🛒 Vegan Grocery List: $50 Plant-Based Haul at ALDI

ALDI is a goldmine for budget-friendly, plant-based goodness — if you know what to look for. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, your flatmates, or your whole fam, you can get a whole week’s worth of vegan meals for around $50.

Below is a full $50 vegan grocery list, plus meal ideas, smart substitutions, and some handy tips to keep your wallet happy and your stomach full.

Cheap doesn’t mean low quality — this proves it.

🧺 What $50 Gets You at ALDI (Australia Edition)

Here’s a sample haul that hits every food group while keeping it cheap, healthy, and fully plant-based:

🌾 Grains & Staples

• Rolled oats (1kg) – $1.80
• White or brown rice (1kg) – $2.00
• Wholemeal pasta (500g) – $1.00
• Multigrain bread – $2.00
• Tortilla wraps (8 pack) – $2.50

🥫 Canned & Jar Goods

• Canned chickpeas x2 – $1.60
• Canned kidney beans – $0.80
• Canned diced tomatoes x2 – $1.60
• Coconut milk – $1.80
• Baked beans – $0.90
• Tomato paste – $0.85
• Peanut butter (375g) – $2.50

🥦 Frozen & Fresh Veg

• Frozen mixed veg (1kg) – $2.80
• Fresh carrots (1kg) – $1.80
• Brown onions (1kg) – $2.50
• Potatoes (2kg) – $4.00
• Bananas (1kg) – $3.00

🥛 Extras

• Soy or almond milk (1L) – $2.00
• Garlic (bulb or jar) – $1.30
• Olive oil (small bottle) – $4.00
• Salt, pepper, basic spices – $3.00*

✨ *If you already have oil or spices at home, use those and get extras like hummus, tofu, or frozen berries!

💰 Total: ~$49.85

🍴 What Can You Cook with This?

Here’s how to turn your haul into real meals 👇

🥣 Breakfasts

• Oats with plant milk, banana slices, and a spoon of peanut butter
• Toast with peanut butter or leftover veggie mash
• Savory oats (yes, really) with garlic, salt, and chopped onion

🔄 Swap in: Cinnamon, nooch, or a splash of coconut milk for variety

🥔 Lunches

• Potato and baked bean bowls
• Chickpea wraps with mashed chickpeas, onion, and spices
• Rice + frozen veg stir-fry with soy sauce and garlic

🥄 Meal prep tip: Cook extra rice/potatoes and mix/match toppings all week

🍝 Dinners

• Pasta with lentils & tomato sauce
• Coconut chickpea curry with rice or wraps
• Veggie soup from onions, carrots, potatoes, and mixed veg
• Toasted wraps stuffed with beans, tomato paste, and spices

🔥 Bulk hack: Make a big stew or curry and freeze half

🍌 Snacks & Sweet Stuff

• Banana with peanut butter
• Leftover wrap halves
• Savoury toast with olive oil and garlic
• Oat cookies (mashed banana + oats + bake)

🍪 Feeling fancy? Add cocoa powder or coconut flakes if you’ve got them

🧠 Tips to Stretch It Further

• Reuse leftover rice/potatoes across meals
• Save veggie scraps for homemade stock
• Freeze cooked beans or half portions for later
• Use wraps for lunch and dinner — ultra versatile!

💚 Eat Well Without Spending Big

You don’t need a massive budget to eat tasty, plant-based meals all week long. With a little planning and a solid $50 ALDI run, you can fuel your body, feed your family, and still have money left for a soy latte or two ☕️

Got an ALDI vegan hack of your own? Drop it in the comments — let’s help each other save smarter and eat better 💬

Written by Jamie Fields – your go-to vegan budget buddy, oat whisperer, and discount aisle explorer at Vegan Meal Saver.