Grocery Shop + Haul // Meal Planning + Our Aldi Faves!

[@itsjessicabraun]

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[@LittleHeart5]

Thank you for being real and showing what you actually got and not hiding all the “unhealthy” stuff. Real families!! No shame!! Love this Jess!

[@hellokri55y]

I love these types of videos! I love seeing meals that are realistic for busy people that they actually enjoy. Thanks Jess!❤

[@christinareiss5497]

This is one of my fav videos you’ve done because I realized I typically do all this on my own (in my head) and it’s fun to feel like we’re doing it together😂 I also LOVE hearing dinner ideas from other families!

[@sarah.sarah.sarah.sarah.]

hands up if you remember when jessica made that recipe binder 🙋‍♀️😅

[@TrulyTara86]

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[@zahraonokevbagbe2725]

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[@Maha88815]

Is there a video for it? I want to watch it ❤❤❤

[@wowoshell]

@@Maha88815 yes!!! I would love to watch it as well!! 😂❤😂

[@kelly_kpb]

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[@staceymunoz]

Me leaving work in a hurry because I have plans Plans: Binging Jessica and Taylor Wynn vlogs

[@klcnmd]

Aldi Dinner Fav in our house ... Crockpot - 4 hours on high Chicken breasts, 1 jar of Alfredo sauce, 1 car of Marinara sauce. When crockpot time is almost up cook 1lb of rigatoni pasta. Drain. Shred chicken. Add pasta. Enjoy ! We serve with garlic knots or Texas toast and a side salad. All ingredients from aldi and so delicious @

[@user-hw5vr1zl2c]

Corn can be considered either a grain or a vegetable, based on when it is harvested. The maturity level of corn at harvest affects both its use at meals and its nutritional value.

[@gigi2k326]

How did I have no idea about this. Lol tfs

[@rhondacevallos]

Thank you!

[@cvideo4225]

Raise your hand if Jessica taught you that corn isn’t a vegetable. …double raise your hand if you googled this and now realize a LOT of things you thought were vegetables are not and now your mind is blown 🍎🍏🍎🍏🍏🍏🍎🍎🍎

[@cvideo4225]

Wait now I’m reading rice is a fruit?! I need to rethink so much…

[@EMILY4DAYS]

It *is* a vegetable (starchy vegetable) when it's ripe, filled with water and fresh. This is how we tend to eat it anyway. When it's more mature and dry, it is considered a grain.

[@mullins809]

🍎 Apple 🍏 apple 🍎 lol

[@mauranoonan8951]

Botanically, corn is a fruit but it is most commonly referred to as either a vegetable or a grain. According to the USDA, whether corn is classified as a vegetable or grain depends on when it is harvested. When corn is considered a vegetable, it is harvested when it is soft and fresh.

[@autumnkinz]

Well my mom took me to Weight Watchers in 5th grade, so I've been knowing this a while. But regardless, it's lame and corn is yum.

[@LisyCO]

That quarter/cart exchange at an Aldi parking lot is the best. Love when that happens to me.🤗

[@amymarie3312]

I solo parent a toddler, and we have finally gotten to the point where my daughter can have a lot of the food we can. It makes meal prep and cooking soooo much easier.

[@itskaitlinsmith]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one buying clothes 1-2 sizes up for my little. 😅 They just grow so fast! Love this style of video, thanks for the company today Jess! 💗

[@hdrd333]

I'm very familiar with your go to recipes (and I myself cook many of them) = me yelling at the TV "no, its the curry chickpeas you put eggs on!". But I'm sure it was good on the chickpea stew too 😂🍎🍎🍎

[@lyndao320]

LOL, my favorite meals growing up was Sloppy Joe's with tater tots and Hamburger Helper. On Fridays we always had fish sticks with mac and cheese. Simple comfort meals were the best!

[@crystalsloan1767]

I’d love more recipe videos, you guys have turned me on to so many great recipes already. Thanks for the inspo!

[@leahs3713]

🍎🍎🍎 on our Aldi trips we always have to pick up a few of the big choceur chocolate bars. Less than $2 and huge, perfect for having a little square here or there when you have a craving!

[@ssaabbrriinnaa]

So nice to have new inspiration. Like having a little chat while meal planning and getting ideas.

[@shannonmkhcutt]

My greatest Aldi must-haves are the white cheddar popcorn, strawberry vanilla probiotic soda, and the small batch wide pan sourdough

[@marroosh]

I love a good meal plan and grocery haul video so I humbly request you keep them coming😃

[@kizgold85]

🍎🍎🍎Aldi's ginger shots are fantastic and really help me during allergy season

[@maryjojaggar9254]

Good to know - where do you find them at Aldi?

[@maddykunshier6410]

In the ready-to-go section (take & bake pizzas, microwave ready meals, etc). Turmeric shots are great too!

[@AdventureswithAmirah]

@@maddykunshier6410 I need to try those. 🌟

[@toricarrillo5165]

I just love a realistic grocery haul! 🍎🍎🍎 Yes we’re getting organic & whole grain, aaaaaand we will also be getting breadsticks & cheese. The perfect balance.

[@robinwright1656]

🍎🍎🍎 I love grocery hauls and meal planning video cause it always helps me with new ideas of what to make. 🥰

[@loserdorkface7]

Enjoyed. Felt very real and also how easy it could be when you plan the full week. The Alexa tip was veeeery much appreciated. Perfect for our household. Love these videos 🍎🍎🍎

[@itsjessicabraun]

Glad it was helpful! 💖💖💖

[@bpartyof3524]

🍎🍎🍎 I love these vlogs...I love all your vlogs. You seem lile just the nicest person. I also love the longer vlogs!!!

[@taylorfranklin616]

I loved this!!! Please do more of these meal planning!

[@tracygooch670]

Never been to Aldi, but now I want to go! I’m here for the comments on what I should pick up 😊 great video, really liked this style Jessica! 🍎🍎🍎

[@spookybard]

I’m finally in an area where it’s not a trek to go to Aldi. I’ll have to actually shop there. 🍎🍎🍎 Love chatty videos, thanks for sharing Jess!!

[@ashleyjohnson4423]

Aldi has a Kerrygold dupe that is so good!

[@ajripley1]

In most areas I believe the Aldi ‘Irish Butter’ is actually made by Kerrygold.. check the ingredient list, but it could be another easy money saver!

[@wabi_sabi_gin_jen8583]

I’m watching this washing my daughter’s makeup brushes for her & I hear you say, “Here I am in the toddler section!” & it just hit me how much I miss those days when I had a reason to be in the Baby/Toddler section😢So please thoroughly enjoy your time in the Baby/Toddler section because it doesn’t last forever!❤

[@michelleflores1769]

Meal plan/grocery haul videos are some of my favs!! 🍎 🍎🍎 We are big Aldi shoppers and LOVE their street corn dip!

[@elainabargas3347]

Loved this style of video way more than expected! I actually don't shop at Aldi anymore because in my city, we have a local grocery store that is even cheaper and always has the best produce in town! 🍎🍎🍎

[@cassandraanderson3314]

Oh thank God, I needed something to watch while I make a grocery list.😂❤🎉

[@ericarogers430]

Love your videos. We have tried a lot of your recipes and have they have been so good! Thank you!

[@keri9228]

Aldi cranberry chicken salad for a quick lunch (I like the mini 4 pack) and they have snack packs of mozzarella balls (three balls per pack) are the perfect quick snack with tomatoes

[@Cellyj]

Love this video style! Watched along as I unpacked our grocery shop and prepped for the week

[@tristanmiedema]

The Aldi sausage is usually on the bottom shelf by the bacon/turkey bacon section. Usually in fridges by the dairy products 💞💞

[@frankiebernie]

🍎 🍎 🍎 Love the Aldi calzones for lunches. Thank you for another great video, Jessica! 💖

[@skiptomyluludarling8519]

Sloppy Joe’s side is carrots and on that side is macaroni and cheese. For the tortellini soup wilt a bunch of spinach during the last little bit of cooking time. 🧑🏻‍🍳🤌🏻

[@lauram4124]

Hi Kessica, do you use a chopper? I use one and now my daughter who is much older eats it all. I also put my onions and garlic in the food processor and all other veggies in the chopper by the time the veggies cool sometime you can barely see them. I also hide carrots and green peppers or sweet peppers and very small chopped carrots in our taco meat and she doesn’t have a clue!!!! Don’t worry their palate will change everytime they try something new more than once. Then they will be eating you out of your house😅 Have a great day!!!

[@dianawalter1446]

The sausage is near the milk and yogurt with the bacon the refrigerator section at my Aldi is bacon/sausage, butter margerine,sour cream, chip dip, flavored coffee, coffee creamer, milk and eggs, hope that helps.❤❤❤❤

[@juliarose918]

Came here for this awnser too looked this weekend and couldn't find!

[@steph4230]

Jessica, that Irish butter is the better butter ever! I put it on some chocolate chip muffins fresh from the bakery this morning. Thank you for recommending it.😊

[@shelbyrose5407]

I love the Italian loaf bread from Aldi! There’s only like 4 ingredients. They are super good for grilled sandwiches! Only bad thing is they go bad pretty quickly so I’ll put it in the freezer a lot of the time.

[@maddykunshier6410]

Same with their small batch sour dough!

[@BookWorm_GamerBabe438]

🍎🍎🍎 Aldi- they have sparkling lemonade in the glass bottles and my husband and I LOVE them. Also their apple juice in the cooler is BANGIN. Would love to see a video of your recipes! 😍 I need more dinner inspiration ❤️

[@Shelby5683]

I’m late watching this but thank you so much for posting! Your videos are legit my favorite ❤❤

[@marylove909]

I'm so glad Jess linked that tortellini soup recipe! She's talked about it for ages and I've always wanted to try it!

[@dakoto7010]

I screen shotted it ages ago and now it is my go to comfy soup.. I LOVE IT

[@Raisin9502]

It’s delicious I’ve made it from them many times. It makes a lot for 2 people but it’s very tasty.

[@kaleighlaurilynn]

My family lovesssss this soup!! We make it at least once a month-every two months.

[@edenkhan1293]

This soup is so delicious and a crowd pleaser. I just make it without sausage and sometimes add peas. I have made it for people who don’t like soup OR pasta and they loved it

[@dakoto7010]

@@edenkhan1293 ohh I will have to try it with peas, I bet it is yummy

[@2012MarGutz]

Loved this video Jess! Thanks for sharing your meal planning 🍎🍎🍎🍎

[@Niecy70]

Coleslaw is a good side to sloppy joes😋

[@kaylamazooo]

It’s fun to see my store combo on KZbin! Aldi and Meijer are also my routine here in Holland, MI 😊

[@itsjessicabraun]

We love Holland MI!!

[@christines.3380]

I’m from Holland! 🎉 Holland is lucky to have not one, but TWO ALDIs! Two Meijers, too! 😅

[@kaylamazooo]

@@christines.3380haha yes!! I’m a south side Aldi/Meijer fan myself 😉

[@laurie2682]

There are so many homemade sloppy Joe recipes on line . It takes 2 minutes and it’s so much better than Manwich . 😊

[@darbybeyer5205]

Anything with canned chicken gumbo in it is the way to go!

[@readingtoplants8955]

I would love to see more like this. I had my first baby in March and I love your style of blending healthy meals with practical mom life.

[@rayrayrayray58]

🍎🍎🍎 love love love that seed bread. I had that with avocado and eggs this morning when I started watching!

[@themflychiks]

We LOVE the street corn dip. I also enjoy a lot of their cheese selections. The mozzarella is actually pretty great. We always get the multi grain tortilla chips as well. Crowd favorite!

[@LGwriterly]

Great cozy haul video🍏🍏🍏

[@katiemurphy913]

🍎🍎🍎 Sourdough bread. Thank you for the meal ideas. We have saved so much at Aldi as well 😁

[@emmaking6546]

Pro tip for Aldi 😂 put your bags in the trolley at the register and put the groceries straight into the bags at the tills , it saves having to pack them again 😊

[@carolinewatts1985]

🍎 🍎🍎 I really wish we had an Aldi near us. Great video!!!! Loved it!

[@Elisacmp]

I would love more of these videos love the ideas

[@prismaui]

Aloha! I made this and it was sooo good! My husband was super happy, 😂. I used a jar of vodka marinara sauce instead of tomato soup. It was delicious! Thank you for the recipe.

[@TheKatina16]

🍎 🍏 🍎 love your vlogs Jessica! We shop aldi first then pick up extra stuff at Walmart/target.

[@Bebs28]

Hi Jess! The sausage is in the same cooler as the bacon at Aldi Edited to add…you guys should visit the Fair Life farm in Indiana. It’s called Fair Oaks. It’s prob about 2 hours north of Indy right off I65. I took mine when they were little and there’s so much to do. I recommend their harvest festival in the fall. Also the hotel is fun too, the rooms are farm themed. Edited to add again … 🍎🍎🍎 Also, try the chocolate brioche buns. They’re exactly like Starbucks (imo). Put them in the microwave for 10 secs and they’re a delicious quick dessert.

[@SarahBenirschke94]

Hey jess, if you didnt knowz if your garden tomatoes have any pink to them at all coming in you can pick them and put them in a paper bag wirh a banana and theyll be fipe in a couple days 😊 (i think you can with green ones too but not guaranteed to ripen)

[@SarahBenirschke94]

I typed that too fast, sorry for the mispellings 😆

[@thawingatdisney]

We Love Aldi too and thankfully our Meijer is basically right across the street from Aldi so I’m always hitting up both. We get all our lunch meat, sliced cheese, salami from Aldi. The ground Italian sausage for the tortellini soup is near the fresh fish and pork items.

[@AnnesFamilyRecipe]

Our family really likes the French Toast Brioche bagels toasted with the Aldi brand Irish butter.

[@juliekepley8379]

🍎 🍏 🍎 ice cream!!! Love all your style videos! You just put me in a good mood and it makes me mad when people complain about things in them! I don’t think you need to change anything!

[@nicoletinsley7354]

Videos like this are sooo helpful. I feel like sometimes we are just on repeat with meals and get so bored. Where is your t shirt from? The black one? 🍎🍎🍎

[@darbybeyer5205]

Wild to me that school has started there! Here in MN we start the day after Labor Day every year 🍎🍎🍎 Love the meal planning inspo

[@karenfrankland7763]

Aldi has a great organic granola with flax and pumpkin seeds or a chia and coconut mix that we love. For breakfast we add a scoop of organic whole milk plain yogurt and some blueberries or fresh fruit on top. I love there protein bread, makes a great snack with a slice of cheese and some carrot or cucumber slices. They have a great selection of organic pasta's and quinoa as well as brown rice options. Sloppy Joes are so easy to make. 1lb of the aldi grass fed ground beef, browned with some diced onion, garlic and green or red pepper. Mix ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, worchestershire sauce, salt and pepper.

[@ameliamack9126]

My favorite kind of video! Thanks 👏

[@allysonberry8708]

Aldi 90-second grain packets are my go to. Loved this video and can’t wait to try the recipes. 🍎🍏🍎

[@sara_razzle]

🍎🍎🍎I love the chocolate granola in the bag down the Aldi cereal aisle! It's a perfect late night sweet treat that's a little healthier

[@the_cillest]

🍎🍎🍎 Love the lemon and lime versions of the cookie thins from Aldi!

[@CW-ds9rm]

The Tortellini soup is sooo good! We add shredded carrots, kale and mushrooms to ours.

[@nataliepierce2759]

Love this video! Love the wild berry fruit strips. You can find the roll sausage by the bacon and hotdogs!

[@dianaurgo3104]

I love your grocery haul it’s fun! I love grocery shopping and trying me things. I have made a lot of your recipe recommendations . They are excellent. One of my favorite things from Aldi is the Mexicali chicken burgers. They sell out fast.😊

[@christinarnold7521]

I love the organic humus from Aldi. And my kids love their chicken fries! We almost always get their organic frozen fruit too.

[@KKLT228]

Rome, Fuji, and Gala! Great content Jess!!

[@yovanamgomez9065]

Can you explain the Aldi cart with quarter? I live in the SF Bay Area so I have never heard of quarters for carts.

[@amyr4944]

So the Aldi carts are essentially locked up by the entrance. You insert a quarter in that little slot on the cart and it unlocks one cart for you. Then when you’re done shopping you put your cart back and you get your quarter back. It’s pretty genius of Aldi because then there aren’t a bunch of carts randomly sitting in the parking lot. 🤗

[@evanhoge2065]

🍎🍎🍎 Love the crunchy peanut butter chocolate bars from Aldi! It’s my special treat to myself for grocery shopping. Keep it in the fridge and it is 🤌🏻

[@robinnieto2703]

My daughter shops at Aldi and Meier in Ohio. I’ve found some really cute clothing there when visiting her. Loved this longer chatty video.

[@megangabriel5266]

🍎🍎🍎 I love your humor and genuine self. I love to buy the organic instant oatmeal for my kiddos at aldi the brown sugar and flax flavors. Thank you for the awesome ideas and laughs!

[@CrjBear720]

I always love your grocery hauls!

[@sueblaisdell2430]

Corn is Considered a starchy vegetable when consumed fresh, as in corn on the cob. It is considered a grain when it is dried and ground.

[@lanayeager4997]

🍎🍎🍎 Love the Already shredded rotisserie chicken and Aldi. It’s great for quesadillas, salads, etc… I also buy my chia seeds and flax there too!!

[@BriannaWoodbine]

🍎🍎🍎- Cory and I always buy jasmine rice and coconut milk and cook that for our rice and it is SO flavorful

[@andicourtade5740]

My husband and I weekly meal plan and we find it helpful to write the meals down in a shared note on our phone so we can reference separately when texting about dinner and we check off the options we've made

[@tessaknoblauch4498]

Rainier cherries are our favorite, too! They were easy to get when we used to live in Seattle. Also, the zucchini puff pastry pizza has become a dinner staple in our house. Thanks for the dinner idea!

[@stephanieschimek595]

Loved your video. Three things I am super particular and just can’t do generic are Swansons chicken stock, Oreos and Minute Maid orange juice 🍎🍏🍎

[@tannerclark4019]

🍎 🍏 🍎 I don’t normally shop at Aldi but this is a great reminder that I need to try it again. I love the ease of your meal planning. We unfortunately don’t have Myers here is the Northeast but it always looks amazing!

[@karlaherdrich3014]

🍎🍎🍎. Always have to get the Aldi grass fed ground beef, their organic Greek yogurt, and their pouches bc my 4yo still loves them.

[@harmonicachan7472]

🍎🍎🍎 Hi Jessica! It's school season again! As a homeroom teacher in a high school, I AM LITERALLY ANXIOUS!

[@RubysRedWash]

🍎 🍎🍎 I appreciated the Aldi haul. I never shop there because I forget to, so you’ve motivated me to try.

[@prismaui]

Aloha! 🍎🍎🍎 I am going grocery shopping and getting the ingredients for the tortellini soup, love this type of video! 👍🏻

[@bryannerasmussen1085]

🍎🍎🍎. The goldfish alternatives... the turtles. My daughter loves them!

[@emilyiresa]

The cauliflower crust pizzas in the refrigerator section at Aldi are amazing!

[@nicolegil1607]

Jessica you were right they do sell sloppy mix in a packet. It is usually with all the seasonings.

[@megandanielson7865]

The brioche buns are amazing for bacon, egg & cheese breakfast sandwiches 👌🏼

[@lmrh1960]

I’m cracking up here, kudos to you for organizing your recipes and actually getting it done. I just retired and it’s on the list! 😂 And what is the quarter in the grocery cart about? I’ve never seen that. 🍎 🍎 🍎 ♥️

[@lorichandler7151]

🍎🍎🍎 I love all your videos 😍!!! My favorite thing from Aldi is their selection of hummus, yummy 🤤!!

[@bethanybailey4437]

Can you share some lunch box ideas if you pack your daughter’s school lunch? I’m struggling with my kindergartners lunch

[@christaludwig9395]

🍎🍏🍎🍎 my favorite food from Aldi’s is the dark chocolate covered freeze dried bananas. This is my first time watching your channel!