Whole Food Plant Based Aldi Shopping list

Use this Whole Food Plant Based shopping list to easily find WFPB vegan items at your ALDI store.

You may follow a whole-foods, plant-based diet as described by Forks over Knives or Dr. Greger’s How Not to Die Daily Dozen or maybe follow a plant based diet inspired by Dr. Esselystn, Dr. McDougall or Dr. Campbell. Even if you are just looking for some healthy vegan items, welcome. Here is a list of Whole Food Plant Based grocery items to find at your favorite discount supermarket – ALDI. 

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Whole Food Plant Based Aldi Shopping List

Frozen

• Organic Fruit (strawberries, blueberries)
• Fruit (berry blend, strawberries, blueberries, mixed, pineapple)
• Organic Vegetables (sweet corn, peas, broccoli, chopped spinach)
• Steamable Vegetables (broccoli stir fry, asian melody, sweet corn, green beans, mixed, asparagus, california blend, broccoli, brussel sprouts)
• Vegetables (riced cauliflower, sweet peas)

Produce

• Organic Fruit (apples, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, avocado, etc.)
• Organic Vegetables (tomatoes, cucumber, celery, etc.)
• Organic Greens (baby spinach, mixed greens, baby spinach & arugula , spring mix, chopped kale, romaine hearts) 
• Fruit (oranges, pomegranate, kiwi, lemon, lime, plum, peaches, pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, avocado, mango, etc.)
• Vegetables (jalapenos, mini peppers, bell peppers, cucumber, celery, iceberg lettuce, carrots, mushrooms, asparagus, sugar snap peas, green onions, green beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, garlic, potatoes, onions, sweet corn, zucchini, etc.) 
• Greens (iceberg lettuce, spinach, sweet butter salad, italian salad, romaine)
• Cilantro
• Guacamole
• Medjool Dates
• Cold Pressed Juice

Pantry

• Quinoa (organic)
• Rice (arborio, harvest blend, basmati, jasmin, instant brown, organic quick cook brown)
• Couscous mix (plain)
• Pasta (GF brown rice/quinoa, organic whole wheat)
• Canned Fruit (variety)
• Canned Vegetables (variety)
• Canned Beans (variety)
• Dry Beans (great northern, black, pinto)
• Salsa (organic, chunky, etc.)
• Organic Marinara Sauce
• Spices (variety)
• Rolled Oats (old fashioned & quick)
• Steel Cut Oats (quick & traditional)
• Organic Peanut Butter
• Unsweetened Applesauce
• Maple Syrup
• Raisins & Golden Raisins
• Prunes
• Dried Cranberries
• Dried Fruit (banana chips, mango, fruit medley, pineapple, apricot) 
• Chopped dates
• Freeze Dried Fruit (apples, mango, strawberries)

Nuts & Seeds

• Chia Seeds
• Flaxseeds (whole & milled)
• Pistachios
• Sunflower Kernels
• Pumpkin Seeds & Pepitas
• Raw Nut Mixes
• 100 Calorie packs (almond & walnut)
• Chopped (walnuts, pecans)
• Shredded (almonds, walnuts)

A Few Notes:
Product selection may vary at your ALDI location.
Some produce items may be sold in bags and not individually like apples, lemon,onions, potatoes.
Some items may have added sugar – be sure to read labels.
Some items do contain salt. For the canned beans make sure to rinse thoroughly to remove as much salt as possible.
As always be sure to check labels to make sure items ingredients adhere to any specific dietary restrictions you may have.
Aldi has plant based milks like almond, coconut and soymilk which may not be WFPB compliant but are definitely vegan.  

Here are some easy WFPB recipe ideas with the listed ingredients

• burrito bowl – brown rice, beans, tomatoes, cilantro, corn
• oatmeal – quick oats, maple syrup, berries
• smoothie – frozen fruit, spinach, banana, peanut butter
• pasta – whole wheat pasta, marinara, broccoli
• salad – chopped kale, romaine, chickpeas, dried cranberries, bell pepper

Make these recipes from with your plant based ALDI groceries:
Kale Sweet Potato Salad
no bake brownies
mexican quinoa salad
chia pudding
Sweet potato & black bean bowls

I would love to hear in the comments what wfpb meals you made from your Aldi shopping haul. Happy shopping!