When it comes to saving money without sacrificing flavor, ALDI is the go-to destination for shoppers in the know. From snacks to spreads, these ALDI dupes taste just as good, if not better, than their name-brand counterparts—at a fraction of the cost! Here’s a breakdown of the best ALDI copycats you should stock up on.
Specially Selected Macarons – $5.85/4.65 oz
Dupe for: Trader Joe’s Macarons (variety pack)
These indulgent macarons come in dark chocolate, milk chocolate, and white chocolate mocha flavors. While the variety is slightly different from Trader Joe’s, Aldi’s version delivers the same luxurious bite at a better price.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 150
- Total fat: 6g
- Carbs: 22g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients
Sugar, egg whites, almond flour, chocolate, cream, cocoa powder, natural flavors.
Preparation Instructions
Thaw for 10–15 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
Sundae Shoppe Sundae Cones – $6.29/36.8 fl oz
Dupe for: Nestlé Drumstick Cones
These classic chocolate-dipped, nut-covered vanilla ice cream cones taste just like Nestlé Drumsticks—but you get eight cones at a significantly lower price, making them perfect for summer snacking.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per cone: 290
- Total fat: 14g
- Carbs: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 22g
- Protein: 4g
Ingredients
Milk, sugar, cream, wheat flour, peanuts, chocolate coating, corn syrup.
Preparation Instructions
Keep frozen. No prep needed—just unwrap and enjoy!
Sundae Shoppe Mochi Ice Cream – $4.95/7.5 oz
Dupe for: My/Mochi Ice Cream
Soft and chewy mochi rice dough wrapped around creamy ice cream centers makes this a summer freezer must-have. The texture and flavor easily compete with the My/Mochi brand—but at a few dollars less.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per piece: 100
- Total fat: 2.5g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients
Sweet rice flour, sugar, cream, milk, stabilizers, natural flavors.
Preparation Instructions
Let sit at room temp for 2 minutes before eating for perfect texture.
Earth Grown Veggie Burgers – $4.25/10 oz
Dupe for: MorningStar Farms Garden Veggie Burgers
Packed with 11 vegetables, these frozen veggie patties are full of flavor and texture—grill-worthy and a smart swap for the pricier MorningStar Farms option.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per patty: 120
- Total fat: 3g
- Carbs: 13g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Dietary fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients
Carrots, peas, corn, green beans, broccoli, onion, soy protein, spices, oats.
Preparation Instructions
Cook from frozen. Pan-fry 3–4 minutes per side or bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
Friendly Farms Almond Milk – $2.55/64 fl oz
Dupe for: Blue Diamond Almond Breeze
Creamy, smooth, and lightly sweet, Friendly Farms Almond Milk is a go-to non-dairy alternative. Whether you’re pouring it over cereal, adding it to smoothies, or using it in baking, it performs just like Blue Diamond Almond Breeze—for nearly a dollar less.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 30
- Total fat: 2.5g
- Carbs: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 1g
Ingredients
Almondmilk (filtered water, almonds), calcium carbonate, sea salt, locust bean gum, sunflower lecithin, gellan gum, natural flavors, vitamin A palmitate, vitamin D2, d-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E).
Preparation Instructions
Shake well before using. Keep refrigerated and consume within 7–10 days after opening.
Benton’s Pecan Shortbread Cookies – $2.45/11.3 oz
Dupe for: Keebler Sandies Pecan Shortbread
Benton’s Pecan Shortbread Cookies bring all the buttery, nutty goodness you crave in a shortbread, with rich pecan pieces that elevate this treat to perfection. It rivals Keebler Sandies but at a more affordable price.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 160
- Total fat: 9g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 7g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients
Enriched flour, butter, sugar, pecans, salt, and vanilla extract.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to eat as-is!
Simply Nature Creamy Almond Butter – $3.55/12 oz
Dupe for: Barney Smooth Almond Butter
ALDI’s Simply Nature Creamy Almond Butter is smooth, delicious, and free from any artificial ingredients. It’s the perfect spread for toast, smoothies, or just by the spoonful!
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 190
- Total fat: 17g
- Carbs: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 7g
Ingredients
Dry roasted almonds.
Preparation Instructions
Stir before use. Spread on toast, fruit, or mix into smoothies.
Simply Nature Organic Seeded Bread – $3.55/20.4 oz
Dupe for: Dave’s Killer Bread
Packed with seeds and whole grains, this hearty organic bread delivers on both nutrition and flavor. It’s perfect for sandwiches or as a healthy toast option.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 100
- Total fat: 2g
- Carbs: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Dietary fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Ingredients
Organic whole wheat, organic sunflower seeds, organic flax seeds, organic pumpkin seeds, sea salt.
Preparation Instructions
Enjoy toasted or fresh for sandwiches and snacks.
Countryside Creamery Pure Irish Butter – $4.29/8 oz
Dupe for: Kerrygold Salted Butter
Made with rich, creamy milk from grass-fed cows, this Irish butter is just as indulgent as Kerrygold, perfect for spreading, baking, or sautéing.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 100
- Total fat: 11g
- Carbs: 0g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 0g
Ingredients
Pasteurized cream, salt.
Preparation Instructions
Use as you would any butter—for spreading, cooking, or baking.
Berryhill Hazelnut Spread – $3.15/13 oz
Dupe for: Nutella
Berryhill Hazelnut Spread is creamy, chocolatey, and just as indulgent as Nutella, but at a price that won’t break the bank. Perfect for topping pancakes or enjoying on toast.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 200
- Total fat: 11g
- Carbs: 23g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 21g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients
Sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, cocoa powder, skimmed milk powder.
Preparation Instructions
Spread on bread, waffles, or eat by the spoonful!
Emporium Selection Irish Cheddar Assortment – $4.65/7 oz
Dupe for: Kerrygold Cheddar Cheeses
This rich, tangy cheddar offers all the flavors you’d expect from premium Irish cheeses without the steep price tag of Kerrygold.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 120
- Total fat: 10g
- Carbs: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Protein: 7g
Ingredients
Pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes.
Preparation Instructions
Perfect for snacking, melting, or using in recipes like mac and cheese.
Millville Trail Mix Bars – $1.99/6 ct
Dupe for: Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Bars
Packed with nuts, dried fruits, and whole grains, these bars are a delicious and filling snack that rivals Nature Valley’s version.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 140
- Total fat: 6g
- Carbs: 19g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 7g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients
Whole grain oats, peanuts, almonds, raisins, cranberries, honey.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to eat on the go!
Nature’s Nectar Not From Concentrate Orange Juice – $10.25/128 fl oz
Dupe for: Simply Orange
Fresh, sweet, and bursting with natural flavor, this orange juice is not from concentrate and gives Simply Orange a run for its money.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 110
- Total fat: 0g
- Carbs: 27g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 21g
- Protein: 2g
Ingredients
100% orange juice.
Preparation Instructions
Shake well and serve chilled.
Nature’s Nectar 100% Apple Juice – $2.39/64 fl oz
Dupe for: Mott’s 100% Apple Juice
This crisp, refreshing apple juice is 100% juice and delivers a sweet, natural taste that competes with Mott’s.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 120
- Total fat: 0g
- Carbs: 29g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 28g
- Protein: 0g
Ingredients
100% apple juice.
Preparation Instructions
Serve chilled or over ice.
Clancy’s White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn – $2.15/6.75 oz
Dupe for: Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn
This light and crunchy popcorn coated in white cheddar cheese offers the same addictive flavor as Smartfood but at a lower price.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 150
- Total fat: 10g
- Carbs: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 3g
Ingredients
Popcorn, cheddar cheese powder, canola oil, salt.
Preparation Instructions
Ready to snack straight from the bag.
Park Street Deli Snack Selects Three Pack – $2.75/4.5 oz
Dupe for: Sargento Balanced Breaks
This snack pack contains a mix of nuts, cheese, and dried fruit for a balanced and convenient snack on the go, just like Sargento’s Balanced Breaks but cheaper.
Nutritional Facts
- Calories per serving: 180
- Total fat: 12g
- Carbs: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 6g
- Protein: 6g
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese, almonds, cranberries.
Preparation Instructions
Open and enjoy!
Conclusion
These LDI dupes not only deliver in terms of taste but also help you save money. Next time you’re at ALDI, make sure to grab these wallet-friendly alternatives!
