10 Grocery Staples I Always Grab at Dollar Tree to Save Money

Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins

We’re a family that loves having bread with dinner, especially when chili or soup is on the menu—cornbread muffins are always a hit. I used to keep a box or two of cornbread muffin mix in my pantry for these occasions, but now I grab these jalapeño cornbread muffins from Dollar Tree instead. Each box contains eight individually wrapped muffins, making it easy to stretch one box into two dinners for my family of four.

These mildly spicy jalapeño muffins pack a flavorful punch, and I appreciate that they stay fresh longer because each one is individually wrapped.

Skinny Pop Popcorn Bags

These single-serving bags of Skinny Pop are my favorite go-to snack in the afternoon. I love that they’re pre-portioned, and Dollar Tree frequently carries both the classic and kettle corn flavors.

My kids love them too, and they often toss them into their lunch boxes or grab them as a quick snack. They offer all the flavor and quality of a full-sized bag of Skinny Pop, but with the added benefit of portion control. Plus, like my go-to cornbread muffins, the individually wrapped bags prevent any stale, open popcorn from piling up in my pantry.

Ramen

Spices and Spice Blends

Breakfast Cereal

There’s nothing worse than buying a huge box of Frosted Flakes, having the kids eat just a few bowls, and then watching it go stale in the pantry. With Dollar Tree’s smaller cereal bags, my kids can choose from several options (usually popular brands like Cheerios or Cinnamon Toast Crunch) and finish them before they lose interest. Plus, the resealable bags mean no more cluttered pantry with cereal containers and bag clips.

Elmhurst Bottled Oat Milk Lattes

I often buy Elmhurst oat milk at the grocery store, so discovering these individual bottles of espresso and matcha lattes at Dollar Tree was a nice surprise. Even better, both flavors are delicious and make for a great pick-me-up during the day.

Oh Snap! Pickles

I always have a few bags of these crunchy, flavorful pickles in my fridge. They’re perfect as a quick snack or a simple addition to a cheese or charcuterie board. Plus, they take up far less space than traditional pickle jars, which makes them a winner in my book.

Frozen Veggies

Heat-and-Serve Rice Packages

Before I found these at Dollar Tree, I was paying two to three times more for name-brand versions at the grocery store, or waiting for them to go on sale to get a similar price. The brands at Dollar Tree are just as good in taste and effectiveness as the more expensive options.

Koe Kombucha

Kombucha is great for gut health, and Koe is loaded with vitamins and live probiotics. The watermelon flavor is my favorite, so if you spot it at your Dollar Tree, make sure to grab a few cans.