Free ALDI Meal Plan week of 12/23/18 - 12/29/18 (2026)

If you care about free aldi meal plan, this guide gets straight to the point. We break down what actually matters, skip the fluff, and show you how to put it to work today.

Key Takeaways

• ALDI is now a participating store for cash back offers on the Ibotta app!
• Monday: Butternut squash + kale browned butter pasta, baguette, grapes.
• Remember to make broth with the ham bone in your slow cooker overnight for tomorrow's recipe, too (directions in that soup recipe).
• Wednesday: Leftover ham soup (apply russets & top with Parmesan).

What to Know About Free Aldi Meal Plan

This is brand new and there is not plenty of non-name brand stuff in there at the moment -- but I do currently see on mine: $.25 back on any grocery receipt, $.50 back on pears, $.25 back on walnuts, $.25 back on organic milk, $.25 back on salad dressing, $.25 back on beer... and each little bit counts, right?! Grab the Ibotta app here.

Worth noting: tuesday: Have a lovely holiday meal! Crock-Pot ham, along with baked potatoes, crescent rolls, and oven roasted asparagus (about 10 minutes at 400 depending on thickness, just toss with a little olive oil, sea salt, & pepper to taste & reserve 8 oz uncooked asparagus for Friday). On the side, garden salad topped with chopped bell pepper, celery, and Parmesan.

How Free Aldi Meal Plan Really Works

More importantly, thursday: Roasted potato burrito bowls. Apply yellow onion, drained canned corn, & regular spinach, serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar, and top each with a sunny side up egg for added protein and to be more filling.

On the side: Straightforward tomato cucumber salad (substitute yellow onion for red). Friday: Leftover ham + asparagus quiche, plus roasted butternut squash. (Apply 1.5 squash to = about 3 lbs, and pop into the oven a few minutes after beginning the quiche.) Saturday: Leftovers, family pizza night (ALDI sells a nice large take-and-bake pizza), eat out, or date night.

Getting the Most From Free Aldi Meal Plan

Remember that or, maybe less... 🙂 These meals will likely run you even less if you supplement this week’s ALDI purchases with clearance meat you already have in your freezer, pantry staples you picked up discounted, produce you already have on hand, and/or sale produce from your local produce market. Let me know if you provide it a try!

Aspects to know about the ALDI meal plans A couple of notes I try not to repeat main dish recipes more frequently than once a month, but you will see favorite straightforward recipes come up again in these weekly ALDI meal plans as the same meats and produce items come up again discounted. Part of the fun of meal planning lies in mixing old stand-bys with something new each week.

Tips That Make a Difference

As a rule, if one or more of these recipes isn't to your taste, or if you have other ingredients to apply, you can adapt the recipes in this ALDI meal plan to your family’s preferences -- or just apply the concepts here to supplement your own meal planning. See: Pantry staples to stock up on and how to modify a meal plan for your family. ** Ad markets and dates This week's ALDI meal plan reflects prices from the current week’s ad (running 12/16-12/22 in Sunday ad markets, and 12/19-12/25 in Wednesday ad markets).

Non-advertised prices were collected on 12/19/18 at my local store in the Chicago suburbs, but non-advertised prices and produce deals *may vary* by location & region. In either ad market, shop any time through Saturday and begin cooking on Sunday 12/23/18.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

In short, stay in the ALDI meal planning loop Subscribe above to receive email messages about new ALDI meal plans -- no spam, and I'll at no point sell your info; just get email notifications about new plans! Browse all of the weekly ALDI meal plans here *** note: prices may have changed since originally posted.

If you find this meal plan useful, why not share it with your friends on Facebook so they can cut costs with ALDI meal planning as well? While you're over on Facebook (if you enjoy deals in general) please come join us in the Hot Deals Facebook group! 🙂 Happy ALDI shopping and cooking this week, everyone!

Is Free Aldi Meal Plan Worth It?

Worth noting: useful resources for meal planning + ALDI shopping Let's close aspects out right now with just a few resources to assist you out with your meal planning and ALDI shopping: Come join us in the Almost All ALDI Facebook group for recipes, meal planning concepts, ALDI food finds, and more. Pick up a pack of meal prep containers & pack up any dinner leftovers for straightforward weekday lunches!

Cute & handy ALDI quarter keepers. Check out my Amazon shop for some of my favorite useful items for your own meal planning.

Where the Real Savings Hide

More importantly, also useful: Two pack insulated grab bag totes, or two pack clip to cart bags. Almost All ALDI, the eBook.

How fun are these ALDI themed t-shirts I have for you guys -- and what a excellent holiday gift they would be, right? 😉 Lastly: You can consistently access your current regional ALDI ad here. ...

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I save money on free aldi meal plan?

Compare prices across a few retailers, look for active coupon codes, and time bigger buys around sales events. Grab the Ibotta app here.

Is it worth shopping around for free aldi meal plan?

Usually yes. Worth noting: tuesday: Have a lovely holiday meal! Crock-Pot ham, along with baked potatoes, crescent rolls, and oven roasted asparagus (about 10 minutes at 400 depending on thickness, just toss with a little olive oil,....

Smart Ways to Save More on Free Aldi Meal Plan

• Compare the final price including shipping, not just the headline number.
• Check for student, military, or first order offers you may qualify for.
• Time non urgent purchases around major sale events for the deepest cuts.
• Leave items in your cart for a day; some stores send a follow up discount.
• Pair cashback with a coupon so you save twice on the same order.

Final Thoughts

Put these ideas to work and free aldi meal plan gets a lot less expensive. Bookmark this page, check back for fresh deals, and let the savings do the talking.

Originally published at mashupmom.com.