge are better priced that my local grocery store.
I’ve been so surprised at the increasing selection of organic produce and the prices really can’t be beat! Every time I go, I think “I need to come here more often!”
Freaking love Aldi. Their kitchen sink cookies are to die for.
I love Aldi – always find great things for the kids and for me!
I love the variety of the organic foods they have!
Awesome!
You can’t beat Aldi!! Amazing prices, fresh produce and friendly staff. I frequent our local Aldi weekly and it’s always a good experience!
Hi Julie! My daughter is just a month older than Chase. We love shopping at Aldi for a lot of the same kid foods.
I love aldi! It took me a little while to get used to it but I love the savings and the quality and selection of organics!
I love Aldi’s. I don’t go there as much as I should though. I’m going to try and change that!!! LOL.
Their cheese and produce selections are top notch! Expecting our first baby very soon and so excited to try out some new baby and toddler-friendly products once we’re on to solids!
Would love to give Aldi a try! Thanks!
Aldi is Amazing! Even love their diapers.
I never have been to ALDI so I would love to win and get over there. 🙂
I love Aldi’s affordable prices and would like to try out all the products you have recommended! 🙂
im excited to try ALDI….have been hearing great things from all over the place!