The Easy, On-The-Go Snack I Never Leave Costco Without

Oh Costco, "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..." If you are like me, your list is loaded with everyday essentials like paper goods, breakfast foods, pantry staples, and seasonal must-buys. (Of course, I always leave room in the cart for the bakery goodies too.) The big box store has certainly earned its spot on my grocery shopping rotation. Especially for the value it provides. But the largest section of my list has to be dedicated to the snacks. And while most of those purchases are for my kids and their endless grazing, there is one snack I always pick up for myself.

The Costco Snack You Have to Try

No, it's not the pickle chips, though they tempt me time and time again. It's the Kirkland Signature Cashew Clusters—the perfect one-bite treat. I stock up on several bags at a time for on-the-go sustenance, road trip munchies, or quick workday noshes.

These portable, nutritious, gluten-free nut clusters come in a 2-pound bag for just about $11. As stated on the packaging, we're getting 50% cashews, making this a steal of a deal considering how pricey nuts can be these days. Additionally, each serving has 5 grams of protein in a handful of about five pieces, per the 1-ounce serving size suggestion.

Why Are Costco's Cashew Clusters So Good?

Bottom line, this snack has that exquisite salty, sweet balance that makes eating them too easy. Pop them into your mouth and enjoy the delightful crunch from the roasted cashews and caramel-like coating that creates a satisfying combination of texture and taste. The creaminess of cashews pairs with nutty almonds and pumpkin seeds. The sweet coating bundles it all together with cane sugar, rice syrup, and honey, finished off with a touch of sea salt to offset the sugar and highlight the overall flavor. I can never eat just one.

For me, nuts make for smart snacking and these cashew clusters make for a delicious twist on the usual bowl of mixed party nuts. And the bonus is that they keep me satiated until the next meal.

We rely on this beloved big box store to get us through our week. And Kirkland's Cashew Clusters with Almonds and Pumpkin Seeds are just another example of all that the vast aisles have to offer. Now go try them for yourselves. Just make sure you bring your own membership card when you head to the checkout with your Costco haul.