I’m a dietitian and mom of 2. Here are 12 quick snacks I buy at Costco with my executive membership.

As a registered dietitian and mom of two toddlers, snacks aren’t just nice to have — they’re a must.

My husband and I work from home and are always looking for quick snack options to grab between meetings or to toss into snack trays, baby bags, or the car console.

I like to keep things simple, so the best snacks in our house check three boxes: quality ingredients, durable enough to be thrown in a bag, and most importantly, something my kids will actually eat.

Costco is one of our favorite places to shop, and I love to make the most of our executive membership. Here are 12 of our favorite snacks the whole family enjoys.

Simple Mills almond flour crackers are our favorite pair-with-anything snack.

We love Simple Mills almond flour crackers for their straightforward ingredients and the 2 grams of fiber they provide per serving.

These crackers pair well with everything from cheese and tuna salad to hummus. They’re also gluten-free, which helps when we’re packing snacks to share with friends who have allergies or sensitivities.

SnakYard organic sweet potato sticks are chewy perfection.

My 1-year-old loves the texture of these sweet potato sticks. They’re subtly sweet, soft, a little chewy, and made with just one ingredient, which makes them a great choice for her while she’s teething.

We also love bringing them to playdates since they’re allergen-free.

Wildbrine raw organic sauerkraut is perfect for a probiotic kick.

I love crunchy, tangy things, so it’s no surprise my kids do, too. I often pack a little sauerkraut in my 3-year-old’s snack tray, and at home, we’ll toss it on scrambled eggs or serve it as a quick side.

Before kids, I used to make my own sauerkraut, but now that I’m short on time, having an easy, store-bought option feels like a small parenting win.

We love the versatility of Natural Delights fresh Medjool dates.

Dates are a gem in our household because they’re so versatile and mess-free. I’ll pop them into the snack tray, stuff them with cheese or nut butter, or use them to make our weekly chia seed pudding.

The Country Archer beef minis are my go-to protein on busy mornings.

I’m always trying to balance our snacks with some protein or fat, and these mini beef sticks make it easy.

The ingredients are clean and simple, with no preservatives, nitrates, sugar, or other fillers you sometimes find in meat sticks.

The That’s It mini fruit bars are a no-mess, allergy-friendly win.

This is another snack that’s great for school, playdates, or keeping in the car. They’re just fruit — literally, that’s it.

I like that the bars are chewy without being sticky or crumbly, and they hold up well no matter where we stash them.

Kerrygold Dubliner cheese is a hit with both toddlers and grownups.

Kerrygold Dubliner cheese has the richness of an aged cheddar with a slightly nutty and sweet finish. It’s perfect for the toddler snack tray and holds its own on our grown-up cheese board, too.

We like to slice the block up at the beginning of the week and keep the pieces in a jar to savor throughout the week.

Siete grain-free cinnamon churro strips are a treat we all feel good about.

We like to call these the “dessert chips” in our house. Siete’s cinnamon churro strips have the perfect amount of sweetness and are made with cassava flour and no refined sugar.

The Unreal dark chocolate coconut minis have a nostalgic flavor.

I loved Mounds as a kid, and the Unreal dark chocolate coconut minis are a snack I can feel good about.

They’re made with just three ingredients and none of the fillers you often find in candy. The dark chocolate is made with real chocolate liquor, which gives it a rich, deep flavor that feels a little more grown-up.

BelGioioso fresh mozzarella snacking cheese is perfectly pre-portioned.

The texture of fresh mozzarella is firm enough for little hands, which makes it easy to throw in the snack tray for my oldest or slice up for my 1-year-old.

We like adding it to salads and other meals during the week, too, and enjoy that it comes in pre-portioned balls of three.

Jackson’s sweet potato chips satisfy our salty cravings.

My husband and I love crunchy and savory snacks. Jackson’s chips are simple and made with lightly salted sweet potatoes with avocado oil.

Mandarin oranges are an easy grab-and-go snack.

Mandarin oranges are always in our weekly rotation because they’re easy to peel, no mess, and full of vitamin C. We keep a bowl on the counter so we can grab a few when we head out the door.

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