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    Home » Recipes » Paleo Shopping Lists

    The Only Aldi Whole30 Shopping List You'll Ever Need

    Published: Jan 1, 2018 · Modified: Apr 9, 2022 by Jessica · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    A list of everything you need for your Aldi Whole30 visit! Aldi has some pretty amazing finds, and will help you keep your Whole30 without breaking the bank! Here's a list of everything you can find at Aldi for your Whole30.

    I want to tell you a secret. Whole30 it will change your life if you do it right. It can be tough, but I really think it's only as complicated as you make it.

    Some people get realllllly into the fine, nitty gritty parts. Me, I'm more of the "stick to the plan and do the best you can" kind of person.

    I've completed about 5 or 6 Whole30's (I stopped counting - I just do it as a reset when I feel like I need one!) Shopping can be intimidating, and having some direction when you head into a store can make or break your shopping trip.

    My Costco Whole30 Shopping List and Trader Joe's Whole30 Shopping List have been so wildly popular that I want to set you up for success with an Aldi Whole30 list too!

    If you're not familar with Aldi, it is a wallet-friendly grocery chain. One of the main complaints I hear about Whole30 is that its expensive to buy so much fresh food. I hear you, I do.

    Aldi does have a lot of junk food and plenty of things that you think would be compliant on Whole30, but when you read the ingredient labels, you discover they aren't.

    ALDI Whole30 Shopping List

    That being said, they also have some awesome options, both organic and non-organic, to get you through your Whole30 without breaking the bank.

    Depending on where you live, your Aldi Whole30 shopping cart might vary, as all the stores don't always carry all of the same things. I did a quick roundup at my local store here in Charleston, SC.

    Even if your store doesn't carry all these exact items, it should give you some good ideas of the type of things available to you.

    Nuts & Seeds

    chia seeds at Aldi
    bags of macadamia nuts at Aldi
    bag of pistachios at Aldi
    bags of baking nuts at Aldi
    bags of nuts at Aldi
    bags of almonds at Aldi
    bags of pecans at Aldi
    bags of chia seeds on shelf

    Aldi has two sections of nuts - the snacking section and the baking section. Many of the nuts in the snacking section are not compliant for Whole30-they were roasted in either sunflower, canola, or peanut oil, which disqualifies them.

    Womp womp.

    There are a few options that are simply roasted with sea salt though, and those are great to have on hand.

    The baking aisle has sliced & slivered almonds, as well as pecan pieces - all plain, assuming that you would put them in something.

    However, you could easily just sprinkle them on a salad, roast them in the oven on a pan, or just eat them raw!

    The seed selection is a bit slimmer, but they do have both chia seeds and flax seeds, which are both nutrition power houses.

    Dried Fruits and Snacks

    boxes of dates at Aldi
    boxes of raisins at Aldi

    Dried fruit can be a crutch on Whole30, as they have a much higher sugar concentration. On top of that, quite a few options at Aldi have added sugars (totally unnecessary).

    However, these types of snacks are portable and don't go bad or mush up in your purse, so they can be handy in a pinch. 

    I like to use these medjool dates to make my Nutty Espresso Bars, Sweet and Spicy Date Bars, and my Energy Balls, all which travel well!

    And if you don't have time to make something, these little boxes of raisins are handy in a pinch for an on-the-go snack.

    Sauces, Oils, Condiments, Garnishes and Spices

    cans of tomato paste on shelf at Aldi
    spices on shelf at Aldi
    spices and seasonings at Aldi
    jars of pasta sauce at Aldi
    apple cider vinegar at Aldi
    cans of diced tomatoes on shelf at Aldi
    jars of salsa at Aldi
    jars of kalamata olives at aldi
    jars of coconut oil on shelf at Aldi
    bottles of balsamic vinegar on shelf at Aldi
    jars of artichokes on shelf at Aldi

    This was probably my favorite category for Aldi Whole30 shopping. They had so many options. And their coconut oil was SO cheap! You won't find coconut oil at this price anywhere.

    They had multiple vinegars -white, apple cider, balsamic, and more. Spices started at 99 cents!

    They had jars of olives, artichokes, and organic salsa. Diced tomatoes, tomato paste. They even had tomato/pasta sauce that was organic and didn't have added sugar, which is so difficult to find.

    (No, you can't put it on pasta during Whole30, but you can put it on zoodles or spaghetti squash!)

    Olive Oil Confession: I don't buy my olive oil at a store, for two reasons. One, because I've found literally the best olive oil ever, and will never go back to another kind ever again.

    Two, because most olive oil that you purchase from a 3rd party (not directly from the source) is not actually olive oil. You can read all about it, and find my favorite olive oil that I recommend, in this post.

    Meat & Protein

    meat case at Aldi
    poultry section at Aldi
    fresh chicken in case at Aldi
    beef section at Aldi
    refrigerated egg case at Aldi

    Admittedly, Aldi is not necessarily the best choice if you're looking for high-quality meats. That being said, if you're on a budget, this is a great place to start.

    Watch out for the pre-processed stuff - sausages, marinated cuts of meat, etc. None of those will be Whole30 compliant. They have lots of regular cuts of meat, though - pork, beef, and chicken.

    My store had whole organic chickens for $2.49/lb, and non-organic ones for $1.49/lb. (Clearly as you can tell in the photo they were mostly sold out, but the option was there!)

    And if you're cooking chicken on a budget, a whole chicken is the way to go. It's so much cheaper than buying the parts and pieces.

    My favorite way to cook a whole chicken is in a salt crust - you can find the recipe here! If you're cooking chicken breasts, my tried-and-true weekly method is in the Instant Pot. Here's how.

    Last but not least, they had eggs for 99 cents a dozen. Again, probably not from chickens with names that were tucked in at night, but if you're on a budget, that price can't be beat.

    Fresh Produce

    bags of sweet potatoes at Aldi
    containers of strawberries at Aldi
    boxes of spring mix at Aldi
    organic produce section at Aldi
    avocados at Aldi

    I'll start this section with a brief caution - check out your produce and your expiration dates before purchasing. A family in front of me picked up a bag of apples that definitely had a rotten, mushy apple in it.

    That being said, you can run into that almost anywhere, unless you're buying directly from a farm.

    Aldi has a lot of good produce options, and I would bore you if I photographed and talked about every single produce item. Instead, I just picked some of my favorites and the ones that are the best value:

    Their sweet potatoes are $1.69 for a 3lb bag.

    They sell organic berries at totally reasonable prices.

    Their salad mix is $3.49 for the big box, which is usually what you'll pay for the small box at other stores.

    They have an entire organic produce section, and they sell avocados for 59 cents.

    (These must be black market avocados, because they are normally almost $2 everywhere else, but I won't tell if you won't. Let's just keep this secret for ourselves and we will have a line on all the cheap avocados.)

    Beverages

    almond milk at Aldi
    almond milk at aldi
    packaged coconut water at Aldi
    cases of flavored seltzer water at Aldi
    stacked cases of flavored seltzer at Aldi

    I drink a lot of water. Honestly, I rarely drink anything else. But when I do, it's usually coconut water or seltzer water (yes, I realize those are both still waters!)

    Aldi had a few different kinds of coconut water, and some had additives and added sugars - this one here did not, and was Whole30 compliant. They also sell 12 packs of flavored seltzer for $2.49, or $2.99 if you want to get really fancy combo flavors.

    Almond milk can be a dicey Whole30 topic, so I'll just say this - they have a couple of almond milk options that I would be ok with on Whole30. Watch out for the flavored ones, and the cashew milk, which has sugar.

    Whole30 nazis will argue that you should make your own nut milk if you're going to consume it - but let's be real, no one has time for that.

    It is not going to be the end of the world if you want to make my Sweet Potato Crust Quiche, and you use some store-bought almond milk in the recipe!

    I also put together a quick printable for you, with ideas of things to look for in your Aldi. Even if they don’t have the exact things on the list, it will give you some ideas of where to look and what to look for.

    Just enter your info below to gain access to the Aldi Whole30 shopping list, as well as a ton of other resources to help you on your journey!

    Don't miss my other Whole30 Shopping Lists:

    Trader Joe's Whole30 Shopping List

    Costco Whole30 Shopping List

    Amazon Whole30 Shopping List

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    Enjoyed this post? Be sure to also check out our Top 10 List for on-the-go Whole30 snacks, Tips & Tricks for an Easy Whole30, our Whole30 Q&A and our Costco Whole30 Shopping List! 

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    Comments

    1. Teresa

      July 01, 2021 at 9:35 pm

      Would be a huge help.

      Reply
    2. bri

      April 30, 2018 at 11:48 pm

      Super helpful and i have to know...is your necklace in your profile pic from Trades of Hope?!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        May 04, 2018 at 2:03 pm

        So glad you liked it! No, it's from Lia Sophia, which is one of those jewelry sale companies where you go to someone's house and they try to push stuff on you so they can get a bunch of free stuff. Haha! But now I'm curious - what is Trades of Hope?

        Reply
    3. Carrie

      April 03, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      Aldi's Guacamole is Whole30 as well! I live on that stuff! great post!! thank you

      Reply
    4. Elizabeth

      April 02, 2018 at 12:55 pm

      I loved all the commentary and pics were helpful as I prepare to start Whole 30. However, do you have an accompanying check off sheet that is printable? That would be so helpful.

      Reply
      • Jessica

        April 02, 2018 at 9:08 pm

        Hi Elizabeth! Thanks so much for your comment and I'm glad the post was helpful to you. I do have a printable shopping list in my Costco Whole30 post, but haven't made one for the Aldi one yet. I will add it to my list to get that created and added; thanks for the idea!

        Reply
    5. Casandra

      February 09, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      Thank you for this information. I love to shop at Aldi. Starting my whole 30 this Monday . Thanks

      Reply
      • Jessica

        February 10, 2018 at 3:28 pm

        You're quite welcome, Cassandra, I'm glad it's helpful!

        Reply
    6. Manda

      January 06, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      thank you so much for this!!!! i am beginning WHole30 and LOVE aldi!!!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        January 06, 2018 at 9:09 pm

        You're so welcome, Manda! Hope it helps. Feel free to join our W30 support group on Facebook as well: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158581797593682/

        Reply

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