The Best Costco Keto Shopping List

We have recognized our reader’s need for a Costco Keto Shopping List. The big caveat in switching to a ketogenic diet is the necessity for buying more high dollar meats than usual. Don’t let this deter you from beginning your Keto diet. You will be pleasantly surprised how quickly savings accumulate when you shop at Costco.

Because Costco specializes in bulk, discounted products, you must determine how to store foods with a short shelf life, i.e. freezing. Unless you have a large family, we don’t recommend buying fresh produce in bulk. Just take some of the money you’ll save at Costco and buy your fresh fruits and veggies at the local Farmer’s Market.

Let’s begin our Costco Keto Shopping List with a sampling of meats, fish and poultry. Note that Costco’s private label brand is “Kirkland Signature”. Unless otherwise specified, the following are Kirkland Signature.

Costco Keto Meats, Fish, Poultry

Ground beef is the busy moms go-to for meatballs, stuffed peppers, tacos, meatloaves, hamburgers and more. Once you’ve tried Costco’s high quality, grass fed, organic ground beef, you’ll never go back to your old ways of eating.

Bacon is an essential of the Keto diet. You’ll be surprised at the amount of bacon you cook weekly. Ways to eat bacon: crumble bacon and sprinkle on top of casseroles, wrap it around veggies and roast in oven, put slices on top of hamburgers, make BLT sandwiches, flavor soups with bacon, use in fat bombs, etc.

Buy bacon in quantity at Costco and save money too.

USDA Prime Ribeye Steak is top of the heap, king of all steaks. When ribeye is cooked right, its inner-fat or “marbling” melts, ensuring an awesomely tender and delicious piece of meat.

Tenderloin is more budget-friendly than steaks. You can carve roasts, as well as steaks from a whole tenderloin.

Short Ribs are fantastic when barbecued. Or, cook them in a stew.

Chuck Roast is the one you want to cook an all-day roast.

Take Note: It’s not easy to find prime beef in stores, it is mostly used in restaurants.

Sockeye Salmon, Wild Alaskan is a desirable Keto food. Because wild-caught salmon is getting scarce and locals eat most of the fishermen’s catch, the fresh variety is quite expensive. You can buy the frozen kind at Costco for a significant savings. Frozen salmon is easy and quick to cook on an indoor grill or in the oven.

Costco does carry fresh wild-caught salmon and it is a big-ticket item. However, if you prefer fresh to frozen, Costco makes it their business to give you more bang for your buck.

Skinless, boneless chicken breasts are Grade A, USDA. Chicken breasts answer the daily question, “What’s for dinner?” The frozen 10-pound package of chicken breasts is cost effective because they are wrapped individually. You can just take out as many as you need and return the balance to the freezer.

Before you went Keto, you likely ate chicken 3-4 times a week, because it’s a lean, high-protein, low-fat food. For the same reasons, chicken isn’t a top choice for Keto dieters. But it’s easy to ramp-up the healthy fat content when you cook chicken. You can marinate it in coconut oil or olive oil, cook in butter or bake in a casserole, with cheese on top.

So, add your favorite chicken parts to the Keto Shopping List. Whether you fancy wings, thighs or breasts, Costco’s got’em.

For a winner, winner, chicken dinner, pick up a rotisserie chicken.

Chef's Cut Smoked Beef Jerky should be a permanent item on your Costco Keto Shopping List. Beef jerky is like the fairy godmother of Keto dieters when between meal hunger strikes. Rather than sabotaging your diet, grab a couple of jerky sticks (one for each hand) – say abracadabra – and bye-bye hunger.

Teton Waters Ranch Uncured Beef Hot Dogs – These dawgs are made from 100% grass-fed cattle (beef). They contain no MSG, nitrites or nitrates, hormones, anti-biotics, gluten or carbs. Try Teton’s breakfast and dinner sausages too.

Remember to stock canned meats for those times you are in a rush to get dinner on the table.

Albacore Tuna – 8 pack

Chunk Chicken Breast – 6 pack

Wild Planet Sardines are just right for eating straight from the can. If sardines are your go-to snack, six cans won’t even seem like a bulk purchase.

Sardines are rich in healthy Omega-3 fats and Wild Planet sardines are packed in extra-virgin olive oil, which supplies…guess what? Right, Omega-3s. Once you experience the incredible “fresh-from-the-sea” taste of Wild Planet sardines, you’ll likely be a convert for life.

You’ll always find a great assortment of meats, fish and poultry at Costco. When you find something that you fancy, add it to your Costco Keto Shopping List.

Costco Keto Nuts, Seeds & Nut Butters.

Nuttzo Organic Nut & Seed Butter contains seven crunchy nuts and seeds, with sea salt. Nutrient rich. Nuttzo advertises as “delicious snacking with heart”.

2-Pound Bag Pecans are low carb and no cholesterol.

Walnuts keep longer in a zip lock bag in the freezer.

Shelled Pistachios are roasted and salted.

3-Pound Bag Almonds for snacking and baking.

27-Ounce Jar Creamy Almond Butter is an excellent source of fiber and protein that satisfies between meals. It is gluten free and contains simply almonds, with no additional oils.

Costco Keto Fats & Oils.

Getting enough healthy fats in your daily diet isn’t always easy. Items in this category, such as mayo, coconut oil and avocado will help boost your fat requirement.

84 Ounce Organic Coconut Oil aka You Can’t Go Keto Without it! Coconut oil is an essential for Keto dieters. Dense in healthy fats but with zero carbs, this oil is for you. Fits your cooking and baking needs. One tablespoon contains 120 fat calories, no trans fats and zero cholesterol.

Chosen Foods Avocado Oil has a high fat burn temperature. Use it for stir-frying and sautéing.

Primal Kitchen Avocado Mayo is rich in healthy fats. It contains cage-free eggs, non-GMO beet vinegar and organic rosemary extract. Primal mayo is sugar free, gluten free and is Non-GMO verified. Primal kitchen’s claim to fame is being the first to add avocado oil to mayo.

You’ll get 12 fat grams and zero net carbs in a tablespoon of Primal Kitchen Avocado Mayo. Its creamy texture, unlike the funky texture of most mayo’s, etc. with added oil is a delightful surprise.

Costco Full-Fat Dairy and Eggs to include on your Costco Keto Shopping List.

Not only can you eat full-fat cheeses on the Keto diet, you must. Just zip by the low-fat cheese displays and go for the gusto.

Cello Riserva Artesian Parmesan Cheese Wheel emits a nutty fragrance. Note that each wheel is a whopping 20 lbs. of deliciousness. The more you eat, the more you want.

Galbani Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks is referred to as la dolce vita (the sweet life) by Italians. If you haven’t tasted Galbani cheeses, pamper yourself with this yum-yum treat. This string cheese is made with 100% USDA certified organic milk.

Kerry Gold Butter from grass fed cattle is a tasty source of must-have fats.

Hard-Boiled Eggs by Wilcox are time efficient and cost-effective. Perfect for travel, snacking or in potato salad, etc. Now is a good time to add a 12-pack of Organic hard-boiled eggs by Wilcox to your Costco Keto Shopping List.

(Signature) Organic Fortified Vanilla Almond Beverage fills that gap left by real milk. Boasting no sugar, one-gram carbs, three grams fat, one-gram fiber and 35 calories per cup, this non-dairy beverage is delicioso. Try it in your coffee or smoothie.

(Signature) Organic Free-Range Eggs

Your fridge without organic eggs is like a rainbow without yellow. You’ll pay more, but color them worth it, because the hens only eat organic vegetarian feed and do not live in cramped cages.

These USDA Grade AA eggs are brown and packed 24 eggs per carton.

Horizon Organic Heavy Cream is a Keto must-have, when you’re looking for ways to bump-up your daily fat grams. Stir it in your coffee or tea. Add richness to homemade soups and Keto-compliant desserts. The happy cows at Horizon graze in pesticide free green pastures.

Because you are giving up certain foods you love, don’t settle for blandness in your new diet. Herbs, Spices and Seasonings is the next category on your Costco Keto Shopping List.

Signature Ground Turmeric Powder, 12 Ounces is the diet supplement, which battles inflammation, fosters healthy digestion, serves as a natural painkiller and contains anti-aging properties.

Rather than taking capsules, use the real thing. Add it to soups, rice, lentils, fat bombs, chili, curries and more.

Signature Ground Saigon Cinnamon is a boon for people with type 2 diabetes, as it lowers levels of blood sugar naturally. It helps lower “bad” cholesterol, provides antioxidants and fosters pain management. Just because it’s good for your health, don’t overdo cinnamon or your food will taste bitter.

Cinnamon is positively delish in your morning coffee. Sprinkle it on sweet potatoes, add a dollop to chili, perk up blah tasting oatmeal and more.

Olde Thompson Everything Bagel seasoning is one of those things you probably never heard of and certainly weren’t aware you needed, until you spy a generous sized bottle (11.5 ounces) at Costco.

Better add it to your Costco Keto Shopping List because you’ll use it all gone in a New York minute. Ingredients include onion, garlic, sesame seeds, sea salt and poppy seeds. Sprinkle it on fish, chicken, eggs, dip, avocado and of course, bagels.

A Spice Affair Thai Seven Spices was developed to balance the essential flavors – bitter, sweet, sour, spicy, salty - when cooking Thai food. Ingredients are cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, paprika, mustard, fenugreek, cumin, coriander and black pepper.

We haven’t recommended certain spices because they begin losing flavor in about six months. However, some spices keep their freshness up to three years. It makes sense to buy things you use frequently in bulk to take advantage of cost savings.

Miscellaneous Items for Costco Keto Shopping List

Signature Almond Flour Blanched California Superfine, 3 Pounds

Almond flour is an auspicious alternative for wheat flour. Made exclusively with blanched (skin removed) almonds, it is nutrient rich. Almond flour contains plenty of vitamin E and magnesium. It is high-fiber, low-carb and gluten free.

Because of its ample antioxidants, almond flour can reduce your risk of cancer. Its abundant fiber supports healthy digestion. Use it for all your Keto baking needs.

Green Giant Organic Cauliflower Rice is ridiculously easy to make – simply zap it in the microwave for 90 seconds and it’s good to go. Cauliflower rice is a fantastic substitute for regular rice for Keto dieters.

No need to grind cauliflower in your blender. Just grab a giant bag of cauliflower rice from Costco for a no fuss, no muss method of making casseroles or stir-fries.

CAcafe Coconut Coffee rocks your morning coffee. If you’ve had challenges with thin, watery non-dairy creamers, you’ll love the creaminess of CAcafe coconut coffee. Plus, your morning cuppa will be ready in a jiffy. Just put powdered mix in a cup, add hot water and stir.

The manufacturers mix real ground coconut with ground Colombian coffee beans. It contains no dairy, no artificial flavors or preservatives.

Final Verdict

Nobody ever said Keto dieting is cheap. But if weight loss is your goal, you will lose weight on a ketogenic diet. We have compiled this Costco Keto Shopping List to offer you the best of both worlds – you’ll lose weight and save money by buying in bulk at Costco.