As most of you already know, I am a HUGE Costco fan. It's super kid-friendly so I don't mind shopping there with both kiddos and can load up the cart and plan ahead a month at a time! I share lots of Costco finds and always get asked what my "go-to" favorite things are. So I have created a shopping list for anyone who is searching for my most favorite items when you go to Costco.
*Note that each item is usually around $10, so plan ahead and pick out what you NEED for each month so you can stay on budget!*
BUDGET TIP: When I am on a tight budget, I keep out my phone and add things up as I shop so I know if I need to put something back or pick and choose to stay within my budget.
I try to get my fresh produce, deli meat, and things that expire quickly from Walmart or Sprouts weekly so I don't waste any food in the fridge!
COSTCO GO-TO SHOPPING LIST:
EASY MEALS/SNACKS:
· Veggie Cakes (middle refrigerated section)
· Perfect Fit Meals (middle refrigerated section)
· Tortilla Crusted Tilapia (Frozen Section)
· Honey BBQ Boneless chicken Wings (higher fat/frozen section)
· Veggie Bowls (Vegan and Dairy Free/Easily add chicken to them for protein) I think these are in the refrigerated aisle.
· Guacamole Cups - middle refrigerated section (higher fat)
· Hummus Cups (higher fat)
· Salmon (higher fat)
· Orange Chicken (frozen section in a box. Add minute rice and edamame for a meal)
SNACKS:
· Peanut Butter Pretzel Cups (higher fat/carbs)
· Oikos Greek Yogurt or Dannon Greek Light and Fit 80 Calories
· Dairy Free: RX Bars/Lara Bars
· Kids Snacks: Goldfish, Veggie/Fruit Pouches, Fruit Snacks
· Rice Rolls
· Pretzel Thins (I eat these with my chicken and tuna salads for lunch)
· Gluten Free Milton Crackers *contain dairy
· Almonds (higher fat)
ESSENTIALS/STAPLES:
I try to rotate when I buy these to save money, but have things on hand.
· Sandwich Thins (bread aisle)
· Dave’s Killer Bread (bread aisle)
· Coffee (we buy the beans and grind them or K Cups)
· Mexican Shredded Cheese Blend (I put one in the freezer so I don’t run out as quickly)
· Canned Green Beans
· Canned Refried Beans or Black Beans
· Canned Chicken
· Canned Tuna
· Quinoa Rice Packets or Rice Packets (I’m NOT a fan of the brown rice bowls they sell there)
· Peanut Butter or PB2
· Egg Whites (package of 6 cartons in the milk refrigerator)
· Protein: Premiere Protein, Muscle Milk 100 Cal *contain dairy or Orgain Protein *vegan and sometimes the Collagen Peptides in the protein section as well to mix into my coffee.
· Paper Plates/Bowls/Cups (to cut down on dishes)
· Epsom Salt (by the pharmacy)
DRINKS:
· Vitamin Water Zero
· Gatorade Zero (they only have this occasionally)
· Orange Juice (to mix with my vanilla protein)
· Water Bottles
· Kirkland Flavored Waters
· Green Juice (I only get this occasionally)
· V8 (to help me get more veggies in)
FRESH FRUIT/VEGGIES:
· Avocado
· Bananas
· Blueberries
· Strawberries
· Red/Orange/Yellow Bell Peppers
· Romaine Lettuce OR Spinach
· Grapes
FROZEN:
· Acai Bowl Packets
· Edamame
· Riced Cauliflower (easy for lower carb rice and perfect for my Chicken “Fried” Rice Recipe)
· Frozen Fruit (I get the blends so I can just scoop a cup into my blender for a protein smoothie)
· Root Medley
· Frozen Chicken Tenderloins or Breast
· Ground Beef (comes in 5 – 1lb Rounds)
· Frozen Cod
· Frozen Tortilla Crusted Tilapia
· Frozen Broccoli Packets
TREATS ON OCCASION:
· Dark Chocolate Covered Mango (my favorite splurge)
· Heavenly Hunks Dark Chocolate Oatmeal (tastes like cookie dough!)
What are YOUR favorite Costco finds? Please share in the comments below so I can try them out! Also make sure you are following me on Instagram and/or Facebook for my most recent finds! (@stephanieadkinsfitess)
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