Usually, finding a grocery store treat you love means adding it to your weekly shopping list. But some Aldi shoppers have a different problem: they enjoy certain products so much that they’d rather leave them on the shelf than bring them home and eat the whole package.
That was the funny confession behind a Reddit discussion about Aldi foods people love but have stopped buying because they find them almost impossible to resist. From chocolate treats to salty snacks, shoppers say they have trouble keeping these products around for long.
Peanut Butter Cups
Aldi’s peanut butter cups earned plenty of mentions from shoppers who admitted they struggle to keep them in the house. One person said they dismissed the praise until they tried them, then realized buying them regularly was a bad idea for their snack habits.
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German Cream Cake
The German cream cakes inspired some amusing confessions, including one shopper who said they finished an entire cake over the course of a week and decided not to buy another. Another shopper admitted to buying two after remembering how much guests had enjoyed them the previous year, despite having no company planned this time.
Cannoli Dip
Some shoppers said Aldi’s cannoli dip can disappear almost as soon as they bring it home. Others shared their favorite ways to eat it, including dipping graham crackers, apple slices, and pretzels into it or using it with crescent rolls.
Clancy’s Kettle Chips
A bag of chips is supposed to last through several snack breaks, but some Aldi shoppers said that doesn’t happen with Clancy’s kettle chips. Jalapeño and salt-and-vinegar flavors received particular praise, with a few people admitting they can finish a bag in just a couple of sittings.
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Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Caramels
The mix of sweet chocolate, chewy caramel, and a little salt has made these candies a favorite among some Aldi shoppers. One person said they loved them but had stopped buying them because they found it too easy to finish the entire package.
Maple Cookies
Aldi’s maple cookies have won over shoppers who enjoy their sweet, maple-forward flavor. One person said they could easily eat a whole box, while others agreed that the cookies tend to disappear quickly once they’re brought home.
Cookie Butter
Cookie butter can be hard to resist when the jar sits in the pantry, and a spoon is within reach. One shopper admitted they couldn’t trust themselves around it, while another said they’re attempting to use it as an ice cream topping.
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Girl Scout-Style Cookies
Aldi’s versions of popular Girl Scout cookies have their own loyal following, particularly the peanut butter and Samoa-style varieties. Several shoppers said they could finish a package surprisingly quickly, and one person stopped buying the peanut butter version after finding themselves reaching for it in the middle of the night.
Specialty Selected Ice Cream
Specialty Selected ice cream also received praise, with shoppers calling out the chocolate and vanilla varieties. One person said they limit themselves to just a few cartons each year, while another joked that their current carton would be the last because it was too tempting to keep at home.
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S’mores Clusters
S’mores clusters combine the familiar flavors of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers in a snack that’s easy to keep reaching for. One shopper said they could finish an entire bag before realizing it, prompting another to joke that learning Aldi sold them was information they probably should never have received.
