14 Nutritious Snacks To Stock Up On At Costco

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Costco is a chain associated with warehouse-style stores. For decades, it's operated using a membership system. People pay a fee to become Costco members, which allows them to shop there. This gives people access to lower prices on groceries, home goods, and whatever else the chain has to offer — which is a lot. You can buy gas at Costco, as well as a new car to put it in.

But on top of selling a diverse array of items at low costs and in bulk quantities, the chain offers added perks to shoppers. Costco is known for selling food, such as hot dogs and pizza, at its on-site food courts. It's also famous for its free food samples. Then, there are beloved prepared items like rotisserie chickens, available to all paying members. But along with fan-favorite treats like these, there are also nutritious snacks to be bought at Costco.

There are tons of wholesome goodies sold by this store. These include items like nuts, gluten-free crackers, dried fruit, yogurt, seeds, and more. Many of these snacks are offered under Costco's line of Kirkland Signature products. This affordable brand is produced entirely by Costco, allowing it to cut costs, thereby lowering prices for its members. Due to Costco's bulk-buying system, healthful treats bought there will be offered in large quantities, allowing you to stay stocked with items that will last a long time. If this appeals to you, read on. Here are some nutritious snacks to stock up on at Costco.

Hummus has long been considered a nutritious snack. Per Medical News Today, that's because hummus is high in nutrients such as fiber and protein. It's also low in sugar. Many of these health benefits come from chickpeas (the main ingredient in hummus). According to WebMD, eating these legumes — also known as garbanzo beans — may help stabilize blood sugar, aid digestion, and lower cholesterol. It's easy to see why people consider eating hummus beneficial.

If you're a Costco shopper who loves hummus, try the store's Kirkland Signature Organic Hummus. According to the chain's website, this hummus comes in 2.5-ounce cups, sold in a pack of 20. This allows you to enjoy individual servings of hummus. At the same time, this extends the shelf life of other servings, since everything comes individually wrapped. According to those who've tried it, this packaging style is convenient. "Love these tiny hummus containers, perfect for travel and on the go," wrote one person on consumer review platform abillion. 

Looking for some dried fruit to snack on? You can get it at Costco, by purchasing Kirkland Signature's Sunsweet Whole Dried Plums. According to the chain's website, this snack is high in fiber and fat-free. Each serving contains some of your daily recommended intake of vitamin A, calcium, and potassium. With benefits like these, it's safe to say that this is a nutritious product. If you want something sweet yet wholesome to snack on, these dried plums can help you with that.

According to those that bought this item, it won't disappoint you. "My bag had very soft and moist plums in it," said one person on Amazon. "Have not bit into any pieces of pits," wrote another pleased reviewer. Others appreciated the large quantity provided with each purchase — a trait found within all of Costco's Kirkland Signature products. "We like the large packages because they last so much longer," read one such review.

Amki Sesame Thins are a unique Costco snack. Made entirely from sesame seeds, sugar, and syrup, they're deliciously simple. With so few ingredients, the snack can be enjoyed by many, even those who adhere to certain diets. Gluten-free or vegan snackers can enjoy the classic flavor of Amki Sesame Thins. Per the company, this treat is both savory and sweet. Additionally, it's crunchy. If any of these qualities are what you look for in a snack, we recommend trying it.

We consider this snack nutritious for its lack of many artificial or potentially harmful ingredients. It also contains a few healthful nutrients, like protein, fiber, and potassium. Along with being sold at Costco, shoppers can purchase these on Amazon, although Amki Sesame Thins may be sold in lower quantities at higher prices on the online retailer. However, the reviews for this snack remain strong on Amazon. "These are lightly sweet with wonderful sesame flavor!" wrote one person. "These have both a great taste and mouthfeel," said another buyer. "Each little package is just the right amount to satisfy," wrote an additional Amazon customer.

For another nutritious cracker made for snacking, we recommend any Mary's Gone Crackers product. The Organic Original crackers made by this brand are sold at Costco. At least some shoppers appreciate them because the snacks were recommended in a blog post by Costcuisine. The website dedicated to Costco food reviews called this treat highly convenient and nutritious, as well as moderately affordable and tasty.

According to Costco's website, the Mary's Gone Crackers Organic Original flavor is gluten-free, vegan, and Non-GMO certified. Each serving contains some of your daily recommended calcium, iron, and potassium. The way that the crackers achieve these things is through wholesome, plant-based ingredients. Per its nutritional information, the main ingredients are brown rice, quinoa, flax seeds, and sesame seeds. Reviews on the Mary's Gone website complimented these crackers. "I was so surprised ... Made with wholesome ingredients too. I will definitely be purchasing again," said one person.

If you like having single-serving yogurt cups stocked at all times, you're in luck. Costco usually sells variety packs of Chobani Greek Yogurt. Per the chain, each box comes with 20 different yogurt cups. Each cup is roughly 5.3 ounces in weight. At the time of writing, these variety packs offer flavors like strawberry, blueberry, peach, and black cherry. Greek yogurt itself is known for being nutritious, with a reputation for being high in protein and low in sugar, as per U.S. News. But this Chobani product sold at Costco comes with even more admirable nutritional information. It's also fat-free, gluten-free, and non-GMO-certified.

Blog Cruising Costco appreciated this wholesome snack, loving the flavor of this yogurt, and complimenting its richness, creaminess, thickness, and sourness. They enjoyed the yogurt over savory crepes. The peach flavor of this variety pack is also sold at Walmart, where it received similarly favorable reviews. "This yogurt is great because it has a sweet peach flavor to it. There are real pieces of peach at the bottom. It has a good creamy texture and no artificial coloring," said one Walmart customer.

Some of us tend to be perpetually dehydrated and forget to drink enough beverages. If this also sounds like you, buying prepared juices — like those from the brand Pressed — could be helpful. Luckily for Costco members, you'll be able to buy these drinks in-store. Costco sells Pressed drinks in the form of both juices and shots. It's not the most affordable snack — at approximately $70 for each 24-pack of Pressed shots — but they are nutritious. They come in flavors like Vitality, Probiotic, Elderberry, and Wellness. They're made from ingredients like ginger, lemon, apple, or cabbage.

With the larger servings of Pressed Juices, you'll find a similar nutritional profile. The juices are made from a mixture of fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome ingredients. Sometimes, the shots and juices even come bundled, so that you can purchase both at once. Per the warehouse company's website, you can get a bulk container of 18 juices and six wellness shots from Costco for around $100.

For those with nut allergies, snacking on seeds can be a good alternative. If this is you or someone in your household, try Go Raw's Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds. You can pick these up during your next trip to Costco — if you are a member, of course. These versatile seeds can be eaten alone or as a healthful addition to meals like yogurt bowls or salads. Per the Costco website, this item is gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO project verified, and USDA Organic. Eating these pumpkin seeds can also provide you with a healthy serving of protein and iron. It's even free from cholesterol.

According to the snack brand, pumpkin seeds are also a good source of other nutrients, like zinc, magnesium, manganese, and iron. On Amazon, the flavor, texture and overall experience of eating these nuts were applauded by shoppers. "Great for snacks, salads, to make granola or granola bars," said one person. "Super nutritious because they are sprouted. I like them as a snack out of the bag (by the handful) or on oatmeal, salads, and yogurt," wrote another one.