Choose These Generic Brands for Big Savings
Shopping is expensive. It seems as though prices are constantly on the rise, making everyday products that little bit more pricey. While many people prefer buying name-brand products, these are usually the most expensive, even though the quality isn’t always better. Let’s take a closer look at some generic brands that are just as good as the name brands.
Aldi Baker’s Corner Chocolate Chips
If you bake often, you more than likely spend a small fortune on chocolate chips. Name brands, such as Hershey’s or Nestle, are usually quite pricey. However, by choosing Aldi’s Baker’s Corner chocolate chips instead, you will be sure to save money without compromising on the taste of your baked goods.
365 Whole Foods Ketchup
There’s no denying that Heinz has a bit of a monopoly over the ketchup industry. With that being said, there are also a few great generic brands that cost half the price. 365 Whole Foods ketchup is affordable, and, to many people, it tastes exactly the same as the more popular Heinz.
Aldi Barissimo Cold Foam
Are you trying to recreate those fancy-looking Barista lattes? If so, you may have heard of the viral Aldi Barissimo cold foam. Not only is it extremely affordable, but it also adds a creamy and delicious taste to any hot beverage.
Signature Select Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
If you're anything like us, you probably reach for a box of easy-to-make macaroni and cheese at least once a week. Instead of choosing the ever-popular Kraft, though, why not try something that tastes just as good but costs less? We highly recommend trying out the Signature Select boxed macaroni and cheese.
Good and Gather Canned Green Beans
While canned food isn’t usually too expensive, the generic Good and Gather brand takes affordable food to a whole new level. More so, their products actually taste good, making it a no-brainer for anybody trying to save some money. Their canned green beans are just one example of great value for money.
Great Value Fruit and Grain Cereal Bars
We all have cravings for something sweet throughout the day. Luckily, Great Value has the perfect solution in their fruit and grain cereal bars. Not only do they taste delicious, but they are also extremely affordable, making them the obvious choice when compared to more expensive name brands.
Member’s Mark Salted Sweet Cream Butter
Member’s Mark salted sweet cream butter is an absolute winner amongst Sam’s Club customers. In fact, many claim that it actually tastes better than name-brand options, such as Land O’ Lakes and Vital Farms.
Trader Joe’s Chili and Lime Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
While Taki’s are undeniably delicious, they are also pretty pricey. If you are craving something spicy, but also want to save some money, Trader Joe’s chili and lime-rolled corn tortilla chips might be the way to go. They are reasonably priced but also taste just like the real thing!
Food Lion Old Fashioned Pancake and Waffle Mix
Food Lion covers just about every pantry item that you could possibly think of, including pasta, canned foods, and, of course, pancake and waffle mix. If you’ve ever tried this product, you would know just how great the value for money actually is.
Great Value Creamy Peanut Butter
When it comes to peanut butter, very few brands can compete with the giants, such as Jif and Skippy. However, for a fraction of the price, Great Value has something pretty similar on offer. Their generic peanut butter is both creamy and delicious, making it the perfect alternative for anybody looking to save a few extra coins.
Costco’s Kirkland Greek Yogurt
Malt O Meal Cinnamon Toasters
Name-brand cereals can be extremely pricey, especially seeing as though most of them don’t offer any sort of nutritional value. The Malt O Meal cereal range is considerably cheaper and, according to some customers, they even taste better than the originals!
H-E-B Creamy Creations Ice Cream
Who doesn’t love ice cream? However, some of the most popular brands, such as Haagen-Dazs, are a little bit too expensive to enjoy on the regular. This is where H-E-B Creamy Creations takes the cake. Their ice cream products are both affordable and delicious, making them the perfect alternative.
Kirkland Signature Batteries
There’s no denying that batteries are expensive. What’s even more annoying is the fact that some bands seem to constantly need replacing. Instead of spending a small fortune on Duracell, why not give Kirkland’s signature batteries a try? They cost a fraction of the price and last just as long.
Good and Gather Granola Bars
When it comes to Granola Bars, Good and Gather is up there with the best of them. While Nature’s Valley is undeniably delicious, this generic brand is just as tasty and for a fraction of the price.
Aldi Millville Cereals
It seems as though everyday groceries, such as cereal, are constantly getting more expensive. If you want to save some money without compromising on taste, Aldi has the perfect solution. Their generic Millville cereals are basically the same as the major name brands - they just cost a lot less.
Trader Joe’s White Cheddar Puffs
We don’t know about you, but one of our guilty pleasures is cheese puffs. Instead of buying the popular but more expensive Pirate’s Booty puffs, we highly recommend giving Trader Joe’s white cheddar puffs a try.
Costco’s Kirkland Signature Vodka
Alcohol is always expensive, but you don’t have to spend a fortune on vodka. Costco’s Kirkland signature vodka tastes just as good as the real deal, such as Absolut, but it is far more affordable.
Great Value Cheese Crackers
Everybody loves cheese crackers. However, just because a product is more expensive doesn’t mean that it actually tastes better. Great Value’s cheese crackers are basically the same as Cheez-Its - the only difference is the price tag.
Costco’s Rico Baby Wipes
In the long run, baby wipes are expensive. However, with Rico wipes from Costco, you can save some extra cash every month without compromising on the quality of your wipes.
