15 Sam’s Club Bulk Pantry Items That Are Truly a Great Deal (#8 Is a Steal)

Buying in bulk can be one of the smartest financial moves for stretching your grocery budget, and you can do that at Sam's Club. You can find bulk options that cost less per ounce, helping you save money and keep your pantry stocked.

These 15 bulk pantry staples will help you tackle high grocery costs without sacrificing quality, allowing you to get the most out of your Sam's membership.

Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.

Price: $22.98 (on sale from $24.98)

Having olive oil on hand means you won't run out when you need it, and buying this 3-liter option from Sam's will help you save money on groceries. At the sale price, you'll only pay $0.23 for each fluid ounce, while buying the same size Great Value olive oil at Walmart means spending nearly $0.30 per ounce instead.

Price: $9.98

Quinoa is a whole grain superfood because it has so many nutrients, including fiber, protein, B vitamins, and other nutrients and minerals. You can get a four-pound bag for only $0.16 per ounce — a deal compared to the same product at Walmart that costs over $0.20 per ounce on sale.

Price: $7.98

At only $0.17 per ounce, stocking your pantry with the 48-ounce bottle of Member's Mark Wildflower Pure Premium Honey is the way to go. A 40-ounce bottle of Good & Gather honey at Target costs $11.69, making it $0.29 per ounce and a more expensive option than Sam's.

This honey is made from wildflower blossoms, and customers love all it has to offer, with Sam's Club shopper Kimberly saying, "This honey tastes so good and is really good in baked goods. It dissolves well, tastes good, and is really good on the pocketbook!"

Price: $7.48

Chicken broth is versatile and flavorful, adding depth to recipes or offering a warm beverage to sip. At Sam's Club, you can get a six-pack of 32-ounce Member's Mark chicken broth for only $1.25 per can.

At a couple of dollars more, the Swanson chicken broth costs $1.66 per can, so stocking up is best with the lower-priced option.

Price: $14.68

This 60-pack of Nabisco Sweet Treats Variety Pack includes 10 bags of Golden Oreos, 30 regular Oreos, and 20 Chips Ahoy. Each pack has two cookies, so you can grab a little treat anytime you need one, or keep them in your bag for when you're on the go. The same cookies cost $34.99 on Amazon, or they're on sale for $18.80 (on sale from $24.16) at Walmart, so Sam's is the place to stock up on these cookies.

Price: $9.98

Pop-Tarts are perfect for a sweet, quick breakfast or a delicious and filling snack, so buying them in bulk is the way to go. Stocking your pantry with this box of 48 frosted brown sugar cinnamon Pop-Tarts means paying only $0.21 for each pastry, and you'll always have an option when you need something to take with you or when you want to heat it and have a warm treat. At Costco, the same box of Pop-Tarts costs $12.49, making them $0.26 each.

Price: $9.32

Stocking up with a bulk purchase of Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans ensures you always have protein and fiber as a choice when preparing meals. This 8-pack ends up costing only $1.17 per can, and you can use it for any meal, so it's handy and budget-friendly.

A single can of Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans at Walmart costs $1.48, so buying in bulk goes a long way and saves you quite a bit.

Price: $34.98 (on sale from $42.98)

If you use K-Cups, Sam's Club is the place to buy Starbucks Coffee Pods because they're less expensive than other stores. Their 72-count medium roast Pike Place K-Cups only cost $0.49 each, whereas a 12-count at Walmart costs around $0.80 for each pod. So, buying in bulk at Sam's means always having coffee on hand and saving quite a bit of money long term.

Price: $17.98

For only $0.72 per pound, you can get a 25-pound bag of rice at Sam's Club to stock your pantry. It's a healthy staple with no cholesterol, gluten, or trans fat.

At Costco, Kirkland Thai Jasmine Rice costs $23.99 (96 cents per pound) for the same size bag, making it a much better deal at Sam's Club.

Price: $7.98 (on sale from $9.98)

You won't run out of snack bars for a while when you stock your pantry with this bulk Sam's Club find of 36 Nutri-Grain bars. You'll get 12 each of apple cinnamon, blueberry, and strawberry bars, all made with fiber but no high fructose corn syrup, cholesterol, or trans-fat.

The Sam's Club bulk pack means you pay only $0.22 for each Nutri-Grain bar. It's a great deal compared to Target, where you can get a 32-pack for $11.69, or $0.37 each.

Price: $14.48

A 36-pack of Belvita Bites Breakfast Biscuits costs only $0.40 per ounce. Each bulk box contains 12 each of blueberry, cinnamon brown sugar, and chocolate breakfast biscuits. They contain plenty of whole grains and no artificial flavors, colors, or sweeteners. The same pack at Walmart costs $0.51 per ounce, making it nearly $4 more expensive.

Price: $7.48

Pancakes are delicious for breakfast or you can have them for dinner, and this 10-pound bag of mix will keep you stocked for a while. All you have to do is add water to prepare the batter, and the pouch is resealable, so you can make as little or as much as you'd like.

With this pancake mix at Sam's costing only $0.05 per ounce, you won't want to get it anywhere else. Walmart sells a 5-pound bag of Krusteaz buttermilk pancake mix for $7.12, making it around $0.09 per ounce.

Price: $9.98

These SimplyFUEL Chocolate Chip Cookie Protein Balls are the perfect snack, with each serving having eight grams of protein. Even better, they are gluten-free and contain probiotics to boost immunity and reduce inflammation. They also have no artificial flavors, preservatives, sugar alcohols, or high fructose corn syrup.

Shoppers love them, with shopper Kathy giving a five-star review, sharing, "Tasty and curbs my appetite for 3 or 4 hours. Good for a burst of energy during the afternoon slump. Satisfies my sweet tooth."

Price: $24.98

A 120-pack of Slim Jim for only $24.98 means you only pay $0.74 per ounce. Each serving has six grams of protein and no artificial flavors or colors. They're made with real beef, chicken, and pork and come individually wrapped so you can carry some in your car or bag.

You can buy the same 120-count at Walmart, but it's on sale for $35.99, meaning it's still more expensive than you can find it at Sam's.

Price: $7.78

Special K Fruit and Yogurt cereal is an easy and delicious way to increase your nutritional intake and stock your pantry. Each serving contains 16 grams of whole grain and contains vitamins and minerals, including fiber, B vitamins, iron, Vitamins A, C, and E.

This box of cereal contains two bags, ensuring your bulk purchase stays fresh while you work on the first bag. One family-size box of this Special K cereal costs $4.98 at Walmart, making it nearly $0.28 per ounce, so make sure to grab it at Sam's instead.

Buying bulk to stock your pantry isn't the only smart way to save money shopping at Sam's Club. You can also combine the regular low prices with a top rewards credit card to earn cash back on your purchases.