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If you've shopped at Costco before, then you've no doubt come across the Kirkland label. Kirkland is Costco's signature brand. And the nice thing about choosing Kirkland products is getting to save money without skimping on quality.
In fact, some of the Kirkland products I love are superior in quality to the more expensive versions I've purchased elsewhere. Here are four such items I'd encourage everyone to try.
1. Kirkland Signature Creamy Almond Butter
If you're not a fan of almond butter, keep reading. I get that it's not for everybody, and I'm not here to try to convince you that it's superior to peanut butter in any way.
But if you like almond butter, then the Kirkland version is worth trying. It's rich and creamy, and it's incredibly affordable. The online price has you paying $0.28 per ounce, but in-store prices are almost always cheaper. At my local supermarket, the cost per ounce is almost double.
2. Kirkland Signature Almonds, Milk Chocolate
Okay, so clearly there's a bit of an almond theme happening here, but stay with me. As a self-proclaimed sweet tooth, I often turn to sugar when I need a pick-me-up. But I feel slightly less guilty doing so with chocolate-covered almonds, since they're a bit less junky in my book than plain milk chocolate.
Kirkland's milk chocolate almonds are out of this world. They're sweet, obviously, but not cloying. The only downside is that you might eat a few too many of these in one sitting because they're pretty darn addictive.
3. Kirkland Signature Sweet Heat Snack Mix
Although I love sugar, sometimes, I specifically want a snack that isn't sweet, such as when I'm hiking on a warm day. Kirkland's Signature Sweet Heat Snack Mix totally fits the bill there. It's a blend of barbecue almonds (yep, those again), seasoned cashews, honey roasted sesame sticks, glazed pecans, and corn nuggets.
Now, I can handle a bit of heat. But I'll also tell you that these aren't particularly spicy to me. They have just the right amount of zing, but in my experience, you won't be reaching for a water jug every few bites.
4. Kirkland gas
It's not just food products that you'll find the Kirkland label on. Costco's Kirkland fuel stations are worth stopping at for a couple of reasons.
First, there's the price. In my area, it can't be beat. It's worth doing some research to see which station has the cheapest gas in your neck of the woods. But chances are, you'll find that Kirkland gas is the least expensive.
Also, Kirkland gas has the TOP TIER certification. This means it's likely to lead to optimal vehicle performance. Not all fuel stations sell gas that have this designation. So not only might you pay less for gas at Costco, but you might get better mileage out of it.
It pays to give Kirkland a chance
Costco takes pride in its Kirkland products, so when you buy Kirkland, you can bank on getting your money's worth. And if you ever feel differently, you should know that Costco has a customer satisfaction guarantee on everything it sells. So if you end up buying a Kirkland product, or any product for that matter, that you're not happy with, you can bring it back for a refund.
This makes buying Kirkland products for the first time a risk-free experience. But chances are, once you give these items a try, they're going to become permanent fixtures on your shopping list.
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