Thought it might be fun to get some recommendations for new grocery items to add to my shopping list. Spices, grab n go items, anything really.

I’ll add a couple of my new faves below!

I found these Probiotic Mjni Cookies at Aldi...I usually have a half serving...but 1 gram of protein per cookie. Not huge, but yummy and perfect for my tiny tummy!

Edited to add Way better than making them myself!!

Edited September 2, 20205 yr by kellym1220

Loving Aldi!

I suffer from serious FOMO with all this Aldi talk!! When pandemic is over I’m going to have to make the drive to Buffalo and see what all the fuss is about!!!

On 8/25/2020 at 11:08 PM, IWantTheDream said:

New favorite food. When you just need chocolate. Yum yum not bad for you n it tastes like chocolate fudge brownie.

I tried this chocolate hummus with strawberries. Didn’t love it but helped with chocolate craving a bit.

2 hours ago, ms.sss said:

I suffer from serious FOMO with all this Aldi talk!! When pandemic is over I’m going to have to make the drive to Buffalo and see what all the fuss is about!!!

Personally, I have been to Aldi twice. Once to see what the excitement was about and the second time to make sure that the first time was not just a weird happening. Granted, I keep kosher, so i was not expecting to purchase cheeses or meats there. (i only eat cheeses without animal rennent) But I did not find anything exciting or great pricing. The produce appeared old and wilted, and boxed items and pantry items were too close to expiration for my liking. I did find some European condiments that were a "fun" purchase, and tons of snack items like chips and cookies, crackers and cereal.

So I get a bunch of targeted ads on Facebook for food products due to the amount of Googling for low-cal, low-carb recipes and foods that I do. I rarely check them out but this one made me too curious. I was supposed to get my delivery yesterday, but FedEx and I have a not great relationship and so the package never showed. Won't get it until Tuesday now. Still, I am very hopeful and will be sure to update once I get the chance to taste them.

https://tasteflavorco.com/collections/frontpage/products/taste-lover-bundle

3 hours ago, BriarRose said:

Personally, I have been to Aldi twice. Once to see what the excitement was about and the second time to make sure that the first time was not just a weird happening. Granted, I keep Kosher, so i was not expecting to purchase cheeses or meats there. (i only eat cheeses without animal rennent) But I did not find anything exciting or great pricing. The produce appeared old and wilted, and boxed items and pantry items were too close to expiration for my liking. I did find some European Condiments that were a "fun" purchase, and tons of snack items like chips and Cookies, crackers and Cereal.

I think you went to the Mirror Universa Aldi ?

Another Aldi winner. These are super good, so far I prefer the cinnamon over the lemon. Aldi’s is so inexpensive, these are 1.65 for a pack of 6.

On 9/5/2020 at 10:52 AM, Meadow76 said:

I tried this chocolate hummus with strawberries. Didn’t love it but helped with chocolate craving a bit.

The Hershey’s SPECIAL DARK cocoa powder is a for less caloric method ? I think it’s 15 calories for a TBSP and is delicious in oatmeal (with the sweetener of your choice!). Also good in the various mug cakes, etc.

39 minutes ago, AlwaysCruising said:

The Hershey’s SPECIAL DARK cocoa powder is a for less caloric method ? I think it’s 15 calories for a TBSP and is delicious in oatmeal (with the sweetener of your choice!). Also good in the various mug cakes, etc.

I mix cocoa powder into one of the ultra-light vanilla yogurts - like Light & Fit or Carbmaster. That'll do the trick as well - plus give you a boost of protein, too!

On 9/2/2020 at 8:43 AM, kellym1220 said:

I found these Probiotic Mjni Cookies at Aldi...I usually have a half serving...but 1 gram of Protein per cookie. Not huge, but yummy and perfect for my tiny tummy!

Edited to add Way better than making them myself!!

As a public service announcement, both my mom and I thought the Snickerdoodles tasted like they dropped dish soap into the cookie batter! Stay away!

3 minutes ago, kellym1220 said:

As a public service announcement, both my mom and I thought the Snickerdoodles tasted like they dropped dish soap into the cookie batter! Stay away!

Is there ginger in it by any chance?

28 minutes ago, summerset said:

Is there ginger in it by any chance?

I didn't see any! But that would make sense!

28 minutes ago, summerset said:

Is there ginger in it by any chance?

Edited September 7, 20205 yr by kellym1220
Added photo

"Natural Flavor" - no idea what this could contain.

I’m not usually a fan of 100 calorie packs, but these ones are great. From Aldi of course. lol! Not too much nutritional value but very yummy and satisfies sweet tooth. Also pretty filling (which I don’t usually find to be the case with 100 calorie snack packs).

Edited September 7, 20205 yr by ChubRub