Shopping at Sam’s Club for healthy snacks and food is one of the ways we eat healthy on a budget. We go to Sam’s Club about every other week for proteins like chicken and salmon, veggies (always avocados), mixed greens, free range eggs, and other healthy goods!

When Andrew and I got our first apartment after getting married, there was a Costco right around the corner. I actually made Andrew get us a Costco membership before we even moved in!

We enjoyed long romantic walks through Costco. (Have you ever gone on a Friday night? It’s a ghost town. Best idea ever.) We were Costcoholics.

Flash forward to us buying our first house in a different town.

Is there a Costco here? NO. THERE IS NOT.

But there is a Sam’s Club, so over the last few weeks I’ve cruised the aisles more times than I can count for new healthy snacks and other weekly staples for us. I’ve actually grown to appreciate that there are multiple brands of a single product as compared to Costco which usually only had one or two brands.

Today I’m sharing a round up of Sam’s Club healthy snacks and other goods worth picking up that makes healthy eating easier!

Disclaimer: “Healthy” is a rather subjective term. There really is no strict definition, but the majority of these foods are organic, have minimal ingredients, etc. These are all foods I would serve my own family and feel comfortable recommending to you and yours!

Sam’s Club Healthy Snacks

Snacks are the one of the best parts of life, am I right? Sam’s is a great place to stock up on grab-and-go foods. The snacks below made the list because they’re low in artificial ingredients, nutrient dense, a good source of protein (keeps you full!), or have minimal ingredients.

The Wella Bars are perfect for breakfast on the go, and KIND bars are great for an after-school snack. KIND bars have no artificial ingredients, sweeteners or preservatives. We like that! These are my favorite flavor.

The combination of protein and healthy fats in the Sargento Balanced Breaks snacks are great for keeping you full as protein takes longer to digest and the healthy fats make you feel satisfied.

While SkinnyPop, Red Quinoa Chips and Blue Corn Tortilla Chips won’t keep you full, they’re a great option for when you’re feeling snacky! Both chips are (healthier) versions of your everyday American potato chips, so they’re a good alternative. We like that the SkinnyPop ingredients are simple: popcorn, sunflower oil and salt!

Healthy fats like nuts are an easy snack to grab! Sam’s Club carries almonds, walnuts, cashews and mixed nuts in bulk. Typically buying these in smaller quantities is more expensive, so buying them in bulk will save you money. Keep your nuts in the freezer to keep them fresher for longer!

Sam’s Clubs always have an assortment of yogurt, but be sure to watch the sugars. This Chobani yogurt is great for mixing in with some berries and granola or nuts for a snack. The plain flavor is a little tart and can take some getting used to, so you may want to drizzle some honey on it until your taste buds adjust.

Lastly, if you’re on that non-dairy/lactose free train, buying almond milk in bulk is a great option! You can find it in the refrigerated section with the milk and eggs.

Other Goods: Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Sam’s Club has an amazing assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. I’m convinced they put crack in their blueberries- THEY’RE THAT GOOD.

The caveat with all the fruits and vegetables is that you’re buying a large amount of perishable goods at once. In my case, it’s just my husband and I, so I know we’re not going to finish a huge bag of broccoli before it starts to turn. Be conscious of this so you don’t end up throwing out food and wasting that money! You can always freeze some for another week.

Here are the fresh fruits and vegetables I buy bi-weekly:

• Blueberries
• Apples or pears (we alternate)
• Mixed greens
• Bell peppers (they come in a bag of six)
• Avocados (Keep them in the fridge so they don’t all turn at once!)
• Sweet potatoes (I’m obsessed)
• Bananas (Some we eat, some I freeze for smoothies, and others I bake into banana bread or these chocolate chip banana bread muffins)

The vegetable medley at top left is a perfect hack for a quick dinner side. Spread them out on a tray, drizzle with olive oil and your favorite seasonings, and roast for 20 min at 425. It also freezes well!

The cauliflower rice at Sam’s Club is a steal– but it’s another item that’s tough to finish if you don’t have a house full of cauliflower rice lovers. (It was my husband’s most hated food during our Whole30). Use it for a recipe like this cauliflower fried rice and freeze extra to sneak into smoothies for extra vitamins!

Meat and Seafood

Sam’s Club is where we exclusively get our protein! Buying it in bulk allows you to use what you need and freeze the rest for future meals. We typically rotate between the following:

• Chicken breasts
• Salmon
• Ground turkey
• Shrimp

From time to time we’ll get sausage or beef, too! Below are some more convenient alternatives that don’t require much cooking if you’re gearing up for a busy week.

Surprisingly, the pulled pork is actually Whole30 compliant (pork, water, sea salt, black pepper, paprika, red pepper and garlic powder) as is the beef sirloin (beef sirloin, water, seasoning (salt, spices (black pepper, red pepper, white pepper, oregano, thyme, basil), paprika, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, and less than 1% sunflower oil), salt. Whether you’re doing Whole30 or not, the simple ingredients make these protein options winners!

Lastly, these three options below are perfect for on-the-go proteins. Boil some eggs for hard-boiled eggs, or prep this easy tuna salad or chicken salad at the beginning of the week.

I’m picky about my canned tuna and chicken, but these ingredients are not too funky!

• Tuna ingredients: tuna, water, vegetable broth (yellow pea, carrot), salt.
• Chicken ingredients: chicken breast meat, water, salt

Dips and Spreads

Hosting a party or need something to pair with your lunches? Sam’s Club has an impressive selection of surprisingly healthy dips and spreads! Wholly Guacamole is a favorite in our house when we need guac in a pinch. You gotta love the simple ingredients: Avocado, Jalapeño Puree (White Vinegar, Jalapeño Peppers, Salt) Dehydrated Onion, Salt, Granulated Garlic.

Fresh salsa is also something we ALWAYS have on hand for a quick salsa chicken dinner, a topping on scrambled eggs, or for flat out dipping with chips! Sam’s Club has a few different salsas throughout the store, so just read your labels. Ideally, it should be as simple as possible: tomatoes, onion, garlic, etc. The one pictured below has no artificial ingredients and no sugar added- that’s a winner!

Stock Your Pantry

Having your pantry stocked with healthy staples is key for making meals come together in a pinch. We cook up black beans once a week (I use this Cilantro Lime Black Bean recipe to doctor up canned black beans!). During the winter we’re going through diced tomatoes weekly in soups, chili, stews, etc!

Olive oil and avocado oil are perfect for roasting a tray of veggies or drizzling on a salad! I keep these big containers in the pantry and fill up a simple dispenser like this to keep next to the stove. Avocado oil is also excellent for roasting vegetables at higher temps.

Sam’s Club has the best price I’ve ever found on coconut oil. Use it in baking for recipes like these Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies or these 4-Ingredient Salted Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.

Sam’s also carries organic chicken and beef broth! We go through chicken broth a lot during the winter for soups and stews. They also carry almond flour at a great price (I use it all the time in this almond butter chocolate chip mug cake)

Lastly, Sam’s has a HUGE assortment of spices and seasonings. We typically pick up sea salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cinnamon as we go through those the most. Pro tip: keep a small container with the rest of your spices and just refill as needed so you’re not dealing with these huge Sam’s-sized bottles.

Side Dishes + Odds & Ends

As much as I tried, there were a few odds and ends that just didn’t fit into the categories above. I snapped a pic of these oven roasted potatoes because they’re actually Whole30 compliant and make a quick (and pretty) side dish for dinner if you’re hosting! These Quinoa & Brown Rice packets are also fantastic to have on hand for a quick grain to go with a meal (or pack with lunch).

Lastly, if you’re a smoothie lover, take advantage of the big bags of frozen fruits Sam’s Club has. They’re tucked away in the big freezers, but worth hunting down as they will save you money in the long run. If you’ve got the freezer space for it, Sam’s also has some great options for frozen vegetables to keep on hand.

Whew, that was a long one!

Not all Sam’s Clubs are the same, so yours may or may not have these items. However, sooner or later the same products usually show up at most locations! I hope this shopping guide has been helpful for you to find healthy food for your family while saving money by buying in bulk.

Looking for some more ways to cut your grocery bill down? Check out this post on how we cut our grocery bill by $200 in one month.

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