15 Must-Grab Costco August Bargains Worth Stocking Your Pantry With

The great thing about Costco is that you can stock your pantry without overspending on groceries. How? As long as you use some of the best Costco shopping hacks, you can nab the warehouse club's best deals on staples, sweets, meals, and more.

The warehouse retailer recently refilled its shelves with the top bargains of the month. Whether you're stocking up for the fall or prepping for the last few backyard barbecues of the season, our favorite finds include everything from budget-friendly bread flour to mouthwatering marshmallow cookies.

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

Price: $17.99

With 10 grams of protein each, this pantry product is the perfect snack for a long road trip, after a workout, or on any outdoor adventure. You'll get seven Honey Cinnamon Peanut Butter and seven Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter bars in every pack.

Made from simple ingredients like oats, peanuts, egg whites, and honey, this brand-name buy is a healthier alternative to candy and chemically filled bars.

If $17.99 seems like a lot for 14, compare Costco's price to $27.99 for 12 of the Honey Cinnamon Peanut Butter flavor on RXBar's website.

Price: $6.29

Pickle-flavored foods are popping up everywhere, and now, you can make your own. Shake this dill seasoning onto barbecued burgers, grilled chicken, or ribs. You can even mix it into marinades or homemade salad dressing.

Price: $14.59

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these decadently delicious chocolates. You won't have to pay specialty store prices to get these gourmet goodies, either.

The 15.1-ounce bag of individually wrapped candy is a steal for $14.59. For reference, a 7.9-ounce gift box of milk chocolates from Godiva's website costs $46.

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Price: $9.99

Costco's newest bakery cookie is a fresh take on rice cereal treats. The brown butter dough, crispy rice, and marshmallow combo has a flavor shoppers rave about.

Redditors call this pantry pick "Way too good," "delicious," and "Possibly my favorite Cosco cookie."

Price: $10.69

Aromatic chili peppers and EVOO elevate this tomato sauce, giving it a flavor that rivals what you might find in a fine dining restaurant. So if you're in the mood for something more than just basic, this pantry pick is it.

Get two 32-ounce jars for $10.69 right now. Grocery chain HyVee charges $6.99 for 24 ounces. In a price-per-ounce comparison, Costco wins by 12 cents, at 17 cents versus 29 cents.

Price: $7.89

Chickpeas are a versatile pantry product that you can use to make hummus, garnish salads, or mix into a savory side. Nab an eight-count of 15.5-ounce cans for under $8. Target sells a single can from the same brand for $1.59.

Price: $12.99

Empty nesters and smaller households can't use bulk buy veggies before they go bad. Instead of wasting money on fresh produce that wilts and rots, snap up this 12-count pack of 14.5-ounce cans.

The brand-name green beans are a shelf-stable option that you don't have to use right away.

Price: $11.99

Whip up a healthy vegetarian meal or side in minutes. Simply microwave the mix for 90 seconds, pour the quinoa and brown rice blend into a bowl, and you're ready to eat. Add Goya chickpeas, fresh tomatoes, cucumber slices, and peppers to jazz up this healthy bargain buy.

For $11.99, the six-count's price equals $2 per 8.5-ounce pack. At Target, a single pouch costs $2.99.

Price: $11.99

Make chicken salad in minutes with this Costco find. Add a dollop of mayo, chopped celery, and a spoonful of relish to this canned poultry pantry product. Then, spoon the mix into a plasticware container for a tasty on-the-go picnic lunch.

Price: $14.99

Don't break the bank with expensive EVOO. Instead, Costco's store-brand line features this exquisite batch of Spanish olive oil. The smooth finish pairs perfectly with rustic toasted bread, pasta, or grilled fish.

Price: $14.99

Pass on plain peanut butter and stock up on this seven-nut spread. Cashews, almonds, Brazil nuts, flax seeds, chia seeds, hazelnuts, and pumpkin seeds some together to create a flavor you'll savor. And that's not all. The "Power Fuel" blend contains six grams of protein per serving.

How much can you save at Costco? Compare $14.99 to $23.99 (on the brand's website) for the same 26-ounce jar.

Price: $11.49

Now that you have nut butter, you need a fruit spread to make gourmet PB and J's. Enter this fancy find. The beloved brand's preserves include a sumptuous blend of strawberries, cherries, red currants, and raspberries.

Price: $9.99

Stock up on staples this month. If you plan on baking bread, you can snag this 12-pound bag of unbleached flour for $9.99.

That saves you almost $2 compared to what you'll pay at other stores. The five-pound size sells for $5.99 at Target.

Price: $9.99

Cashews, almonds, and pumpkin seeds give these clusters plenty of protein (five grams per serving). Toss this 32-ounce bag into your travel tote and take it on an end-of-summer road trip or serve the salty, savory mix at your next outdoor event.

Price: $18.49

No dairy? No problem. We found this 12-count of organic vanilla soy non-dairy beverage (32 ounces each) at Costco.

That means you can forget about taking up too much space in the fridge. You can store unopened packs in the pantry.

At Costco, you can stretch your August shopping budget further and save money on groceries. Our roundup of pantry picks combines affordability, quality, and (best of all) taste. So go ahead and fill your cart with these flavorful finds.

Are you looking for more ways to cut costs? Even though we spotted plenty of pantry deals, you can also score serious bargains on frozen foods, pet products, refrigerated prepared deli meals, beauty buys, and more this month.