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I'm a 25-year-old extreme couponer who loves to shop at Costco. Here are 13 things I frequently buy.

I'm a 25-year-old extreme couponer who loves to shop at Costco. Here are 13 things I frequently buy.
From protein bars to Brownie Brittle, I buy an array of foods at Costco.Rachel Weber
  • I love deals — I'm @extreme_couponer on TikTok — and I save money by getting groceries at Costco.
  • I stock up on pantry staples like olive oil, almond butter, and coffee beans at the chain.

I eat one of these Kirkland protein bars almost every day.

I eat one of these Kirkland protein bars almost every day.
Each box comes with 20 protein bars.      Rachel Weber

These protein bars have become my obsession.

Low in carbs, high in fiber, and delicious — they make me think I'm eating dessert.

I eat one pretty much every day, and they end up costing about $0.75 apiece. Similar bars could sell for $2 or more at other stores.

Almond butter is a staple in my kitchen.

Almond butter is a staple in my kitchen.
Kirkland's almond butter costs less than $7.      Rachel Weber

Kirkland's almond butter is a game changer.

A large tub costs under $7, so I've yet to find a better deal. Plus the only ingredient is almonds.

I always have this in my fridge, and I make sure to repurchase it when I'm running low.

I exclusively buy olive oil at Costco.

I exclusively buy olive oil at Costco.
Kirkland's olive oil is great to buy in bulk.      Rachel Weber

I use tons of olive oil and love having the huge jug on hand.

Olive oil can be an expensive staple at many stores, but I save money in the long term by buying it in bulk at Costco for about $12.

Kirkland's almond milk is great to buy in bulk.

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Unopened containers of Kirkland's almond milk stay fresh in the pantry.      Rachel Weber

I use almond milk every day, so buying it at Costco is convenient and saves me money. Each box of 12 cartons costs just under $12.

I keep just one of these small containers in the refrigerator at a time and store the others in my pantry, so they don't take up precious fridge space.

Kirkland's house-blend, medium-roast coffee is tasty and roasted by Starbucks.

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I drink coffee basically every day.      Rachel Weber

I go through a lot of coffee, and this product has never disappointed me.

At about $12 a bag, it's great for daily drinking and seems to last forever.

Pro tip: Grind these coffee beans with the industrial grinders by the registers before you leave.

I use a lot of egg whites.

I use a lot of egg whites.
I add egg whites to my oatmeal.      Rachel Weber

Egg whites are a good, versatile source of protein. For example, you can add them to your oatmeal.

I buy them in bulk for under $9, then usually freeze half of the box when I get home. They keep really well.

Fage is top-tier Greek yogurt, so I love that I can buy it at Costco.

Fage is top-tier Greek yogurt, so I love that I can buy it at Costco.
I eat Fage's Greek yogurt just about every day.      Rachel Weber

I use Greek yogurt almost daily, and I'm getting pretty creative with new ways to incorporate it into my diet, like mixing it with peanut-butter powder.

I also add it to sauces or smoothies and make super-filling, delicious yogurt bowls with fresh fruit and nuts.

WestEnd Cuisine's chicken skewers have changed my life.

WestEnd Cuisine
WestEnd Cuisine's chicken skewers sport Mediterranean seasoning.      Rachel Weber

Since my job is quite demanding, I've been trying to perfect my go-to five-minute, nutritious meal.

I throw these skewers in the air fryer for a quick lunch, snack, or dinner, and they're great on their own or on top of a salad.

A 28-ounce package costs about $12.

Prewashed, precut vegetables make meal prep much easier.

Prewashed, precut vegetables make meal prep much easier.
I often throw vegetables in my air fryer.      Rachel Weber

For weekday lunches and dinners, I'll throw a handful of veggies in my air fryer and call it a day.

I usually opt for a green that lasts in the fridge for at least a week — like Brussels sprouts or broccoli — and freeze whatever isn't eaten after seven to 10 days.

I make a smoothie almost every morning, so buying frozen fruit in bulk is a must.

I make a smoothie almost every morning, so buying frozen fruit in bulk is a must.
I love Kirkland's organic blueberries.      Rachel Weber

Kirkland's organic blueberries are a great price at under $8 a bag. And since they're frozen, I don't have to worry about them going bad.

The frozen cherries are also a favorite of mine — I put them in my chocolate protein shakes.

If you eat meat, Costco is a great place to buy it.

If you eat meat, Costco is a great place to buy it.
Kirkland's packs of chicken freeze well.      Rachel Weber

I love buying chicken at Costco. These huge packs can be intimidating, but you can easily cut them into three separate packages when you get home.

This organic chicken costs roughly half as much as it does at my normal grocery store, so I don't mind buying it in large quantities and freezing it.

Kirkland's hard seltzers are a summer staple.

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I like Kirkland's hard seltzers just as much as popular name-brand ones.      Rachel Weber

I once bought a pack of Kirkland's hard seltzers for a beach trip and they were a huge crowd-pleaser.

They're way more cost-effective than other name-brand seltzers and equally as good — if not better.

Brownie Brittle is an impulse buy I never regret.

Brownie Brittle is an impulse buy I never regret.
A huge bag of Brownie Brittle costs under $7 at Costco.      Rachel Weber

Even though you can buy Brownie Brittle at most grocery stores, there's something special about one of these giant, Costco-sized bags.

At under $7 for a 16-ounce bag, this sweet treat is so delicious that I can't resist digging in.

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