Vegan Guide to ALDI: The Best Plant-Based Grocery Options

Low prices don't have to mean low quality or selection. With that declaration, ALDI has brought its mainly house-branded product value proposition to a global audience.

A German family-owned grocery chain, ALDI—an abbreviation for Albrecht Discount—fully entered the vegan game when it rolled out its Earth Grown brand. This plus other house brands with vegan products—like Season's Choice, Simply Nature, Enlightened Foods, and Elevation—show that Aldi has its pulse on the growing popularity of plant-based foods.

From meat alternatives to baked goods and everything in between, here are some of our favorite vegan grocery items at ALDI.

Vegan Meat and Protein Alternatives

One can argue that ALDI vegan diet is high in protein and flavor. Here are some excellent foundations for your next full-on family meal.

• The Beyond Burger (Occasionally available)
• Oggi Beyond Meat Baci Bites
• Earth Grown Chickenless Patties and Tenders
• Earth Grown Meatless Meatballs and Zesty Meatless Meatballs
• Earth Grown Meatless Italian Sausage 
• Earth Grown Jumbo Hot Dogs
• Earth Grown Vegan Meatless Turkey Breast
• Earth Grown Extra Firm Organic and Baked Tofu
• Earth Grown Vegan Burgers (Black Bean Chipotle Burger, Kale Veggie Burger, Asian Veggie Burger, Thai Veggie Burger, plain Veggie Burger, Flame-Grilled Soy Vegan Burger)
• Earth Grown Tofu Cubes (BBQ, Sesame Ginger)
  

Vegan Dairy Alternatives

These items are the “cream” of ALDI's dairy alternative crop. The ice cream options alone offer velvety sweet goodness—we think they're as good as or better than the real thing.

• Earth Grown Vegan Cheese
• Earth Grown Cream Cheese Style Spread
• Earth Grown Vegan Mozzarella Style Shreds 
• Friendly Farms Almond, Coconut & Oat Milk
• Friendly Farms Almond Nog
• Friendly Farms Non-Dairy Almond Milk-based Creamer (Vanilla, Caramel)
• Earth Grown Vegan Oat Milk, Coconut Milk, and Almond Milk Ice Cream (Strawberry, Mint Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Raspberry Cheesecake, Chocolate, Cold Brew, Vanilla Cookie Chip)
• Earth Grown Non-Dairy Cookie Sandwich (Chocolate Chip, Chocolate )
  
• Jonny Pops Oat Milk Bars (Chocolate Fudge, Salted Caramel)

Vegan Appetizers

Whether you are entertaining or looking for a hearty snack, ALDI keeps things interesting with palate-pleasing bites that will satisfy vegans and omnivores alike.

• Season’s Choice Veggie Eggplant Fries
• Simply Nature Vegetable Potstickers 
• Simply Nature Hummus
• Good Foods’ Plant Based Queso Style Dip
• Park Street Guacamole Singles
• Simply Nature Traditional Falafel
• Simply Nature Garlic & Herb Falafel
  
• Earth Grown Vegan Dumplings (Tofu Vegetable, Thai Basil)

Vegan Prepared Meals

Just as inexpensive can equate with high quality at ALDI, heat-and-eat offerings are the ultimate in instant gratification.

• Mushroom Risotto Veggie Burger
• Simply Nature Butternut Squash Soup
• Simply Nature Spaghetti with Vegan Bolognese
• Earth Grown Vegan Cheddar Flavor Mac & Cheese
• Earth Grown Vegan Ravioli, Spinach, and Eggplant with Yellow Pepper (Made in Italy!)
  
• Loma Linda Chipotle Bowl with Black Beans
• Loma Linda Pad Thai with Konjac Noodles
• Loma Linda Taco Filling

Vegan Breakfast Foods

Whether you prefer breakfast at home, are on the go, or need a mid-afternoon pick-me-up there are plenty of delicious options to fuel your day.

• Simply Nature Apple Cinnamon Vegan Cereal
• Simply Nature Maple Spice Vegan Cereal
• Simply Nature Organic Coconut & Chia Granola
• Simply Nature Organic Tropical Mango Passion Granola Cereal
• Elevation Energy Bar Crunchy Peanut Butter (similar to Cliff Bars)
• Elevation Wellness Bar Nuts and Chocolate (similar to Luna Bars)
• Elevation Multigrain Squares in the Dark Chocolate Chunk and Maple Pumpkin Seeds flavors
  

Vegan Baked Goods

Finding a new favorite among ALDI's baked vegan treats is piece of cake, given the choices available.

• Earth Grown Vegan Chocolate Cake rich Belgian chocolate cake
• Coconut Cashew Crisps, Vanilla, Chocolate, and Sea Salt Caramel (Similar in look, texture, and flavor to Dutch "Stroopwafels")
• Benton’s Fudge Mint Cookies (taste like Girl Scouts Thin Mints)
• liveGfree Gluten Free Snickerdoodle Soft Baked Cookies
• Simply Nature Grain-Free Cookie Bites

Vegan Snack Foods

Getting your quick fix of global flavors and spices has never been easier thanks to ALDI's impressive range of “just because” snack foods.

• Simply Nature Cauliflower Tortilla Chips
• Simply Nature Bean Chips
• Simply Nature Kettle Chips
• Simply Nature Sweet Potato Chips 
• Simply Nature Brown Rice Crackers (Roasted Red Pepper, Peppercorn)
• Bada Bean Bada Boom Snacks (Mesquite BBQ, Sea Salt, Sweet Sriracha)
• Taco Bell Chips (Classic, Mild, Fire)
• Earth Grown Vegan Mozzarella Style and Cheddar Style Sticks (in the frozen food aisle)

Vegan Condiments

That extra dash of flavor and finish, without compromise.

• Earth Grown Creamy Cashew Butter
• Earth Grown Vegan Caesar and Ranch Salad Dressings
• Burman’s Eggless Mayo-Style Spread & Dressing