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

I rely on healthy, easy-to-prepare items for my daughter's lunches.

Lauren Manaker

Mornings in my house feel like a race against the clock. Getting out the door on time requires a tight schedule, one that doesn't allow for an entire morning preparing a healthy meal.As a dietitian and a mom, I aim to feed my 11-year-old daughter foods that keep her energized throughout the day without blowing our grocery budget or requiring too much time in the kitchen.Whether I'm making a school lunch for my kid or sending her off to summer camp, I rely on easy, packable foods from Aldi to stay on track.

The Reggano classic pasta salad kit requires minimal effort.

I sometimes add my own vegetables, protein, and cheese into the past salad.