9 Best Items for Parents To Buy at Aldi Before Fall Ends

As fall begins, many parents may wonder what to pack in their kids’ snack boxes now that summer berries are off the menu. Thankfully, autumn is flush with cozy flavors — think pumpkin spice and apple crumble — and Aldi sells a budget-friendly assortment of these seasonal treats.

The only trick is getting them while supplies last.

The fan-favorite loaf cake is back. Providing all the flavor punch of a slice of pumpkin pie without the mushy texture, this is a treat you will only find during the autumn months. It’s popular, and, at approximately $4.29 for eight slices, is likely to sell out fast. 

Looking for a cold-weather weekend activity with the kids? It doesn’t get much cozier than baking cookies.

There are two seasonal flavors at Aldi this season: pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon — and both will fill the house with fall scents while baking. They come pre-proportioned in a pack of 12 for $3.49, but give the kids some frosting or sprinkles and have them design their own concoctions for extra fun.

Spruce up apple slices with this creamy caramel dip. At $3.49 for a 14-ounce tub, this low-cost accouterment will make your wallet happy, while adding a dash of flash to apple season.

These seasonal, multi-grain, low-fat snacks are a healthy antidote to potato chips. Plus, kids love them.

The only problem is, at approximately $2.35 for a 6-ounce bag, they tend to sell out fast. When you see them in your local Aldi, make sure to stock up.

For an ultra-healthy snack, parents should also stack up on Clancy’s Apple Chips, which have an addictive combo of crispy and chewy.

At $2.19 a bag, they are cheaper than other brands, like Bare, which sells for $4.98 at Walmart. 

Crisp, buttery cookies sandwiching a filling made from real Canadian maple syrup — are you drooling yet?

These maple leaf-shaped treats are only available in the fall while supplies last, but they make an impression that lasts all year. At $3.85 a box, they are also a bargain.

No autumn splurge is complete without a Halloween variety set. The Haribo Trick or Treat Mix costs $9.94 and includes 80 mini-bags with five varieties of gummy treats, including Ghostly Gummies, Happy Cola, Gold Bears, Twin Snakes and Sour Bats.

Halloween doesn’t have to be the only day to make a candy splurge. Families can celebrate the Mexican holiday Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with a variety pack containing 35 boxes of candy, including Skittles and Lifesaver Gummies, for $9.94.

For a healthier Halloween alternative, parents should stock up on this variety pack of Simply Nature fruit strips, which cost $9.49 for a pack of 40. These non-GMO fruit strips deliver all the sweetness of a Halloween treat, without the additives.

Prices may vary by location.