I'm a dietitian who stocks up on these 8 Aldi items to make my 11-year-old healthy, budget-friendly meals in minutes

• As a dietitian and mom, I rely on budget-friendly, nutritious staples from Aldi.
• Some of my go-to purchases for school lunches are peanut butter and whole-grain bread.

Goldhen eggs are a simple protein source.

Slices of the Dave’s Killer Bread with 21 whole grains and seeds are perfect for sandwiches.

Simply Nature freeze-dried strawberries snack packs deliver the nutrition of fresh fruit.

Baby carrots add a satisfying crunch to my daughter’s meals.

They also maintain their texture well throughout the day and taste fresh when my daughter reaches for them hours after I pack them. It’s an added bonus that Aldi sells them at a great price point.