I'm a dietitian and mom of 2. Here are 12 quick snacks I buy at Costco with my executive membership.

Jackson's sweet potato chips, mandarin oranges, and Natural Delights fresh Medjool dates are a few of the many snacks I always buy for my family.

Apr 30, 2025 - 20:44
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I'm a dietitian and mom of 2. Here are 12 quick snacks I buy at Costco with my executive membership.
The author's full cart at Costco, filled with items like mandarin oranges, sweet potato chips, and more.
I'm a registered dietitian and mom of two who shops at Costco for snacks my whole family loves.
  • I'm a registered dietitian and mom of two who's an executive member at Costco.
  • My husband and I shop there for snacks our whole family can enjoy.
  • We love Medjool dates, sweet potato sticks, and mandarin oranges.

As a registered dietitian and mom of two toddlers, snacks aren't just nice to have — they're a must.

My husband and I work from home and are always looking for quick snack options to grab between meetings or to toss into snack trays, baby bags, or the car console.

I like to keep things simple, so the best snacks in our house check three boxes: quality ingredients, durable enough to be thrown in a bag, and most importantly, something my kids will actually eat.

Costco is one of our favorite places to shop, and I love to make the most of our executive membership. Here are 12 of our favorite snacks the whole family enjoys.

Simple Mills almond flour crackers are our favorite pair-with-anything snack.
Simple Mills almond flour crackers.
We like to pair Simple Mills almond flour crackers with things like cheese, tuna salad, and hummus.

We love Simple Mills almond flour crackers for their straightforward ingredients and the 2 grams of fiber they provide per serving.

These crackers pair well with everything from cheese and tuna salad to hummus. They're also gluten-free, which helps when we're packing snacks to share with friends who have allergies or sensitivities.

SnakYard organic sweet potato sticks are chewy perfection.
SnakYard organic sweet potato sticks.
I like to buy SnakYard sweet potato sticks for my 1-year-old.

My 1-year-old loves the texture of these sweet potato sticks. They're subtly sweet, soft, a little chewy, and made with just one ingredient, which makes them a great choice for her while she's teething.

We also love bringing them to playdates since they're allergen-free.

Wildbrine raw organic sauerkraut is perfect for a probiotic kick.
Wildbrine raw organic sauerkraut.
Since I don't have time to make my own sauerkraut, I like to buy it at Costco.

I love crunchy, tangy things, so it's no surprise my kids do, too. I often pack a little sauerkraut in my 3-year-old's snack tray, and at home, we'll toss it on scrambled eggs or serve it as a quick side.

Before kids, I used to make my own sauerkraut, but now that I'm short on time, having an easy, store-bought option feels like a small parenting win.

We love the versatility of Natural Delights fresh Medjool dates.
Natural Delights Medjool dates.
We like to use Natural Delights Medjool dates in chia seed pudding.

Dates are a gem in our household because they're so versatile and mess-free. I'll pop them into the snack tray, stuff them with cheese or nut butter, or use them to make our weekly chia seed pudding.

The Country Archer beef minis are my go-to protein on busy mornings.
Country Archer 100% grass-fed beef minis.
Each Country Archer mini beef stick has 4 grams of protein.

I'm always trying to balance our snacks with some protein or fat, and these mini beef sticks make it easy.

The ingredients are clean and simple, with no preservatives, nitrates, sugar, or other fillers you sometimes find in meat sticks.

The That's It mini fruit bars are a no-mess, allergy-friendly win.
A bag of That's it. mini fruit bars.
The That's It fruit bars come in three flavors: strawberry, mango, and blueberry.

This is another snack that's great for school, playdates, or keeping in the car. They're just fruit — literally, that's it.

I like that the bars are chewy without being sticky or crumbly, and they hold up well no matter where we stash them.

Kerrygold Dubliner cheese is a hit with both toddlers and grownups.
Blocks of Kerrygold Dubliner cheese.
Kerrygold Dubliner cheese makes a great addition to our cheese boards.

Kerrygold Dubliner cheese has the richness of an aged cheddar with a slightly nutty and sweet finish. It's perfect for the toddler snack tray and holds its own on our grown-up cheese board, too.

We like to slice the block up at the beginning of the week and keep the pieces in a jar to savor throughout the week.

Siete grain-free cinnamon churro strips are a treat we all feel good about.
Siete grain-free cinnamon strips.
Siete cinnamon churro strips have no refined sugar.

We like to call these the "dessert chips" in our house. Siete's cinnamon churro strips have the perfect amount of sweetness and are made with cassava flour and no refined sugar.

The Unreal dark chocolate coconut minis have a nostalgic flavor.
Unreal dark chocolate coconut minis.
These Unreal dark chocolate coconut minis taste like a grown-up version of Mounds bars.

I loved Mounds as a kid, and the Unreal dark chocolate coconut minis are a snack I can feel good about.

They're made with just three ingredients and none of the fillers you often find in candy. The dark chocolate is made with real chocolate liquor, which gives it a rich, deep flavor that feels a little more grown-up.

BelGioioso fresh mozzarella snacking cheese is perfectly pre-portioned.
BelGioioso fresh mozzarella snacking cheese.
I like to add BelGioioso fresh mozzarella snacking cheese to salads or eat it on its own.

The texture of fresh mozzarella is firm enough for little hands, which makes it easy to throw in the snack tray for my oldest or slice up for my 1-year-old.

We like adding it to salads and other meals during the week, too, and enjoy that it comes in pre-portioned balls of three.

Jackson's sweet potato chips satisfy our salty cravings.
A display of Jackson's sweet potato chips.
My husband and I are a big fan of Jackson's sweet potato chips.

My husband and I love crunchy and savory snacks. Jackson's chips are simple and made with lightly salted sweet potatoes with avocado oil.

Mandarin oranges are an easy grab-and-go snack.
Sweetums mandarin oranges.
Mandarin oranges are a staple in our household.

Mandarin oranges are always in our weekly rotation because they're easy to peel, no mess, and full of vitamin C. We keep a bowl on the counter so we can grab a few when we head out the door.

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