15 Affordable Aldi Breakfast Items That Are a Great Way To Start the Day

Rise, shine, and stretch your budget at Aldi. The retailer has can’t-beat deals on breakfast foods to start your day right.

Whether you enjoy a relaxing hot meal or prefer an on-the-go travel-ready option, Aldi has a breakfast buy to meet your needs. 

And at these prices, you’ll have money left in your wallet. So go ahead and fill your cart with everyday essentials, pantry picks, and bargain-priced baked goods.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $1.65

Crispy oat rings made from whole grains? You’ve seen the yellow box and the mini donut-shaped cereal before. But not at Aldi’s low price. 

The generic store brand’s Cheerios dupe retails for $1.65 (per 12-ounce box). A smaller 8.9-ounce box of the real deal costs almost $4 at Target.

Price: $2.59

A touch of tartness and a subtle sweet flavor make this red berry-packed cereal a top pick. If you’re a fan of the Special K version, you could save over $1 on Aldi’s generic. Compare Fit and Active’s 12-ounce $2.59 box to $3.98 for 11.7 ounces at Walmart.

Price: $2.65

Skip the specialty store granola. Millville’s crunchy cranberry-packed breakfast cereal has 20 grams of whole grains and 10 grams of protein in each serving. Eat this healthy bargain-buy as-is, mix it with yogurt, or use it to make a travel-ready trail mix.

Price: $1.75

Enjoy a hot breakfast in minutes with this affordable and easy-to-make instant oatmeal. Each $1.75 box includes four maple and brown sugar packets, four apple and cinnamon packets, and two cinnamon and spice packs. 

Walmart sells Quaker’s variety box for almost $3.mNot only does the brand-name version cost over $1 more than Aldi’s generic, but you’ll also get less.

Price: $3.99

You don’t have to add meat to your morning meal just to get extra protein. This Millville pancake and waffle mix has 14 grams of protein per serving. So pass on the fatty sausage and try this oat-based instant mix.

Price: $2.25

To make breakfast on the go easy, toss one of these individually wrapped fruit and grain bars into your backpack, travel tote, purse, or gym bag. Made with real fruit filling, the eight-pack of cereal bars is available in apple cinnamon or strawberry flavors.

You could save more than $1 over the name-brand’s price. Target sells eight-count boxes of Nutrigrain fruit and cereal bars for $3.29.

Price: $1.97

This sweet treat is an easy take-and-go breakfast option. Toast the hand-held tarts for a warm, fruit-filled morning meal, or eat the frosted pastries straight from the package. 

The under-$2 Aldi-brand generic is an unaffordable alternative to Target’s $3.99 12-pack of Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts.

Price: $2.39

Kellogg’s Special K Strawberry Pastry Crisps are $1.99 at CVS. Although this is less than Aldi’s $2.39 price tag for Millville’s dupe, you’ll only get six of the brand-name crisps. 

The bigger box of generics comes with 12 low-fat, low-sugar, artificially flavor-free breakfast pastries.

Price: $3.99

Fans of Starbucks egg bites will enjoy this lower-priced Aldi store-brand buy. Starbucks charges $5.45 for two of the brand’s bacon and gruyere mini omelets. But you’ll only pay $3.99 for four of Whole and Simple’s uncured smoked ham and cheddar bites.

Price: $2.99

Treat yourself to a decadent, buttery croissant for breakfast. Half a dozen of the French pastries cost under $3 at Aldi. A smaller four-pack from Target’s Favorite Day brand costs more than twice this price.

Warm the croissant in the microwave or toaster oven and slather it with sweet fruit jelly, peanut butter, or a hazelnut spread.

Price: $1.99

Short on time? This affordable Aldi item is a convenient way to cook a hot meal. In three minutes or less, you can have a protein-packed breakfast. Each ready-to-heat-and-eat bowl includes potatoes, eggs, sausage, cheddar cheese, and plenty of rich country gravy.

Price: $4.99

Serve a side of thick, savory bacon with breakfast. The dry-rub recipe, hardwood-smoked Aldi find is a steal for under $5. Eat the slices as-is, add chopped pieces to an omelet, or layer the bacon onto a BLT sandwich for brunch.

Price: $2.99

Cook a hot breakfast in 80 seconds. These microwavable French toast sticks are coated with a sugar and cinnamon blend that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Dip the sticks into warm maple syrup on a chilly morning, or serve them with a side of organic honey.

Save money over other stores' generics with this Breakfast Best freezer find. Walmart’s Great Value cinnamon french toast sticks retail for $3.16.

Price: $1.99

Don’t waste money on pricey brand-name flavored cream cheese. Happy Farms’ eight-ounce tub of strawberry spread is a bargain for less than $2. The 7.5-ounce size of Philadelphia cream cheese costs $4.19 at Target.

Smear the berry blend onto a bagel, English muffin, or piece of toast. Add sliced fruit, a drizzle of honey, or a dollop of jelly on top.

Price: $3.45

There’s more to breakfast than food. You also need something sweet to drink. Pour a frosty cup of chilled pulp-free OJ or add it to champagne and make Sunday brunch mimosas.

The same 52-ounce size of name-brand Simply Orange juice sells for $4.29, making Nature’s Nectar the more affordable choice for breakfast.

Aldi can help you keep your breakfast budget in check. You can save money on groceries without using coupons or a store loyalty club card. The retailer has everyday low prices on cereal, pancake mix, buttery croissants, and more.

While you’re shopping for breakfast bargains, check out some of Aldi’s other deals. Score deep discounts on affordable essentials, prepared meals, frozen foods, decadent desserts, and pet products.