7 Affordable Winter Costco Grocery Finds That Make Staying in Way Better
To say that it’s been a rough winter would be an understatement. In many parts of the country, it feels like spring may never arrive — and that means a lot more time spent indoors. Cozy winter foods and treats that don’t blow your grocery budget can make being cooped up much easier.
Before you go into full hibernation mode, stop by your local Costco for winter grocery finds — and snacks, can’t forget those — that make staying in and counting down the days until spring a little more enjoyable.
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1. Quaker Oats Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: $8.79
Warm oatmeal is a staple of cold-weather breakfasts for good reason. It’s filling, affordable and endlessly customizable, whether you add fruit, nuts or a spoonful of peanut butter for extra energy while you shovel all that snow. This package from Costco offers 10 pounds of oats for under $10, making it a budget‑friendly pantry essential.
2. UNREAL Dark Chocolate Coconut Minis: $12.99
When you’re too cold to brave the outdoors for a movie night, create a cinematic experience at home — complete with delicious, highly snackable candies. Chocolate has long been a go-to comfort food to knock down the winter doldrums, and these sweet, bite-sized treats have an added burst of coconut to delight the senses.
3. David’s Cookies Brownie and Cookie Combo Pack: $30.99
Whether you dunk them in hot tea, coffee or cocoa, cookies are a cherished winter treat. These chocolate chunk cookies can make yet another snow day slightly more bearable — emphasis on slightly. To sweeten the deal, this pack includes 12 chocolate chunk cookies and six rocky road brownies, making it ideal for sharing or stashing in the freezer.
4. Lotus Foods Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen: $10.99
On a day when it feels like your very bones are sheathed in ice, nothing warms you faster than a steaming bowl of ramen. These noodles offer a flavorful alternative to traditional ramen and are made with millet and brown rice rather than wheat. They’re also gluten‑free and suitable for many plant‑based diets, making them a versatile option for winter meals.
5. Annie’s Organic Homegrown Macaroni & Cheese Variety Pack: $19.99
Is there a better comfort food than macaroni and cheese? If there is, we haven’t found it. This variety pack from Annie’s offers several boxed options that come together quickly after a cold, blustery day. They’re also made without artificial flavors or preservatives, which may appeal to shoppers looking for simpler ingredients.
6. Snapdragon Foods Vietnamese Pho Bowls: $13.59
Maybe you’re feeling under the weather. Maybe you’re just really, really cold. Either way, you should have some delicious pho on hand — and this beef-flavored noodle soup will provide a delightfully savory boost to your body and your mood.
7. Kirkland Signature Pecan Halves: $17.99
You can get a lot of use out of a 2-pound bag of pecan halves. Yes, there’s plenty of winter baking to accomplish — but they also work well as a snack or as a topping for oatmeal, yogurt, granola or even ice cream.
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