Reviews of plant-based food products sold at Costco
If you’re looking for a convenient snack in bar form but want something different than a protein bar, these Vel Cereal Bars might be for you! They’re kind of like a granola bar, but they seem like they might be a bit healthier. They’re also gluten- and dairy-free. Do they … Read more
Normally I don’t think of pasta as a high-protein food, but this Chickapea Pasta from Costco isn’t your typical pasta. It’s made from chickpeas and lentils, so it’s got a lot of protein in each serving. Does that mean it’s better for you than regular pasta? Maybe! Will it fool … Read more
Crackers and cookies aren’t things I think of as healthy, but the brand Simple Mills is doing its best to change that! Their Almond Flour Crackers and Sweet Thins use simple, natural ingredients to deliver crackers and cookies that are nutritious and satisfying. These Simple Mills Organic Seed Flour Crackers … Read more
Is it possible to make a truly delicious treat that’s also reasonably healthy? After reviewing a lot of different products claiming to offer this combination over the years, I can say that it is. It’s not very common though. Most of the contenders compromise on taste or nutrition or sometimes … Read more
I love avocados and guacamole, but I hate it when they turn brown! Storing partially-used avocados and containers of guacamole just doesn’t work. This Kirkland Signature Organic Chunky Guacamole from Costco solves that problem by using individual-serving-size containers, so you can enjoy your guacamole without worrying that you’ll end up … Read more
With a combination of sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sweetened dried cranberries, this Costco naturSource Salad Topper seems like it would work well for adding taste and texture to a lot of different things. However, the fact that it uses soy sauce for seasoning makes it a bit tricky to … Read more
Summer is here, which means it’s popsicle season! As a kid, nothing beat a popsicle on a hot summer day. They’re not quite as appealing as an adult, partly because you think a bit more about the kind of ingredients that need to be used to create the bright colors … Read more
Would you believe that these Unreal Dark Chocolate Coconut Minis from Costco only have only three ingredients? Well, they do – just organic coconut, dark chocolate and cassava syrup. Using only three ingredients also allows them to be gluten-free, vegan and low in sugar! The question is, do they taste … Read more
A samosa is a savory pastry filled with a mixture of vegetables like onions, peas and potatoes and warming spices. They’re typically deep-fried. Between the dense dough, the starchy filling and the deep frying process, they end up being a heavier dish that many people see as comfort food. Can … Read more
Costco offers a pretty solid selection of crackers. The Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers are my favorite, but I’ve reviewed plenty of others (see the next paragraph for a list of some of them). These Innofoods Garden Crisp Crackers caught my eye because they’re gluten-free and loaded with vegetables. The … Read more