The March Aldi Finds You Need To Spring Out Of Winter

While the vernal equinox on March 19 technically marks the start of spring, in many parts of the country it's not quite time to pack away the shovels and rock salt. In other areas, the seasons never really seem to fluctuate too much. No matter where you live, though, your local Aldi will be going all in on flowers, bunnies, and pastel colors throughout March. These products remind us that in the world of retail, spring has officially sprung.

The following list includes items that are due to be released each Wednesday throughout the month. Some of these are foods and beverages that you might expect to see during early spring while other products venture into the realm of the unexpected. Aldi complements its edible spring offerings with home décor, clothing, and even a few items just for kids. Regardless of how they fit your expectations, they might just put some spring into your step to visit Aldi soon.

While Aldi offers the plain variety of Friendly Farms whipped topping year-round, its seasonal flavors vary depending on what time of year they come out, hence the seasonal label. So what does spring taste like in whipped cream form? Apparently, it tastes like pie since Aldi will be offering both key lime and lemon meringue-flavored whipped cream priced at $2.99 per container beginning on March 13.

Chocolate bunnies are de rigueur for Easter baskets and of course, Aldi will have you covered starting on March 6. Its Choceur bunnies come in milk chocolate with three different types of filling: caramel, milk cream, and raspberry. Whichever kind you choose, the price is the same; $2.99 for a 5.2-ounce bag of mini foil-wrapped bunnies.

Kettle corn even in its standard form tends to be more sweet than savory, so it's not a stretch to re-envision the snack in a dessert-flavored form (unlike dessert hummus, which is still a dubious proposition to some Aldi shoppers). Spring 2024 kettle corn options from Aldi house brand Clancy's, which are priced at $2.29 per bag, include carrot cake and sweet vanilla. Both kinds of kettle corn will be available on or about the not-so-ill-omened date of Wednesday the 13.

Even trail mix, too, can come in for a spring flavor makeover. At Aldi, the Southern Grove brand will be available in two new limited-edition varieties, one named Honey Bunny and the other, which contains pastel-colored candies, called Spring Time. Both varieties will go on sale on March 13 and be priced at $3.99 per 8.5-ounce bag.

Unless you're a crossword champ, you may be about to learn a new word. Did you know that a truckle was a small cylinder of cheese? Aldi's spring cheeses, or truckles if you want to exercise your newly expanded vocabulary, will be dropping on March 20. You can choose from aged cheddar, lemon honey, or raspberry white chocolate varieties, with each one costing $3.99.

So what spring coffee flavors has Aldi got in store for us? The Barissimo brand of bagged ground coffee will be releasing two new ones on March 20, these being blueberry and honey lavender. While neither blueberries nor lavender may be in bloom until a bit later in the season, it's never too early to start enjoying them in beverage form, and with $4.29 and a coffee maker (not included) you can do just that.

Traditional Easter dishes may range from sublime to vile depending on how you feel about mint jelly and speckled jellybeans, but one thing you might not always see on the table is pasta. Perhaps it's time to change all that, though, since macaroni and cheese made with Reggano's bunny, chick, and egg-shaped pasta would be just too cute. These holiday-themed noodles will run you $2.49 for a 17.6-ounce bag and you'll be able to buy them starting on March 20.

Macarons always seem like such a springtime cookie as they're light, airy, and typically come in Easter egg colors. Aldi's Specially Selected spring macaron lineup is no exception because the cookies are as pastel-pretty as such confections tend to be. In addition to the more standard flavors of lemon, pistachio, and raspberry, however, you also get blood orange, blueberry, and coconut with two of each flavor for a total of 12 cookies. The price is $4.59 per box, the release date is March 20, and they'll last as long as they last because that's how Aldi rolls.

If you leave cookies out for Santa, shouldn't the Easter Bunny get their share of some goodies as well? Any bunny would probably get a kick out of Bake Shop's carrot cake sandwich cookies with a cream cheese frosting filling. A dozen of these will cost you $4.79 and can be purchased on March 13 in plenty of time for Easter Bun-day.

For some people, the only real exercise we get in winter either involves wielding a shovel or simply shivering when forced to step outside on a cold day. When the warmer weather returns, though, it's time to get moving. Aldi Season's Choice smoothies can help you fuel up for spring activities. These smoothies come in a choice of super greens or antioxidant boost varieties, each priced at $6.99 and available on March 27.