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15 Surprising Foods You Can Buy at Kroger

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Kroger is one of countless Americans' neighborhood grocery stores, offering staples like bread, milk, fresh produce, and meat, along with countless other edible treats. And while you can expect to find everything traditional on your shopping list at Kroger, there are plenty of underrated foods at Kroger, too.

Here are a few of our favorite surprising Kroger finds—let them inspire your next grocery list.

Taco Bell Hot Sauce

bottle of taco bell hot sauce

Per 1 tsp (5 g): 0 calories, 0 g fat, 30 mg sodium, 0 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 0 g protein

There's a whole line of Taco Bell products you can get at Kroger, to mimic the fast-food giant's specialties at home. We love this hot sauce, which is just $1.99 a bottle.

$1.99 at Kroger
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Simple Truth Emerge Plant-Based Patties

kroger simple truth plant based patties

Per serving (113 g): 230 calories, 14 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 390 mg sodium, 6 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 20 g protein

Kroger's Simple Truth line includes vegetarian options like these plant-based burger patties.

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$4.49 at Kroger
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Canyon Bakehouse Gluten-Free Hawaiian Sweet Whole-Grain Bread

canyon bakehouse hawaiian sweet bread loaf

Per slice (28 g): 70 calories, 1.5 g fat (0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 115 mg sodium, 14 g carbs (0 g fiber, 3 g sugar), 1 g protein

Kroger has many gluten-free bread options, including this Hawaiian bread. Did you ever think you'd find a GF version of this sweet loaf?

$6.49 at Kroger
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Build-Your-Own Wine Case

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If you want your favorite wines delivered to your door, you're in luck. You can build a wine case from Kroger stocked with all your favorites.

$189.99 at Kroger
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Kroger Recipe Beginnings Riced Cauliflower

kroger frozen cauliflower rice

Per serving (85 g): 25 calories, 0 g fat, 20 mg sodium, 4 g carbs (2 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 2 g protein

Yes, there's Green Giant frozen riced cauliflower, but you can also buy this option from Kroger's store brands. It even steams in the bag!

$2.29 at Kroger
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Simple Truth Organic Plant-Based French Onion Dip

kroger simple truth french onion dip

Per 2 Tbsp: 40 calories, 3 g fat (2.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 160 mg sodium, 2 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 1 g protein

Trying to cut back on dairy? Kroger has a plant-based alternative to your favorite dip. It's perfect for dunking crunchy veggies.

$3.79 at Kroger
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Simple Truth Smooth Cashew Butter

kroger simple truth cashew butter

Per serving (32 g): 190 calories, 17 g fat (3 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 0 mg sodium, 9 g carbs (1 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 4 g protein

Kroger's house brand has all kinds of nut butter options, including this creamy cashew butter. Yum!

$5.99 at Kroger
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Simple Truth Original Oatmilk

carton of kroger simple truth oat milk

Per 1 cup (240 mL): 120 calories, 5 g fat (0.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 140 mg sodium, 16 g carbs (2 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 3 g protein

Are you looking for a plant-based milk alternative for your cereal and morning coffee? Kroger's Simple Truth line has the answer.

$3.99 at Kroger
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Modern Table Vegan Mac and Cheese

modern table vegan mac and cheese box
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Per serving (83.5 g): 300 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 460 mg sodium, 54 g carbs (4 g fiber, 1 g sugar), 16 g protein

This boxed mac and cheese is both gluten-free and vegan, so it's perfect for anyone with dietary restrictions. And it tastes good, too!

$3.99 at Kroger
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Chobani Vanilla Coffee Creamer

chobani vanilla coffee creamer

Per 1 Tbsp (15 mL): 30 calories, 1.5 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 0 mg sodium, 4 g carbs (0 g fiber, 4 g sugar), 0 g protein

Yes, Chobani makes more than yogurt! This coffee creamer adds that taste of sweetness to your morning cup of Joe.

$3.49 at Kroger
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Rise Nitro Brewing Co. Dairy Free Oat Milk Mocha Nitro Cold Brew Coffee

rise oat milk mocha cold brew can

Per 1 can (7 fl oz): 150 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 190 mg sodium, 25 g carbs (1 g fiber, 15 g sugar), 1 g protein

For those days you don't feel like brewing a fresh pot of coffee, try this canned mocha cold brew over ice. The oat milk makes it extra foamy.

$2.50 at Kroger
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Southern-Style Cut Okra

kroger frozen okra bag

Per 0.75 cup: 25 calories, 0 g fat, 0 mg sodium, 6 g carbs (2 g fiber, 2 g sugar), 0 g protein

Whether you live in the South or just love Southern cooking, Kroger is here to help. This frozen bag of okra is ready for all your Southern recipes, and it costs just $1.

$1 at Kroger
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Just Egg Plant-Based Scramble

JUST egg packaging

Per 3 Tbsp (44 mL): 70 calories, 5 g fat (0 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 170 mg sodium, 1 g carbs (0 g fiber, 0 g sugar), 5 g protein

Going vegan doesn't mean giving up your favorite breakfast. This liquid egg alternative is perfect for blending with vegetables for a healthy morning scramble.

$4.99 at Kroger
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Simple Truth Keto Three-Seed Cheese Crisps

bag of kroger simple truth cheese crisps

Kroger's store-brand version of Whisps has the added benefit of sunflower, pumpkin, and flax seeds in the mix. You'll get 23 grams of protein per serving! (Note: The full nutrition information for these cheese crisps wasn't available on Kroger's website.)

$2.99 at Kroger
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Field Roast Creamy Original Chao Slices

field roast chao slices vegan cheese

Per 1 slice (20 g): 60 calories, 4.5 g fat (4 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 180 mg sodium, 4 g carbs, 0 g protein

You don't have to head to a specialty food store to find vegan cheese—it's right in the aisles at Kroger.

$6.49 at Kroger
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Meghan De Maria
Meghan De Maria is a senior editor at Eat This, Not That!, specializing in food, product, and restaurant coverage. Read more about Meghan