I tried 19 of Aldi’s most popular breakfast foods, and there are 15 I would totally eat again

• Aldi is a grocery chain that's known for its budget deals and fan-favorite products.
• I tried some of its popular breakfast items, and the pumpkin-seed granola was among my top picks.
• There are only a handful of products that I wouldn't buy again, like the tilt-style yogurts.
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Aldi is one of the best supermarkets around for budget shoppers.

I've already compiled a review of the grocer's best snacks, so I wanted to dive into another category of popular products: breakfast foods.

The items I taste-tested fell into four distinct categories – breads, frozen foods, yogurts, and hearty grains – so on top of reviewing the products based on whether I'd buy them again, I also chose my favorite from each grouping.

Read on to learn which of these breakfast items I wouldn't buy again, and which were my favorites.

Note: As you might see in my haul photo, I originally planned to review Aldi's apple-cider doughnuts and blueberry muffins, but I bought them too early before this taste test and they ended up going a bit stale. I didn't think it was fair to review them when they weren't at their best.

I kicked off the breads with the 'knock your sprouts off' 7-grain variety

As far as seven-grain sprouted bread goes, this was very respectable - especially with a nice slab of butter.

It was relatively smooth, and the grains all mix nicely, unlike some other brands that seem to just sprinkle everything on top.

This bread had solid structural integrity, making it perfect for sunny-side-up eggs. To be fair though, I think everything is perfect with sunny-side-up eggs.

It didn't have a robust flavor, and it really just tasted like the "good decision" your parents wanted you to make for breakfast.

Verdict: I might not buy this again, but I probably should.

Aldi's marbled cinnamon bread was like dessert for breakfast

This bread was nearly perfect with a hefty pat of butter.

It reminded me of a raisin swirl bread, even though there weren't any raisins in it. It was quite chewy, which I enjoyed, and not overpoweringly sweet.

It could almost be a dessert if you added some extra cinnamon sugar, but I loved how the light flavors blended in with the heavy bread.

This burned quickly because of the sugar, but it should be consumed lightly toasted so you can actually experience the flavors.

Verdict: I probably shouldn't buy this one again, but absolutely would.

I was pretty impressed by the gluten-free cinnamon-raisin bagels

This was one of the better gluten-free bagels I've eaten, partly because the bread didn't taste like anything.

The main flavors were toasty raisins and melted butter, and there was a nice texture - a little coarse but quite sturdy.

This bagel was fairly solid on its own, but it was elevated with a little peanut butter.

Verdict: I would absolutely buy these again.

The gluten-free plain bagels were perfectly fine

There wasn't as big of a flavor drop-off from raisin to plain as I expected, though the raisin was still superior.

Once again, I was pleasantly surprised by this bagel's fluffy quality, something most gluten-free products lack.

This was respectable but unexciting - a true neutral, the water of the breakfast world.

It wouldn't make a sandwich more enjoyable, but it would work as the vehicle that carries sumptuous fillings into your mouth.

Verdict: If they're out of the raisin version, I'd buy these.

I would definitely use the brioche bagels for sandwiches

There was a fluffy quality to these bagels that I immensely enjoyed, and they soaked up the butter really well.

Even toasted, most bread isn't this airy. But the natural buttery flavor of the brioche came through more when it was untoasted.

Like the gluten-free bagel, I think this could be better utilized as the sandwich base.

Verdict: This was quite good, but I'm spoiled for choice. I would buy again if I had a deep hankering for brioche.

The sweet smell of the maple French-toast bagel was stronger than its flavor

I loved the lightness in the center of this bagel. Again, I think you could make a case for this being better untoasted.

The sweetness was a little more understated than the delightful, toasted-maple smell would have you believe. I felt like it could get a bit lost in the shuffle if it were part of a larger dish.

It's that kind of in-between flavor where you would really need to top it with the right things to bring it out. Oddly enough, I could see this mixing well with honey ham and sharp cheddar.

Verdict: It was delightful, and I'd buy it again, but only if I was really craving it.

It was tough to pick a favorite bread, but the gluten-free cinnamon-raisin bagel reigned supreme

This was the toughest category to choose a winner for.

If I was going exclusively by taste, I'd have to pick the marbled cinnamon breakfast bread. Since I'm also considering how I felt a few hours after consuming this bread, I'm picking the gluten-free cinnamon-raisin bagels.

They were tasty enough and didn't lead to a sugar crash.

On to the frozen section, and the meat-lovers breakfast bowl was just OK

This was college-cafeteria-level good, meaning it's not as bad as some people might say, but it's still not great.

It needed pepper, and I don't think I would reach for it on a lazy Sunday.

The sausage was surprisingly juicy, but it was offset by hard potatoes and factory eggs.

One of the issues with the dish was the sodium levels. The eggs and potatoes were under-seasoned, and yet overall, it felt like drinking from the Dead Sea.

As usual, the processed cheese held this entire thing together, and I would have liked more.

This certainly wasn't my favorite thing on the list, but it was firmly in the "not bad" category. I think it's an OK breakfast for anybody running out the door in the morning who doesn't have time to make real bacon and eggs.

Verdict: This is a good breakfast option to have on hand for emergency situations.

The sausage-and-gravy breakfast bowl beat out the meat-lovers variety

I'm a gravy snob, so I consciously didn't hold this to my usual standards, but it was surprisingly solid.

The texture wasn't right at all, but it still tasted fine.

To me, this was slightly better than the meat-lovers bowl, but it had the same under-seasoned potatoes and eggs.

The difference here was the gravy, which had a surprisingly full flavor, even though it felt like a bunch of flour was dumped in it to stretch it out.

Verdict: I'd buy it. This is a solid meal to throw in the microwave while you're getting ready to run out the door.

The original French-toast sticks were pretty good for a quick, frozen meal

When you make French toast, you want to let that bread soak in the batter before you start cooking. These tasted like they were just passed under a batter faucet and quickly slapped on the griddle.

Biting into the middle just tasted like toasty bread.

That problem aside, these were quite good.

There was just enough of a cinnamon taste to make me want more. My fear was that I wouldn't be able to put syrup on overly sweet sticks, but that wasn't the case here.

Verdict: There's no way I'd ever pick this over homemade or diner French toast, but it's an excellent time-crunch option.

The cinnamon French-toast sticks tasted too bitter

I didn't actually taste a major difference between the two French-toast options.

My brain initially told me to say the cinnamon was better because it had more flavor, but then I realized "more" wasn't always better.

There was a slightly bitter aftertaste. I'm not sure if that had anything to do with the quality of cinnamon, but it was off-putting enough to make me rank the original higher.

Verdict: I probably wouldn't buy this one again.

The homestyle frozen waffles weren't my favorite, but there's nothing wrong with them

This was about as good as frozen waffles get - crunchy on the top and moist and soft on the inside.

That said, it's tough to compare this to other frozen waffles because they all have the same general qualities. I thought it was a manageable size and had an enjoyable consistency.

I don't think it was the best frozen item, or even better than the original French-toast stick, but this is a safe call.

Verdict: I'd probably buy these again, but only on a whim. They'd never make the official shopping list.

Surprisingly, the sausage-and-gravy bowl was my favorite of the frozen bunch

I think the sausage and gravy was my favorite item here because it was the only really enjoyable one that didn't lead to a sugar crash by noon.

But in the end, pretty much any of them would make a decent last-minute breakfast.

I started the next category with the coconut-flavored tilt-style yogurt

I enjoyed this, but it left a somewhat empty feeling. I think it came down to my dislike of low-fat yogurt, which has an unsatisfying lightness that ultimately doesn't do anything for me.

This is the type of snack I finish and wonder where it went. Personally, I'd rather eat less full-fat yogurt than more low-fat yogurt.

The tangy coconut flavor in the yogurt was delightful. I also liked the toasted almonds and coconut shavings, but there just weren't enough of them.

Weirdly, the chocolate chips didn't quite mesh for me.

Verdict: Ultimately, I wouldn't buy it again.

The key-lime tilt-style yogurt had a bigger flavor punch

The tangy key-lime flavor was so smooth here - though I prefer my key-lime pie to have a real pucker to it.

The graham cracker mixed super well with the yogurt, and right away I could tell this was way better than the coconut version.

Ultimately, both tilt-style yogurts suffer from the same issue: being low-fat.

Ironically, the white chocolate helped to thicken it a little, but that's the closest I've ever come to enjoying white chocolate - largely because most of the flavor was masked by the lime and graham cracker.

Verdict: I am more likely to buy this one than the coconut, but still not likely.

The honey-vanilla Greek yogurt would make an indulgent morning meal

This was a delicious, versatile yogurt.

The flavors were subtle but powerful, and I could see it being eaten with granola or in a nice smoothie.

Where the non-fat yogurt was deficient in satisfaction quality, this left me full and happy.

Verdict: I would absolutely buy this again.

I actually liked the plain honey Greek yogurt a little better

This was pretty much the same as the honey-vanilla flavor, but I think it was a little more enjoyable.

The vanilla one had a slightly smoother texture, but the honey contributed to a stronger flavor.

Verdict: Both Greek-yogurt options were delightful, and you couldn't go wrong buying either.

It was a close call, but the honey Greek yogurt took home the prize in its category

The indulgent honey Greek yogurt was - by a small margin - the best of this bunch.

It's really tough to find new and exciting things to say about yogurt, but I'll definitely be adding it to my Aldi list.

The hearty grain category was off to a good start with the pumpkin seed-and-flax granola cereal

This was quite good, though the pumpkin wasn't deserving of the banner spot in the name.

There was a nice, crisp honey flavor, and the toasty oats made me feel like I was eating breakfast in a log cabin.

I could see this falling into the category of cereals that I absent-mindedly eat a handful of when I'm bored.

As expected, it was even better when I added a little bit of the Greek yogurt, which helped soften the crunchy granola a little bit.

Verdict: This was a delightful breakfast and a refreshing mid-afternoon snack that I would definitely buy again.

The coconut-chia granola cereal was better with yogurt

This is another solid granola with the same toasty, crunchy oats.

The coconut flavor wasn't much more than a hint, but thankfully, the honey flavor added a nice balance.

Here, added yogurt enhanced the overall flavor. But it also negated the coconut a bit.

This was quite a delicious snack, and the grains worked exceptionally well with the yogurt.

Verdict: I'd buy this again, but not over the pumpkin-seed variety.

The pumpkin-spice instant oatmeal was pretty sweet on its own

This was a pretty good bowl of oatmeal.

It honestly didn't need the drizzle of syrup I added, which made it a little too sweet.

There certainly was a strong pumpkin flavor, and I detected some cinnamon as well.

The real enjoyment here was the smooth, buttery quality of the prepared oats that tied everything together.

I'm always disappointed with the amount that comes in a single instant-oatmeal packet, but this was an excellent breakfast, even if it was a little too sugary for my personal taste.

Verdict: I would buy this again, but I'd refrain from adding any extra sweetener.

The cranberry-flax instant oatmeal had a nice, balanced flavor

I was a little disappointed there weren't giant cranberries floating around in the packet like on the box, but I got past it pretty quickly.

This had a bit more balance than the pumpkin-spice flavor, and the cranberries added a burst of sweetness that wasn't overpowering.

This flavor didn't need maple syrup either, though it paired better here than in the pumpkin-spice oatmeal.

Verdict: I'd buy this again, and I can see myself mixing a packet of each flavor together.

There's no doubt in my mind that the pumpkin seed-and-flax granola was the best of the grains

The pumpkin seed-and-flax granola cereal was a clear winner here, though part of the reason is that it went so well with the yogurt.

It's rare to describe something that comes from a box as succulent, but that's the word that comes to mind.

More importantly, it did what any great breakfast should: left me feeling full but not bloated.

Overall, you can't really go wrong with most of Aldi's breakfast offerings

The items on this list are all pretty unique, so I don't think it's possible to choose one as my ultimate top-pick.

That said, I really enjoyed the pumpkin granola and honey yogurt combination. It was the option that I found myself craving most after trying everything else.