When my grocery total needs trimming, I look beyond familiar labels to Kroger’s own brands. These five picks handle everyday needs at standout prices, making them reliable ways to save on every trip.
Prices were checked at a Kroger in Granbury, Texas on October 17; they vary by store and change with each week’s ad.
1. Private Selection Black Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream – $3.99
A freezer treat for special-occasion cravings, this 16 fl oz pint is Kroger’s answer to Häagen-Dazs Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip. At approximately $3.99, Private Selection delivers premium-style richness for less than the national-brand alternative.
Parting Thoughts: Private Selection is worth remembering when you want the upscale option without paying the upscale price.
2. Kroger Coconut Caramel Fudge Cookies – $3.49
Girl Scout Samoas / Caramel deLites cravings do not have to wait for cookie season when this 8.5 oz Kroger option costs $3.49 year-round. There is no current offer, but the everyday price is still roughly half that of the seasonal originals.
Parting Thoughts: Keep this Kroger-brand dupe in mind when the original cookies are unavailable or simply cost too much.
3. Simple Truth Organic Refried Pinto Beans – $1.49
Weeknight burritos and inexpensive side dishes get an organic shortcut with this 16 oz can of refried pinto beans. At $1.49, Simple Truth puts an organic pantry staple remarkably close to conventional-brand territory, even with no current promotion.
Parting Thoughts: Simple Truth earns its spot here by making the organic upgrade feel financially reasonable.
4. Heritage Farm Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – $2.59/lb
For batch cooking and everyday dinners, Heritage Farm offers boneless skinless chicken breasts at $2.59 a pound. The packs vary in size, but the per-pound price makes this refrigerated protein a practical foundation for several meals.
Parting Thoughts: Heritage Farm is the label I would check first when stretching the meat budget matters most.
5. Smart Way Macaroni & Cheese – $0.69
Seventy cents barely buys anything anymore, yet this 7.25 oz Smart Way macaroni and cheese costs $0.69 and fills the same pantry role as Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. It is not currently discounted, which makes that sub-dollar everyday price the real attraction.
Parting Thoughts: Smart Way is a genuinely useful fallback for families stocking basic meals on the tightest budget.
