Costcois famous for selling bulk items at a steal.

“Albacore solid tuna in a can.

Sardines and canned chicken also have a lot of longevity, lasting up to five years.

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Dried or Canned Beans

Dried or canned beans are also a great item to buy in bulk.

Another recommends pinto beans.

“It’s about $22 for a 25lb bag of pinto beans.

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They are a great filler for a lot of recipes.

Lots of protein and fiber.

One Costco shoppernotesthat a 10-pound box of Quaker oatmeal is “Cheap, easy, healthy.”

Costco Goya Black Beans & Chickpeas

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Use them for baking or making overnight oats or oatmeal.

Nuts

Another great bulk item to stock up on and save at Costco?

“If nutrition is also an objective, walnuts are dense and delicious,” notes a shopper.

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“Refrigerated, they last many, many months,“saysa shopper.

“And frozen, even more,“addsanother.

Rice

“Dry bulk rice” isanotherexcellent product for keeping long-term.

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you’re free to also buy single servings that are individually packaged to throw in the microwave.

Brown rice, however, only lasts a few months due to having more oil content.

Chia Seeds

If you make lots of smoothies, consider buying chia seeds in bulk.

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“The three pound bag of organic chia seeds.

And the good news?

They can last up to five years if stored in an airtight container.

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“Frozen chicken thighs are great sources of protein,“writesa shopper.

Costco Kirkland Signature chicken packages

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