Plant-based shopping list at Costco! Wondering how to buy plant-based at Costco? Here are some of our favorite vegan foods at Costco.
Costco has been a life-saver for us as parents.
The ability to buy things in bulk has been so helpful for saving time, effort, and money on meal prep.
As our little snack monsters continue to grow, shopping at Costco helps keep the pantry and freezer stocked with convenient, nutrient-dense options.
And lucky for us, there are so many plant-based options at Costco! Find some of our favorites below.
Plant-Based Shopping List at Costco
Costco is a membership-based, wholesale store. It’s basically a big warehouse full of food — and countless other goodies for your home and lifestyle.
Looking to make a trip to Costco to stock up on plant-based eats? You’re in the right place! Here are some things you can find there.
Note that certain things rotate in and out of Costco and may not always be available, but there’s always plenty to choose from.
Plant-Based Pantry Foods at Costco
There are so many great shelf-stable foods at Costco that will last months. Just make sure you have room to store them! The bags are super-sized and the canned goods come in extra-large packs.
- Brown and white rice
- Quinoa
- Pasta
- Tomato sauce
- Curry sauce
- Canned beans and lentils
- Canned diced tomatoes and tomato paste
- Dried beans and lentils
- Canned green beans
- Rolled oats
- Canned corn
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Vegetable stock
- Wheat and corn tortillas
- Bread
- Shelf-stable non-dairy milk (soy, almond, oat)
- Nuts (cashews, walnuts, pistachios, almonds)
- Nut and seed butters
- Coffee
- Cooking oils
- Flours, sugars, baking soda, and baking powder
- Dried herbs and seasonings
Plant-Based Frozen Foods at Costco
You’ll find big bags of frozen produce and meat alternatives at Costco for much cheaper than at other stores. They take up more though, so plan accordingly. If you have a standalone freezer, even better!
- Berries
- Pineapple
- Peaches
- Frozen smoothie fruit mixes
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Frozen plant-based nuggets and burgers
Plant-Based Snacks at Costco
One of the best parts of Costco with kids is the snacks. Having some bulk plant-based snacks on hand can be super helpful for packing lunches and on-the-go meals for the month.
- Crackers (grain, almond, sweet potato, lentil)
- Coconut clusters
- Dried cauliflower florest
- Dried pea and lentil snaps
- Lunchbox fruit cups
- Trail mix
- Dried roasted seaweed
- Dried fruit (apricots, mandarins, raisins)
- Granola bars
- Applesauce pouches
- Popcorn
Plant-Based Refrigerator Foods at Costco
The refrigerated section of Costco usually has at least a few good plant-based items, like these.
- Guacamole
- Hummus
- Plant-based butter
- Bean dips
- Vegan cheese dips
- Prepared vegetable soups
- Tofu
- Plant-based milks
Costco Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Costco is a great place to find a wide variety of fresh produce. Just make sure you have a plan to use them during the week – and store them properly – to prevent excess waste.
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Avocados
- Clementines and oranges
- Apples
- Bananas
- Garlic
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Carrots
- Celery
- Mushrooms
- Squash
- Grapes
- Lemons and limes
- Leafy greens
- Green beans
We hope you find this plant-based shopping list at Costco helpful! If you’ve been wondering how to buy plant-based at Costco, the good news is that it’s really easy. Try some of our favorite vegan foods at Costco above and let us know if you find others worth sharing!
Chime In: Do you shop at Costco? What are some of your favorite plant-based finds there?
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This blog post was super timely! Just got our family a membership to Costco and wasn’t sure where to start (buying plant-based). Thanks!