This Costco shopping idea list is broken out by macronutrient, and carbohydrates are further broken down to highlight some amazing fruit and vegetable options. Items marked with a * are pre-cooked/ heat and serve options for fast meals.
PROTEINS
| Product | Image |
|---|---|
| Chicken Breasts or Chicken Tenders |  |
| Pork Tenderloin |  |
| Choice Beef Stew Meat (lean sirloin) |  |
| Eye of Round Steak |  |
| Tofu |  |
| Fresh or Frozen Shrimp |  |
| Fresh or Frozen Cod |  |
| Fresh or Frozen Wild Salmon |  |
| Eggs and Liquid Egg Whites |  |
| Pre-cooked Chicken Breast Meat* |  |
| Pre-cooked Chicken Skewers* |  |
| Grilled Chicken Strips* |  |
| Pork Chile Verde* |  |
| Grilled Chicken Burgers* |  |
| Canned Chunk Chicken* |  |
| Kevin’s |  |
| Ahi Tuna Pouches* |  |
| Pre-cooked Beef Sirloin* |  |
| Beef Barbacoa* |  |
| Edamame Spaghetti |  |
| Chicken Sausage |  |
| Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt |  |
| Chobani Zero Sugar |  |
| Lowfat Cottage Cheese |  |
| Kirkland Protein Bars |  |
| Pure Protein Bars |  |
CARBOHYDRATES – VEG & FRUIT
Costco has a large variety of fresh produce; if you’re concerned about waste here are some excellent frozen and dried options. The nutrition difference between these and fresh is marginal.
| Product | Image |
|---|---|
| Frozen Broccoli Florets* |  |
| Fire Roasted Vegetable Mix |  |
| Green Beans |  |
| Frozen Greens Mix* |  |
| Frozen Riced Cauliflower* |  |
| Frozen Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry Mix* |  |
| Frozen Stir Fry Veg Mix* |  |
| Frozen Normandy Vegetable Mix* |  |
| Microwave Pouch Riced Cauliflower* |  |
| Canned Diced Tomato and Tomato Paste |  |
| “Superfood” Veggie Burger* |  |
| Frozen Cherries |  |
| Frozen Strawberries |  |
| Frozen Blueberries |  |
| Frozen Berry Blend |  |
| Dried Mango (no sugar added) |  |
| Dried Goji Berries (no sugar added) |  |
| Apple Chips |  |
| Dried Cherries (no sugar added) |  |
| Mini Fruit Bars |  |
WHOLESOME CARBS
In addition to bulk brown, white, and wild rice, Costco has some excellent whole grain and grain-free options.
| Product | Image |
|---|---|
| Steel Cut Oats |  |
| Quinoa |  |
| Microwave Quinoa & Rice* |  |
| Canned Black Beans* |  |
| Microwave Lentils* |  |
| Low Carb Noodles |  |
| Whole Grain Bread |  |
| High Fiber Bread |  |
| Corn Tortillas |  |
BENEFICIAL FATS
| Product | Image |
|---|---|
| Almonds |  |
| Walnuts |  |
| Pumpkin Seeds |  |
| Chia Seeds |  |
| Hemp Hearts |  |
| Almond Butter |  |
| Peanut Butter |  |
| Guacamole Cups |  |
| Sun-dried Tomato in Olive Oil |  |
CONDIMENTS & OTHER INGREDIENTS
| Product | Image |
|---|---|
| Unsweetened Ketchup |  |
| Marinara |  |
| Cacao Powder |  |
| Peanut Butter Powder |  |
| Balsamic Vinegar |  |
| Olive Oil |  |
| Avocado Oil |  |
TRAINING SNACKS, ELECTROLYTES, SUPPLEMENTS
| Product | Image |
|---|---|
| Crunchy Rice Rollers |  |
| Cereal Cups |  |
| Liquid IV |  |
| Coconut Water |  |
| Whey Protein (Chocolate) |  |
| Muscle Milk Protein Drinks (20g Protein) |  |
| Premier Protein Drinks (30g Protein) |  |
| Orgain Plant-based Protein Drink (20g Protein) |  |
| Fairlife Protein Drinks (30g Protein) |  |
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