Costco Vegan Food Worth Bulk Buying Right Now!

Updated November 2023: Considering a Costco membership but not sure if anything at Costco is vegan? Already a member but aiming to eat more plant-based? Good news: there is PLENTY of Costco vegan food worth bulk buying! In fact, the store has practically everything you could want.

These grocery items are not only a good value, they are delicious and BULK WORTHY! As an obsessive vegan grocery shopper and huge Costco fan, I shop at Costco at least once a month, and my family and I try alllllll the vegan items!

Spoiler alert: most items on this list won’t spoil quickly. While Costco carries good quality bulk produce, it’s hard to recommend produce wholeheartedly because of the shorter shelf life.

Without further ado, here are the top Costco plant-based options that are worth buying in bulk in 2023. Consider this your vegan Costco shopping list;).

New! Cowboy Bean Salad

This new vegan Cowboy Bean Salad is a winner! Perfect as a dip or side dish, it is a blend of black-eyed peas, black beans, and chickpeas with corn, red pepper, and jalapeno in a vinegar based dressing. The flavor is mild with just a hint of sweetness and spice.

Reminiscent of my Poor Man’s Caviar Dip recipe, but even easier to buy instead!

New! Field Roast Sausage Variety Pack

The Field Roast discovery pack includes three tasty flavors: Italian Garlic and Fennel, Spicy Mexican Chipotle, and Smokes Apple & Sage. The perfect choice for summer BBQs! And the apple sage is especially kid-friendly, too!

New! Dr. Foo’s Thai Peanut Coconut Sauce

This new find is a home run! Packed with whole food ingredients and no added oil, this sauce is not only delicious, but mild enough to be family-friendly!

Kilmon Dairy Free Vegan Ice Cream

Klimon dairy free ice cream just arrived to our local Bay Area Costco and we are pumped! With a tasty assortment, we are especially in love with the Morning Brew Coffee and Mint Chip flavors.

Costco Vegan Crackers

Costco has a some solid choices when it comes to crackers. And unlike other food categories, their crackers are not a huge bulk haul; they come as a 2-pack (almond, seed) or 4-pack (flatbread). And as an added bonus, they actually use LESS packaging than most other categories- one cardboard box with 2-4 thin plastic sleeves of crackers.

Our family favorite from Costco is Rustic Bakery: bite-size flatbread crackers with sea salt or a hint of rosemary. So good, so simple.

Two other tasty choices that are also gluten free are the uber healthy Mary’s Gone Crackers super seed and Simple Mills almond flour crackers.

Vegan Snacks: Costco Dried Fruit (Mangos and Dates)

Dried fruit is another category that makes sense to buy in bulk, especially if you have kiddos. In addition to a long shelf life, dried fruit makes an awesome addition to lunchboxes and snacks.

You can’t beat the Kirkland brand organic dried mangos…sweet and addictive without added sugar!

We also love the organic pitted dried dates: they are like nature’s candy…sweet and delicious on their own or with your favorite nut/nut butter stuffed inside. I also dice them and add into oatmeal as it cooks for a natural, healthy sweetener.

Bulk Seeds at Costco

While not everyone consumes enough seeds to warrant buying bulk, many plant-based families do! So these are for you!

With easy resealable bags, both the chia and hemp seeds last for months once opened!

Spinach Filled Flatbread (Bolani Bread), regional item

This Bay area company has been selling Afghani stuffed flatbreads for over a decade at farmers’ markets and local stores, and we have been loyal customers for that long. These stuffed flatbreads are absolutely delicious and SO HEALTHY!

And while select Costco stores now carry the spinach flavor, I am hopeful that other flavors will follow one day soon too (like spicy potato, Beyond Beef kebab, and lentil).

Fruit and Veggie Pouches

Bulk fruit (and veggie) pouches for the win! These portable snacks are many parents’ go-to for easy, healthy kid-friendly food choices…without the mess!

Vegan Desserts at Costco: Acai Bowls

The acai bowl from Costco is so delicious that you almost forget it is so healthy! With fruit and granola packets included, it is a layered experience not to miss. This tops the list for Costco vegan dessert for sure!

Costco Vegan Cheese: Mozzarella

There is a reason Good Planet has made it into Costco stores: it is the best vegan shredded mozzarella IMO. And I have done a lot of research on the subject:). Good Planet is the most similar tasting to it’s dairy counterpart, and melts well too! In fact, it tops the list in the Best Vegan Cheese by Category.

If you have kids, this bulk vegan cheese can be put to good use in lasagna, pizza, and more. And I find it keeps for over a month after opening in the fridge.

Costco Noodles & Pasta

Costco is a great place to purchase noodles. First, they are fairly easy to store. Perhaps more importantly, Costco has some hard to find varieties like brown rice ramen and shapes like “unicorn horns” (aka casarecce). The perfect base to a delicious Costco plant-based dinner!

Plant Milk

Plant milk is the item that has me visiting Costco regularly– the 3-pack Silk Oatmilk simply can’t be beat. Not only the best deal around, Silk contains 100% of the daily recommendation for B12, which is hugely important for vegans. Not to mention a significant amount of daily vitamin D and calcium. And it’s oh so creamy!

My kids go through almost an entire 3-pack every week, so our beer fridge has become our oatmilk fridge;)!

Costco also carries a 3-pack of almond milk.

Frozen Fruit

Smoothie makers will appreciate the frozen fruit bulk offering at Costco. From organic strawberries and mixed berries to mango and pineapple, Costco offers about every item you could want. And at a clear deal too!

Costco Vegan Butter

Another unbeatable deal is Miyoko’s vegan butter. And since it just comes in a 2-pack, it’s hardly bulky.

This European style cultured butter is so delicious and decadent that I dare you to swap it for the dairy version and see if anyone can tell!

Vegan Bread at Costco

If you freezer has room, buying a 2-pack of your favorite breads (like Dave’s Killer Bread or your local sourdough) definitely pays off. Not only a great deal, it will likely minimize frequent trips to the grocery store.

Use one, freeze one!

Kirkland Roasted Seaweed

Seaweed fans will love these bulk packages at Costco. Since so many stores sell them in singles or just 3-packs, this bulk option is really a great deal.

While the seaweed industry still has not figured out how to minimize packaging, these organic roasted seaweed snack packs use no more packaging than any other store.

Canned Beans

Beans are a vegan pantry staple. And while omnivores may not go through beans quickly enough to warrant the bulk, many herbivores will! Costco ensures you never run out. They offer black beans, chickpeas (garbanzo beans), refried beans, and now kidney beans too!

This is one bulk vegan food item on our list every visit.

Costco Nut Butter

Costco’s private label, Kirkland brand, offers bulk peanut butter and almond butter without any added sugar. Definitely worth the bulk for natural nut butter lovers, as they simply come in a large single pack (almond) or 2-pack (peanut).

And the new NuttZo is a unique blend of nuts and seeds into a delicious, highly nutritious butter that is a must-try!

Bars

If you have kids, you know about bars. They make life easier and are a healthier choice than many other packaged bulk vegan snacks.

Since bars are small, they are generally worth buying in bulk. Even if you can’t store the box in your pantry, chances are, you can store the individual bars.

Kid faves include Clif Kids Z Bars and Nature’s Bakery Fig Bars. Husband loves the Clif bars.

Bottom line, these are some of the best Costco vegan snacks to buy.

Chips & Popcorn

These types of bulk vegan snacks make sense for bigger households, and when entertaining! And Costco carries the best brands IMHO: Skinny Pop Popcorn, Kettle Brand Potato Chips, and Stacy’s Pita Chips.

Tomato Sauce

Costco makes it easy to stock up on tomato sauce. First, Rao’s marinara is a cult favorite. If you aren’t familiar, just trust me. You will find room in your pantry for 2 jars.

And Kirkland’s marinara ain’t too shabby either. A bit thinner, it is still well balanced and makes a great choice, especially when adding other ingredients to the sauce.

Nuts

Nut lovers have already discovered Costco’s amazing deals on bulk nuts. The organic raw cashews are especially key to a plant-based diet, as they are the base of many cream sauces and cheeses as well as easy homemade parmesan (a staple in our pantry).

While nuts are a bulk vegan food item offered in many stores, Costco offers the best price around.

Costco Tofu

Not only a better deal, once removed from the box, these four individual tofu packages are easy to store in the fridge. Costco tofu is plant-based staple for sure.

And if you haven’t tried air fryer tofu yet, this is your PSA!

Costco Vegan Dips and Salsa

Sure, these fresh dips have an expiration date, but they are generally a couple months out. So the key is to strategically open the package when you know you are ready to dig in and share! In fact, together they could make a killer Costco vegan platter (with some of those crackers above)!

My longstanding favorite dip (and the reason I joined Costco!) is the Chipotle Bitchin’ Sauce. And now Costco carries the Bitchin’ Sauce 3-pack, that includes the pesto and spinach artichoke flavors too.

And Casa Sanchez salsas are a local delicacy here in the Bay area…I hope they make it to your Costco too!

Plus, Costco offers hummus, guacamole, and sometimes even vegan queso (I have noticed it go in and out at my local Costco). With so many choices, you are sure to find a Costco vegan dip you love.

Peanut Butter Pretzels

One of life’s true pleasures…peanut butter pretzels! And Costco’s Kirkland brand comes in the perfect packaging. Therefore, this vegan bulk snack is totally worth it: easy to open, close, and store, this sturdy container keeps those pretzels fresh for months.

Costco Salad Greens

If your household is able to use a one pound package of mixed greens before they turn, then this item is for you! About 40% cheaper for the same size as other grocery stores.

Bonus: at least here in Northern California, the lettuce I have seen at Costco is grown fairly local.

Impossible Burgers

If Impossible burgers are your jam, Costco is the place to shop. They make burger night (or BBQ night) so easy by offering frozen patties, and the 8-pack is hardly bulky.

Indian Samosas

These Sukhi’s potato and pea samosas are simply delicious!

Salty, spicy fried dumplings with refreshing cilantro chutney on the side, these frozen Indian samosas are perfect served as an appetizer or side dish.

Morning Star Breakfast Sausages

New (to my Costco at least) item alert: Morning Star Farms JUMBO SIZE vegan breakfast sausage patties! These are perfect for those breakfast sandwiches and breakfast burritos!

Naked Smoothies

Another NEW item…Naked brand smoothies. This package is AWESOME, not only because it includes 4 flavors, but because they come portion controlled! At just 10 ounces per smoothie, they are the perfect size for kiddos (and adults alike!).

Pickles!

Dare I state that Grillo’s Pickles are the best in the land!? There, I just did:)

Both their dill spears and spicy variety are ON POINT in balanced flavor (not too salty) and crunchy texture. I just hope your Costco carries the same brand!

Perfect size for a BBQ or other outdoor afternoon gathering.

Outshine Popsicles

Outshine popsicles are the real deal…made with real fruit and natural colors and sweeteners, you can feel proud serving these popsicles at any warm weather gathering.

This 24 pack includes strawberry, grape, pineapple, and lime flavors.

Another awesome, healthy vegan dessert at Costco.

If you were looking for vegan options at Costco in 2023, hopefully this shopping list has your answers! What is YOUR favorite plant-based Costco items? Please, share your thoughts by commenting below!

Want more Costco vegan goodness? Check out Trader Joe’s and Costco Vegan Value Comparison.

Cheers!

–Jenn