'I'm a dietitian, and these are the pantry staples I routinely buy from Aldi'
How much has your grocery bill increased by over the last couple of years? $50, $100 or even more?
With some foods up to double the price they once were, it is no wonder so many of us are feeling the pinch.
While shopping the weekly supermarket specials can save plenty of cash, so too can be being smart with your core staple foods – foods that do not have significantly different nutrition content, no matter which brand you buy.
These are the staples I routinely pick up at Aldi and will be saving at least $20-30 per shop by doing so.
Long life milk
Not only does having a supply of the long-life milk of your choice ensure you never run out of fresh milk, but at as little as $2 per litre, it is a naturally high protein addition to coffee, smoothies, Bircher bowls and soups.
Tinned tuna
There are loads of different tuna options at Aldi, but closer inspection of flavoured varieties will reveal they can contain less than 50 per cent tuna.
For this reason, I grab the larger tin of plain tuna in water, which is 70 per cent tuna, retailing for less than $2 for a 185 gram can.
Oats
Oats are one and the same, meaning you can save plenty of money just by opting for the old-fashioned whole oats which can be blitzed into flour, added to baking or breakfast bowls and costs just $1.50 for a 750 gram bag, which contains at least 20 serves per pack.
Pasta sauce
Bottled tomato sauce is one of the most versatile ingredients you can keep on hand to make a quick pasta, casserole, soup or tray bake and, for just $2 or less, will give you at least four serves per jar.
Protein bread
A slightly more boutique staple, the Aldi protein bread is made with a dense mix of seeds and wheat protein and means you can get upwards of 20 grams of protein for less than $1 a serve.
Nut Bars
There are plenty of nut bars to choose from in supermarkets, but most have a peanut-heavy base.
This variety mixes up the nut and seed mix, meaning you get a snack bar that offers a great mix of different fats for just 80 cents or $3.99 a box
Dark Chocolate
Not only does this dark chocolate block have a 70 per cent cocoa base, but it is high quality with a base of cocoa as opposed to sugar and also comes in portion-controlled serves.
FIT Meals
There are a number of frozen meal options at Aldi, but the standout nutritionally is the higher-protein FIT range, which means you can pick up a high-protein meal for just $6.99.
Black Rice
Not only is black rice more nutritious than both white and brown rice, but these quick cook varieties are extremely convenient – although you should remove from the plastic pouch and cook in regular cookware to minimise exposure to microplastics from the pack.
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