Aldi is solidified as a slimming favourite due to its plentiful and budget friendly range. As they often refresh their stock, I often refresh this list with new offerings. Below is a shopping list of slimming friendly free foods and healthy extra A and B options from Aldi.
Please note the below list is subject to change at any time. Refer to the slimming world official documentation for accurate and up to date information.
CUPBOARD ESSENTIALS (ALL SYN-FREE/ SWIP FREE)
Inspired Cuisine Soba, Udon, Vermicelli, and Folded Rice Noodles (Dried)
Everyday Essentials Peeled Potatoes (Canned)
Worldwide Foods Wholegrain Brown Rice (Dried)
The Foodie Market Couscous (Standard & Wholewheat)
The Foodie Market White Quinoa
Specially Selected Lumaconi Pasta (Dried)
Cucina Tagliatelle with Spring Onion (Dried)
NEW: The Foodie Market Red Lentil Pasta (High Protein/Speed-friendly)
NEW: Worldwide Foods Bulgur Wheat (Great for batch-prep salads)
CANNED GOODS (ALL SYN-FREE/ SWIP FREE)
The Fishmonger Sardines/Mackerel in Tomato Sauce
The Fishmonger Tuna Steaks in Brine
Ocean Rise Wild Pacific Pink & Red Salmon
Sweet Harvest Processed & Mushy Peas
Cucina Chopped & Peeled Plum Tomatoes (Including Herbed versions)
Four Seasons Sweetcorn, Chickpeas, and Mixed Beans (Cannellini, Butter, Black)
Four Seasons Sliced Carrots & New Potatoes in Water
Asia Specialities Bamboo Shoots & Water Chestnuts (In Water)
Everyday Essentials Baked Beans
HEALTHY EXTRA A (CALCIUM & HEALTHY FATS)
Acti Leaf Oat Drink (No Added Sugar) – 250ml
Clonbawn Protein Milk – 250ml
Clonbawn Skimmed Milk – 350ml
Clonbawn Mega Milk (Whole) – 200ml
Organic Semi-Skimmed Milk – 250ml
Emporium Ricotta – 90g
Emporium Mozzarella (Grated) – 40g / (Ball) – 50g
Emporium Greek Feta – 45g
NEW FOR 2026: The Foodie Market Raw Almonds – 10 whole nuts (Now a Healthy Extra A option under the new Healthy Fats category)
NEW FOR 2026: The Foodie Market Chia Seeds – 1 level tbsp
HEALTHY EXTRA B (FIBRE & GRAINS)
Harvest Morn Golden Puffs / Malted Wheaties / Bran Flakes – 40g
Harvest Morn Fruit Wheats (Apricot) – 45g
Benefit Cereal Bars – 2 bars
Specially Selected Grains & Seeds Porridge – 40g
Village Bakery Wholemeal Pittas – 1 x 60g (or 3 x 20g mini)
Everyday Essentials Wholemeal Bread – 2 slices
Village Bakery Oat Topped Wholemeal Deli Rolls – 1 x 65g
The Foodie Market Dried Dates – 40g (approx. 3)
DRINKS (SYN-FREE / SWIP FREE)
Vive Zero Sugar Range: Fruit Salad, Iron Brew, Rhubarb & Custard, Pineapple Cubes
Vive Mixed Berry (No Added Sugar)
Rio D'Oro Blackcurrant Juice Drink (Light/NAS)
Red Thunder Energy Drink (Sugar-Free)
NEW: Vive Orange Zero Sugar (The 2L bottles are a staple for 2026)
YOGURTS AND DAIRY (FAT-FREE)
Brooklea Fat-Free Natural / Greek Style Yogurt
Brooklea Protein Yogurt (Plain) – 200g Pots
Emporium Fat-Free Cottage Cheese (Natural)
Four Seasons Frozen Summer Fruits (Perfect for Speed)
NEW: Brooklea Protein Pudding (Chocolate/Vanilla) – Check the app as some flavours carry a small syn value (usually 1.5-2) depending on seasonal formula changes
TREATS UNDER 5 SWIPS / SYNs
Aldi Harvest Morn Benefit Bars (Assorted Flavors) - 3.5 Swips
Aldi Brooklea Milk Chocolate Protein Pudding - 1.5 Swips
Aldi Gianni's Mini Ice Cream Bites - 2 Swips per bite
Aldi Belmont Oaty Bakes - 2.5 Swips per biscuit
Aldi The Foodie Market Hummus Bites - 4 Swips per bag
Aldi Everyday Essentials Cheese Curls - 3 Swips per bag
Aldi Specially Selected Dark Chocolate Rice Cakes - 4 Swips per cake
Aldi Gianni's Tropical Fruit Lollies - 3 Swips per lolly