10 Underrated Costco Items to Add to Your Shopping List

If there was a Costco hall of fame, you can bet the rotisserie chicken, maple syrup, and frozen berry blend would be in it. Costco shoppers know and love these reliable products, which is why they’re so popular. Hiding in plain sight, however, are all of the products on Costco shelves that don’t have a cult following and are vastly underrated. Here are the underrated Costco items that have flown under the radar for far too long—but not anymore.

Kirkland Signature Salted Butter

The only problem with buying food in bulk is that it could go bad before you can use it, but this Kirkland Signature Salted Butter will last up to five months in your refrigerator. It’s real butter made from a base of fresh cream, and has a grade AA from the USDA, which is the highest grade possible. Butter is the perfect companion for toast, starter for creamy pasta sauces, and topping for vegetables. It has endless uses, so don’t pass up this household staple thinking you don’t need that many sticks of butter.

PuraVida Fire Roasted Primavera Mistura

You don’t need to cut and season your own vegetables when you have this bag of PuraVida Fire Roasted Primavera Mistura on hand. The 4-pound bag includes a combination of broccoli, squash, peppers, and onions, which are flavored with avocado oil and spices. The veggies are also fire-roasted, so all you have to do is reheat them on the stove and serve them with your favorite protein. 

S&W Organic Chickpeas

Whether you call them chickpeas or garbanzo beans, these legumes are packed with protein and fiber. But cooking dried beans can take hours. Grab a case of these S&W Organic Chickpeas to add to beans to salads, make homemade hummus, or toss chickpeas in the oven for a crunchy snack. You don’t have to spend hours over an open flame waiting for them to soften, and they’re one of the most affordable protein sources you can find.

Kirkland Signature Organic Broccoli

Would you eat more veggies if you didn’t have to rinse, chop, or cook them? Costco’s Kirkland Signature Organic Broccoli is a game changer. Each package contains four 1-pound bags of organic broccoli florets, so put away your cutting board. The best part, however, is that the individual bags are microwavable. In just a few minutes, you can have steamed broccoli at the ready with next to no effort.

Grillo’s Pickles Dill Spears

Costco sells a variety of pickles, but these Grillo’s Pickles Dill Spears are picking up traction. Unlike the jars of pickles found in the pantry section of Costco, these are kept refrigerated because they don’t contain any artificial preservatives. They’re fresh, and shoppers swear the difference in taste is noticeable. These won’t stay a hidden gem for long, so grab ‘em while you can because the word is getting out.

Kirkland Signature Wild Flower Honey

This bottle of Kirkland Signature Wild Flower Honey is more than six times larger than those little bear-shaped bottles of honey you can get at a regular supermarket. But the price per ounce isn’t six times more expensive, making it an incredible value. Honey technically doesn’t expire—once opened, it can last indefinitely in your pantry—so there’s no excuse not to buy it in bulk and reap the savings. Whip this honey out when you need a home remedy for a sore throat, or a way to sweeten teas, sauces, and marinades.

PBfit Peanut Butter Powder

Costco’s nut butters are appropriately rated—by now, most people know that you won’t find a better deal on natural, no-fuss peanut butter. But have you ever tried the PBfit Peanut Butter Powder? It’s lower in calories and fat than regular peanut butter, and lasts longer in your pantry. You can add it to smoothies and oatmeal, or mix it with water to create a creamy spread. It doesn’t have the exact same taste and texture as regular peanut butter, but it’s a shelf-stable source of protein with a lot of uses.

Kirkland Signature Whole Grain Rolled Oats

If you’re looking for an affordable, satiating breakfast aside from your go-to eggs, oatmeal is the obvious choice. It’s cheap, versatile, and filling. Costco sells all the major types of oatmeal—instant, quick cooking, steel cut, etc. And at unbeatable prices too. This hefty 10-pound bag of Kirkland Signature Whole Grain Rolled Oats is newer to the scene, but contains more than 100 servings in a convenient resealable bag. Jazz it up with some berries, nut butter, yogurt, and honey for a tasty yet balanced breakfast.

Pasta Prima Spinach and Mozzarella Ravioli

On weeknights you don’t feel like cooking, you’ll be glad you picked up this frozen Pasta Prima Spinach and Mozzarella Ravioli. The packaging doesn’t look like much, but anyone who tries this spinach and mozzarella ravioli raves about it. The pasta is ready within minutes, and you don’t even need to buy a separate sauce. Just drizzle some olive oil over the warm raviolis and use the included Parmesan-herb packets to add flavor. 

Kirkland Signature Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon

When your freezer is stocked with proteins and veggies, you never have to wonder, “what’s for dinner?” Costco makes it easy to throw something together with this package of Kirkland Signature Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon that consists of several pre-portioned salmon filets. They’re not just any salmon filets, however—they’re wild-caught Alaskan sockeye salmon. While slightly more expensive, this type is considered more nutritious than farmed salmon, with higher amounts of healthy fats. Once you figure out the seasoning and cooking method that you like best, you’ll appreciate always having these protein sources in your freezer.