The Aldi Product That Guarantees I Won't Waste Berries

One of my go-to quick breakfasts is Chobani Greek vanilla yogurt sprinkled with a little granola and topped with a trio of berries—raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. I love the contrast of the creamy yogurt, the crunchy granola, and the fresh berries that add a fruity burst with each spoonful.

Berries can be expensive, though, and buying a separate container of each berry type adds up quickly. And because I don’t eat my doctored-up yogurt every morning, many of the berries in those containers often go bad before I finish them all, wasting a lot of money, food, and plastic.

Driscoll's 3-in-1 Berry Rainbow Pack at Aldi

My local Shoprite often has an 8-ounce berry trio for about $7. Ounce for ounce, the container is more expensive than buying each of the berries separately, but buying it makes sense for me because nothing goes to waste, and ultimately, I end up saving money.

Now, though, I’ll head to Aldi for my trio of raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Why? Thanks to Adventures in Aldi on Instagram, I just discovered that it is offering a 7-ounce trio of the heart-healthy berries for just $3.99. The Driscoll’s Rainbow Pack has three berry types in one container, each in its own small section.

The size is just enough for three or four mornings of yogurt, and I’ll be creating a lot less waste buying the fresh fruit this way than if I bought them in individual packages. 

Not everyone on Instagram sees this as a good deal. “They are way too expensive for the amount you get. Save money and make your own,” commented @jennygirl73. She has a point—especially if you have a large family or some serious berry snackers. “My toddler would demolish this package in one sitting lol,” said @peanut_ouchie_free.

But @kmthornton9369 is on my side and commented, “Love these. Just enough not to go bad in a few days.”

Yes, there are ways to extend the life of your berries, like the mason jar berry hack or the paper towel method. Both methods work by taking moisture away from the berries so they won’t get moldy as quickly. But both methods require taking extra steps before you put the berries in the refrigerator when you get home from the store. If I'm being honest, I’m rarely going to take those steps. 

Instead, I'm going to continue spending slightly more per ounce for the berry three-pack while saving money by not buying too many berries that will inevitably go to waste. If there are still berries left in the pack when my yogurt runs out, I’ll do my best to not waste them by using them in a fruit salad, adding them to muffins, throwing them in a smoothie, or popping them right in my mouth.

The Driscoll's Rainbow Pack is available at select Aldi stores and prices may vary.