The #1 No-Added-Sugar Snack to Buy at Costco, According to a Food Editor

Costco is the ultimate warehouse store, designed to help customers buy in bulk and save. But as someone shopping for one, I have to be careful about what I buy in large quantities, navigating the space in my apartment and what I will use in a reasonable amount of time. One item that I always make space for in my kitchen is a box of GoGo squeeZ’s Organic Fruit Blend Snacks.

These applesauce pouches are great to keep on hand, whether I enjoy one in the morning as a quick breakfast or in the afternoon when I need a snack. I love that each pouch comes with a cap, so if I don’t finish it in one sitting, I can store it for later. Plus, the cap means no accidental spills in my lunch box. The applesauce also has a pleasant texture—it’s the right balance of smooth and chunky, which gives it a nice mouthfeel. 

But my favorite element of this snack is that it doesn’t contain any added sugars. Instead, the sweetness in the applesauce comes from the naturally occurring sugars in the fruit. Eating too much added sugar can lead to weight gain, which is a risk factor for chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. One of my goals this year is to reduce the amount of added sugars in my diet, so these pouches are perfect for when I want something sweet but not full of added sugars.

The variety in the 28-pack sold at Costco is great, so I don’t get tired of a certain flavor. You get seven of each flavor: Apple Apple, Apple Strawberry, Apple Peach and Apple Cinnamon. My favorite is the Apple Strawberry, a combination of two of my favorite fruits. Meanwhile, the Apple Cinnamon is lightly spiced and reminiscent of cozy fall flavors I love. 

Another thing I love is the savings I get when buying this snack at Costco. Each pouch comes out to about $0.71, compared to $0.92 per pouch if I wanted to buy the same number of pouches with the equivalent flavor variety at my local grocery store. Since I eat this snack on a regular basis, it’s worth making a trip to Costco to save on this item.

So the next time you’re at Costco, consider grabbing a box of these pouches. They’re convenient and tasty. Plus, you can satisfy your sweet tooth without worrying about added sugars. I guarantee it’ll be one snack that everyone in your household will love.