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My monthly Costco haul that includes sweet, salty and protein
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items The list of recurring items that make their way into my cart time after time.
Sections
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Snacks
Freezer section
Produce
Bread aisle
Dairy
For the grandkids
Snacks
Sometimes I’m in the mood to add protein, but a sweet treat and salty nuts frequently hit the spot.
I don’t really like dark chocolate but this is my new guilty pleasure. I can pop these in all day long. The fruit inside is sweet and balances the dark chocolate perfectly.
Brookside Dark Chocolate, Acai and Blueberry, 32 oz
These are so addictive. The perfect amount of salt.
Kirkland Signature Shelled Pistachios, Salted, 1.5 lbs
I love the crunch of these chips. Perfect size so the whole big bag doesn’t go stale.
Miss Vickie's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, 1.38 oz, Variety Pack, 30-count
I like the whole grain flavor of these chips. Lots of yummy flavors.
SunChips Whole Grain, Variety, 1.5 oz, 30-count
This salty and sweet snack is for sure a crowd favorite. My mother keeps 5-10 bags in her cupboard at all times and snacks on this while she watches tv.
Angie's BoomChickaPop, Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn, 25 oz
A great mix of nuts. I like this pack because there is just enough salt to keep me coming back.
Kirkland Signature Extra Fancy Mixed Nuts, Salted, 2.5 lbs
Cashews are my favorite nuts. So I love a whole bag of these where I’m not picking them out of a mix.
Kirkland Signature Fancy Whole Cashews, 2.5lbs
These are a good little bite size snack of seeds and nuts. I keep these on my snack shelf.
Kirkland Signature Cashew Clusters, 2 lbs
I like to keep a pack of gum with me at all times so I love this bulk pack.
Extra Sugar Free Chewing Gum, Spearmint, Slim Pack, 15 Sticks, 10- ...
This is a good blend of oatmeal with a touch of chocolate sweetness to it.
Heavenly Hunks, Organic Oatmeal Dark Chocolate, 22 oz | Costco
The perfect snack. Not sweet and full of carbs, this treat is filled with meat!
Chomps Original Beef Sticks Same-Day Delivery
Freezer section
I save time and money by filling my freezer in bulk.
Staple. Gotta have this and a back up bag in the freezer. So easy to thaw and use for everyday meals.
Kirkland Signature Thin Sliced Chicken Breasts, Boneless Skinless, 10 lbs
When I need some more protein in my day, I pop a handful of these in the air fryer for 15 minutes. They crisp up and are real meat inside.
Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks, Boneless Skinless, 4 lbs
8 minutes in the air fryer and bliss awaits. I love these dipped in some marinara sauce. Adds 10 grams of protein for every 3 pieces.
Petite Cuisine Mozzarella Sticks In A Crispy Seasoned Breading, 5 lbs
I keep a bag of salmon in my freezer. It’s a healthy meal and I am starting to finally learn how to cook it so it tastes like it came from a restaurant.
Kirkland Signature Wild Sockeye Salmon, Individually Wrapped, 3 lbs ...
I never thought I would want to eat sausage out of a tube like this, but it’s actually amazing. This is the first ingredient in my breakfast burritos.
Jimmy Dean Fresh Pork Sausage, 3 lbs
This is the second ingredient in my breakfast burrito mix. I cook up all 4 packs and break it into bite size pieces. I also like to have one thawed out in the fridge to eat on egg sandwiches.
Kirkland Signature Bacon, Hickory Smoked, Sliced, 1 lb, 4-count
The 3rd ingredient in our breakfast burrito mix. I cook up the whole bag of these in a skillet with some salt and pepper. Then mix it with the drained ground sausage and bacon pieces. I keep the mix in 2 gallon ziplock bags in the fridge and we all ...
Ore-Ida Hash Brown Potatoes, Shredded, 6 lbs
Ready to sprinkle on literally everything. So many uses for this bag of cheese.
Kirkland Signature Mexican Style Four Cheese Blend, Shredded, 2.5 lbs, 2 ct
Already frozen perfect for smoothies. My son loves these.
Kirkland Signature Organic Blueberries, 3 lbs
I love strawberries in my smoothies!
Kirkland Signature Organic Strawberries, 4 lbs
I love a tropical smoothie. Makes me feel like I’m in Hawaii. I add vanilla protein powder to up the protein.
Wawona Organic Daybreak Blend, 4 lbs
I buy this in a 3 pack because it gets sprayed on fruit, waffles, and desserts of all kinds.
Costco Wholesale
Produce
My favorite thing about Costco is the fresh produce. Quality fruits and veggies at prices I can justify.
How cute are these little cucumbers. They don’t need so be peeled so they are a pull out and eat with no prep veggie.
Cocktail Cucumbers, 1.5 lbs
I use these in broccoli salad, broccoli soup, veggie trays, and just to steam along with dinner. Already washed and prepped.
Kirkland Signature Organic Broccoli Florets, 1 lb, 4-count
These little zucchini are the perfect size to slice up and cook in a little butter. I shake Parmesan cheese on top and they are a healthy side added to my main.
Zucchini, 6 ct
I don’t know how healthy these are but they sure are a quick easy salad to add to any dinner. The Mediterranean and Asian are my two favorites.
Costco Salad Kits, Mix & Premade Bags from Taylor Farms
I can always count on Costco to have a beautiful fresh bowl of strawberries.
Strawberries Organic, 2 lbs
The organic version of the blueberries at Costco has so much flavor. I can eat a handful plain and they burst with flavor. I toss a handful in my morning yogurt as well.
Driscoll's Organic Blueberries Same-Day Delivery
Costco has the perfect size fresh raspberries. I toss these into salads and yogurt and smoothies.
Raspberries, 12 oz
My son got me hooked on these. Apparently they have so many vitamins and are super healthy for you.
Gold Kiwi, 3 lbs
There are so many potatoes in this bulk bag! It lasts several meals for the whole family. And the golden ones are my favorite.
Gold Potatoes, 10 lbs
Costco has the cheapest best quality bananas around.
Bananas, 3 lbs
Bread aisle
When serving a crowd or just my little family Costco bread is everything we need.
These tortillas just take a few someone to warm up on a skillet. They taste so fresh and thin. Tacos, quesadillas and breakfast burritos are great on these.
Tortilla Fresca Organic Uncooked Flour Tortillas, 36 ct
My whole family has switched to sourdough bread. It seems to be a healthier option and we love the taste. I put one of these loaves in the freezer and it’s still fresh when we finish the first loaf.
Seattle Sourdough Waterfront Bread, 24 oz, 2-count
We love French toast. I buy this bread when we are going on family vacation or have all our kids at our house for breakfast. The wider slices are perfect for French toast.
Master French Bread, 32 oz
When we have family parties, we make a sandwich bar with croissants. These are fresh and flaky and so good with lunch meat, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes on top. Also a staple with chicken salad.
Kirkland Signature Butter Croissants, 12-count
We use these for hamburgers, sloppy joes, and pulled pork sandwiches. They are soft and we toast them for a crisp bun.
Franz Brioche Hamburger Buns, 12 ct
Dairy
Best prices around on milk, eggs and butter. We just don’t drink enough milk to go through 2 gallons anymore. But the butter and eggs are good in bulk.
I always buy butter in bulk and keep the extras in the freezer. It’s cheaper at Costco.
Kirkland Signature Butter, Salted, Stick, 1 lb, 4 ct | Costco
Yes, we really do go through this many eggs. My son eats 5 a day by himself.
Kirkland Signature Cage Free Eggs USSA Grade AA Same-Day Delivery
For the grandkids
I like to keep some snacks around for the grandkids. Don’t want them to go hungry.
My grandkids love these and I eat them everyday occasionally too.
Nature's Garden, Probiotic Strawberry Yoggies, 0.7 oz, 30-count
I keep these stocked for when the grandkids are at my house. It’s an easy snack for them.
Kirkland Signature, Organic Applesauce, 3.17 oz, 24-Count
I choose this brand because they don’t have a lot of the added junk that are in other brands.
Mott's Fruit Snacks, Assorted Fruit, 0.8 oz, 90-count
This is the best size for little hands and a good portion for the kids.
Country Archer Grass-Fed Beef Stick Minis Original, 0.5 oz, 28-Count
Great size for kids and yummy flavors.
That's it Mini Fruit Bars, 24-count
Kids love these. They are easy for little mouths to chew.
Goldfish Baked Snacks, Variety Pack, 45-count
Yep, almost every child’s favorite food.
Kirkland Signature Beef Hot Dogs, 12 Links, 1.5 lbs, 3-count
I ate Kraft Mac and cheese as a kid but this brand and flavor is a notch ahead of my childhood favorite.
Annie's Organic Homegrown Macaroni & Cheese, Variety Pack, 6 oz, 12-pack
Protein bars and drinks
I’m trying to count my macros and get at least 100 grams of protein a day. I wouldn’t reach it without the help of these!
To me these taste like a candy bar.
FITCRUNCH Protein Bars, 16g Protein, Chocolate Peanut Butter, 1.62 oz, 18- ...
These taste good and have 15 grams with protein.
Perfect Snacks Organic Protein Bar Variety Pack Same-Day Delivery
I keep these in the fridge to help keep them fresh but it doesn’t matter because they get eaten fast.
G2G 3-pack Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bars 24-count
I drink one of these daily. They taste amazing, like chocolate milk. They fly out of the fridge.
Fairlife Nutrition Plan, 30g Protein Shake, Chocolate, 11.5 fl oz, 18-pack
These are a staple. I use them in my ninja Creami and also just to drink for extra protein.
Premier Protein Vanilla Protein Shake Same-Day Delivery
The gold standard of protein powder. I love the huge bag. It lasts so long. I keep a vanilla and a chocolate in my pantry at all times. I mix it in with Greek yogurt to up the protein and make smoothies with it.
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein Powder, 5.64 lbs ...
Sweet treats
I try to eat healthy but I have a sweet tooth that craves a few bites of sugar every day. Costco has so many great choices.
I like a treat every so often. These hit the spot.
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats, 0.78 oz, 60-count
I love these!! I really feel like I had a treat worth the calories when I eat these. I keep them in the back of the pantry hidden from my kids so I can save them for me.
Sanders SandersMilk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel 36oz Tub ...
I was so sad when the original Costco s’mores mix left the shelves. But these are for sure an upgrade with the caramel. They are delicious.
Kirkland Signature Caramel S'mores Clusters, 26.3 oz
I love how these are packaged and great to give as a treat to others and they taste amazing. Smooth and creamy.
Utah Truffles Belgian Milk Chocolate Truffles, Mint, 16 oz
I love homemade chocolate chips cookies. But I don’t take time to make them often. These are a good choice when I don’t have time to bake.
Kirkland Signature Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 24-count
When I need a bite of something sweet these babies are hanging out in my freezer waiting. Cheesecake is my first love.
Junior's Mini Cheesecakes, Variety Pack, 1.5 oz, 24 ct
Meat department
The meat at Costco is a better price and a better quality than what I can get at any grocery store near me. I stock up.
This is quality meat. I separate it into 6 balls wrapped in plastic wrap and keep them in the freezer and thaw them out one at a time in the fridge.
Kirkland Signature Ground Beef 88% Lean / 12% Fat
I like the pork roast that comes in 4 different sections. It’s a better size to cook for a small family and I keep the extra in the freezer. They don’t always have that size though. I use this for pork tacos and pulled pork sandwiches.
Pork
I put this in the crockpot and shred it for sandwiches. It is also so yummy with some spices for tacos, burritos or quesadillas.
Kirkland Signature USDA Choice Beef Eye Round Roast
Steak has become so expensive lately. This is the most affordable option I have found. It is tender and delicious.
Kirkland Signature Beef Loin Top Sirloin Steak, Boneless, Per Lb
This fillet is huge and enough to feed the whole family. Great on the grill.
Kirkland Signature Fresh Farmed Atlantic Salmon Fillet