The 7 Best Sale Items at Costco in March

Many of these finds are also high in fiber and protein, and are convenient for busy lives.

Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Costco just released its March 2024 coupon book full of deals that are good through the end of the month. We’ve combed through it and picked out a few items, including healthy snacks, a grab-and-go breakfast and a couple of dinner ideas for busy weeknights—plus a kitchen appliance to help make your life easier.

TRUBAR Plant-Based Protein Bars

$6 off a 16-count variety pack

These flavorful protein bars have less added sugar than other bars and don't have any sugar alcohols (which can cause digestive issues like bloating). These plant-based protein bars are also free of gluten, dairy and soy but full of fiber and protein. At Costco, the variety pack on sale, which includes eight bars of Oh Oh Cookie Dough—with 12 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein—and eight bars of Daydreaming About Donuts—with 11 grams of fiber and 12 grams of protein. These bars are great for tossing into your bag for an on-the-go pick-me-up. Add a piece of fruit for an even more satisfying snack.

Late July Snacks Organic Multi-Grain Sea Salt Tortilla Chips

$2 off 28-ounce bag

If you want to kick up your nacho game, you’ve got to try Late July’s Organic Multi-Grain Sea Salt Tortilla Chips. They start with corn and add in whole grains—like quinoa, brown rice, millet and amaranth—plus chia and flax seeds. This all adds up to a crunchy, tasty snack that will hold up to whatever toppings or dip you enjoy them with. It also gives you 2 grams of fiber and 2 grams of protein in nine chips to add to your nutritional bottom line for the day. And while you might be worried about the sodium in tortilla chips, one serving of these chips provides just 3% of your recommended sodium intake for the day.

MUSH Overnight Oats

$3 off an 8-count variety pack

You know we love our overnight oats here at EatingWell, so when we saw MUSH Overnight Oats, we were excited—but also skeptical because let’s face it, many convenience foods are full of a lot of ingredients you wouldn't use at home. But MUSH put our minds at ease. These convenient little cups are perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks and have ingredients we can get behind—starting with plant-based milk (coconut or almond) and rolled oats as the base. Then, depending on the flavor, it might have dried fruit, fruit puree or fruit juice to flavor and sweeten it. Each cup gives you 4 to 7 grams of fiber and 5 to 6 grams of protein, depending on the flavor. This month’s variety pack includes MUSH’s strawberry, blueberry and vanilla bean flavors. Add a handful of nuts to the cup and a piece of fruit to increase the satisfaction factor and you’re good to go.

Tasty Bite Organic Madras Lentils

$4.80 off an 8-pouch pack

Lentils are a quick-cooking legume, taking just 15 to 20 minutes to cook, and are loaded with fiber, protein and other nutrients. If you’re looking for ways to sneak more legumes into your family’s meals, lentils might be the way to do it, especially when mixed with ground beef, since they’re small and can be mushed right into it. How do you decrease the cooking time of lentils? Try these Tasty Bite Organic Madras Lentils. They come in a microwavable pouch that’s ready in just 60 seconds. Each pouch contains lentils and red kidney beans in a slightly creamy spicy tomato sauce. This would be great for topping a baked sweet potato or as a dip. Add a green salad and you’ve got yourself a delicious and balanced meal.

Milton’s Craft Bakers Roasted Vegetable Cauliflower Crust Pizza

$3.40 off 2 pizzas

Craving pizza but avoiding gluten? With Milton’s Craft Bakers pizzas, you get a tasty gluten-free thin and crispy cauliflower crust that holds up to the toppings. The roasted veggie pizza includes roasted zucchini, bell peppers and onions, and three types of cheese—mozzarella, Romano and Parmesan. Each serving (half a pizza) gives you 3 grams of fiber and 18 grams of protein, so with a side salad this meal will keep you full and satisfied. Bonus: This pizza bakes up in just 15 minutes.

Heavenly Hunks Organic Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookies

$3 off a 22-ounce bag

If you're looking for a little something chocolatey to enjoy at the end of a meal, these Heavenly Hunks Organic Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookies are a great option. Not only do they have a delicious balance of dark chocolate and oats, but they’re also portioned out in, well, little hunks for easy snacking. Besides being organic, these hunks are also gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free so they’re appropriate for a variety of eating patterns.

Cuisinart Digital Air Fryer Toaster Oven

$40 off

If you’ve never owned an air fryer—or need to upgrade yours—now is the time to buy one. This particular air fryer and toaster oven combo even made our top air fryers list, in part because it can handle large batches of food—perfect for feeding a family. According to our EatingWell testers, “This oven can air-fry up to three pounds of food, toast six bagel halves, roast a 4-pound chicken or bake a 12-inch pizza.” You can use it to bake up your Milton’s Craft Bakers Roasted Vegetable Cauliflower Crust Pizza. Or, if you make your own pizza or bread, you can use this air fryer toaster oven to proof your dough. This is an incredible deal, too, since this model usually runs about $300, but you can grab it at Costco for just $150 this month.

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