6 Aldi Snacks Under $5 To Grab for a Day at the Beach

Budget-friendly beach days are our M.O. this summer!

Summer is here! And if you’re lucky enough to spend some of these toasty days at the beach, you know it’s imperative to pack all the essentials, namely, plenty of snacks. A beach day requires a lot of energy after all, from schlepping said gear to the strand, setting up a front-row spot, building sandcastles, and frolicking in the refreshing water.

Fortunately, Aldi — home of the perfect cake for summer cookouts, fan-favorite potluck dip, and ridiculously delicious biscuit pizza (yes, we said biscuit) — also has tons of budget- and beach-friendly snacks to grab on your way to the shore.

We rounded up our favorites to grab for a fun-filled day at the beach. And bonus: they all cost under $5! Save your cash for gas, boardwalk games, and maybe even a big, melty ice cream cone before heading home at the end of the day. Read on to discover our go-to beach day snacks, all available on Aldi shelves.

The Best Beach Snacks From Aldi, All Under $5

Clancy’s Kettle Chips

You can’t go wrong with a bag of golden kettle chips, especially when it’s snack time on the beach. Clancy’s Kettle Chips ($1.65) come in a variety of flavors, including classic, jalapeño, sea salt and vinegar, and mesquite barbecue. Because the price is so reasonable, we suggest grabbing one or two flavors if you’re sharing with a group!

Clancy’s Pretzel Sticks or Mini Twists

If you’re craving crunchy texture and salty, toasty flavor, pretzels are the ultimate satisfaction. Clancy’s pretzels, available in sticks and mini twists, are super budget-friendly at $2.35 per one-pound bag. The generous portion is perfect for sharing with a big group on the beach.

Southern Grove Dried Fruit Medley

Follow that saltwater swim with a sweet snack. Our favorite part about this 8.5-ounce bag of dried fruit ($2.75) is that it serves up so much variety in both flavor and texture. It contains bites of pineapple, banana chips, papaya, golden raisins, raisins, and flaky coconut. It’s perfect for those of us who crave something sweet but not overly so on a hot beach day.

Bake Shop Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

Aldi shoppers are understandably loyal to the store’s bakery section, especially the grocer’s Bake Shop cookies. And while we love the 10-pack boxes that contain chocolate chips, they aren’t ideal for hot days on the beach, which can transform chocolate pieces into a melted mess. These Bake Shop oatmeal cranberry cookies ($3.25), made with sweet toasted oats and dried cranberries, are a delicious dessert option for friends to share beside the sea.

Southern Grove Cranberry Nut On The Go Trail Mix

As a proud snacker, a flavor and texture hype girlie, and someone who lives for a sweet and salty combo, I’m a sucker for basically any and every trail mix. Each serving in this box of eight 1.5-ounce trail mix packs ($3.95) contains peanuts, dried cranberries, and almonds, making it the perfect mix of sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy. Because these servings are individually packaged, this is a great snack for dividing fairly among the kiddos, as well.

Fit & Active Caramel or Cheddar Rice Snacks

These rice snacks ($3.69) are loaded with flavor and pack a nice crunch, but are still light enough that you won’t feel weighed down when it's time to run back into the ocean to catch some waves. Though there are two flavors to choose from — caramel and cheddar, our professional snacking advice is to get a bag of each, combine the two, and create your own rice cake take on Chicago-style popcorn (a mix of caramel and cheese popcorn for those unfamiliar with the Windy City delicacy!). What can we say? We just can’t resist an opportunity for recipe development. Or a sweet and salty snack.

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