While more foods and preservatives continue to be introduced to the market, it can be increasingly difficult to read every nutrition label and know what to identify as "bad" for you.
Sometimes, one of the best Costco shopping hacks to save money is knowing which items are worth buying – and good for you.
We've curated 14 incredible sweet treats that you can grab guilt-free at Costco.
Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location. For the most updated list of Costco items, click here.
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MadeGood Granola Minis
Price: $14.49
Granola bars are tasty, but are often loaded with sugar. MadeGood makes delicious organic kosher granola bites that are mess-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan.
You can score a 24-count of mixed berry and chocolate chip-flavored pouches – 110 and 100 calories each, respectively – of bites for about 60 cents each at Costco.
La Dolce Vita Classic Almond Biscotti
Price: $14.99
Authentic biscottis are crunchy, a tad bit sweet, and perfect for dunking in your morning cup of coffee or tea. La Dolce Vita's classic almond biscottis are kosher and made in small batches, topped with tasty toasted almonds.
Each biscotti has only 85 calories and four grams of added sugar for a guilt-free treat.
Simply Protein Crispy Bars
Price: $20.99
Protein bars have been getting tastier, and this multi-pack contains three sweet flavors for just $1.40 each.
With just two grams of sugar and seven grams of fiber each, these plant-based, gluten-free, pocket-sized snacks come in dark chocolate almond, lemon coconut, and peanut butter chocolate.
Jonny Pops Organic Dairy-Free Sunrise Bars
Price: $15.59
When you're looking for a frozen and fruity palate cleanser, you certainly don't want anything with added sugars.
These organic popsicles are made of recognizable ingredients, such as organic strawberry juice, orange juice, cane sugar, and purified water.
Healthy Choice Organic Fudge Bars
Price: $13.59
If you grew up with Fudgsicles in your life, then you understand the undeniable joy of diving into a frozen bar of fudge. Healthy Choice makes a low-fat, organic counterpart that's made with real cocoa.
Each bar is just 100 calories for a touch of sweet after dinner that clocks in at less than $1 per bar.
Heavenly Hunks Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookies
Price: $12.99
These gluten-free, non-GMO, USDA-certified organic, vegan cookies are absolutely delightful, and they come from a family-run business and a decades-old recipe.
The decadence of dark chocolate chips is married with the nuttiness and texture of oats, perfect for a snack or on-the-go breakfast item.
Universal Bakery Traditional Aussie Bites
Price: $11.99
If you'd like a snack that mimics the satisfaction of a traditional sweet muffin, then Universal Bakery's Traditional Aussie Bites will be the bite you want to keep close.
Rolled oats, apricots, raisins, flax and sunflower seeds, honey, and shredded coconut are the natural ingredients at the base of this hearty and nutrient-filled snack, which are around 40 cents each.
Unreal Dark Chocolate Coconut Minis
Price: $9.69
Are you a fan of Almond Joys, Samoas, or any other coconut-flavored concoctions? These gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, dark chocolate-covered bites of creamy, textured coconut are about 45 cents each and are a decadent way to treat yourself.
Kirkland Signature Cashew Clusters
Price: $10.99
Cashews are often higher in calories than other snackable nuts and if you eat them with other tasty options like almonds and sweet pumpkin seeds, your body can more easily process the high oxalate content.
Luckily, Kirkland sells an affordable two-pound bag of gluten-free clusters that have all three for a tasty protein-filled afternoon snack.
Fairlife Nutrition Plan, 30g Protein Shake
Price: $38.99
If you're looking for ways to consume more protein during the day, Fairlife's 30g chocolate shake is the perfect way to do it.
Each shake is super filling, has 150 calories, and has no added sugar.
Chobani Complete Protein Drink
Price: $17.49
Need a quick energy boost, whether you're just waking up or experiencing a lull in your day?
Knock out your sweet cravings at the same time with these all-natural yogurt drinks that contain probiotics, essential amino acids, three grams of fiber, and 20 grams of protein per serving.
Power Crunch Protein Energy Bar
Price: $17.99
If you love the flavor of berries and cream, then you'll love these creamy, berry-flavored protein bars that are packed with 13 grams of whey protein and just five grams of sugar per bar.
Textured more like a cookie, layered wafers have cream between them, and the whole thing is covered in strawberry creme.
G2G 3-pack Peanut Butter Coconut Chocolate Protein Bars
Price: $49.99
Another great, tasty coconut treat is found in these peanut butter coconut chocolate protein bars. Each preservative and gluten-free bar has 18 grams of protein and is 99.9% lactose-free.
That's it Mini Fruit Bars
Price: $15.99
Are you craving a sweet snack, but want to avoid added sugars? These two-ingredient mini fruit bars solve that issue, plus they have no preservatives and are 100% real fruit.
The two ingredients in each bar are apples and whatever the flavor is — strawberries, mangoes, or blueberries.
Bottom line
Sugar cravings can hit at a moment's notice. Having healthy sweet snacks on hand is a great way to improve your health, and once you find a product you love, a smart way to save money is to stock up on it in bulk at Costco.
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