Oh Costco, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…If you are like me, your list is loaded with everyday essentials like paper goods, breakfast foods, pantry staples, and seasonal must-buys. (Of course, I always leave room in the cart for the bakery goodies, too.)
The big box store has certainly earned its spot on my grocery shopping rotation, especially for the value it provides. But the largest section of my list has to be dedicated to the snacks. And while most of those purchases are for my kids and their endless grazing, there is one snack I always pick up for myself.
Why I Love Kirkland Signature Cashew Clusters
No, it’s not the pickle chips or the Reeses graham cracker bears, though they tempt me time and time again. It’s the Kirkland Signature Cashew Clusters—the perfect one-bite treat. I stock up on several bags at a time for on-the-go sustenance, road trip munchies, or workday noshes.
These portable, nutritious, gluten-free nut clusters come in a 2-pound bag for around $11. As stated on the packaging, you’re getting 50% cashews, making this a steal of a deal considering how pricey nuts can be these days. Additionally, each 1-ounce serving has 5 grams of protein in a handful of about five clusters.
Bottom line, this snack has that exquisite salty, sweet balance that makes eating them too easy. Pop them into your mouth and enjoy the delightful crunch from the roasted cashews and caramel-like coating that creates a satisfying combination of texture and taste. The creaminess of cashews pairs with nutty almonds and pumpkin seeds. The sweet coating bundles it all together with cane sugar, rice syrup, and honey, finished off with a touch of sea salt to offset the sugar and highlight the overall flavor. I can never eat just one.
And I’m not the only one who feels that way. Over on Reddit, I found a thread entitled “Change my mind: Kirkland Cashew Clusters are the best snack you can buy at Costco,” with dozens of commenters chiming in in agreement. One wrote, “I will totally not change your mind. These are my fave too!!” “My wife says the bags are broken, she gets home and the bag empties itself magically,” joked another.
For me, nuts make for smart snacking and these cashew clusters make for a delicious twist on the usual bowl of mixed party nuts. And the bonus is that they keep me satiated until the next meal.
We rely on this beloved big box store to get us through our week. And Kirkland’s Cashew Clusters are just another example of all that the vast aisles have to offer. Now go try them for yourselves—just make sure you bring your own Costco membership card when you head to the checkout.
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