7 Costco Frozen Foods That Chop Down Your Weekly Food Budget
If you’re looking for ways to cut down on groceries, you might want to check out Costco’s frozen food section.
The average household spending on groceries is $6,224 a year, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. That’s about $120 a week. It’s also a hefty chunk out of anyone’s budget, especially in the face of high living costs and student debt. Buying bulk at Costco can save you serious money compared to other stores, while still being worth the purchase in nonfinancial ways.
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Ready to shop? Here are seven frozen foods at Costco that you can buy on a budget.
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Kirkland Three Berry Blend
Price: $13.59
This 4-pound bag of frozen berries isn’t just a low-priced bulk buy. It’s also great for healthy smoothies and other at-home snacks. It’s got no added sugar or preservatives. Plus, since it includes raspberries, blackberries and blueberries, you’ve got variety, so your taste buds won’t get bored.
It costs about $3.40 per pound. But for things like smoothies, you’ll only need about a one-third pound. That means you effectively have enough berries for 12 servings.
Sabatasso’s Pizza Singles (Variety Pack)
Price: $12.59
Frozen pizza might not be your go-to for nutritional meals, but it’s worth having some easy options when you’re particularly busy with school or work. With this pizza variety pack, you can toss a pizza into the microwave or oven and let it cook for you.
Included are six pepperoni pizzas and six four-cheese pizzas, making them approximately $1.33 apiece. Each frozen pizza is meant for a single person, but you can always add a side salad or some other healthy addition to make it more filling.
Just Bare Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks
Price: $17.99
Sometimes, you have to spend a little more up-front to get a lot over time. That’s the case with these boneless, skinless chicken breast chunks. You get 4 pounds in the bag, which is roughly $4.50 per pound. That’s less than what you’ll typically find frozen chicken cost at the grocery store.
The chicken doesn’t have any preservatives, artificial ingredients, antibiotics or added hormones or steroids. It also makes for a great variety of dinners. Pair it with some frozen (or fresh) veggies and a side of rice or quinoa, and you’ve got enough to last you an entire week.
Kirkland Signature Organic Broccoli Florets
Price: $10.49
These frozen broccoli florets will last you way longer than fresh produce ever could, and you still get much the same nutritional value. Even better is the low everyday price. Included are four individual bags, each one a pound, of frozen broccoli you can prepare directly in the microwave. That means you’re spending about $2.60 per pound.
As a side dish, you might not even eat the entire amount in one sitting. That means your money goes even further.
Jimmy Dean Croissant Sausage, Egg & Cheese
Price: $14.89
If you don’t have time to cook in the morning, these sausage, egg and cheese croissants are a solid alternative. You get 12 of them, putting the per-unit price at about $1.24. Each one comes fully cooked and has 13 grams of protein, so it’s not a bad way to start the day if you want something quick, easy and lightly filling.
Kirkland Signature Tilapia Loins
Price: $18.49
Seafood isn’t cheap, but you can get a good deal on frozen tilapia loins at Costco. For about $6.16 a pound, you get boneless, skinless fish that was raised without antibiotics, preservatives or other additives.
There are roughly 12 servings in total. Each one is only 110 calories and has 42% of the total daily recommended protein in it.
Otter Pops Original Ice Pops
Price: $10.99
Who said you can’t eat healthy and still enjoy something sweet? Included with this variety pack are 80 individually packaged Otter Pops in assorted fruity flavors. Each one has only 20 calories.
Editor’s note: Prices and availability are subject to change.
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