Vegan Costco Haul | Our Favorite Healthy Plant-Based Products

[@justthinking526]

Frozen dark cherries, with power greens thrown into the blender with plant milk...and some unsweetened cocoa powder! Favorite smoothie! Sometimes I trade out the cocoa for some almond extract. It really pops that cherry flavor.

[@4007fairview]

I agree on the dark sweet cherries! We always keep 2 bags in our freezer! Debbie in WA Ü

[@tammyhudson4544]

You can use hearts of palm as a veggie based "pulled pork", much like you would use jack fruit. Takes on flavor really well!

[@jamibutler1768]

How do you prepare the veggie to use it?

[@andreaanonymous5474]

If you store your nut butters, tahini etc., upside down they will be so much easier to stir. That was one of the best tips I have ever received. It really does work. :)

[@WellYourWorld]

Great tip!

[@barrbuff]

Figs, gateway drug to dried mangoes...

[@HARI25able]

If it crunchy, add salt and Chilly powder wth the mango

[@tabottietjen3186]

Hemp milk...1/2 cup hemp hearts, 3 dates & 2 cups water. Put it in the blender and you have hemp milk. The best milk for your morning oats hands down

[@angelawade1445]

Thank you for sharing.

[@melanieframpton1765]

Hearts of palm for ceviche!!! Totally awesome recipe from Roberto Martin in Vegan Cooking for Carnivores. The BOMB!

[@bynro7]

I just learned that Ceylon cinnamon , as opposed to Saignon cinnamon, is the best since it does not have coumarin. If you use that cinnamon from Costco (I just bought it too, before I learned of Ceylon.) be sure not to have more than 1 teaspoon in a day, otherwise it has some bad side effects.

[@petscanner5]

I agree. I only use Ceylon cinnamon.

[@esthersprinkle5797]

Yes, I learned that from Dr. Fuhrman. I get my Ceylon Cinnamon on Amazon.

[@tuxgirl]

Ceylon cinnamon also tastes *way* better!

[@christyferguson4408]

Thanks for this info!!!

[@andreawalker7138]

I was not surprised you bought the dried mango. And I wasn't too surprised about the fresh mango (it even looked unripe on camera). And then you pulled out the frozen mango and I said to myself: "Yup, he really does love mango!!" Haha. I liked the tip about processing the nut butter to 'emulsify' it. Great video, thanks!

[@suzyn9119]

You can put the mango in the slow cooker with half cup of water and cook for 4 or 5 hours and it's really good.... it sweetens up. I do it with apples and peaches all the time.

[@drivencn81]

Love the produce and the greens/veggie section

[@quizeen]

"It tastes like pudding made from cough syrup," might be the greatest line ever uttered. A picture was definitely painted. Also, hearts of palm sliced into salads are awesome. They're also good in chickpea tuna-style salads. They keep the salad from getting too pasty and heavy.

[@monapar2706]

Love your show .. I m vegetarian all my life that’s how I grown up ... religious reason .. basically non violence .. but I admire who used to eat meat n now vegan highly appreciated

[@mammabear2183]

I love the frozen cherries at Costco.

[@esthersprinkle5797]

Yes! Be sure and check for pits...I find one every once in awhile. They are so good! I make a syrup of frozen cherries (cut in half) and frozen blueberries with a splash of maple syrup: bring to a boil and simmer a few minutes. Great on whole food pancakes and waffles.

[@nancyc6448]

I like hearts of palm sliced in a salad. Also, the jars are great to store dry legumes and grains 😊

[@michelesarich5855]

Another great video, you two! You make me smile! Because you are showing me how important and how easy it is to stay healthy!!

[@WellYourWorld]

😘

[@chefevilee9566]

I poured the peanut oil off of the top of my Costco peanut butter. Then I keep that to cook with. Then I eat the peanut butter 2/3 top as peanut butter. Then that hard chalky peanut butter bottom I mix with some maple syrup. It doesn’t take much to give it a great flavor. Then I make my own homemade peanut butter cups using that maple syrup peanut butter.

[@chefevilee9566]

Syrah Smythe it works out really great. I cannot eat refined sugar. Or fake sugar. I just eat maple syrup or honey. I saw in this one video how to make homemade chocolate. You take 1 heaping tablespoon of cocoa powder the good stuff. I use Santa Barbara chocolate company vegan red cocoa powder. 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and mix that together. Then start doing what you’re going to do with it before it sets. Paint some cups with chocolate and throw the shell part in the freezer. Then mold some chalky maple syrup peanut butter center with your fingers top it off with chocolate and back in the freezer. It sounds way more complicated than it is. Have a Blessed day!!!

[@audreymerighe8920]

We use harts of palm on our salads. So good!

[@xorrianyabronzebeard5186]

Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oats, Golden Ground Flaxseed (when they have it), Frozen Organic Blueberries. Thanks for the tips!!

[@hazelfernando8713]

Those mangoes with lime juice and a sprinkle of chili pepper... also...really enjoy your channel!!

[@viviannamarcolini4007]

Palms are nice chopped in salads or inside fried “dumplings” like a harumaki

[@aschwieterman1]

I use hearts of palm to make a vegan "lobster" roll. A little celery, vegan mayo, dijon, Old Bay Seasoning mixed together on a toasted bun with some lettuce!

[@tunajune2382]

Dillon said in the last video that Spindrift was like "homemade LaCroix." Of course I had to buy some at Costco last week. Thank you, thank you, thank you! That grapefruit tasted so close to fresh juice. And Costco's price is half that of Kroger or Whole Foods.

[@WellYourWorld]

Yes it’s so good!

[@Slimyfishy1969]

Absolutely agree about the dried mango. Orange crack in a bag. So good.

[@angi334]

Hearts of palm. I constantly make a hearts of palm salad from the Purple Carrot recipe for "lobster rolls". But I eat it either on mini tortillas or just with a fork. Yum!

[@kirstenmcewen3735]

Now I get it!! You're canadian! The best channel ever...kudos

[@kathyfann]

I remember Price Club then COSTCO, and Kirkland products.

[@xy1741]

I’ve gotta try putting Larabars in the freezer!

[@sarahlyons9220]

Hearts of palms are great on salads! But last time I bought a two pack from costco, one jar sat in my cupboard unopened for about two years! Good luck! We always buy chia seeds and oats at costco! I noticed you bought a lot of olives but skipped the kalamata jar, that's our favorite! And I have to recommend Kirkland Salsa (does contain salt tho!).

[@Mommajarritos]

The garlic and jalapeño olives are soooo good!

[@mrs.kilmersclassroom3768]

Kirkland Organic Quinoa (single color, white) is the most economical quinoa I've found - and pre-washed! So easy to use in a flash.

[@irhonda31]

Sprinkle Tajin, or similar spice on your unripened mango - it's very good that way,

[@darlenechrist3908]

Costco mushrooms: Wash and slice, cook, and cool. I store them in a Zip loc bag in the freezer, ready to go.

[@robinatl7871]

Awesome vegan haul from Costco. Some items are regional and we don’t get as many organic produce choices in Georgia compared to other areas. This week organic fresh ginger root and turmeric were in stock in the walk-in produce fridge.

[@reebs2672]

I don’t walk into the produce fridge enough and I need to remember to check it out!

[@tulabead]

I make a mock crab salad with hearts of palm. Chop up the hearts of plam and add dill, celery, chopped kelp, capers, vegan mayo and Old Bay! Yum.

[@WellYourWorld]

That sounds absolutely delicious!!

[@ticamonica]

Palms which I call “palmito” are great just like that out of the jar...with rice and beans! 😋

[@jen2157-n8b]

One thing I do with the peanut butter is store it upside down, right behind the current one I'm using. When I get all the way to the bottom of the current one I flip the one behind it right side up. That way it pretty much mixes itself together as the oil goes to the top for a day or so. I've been doing this for years and it works great!!

[@WellYourWorld]

Thanks for sharing Jennifer, we will have to give it a try!

[@mimigideon1359]

I appreciate that Reebs gives you snark

[@WellYourWorld]

She sure does. ❤️

[@reebs2672]

Hahahaha

[@lindabeauchamp4596]

When headed to Costco take Oat Clusters with you. It will be easier to stay with your shopping list😉

[@greenparadise2]

Highly recommend. the dip for the crunchy not yet ripe mango is: some fish sauce, and about half the amount of sugar, and add chili (grinded if you like it extra hot).

[@landonp.4073]

Gross

[@kpf8186]

"It tastes like pudding made out of cough syrup"......that made me LoL in my office at the desk. Now they know I wasn't working. Ack!

[@fracritel]

You should ask Dylan if he offers unemployment insurance LOL

[@kathym9322]

Flavor God is akso a great company online for seasonings!! Great ingredients. Gluten free. Great stuff. My two favorite companies are yours and Flavor God. I’m so glad I found both.

[@marshellapowers1816]

Hearts of palms are great on celery, radishes , cilantro and avocado salad seasoned with lemon juice and hot pepper flakes

[@WellYourWorld]

Ooooh that sounds yummy, thanks Marshella!!

[@eafreak7232]

Palm heart vegan crab cakes! My fav must try. And a homemade tarter sauce.

[@ellenshealthykitchen]

Some other Costco finds include their large bags of walnuts, almonds and pecans. I haven't been able to find them, but I'm told that some Costco locations have frozen avocado that's supposedly really tasty. They also have organic and non-organic bananas for a crazy good price. Although my hack for bananas is to buy them from the rolling cart with day-old produce in the produce section of my local supermarket. Usually the bananas are just starting to get speckled and they are perfect for throwing in the freezer, and they're super cheap. Great almond flour, too.

[@WellYourWorld]

Great tips!! Thank you. OMG frozen avocado would be cool! They are so cheap here seasonally I could freeze my own. Why have I not thought to do that before!?

[@ellenshealthykitchen]

@@WellYourWorld IKR!???!!!

[@barrbuff]

I bought the frozen avocado once and had to throw it out. It had a very chemical odor to it and didn't taste good either.

[@ellenshealthykitchen]

@@barrbuff Thanks.....I hadn't tried it, I'd only heard about it. Your comment about the frozen avocadoe reminds me of the frozen asparagus from Trader Joe's which I think also has a strange odor.

[@justthinking526]

I drain off the separated peanut oil into a small jar in my fridge. Someday I might drizzle some on a stirfry. And the peanut butter mixes up fine without the stuff on the top

[@4007fairview]

We go to Costco weekly. We buy most all of what you showed, plus - the 6 packs of hearts of Romaine lettuce, fresh raspberries, strawberries, blackberries & blueberries, the mini sweet peppers (for roasting or grilling), carrots, English cucumbers, watermelons, pineapples, champagne mangoes, white nectarines, sweet onions. For us - Costco's price on produce is much cheaper than what our grocery stores sell them for. Raisins, walnuts, raw cashews, almonds, picante sauce, frozen organic corn. We buy the Charmin TP, dish soap and d'washer detergent, sponges. We buy all the sizes of the ziploc bags (I know - plastic... we do wash and reuse them) Even though our Costco is THE busiest (highest sales) in Washington State - there are many products I saw on your and other videos that ours does not carry. Edamame, hearts of palm, date syrup, to name a few. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable and info packed video!! Debbie in WA Ü

[@Safire2159]

Woohoo!! Canadian quinoa!! Haha sending you guys love from Canada ❤ Thanks for the always awesome content! Woo!

[@janettackett7659]

Hearts of palm is great chopped up on a salad. We love Costco. My husband eats the frozen blueberries like ice-cream it's the perfect cold snack.

[@barrbuff]

Also a fan of the frozen blueberries as a snack, they are not very good defrosted.

[@kristinenorth9983]

I love hearts of palm! I use in mock tuna salad, cold pasta salad, and vegan ceviche.

[@WellYourWorld]

Those are wonderful ways to use hearts of palm! Thanks for watching Kristine!!

[@terraw3814]

Hearts of palm for vegan fried “fish” is bomb

[@dorothyyoung8231]

Love hearts of palm. They can be used like artichoke hearts. They are great sliced into salad. The Coach’s Oats are the very best steel cut oats available. Yes to the Hemp Hearts - we add them to oatmeal. We like their produce but you do need to have a plan to use it up.

[@miriamguzman6110]

I hear that Ceylon cinnamon is the best. Dr Axe said that.

[@Bonnie-yu3kj]

Yes it has lots of benefits.

[@gailfuson4790]

Made your Vegan Frittatas.So good!

[@stevenvachon9745]

Something I have noticed that Costco tends to buy from your country. I am from Canada and many items that Costco sells are from Canada. There are quite a few things that they dropped only to be replaced with Canadian product. ie: steel cut oats, frozen blueberries, bicycles... Not sure why, price point, support local, but I like it.

[@Mrs_Guac_and_Glock]

I put the Mama Chia in oatmeal. It's soooo good ☺️

[@LesleyVictoria]

Dillon is so so funny! I love your sense of humor!!!!

[@ivelissejimenez2344]

Thank you for sharing.

[@kathyhughes7074]

Love you guys!! So glad I came across you. Your recipes sound great. I downloaded your meal planer. Also watched your Costco shopping. I am converting to plant base diet. But I do still on occasion have a hamburger or some chicken. But I am doing good.Thank you for the great recipes.

[@WellYourWorld]

Welcome!!

[@patstalcup4205]

Hearts of palm rinsed and drained with cocktail sauce. Texturally like crab legs or something like that. I’ve heard of other vegans using them to make crab cakes

[@HandmadeByLinanne]

Love hearts of palm. I use them in salads & just eat them alone as a snack.

[@marley7659]

Just got to freeze some of the spinach in a seperate container. Spinach goes quick and I doubt you 2 would finish that bag in 4 days. Frozen spinach is a nice add in for soups and stews.

[@hypnosisforhappiness]

You can make vegan crab cakes with hearts of palm, lots of recipes on line, just omit the oil.

[@mitchco6704]

Hearts of palm for faux tuna salad, crab cakes or lobster rolls for the win. Chef AJ has breaded them on her channel too

[@jessicabriseno4151]

Def use the hearts of Palm for ceviche. Just food process it and Marinate in lime juice for thirty minutes before you add the chopped tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro. I've seen people use it for fish substitute

[@andreaanonymous5474]

The trick to buying sweet yellow mangos is to always make sure they are darker gold on the outside and the inside. If you see that yellow flesh or skin, like the mango flesh in this video it will never be ripe or sweet. Always buy the dark gold ones. They will be super sweet and perfect. Hope that tip helps :).

[@oneswta2n]

Awesome vid..thank you so much🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱💪

[@Tuttio1]

Hearts of palm...in your salad, on your pizza, in your mouth just by themselves! They are delicious! I prefer them room temp but I eat them cold as well.

[@nyexotic]

hearts of palm for "crab cakes" with chickpeas

[@ArianaM1975]

i love hearts of palm in salads, sometimes... to mix it up!

[@peadarmacconnmhaigh4337]

That was fun. Thank you both. You make a nice couple.

[@merrill997]

I agree with you about the dried mangoes. I cannot have them in the house. They are like crack!

[@brendazabriskie423]

You 2 ROCK......you both are AWESOME!!!!!

[@sammiibabyy95]

I love unripe crunchy mango!!! Add lime juice and it’s delicious

[@WellYourWorld]

Update: I did end up eating the whole thing haha

[@sammiibabyy95]

Well Your World exactly 😂

[@followjesus-DAISYJO]

Hearts of Palm in salad or vegetable dish. I always eat them cold.

[@easyplant-baseddiyveganrecipes]

❤ Costco! I have many of these in my pantry now! 😊

[@vernasulpiziohull9431]

This was super helpful, thank you! Added items to my Instacart as I watched. Dual monitors FTW.

[@jcsmith7898]

Yes, load up on the oil and salt!

[@that_hippie_nomad]

Hearts of Palm can be used for most seafood substitutes. They make excellent fysh tacos!

[@jerseymisfit]

I just went to Costco today and bought many of the same items. Fun video since I love my Costco. 😝

[@rickytricky6507]

love your chemistry

[@mirandaburt5700]

Dillon and Reebs, THANK YOU sooooo much for the tip that Costco’s produce is NOT the best deal. I’m gonna start going to Aldi for much of my produce. I LOVE Costco, but buy so much because of our huge family. I want to save where I can. THANK YOU!!!

[@WellYourWorld]

Our pleasure!

[@bond.5314]

So glad to find this this morn while I ate my oatmeal! Oh! Oatmeal! That's a good one, lots for cheap! You guys are a hoot.

[@mamtajaya6457]

Sprinkle lemon juice and chilly pepper on mangoes and it’s good 👍

[@brendafarris7350]

As always, love your information. Lots to glean. Looks like a super haul.

[@WellYourWorld]

Thank you Brenda!

[@scootr81]

It's hilarious how we buy pretty much the same exact things! It's like at every store, I walk in and I make my rounds passing up 98% of the crap and somehow still have this hope that something will be new so I just look... You guys have Grocery Outlet? They're the only ones that come close on Maple Syrup. Also, we like to take a big sip of a La Croix and then top it off with OJ!

[@WellYourWorld]

I think I know that store. Not sure if we have one in PHX

[@reebs2672]

I love OJ with La Croix!

[@desertbluecatnm]

Try the giant bag of dried plums - cheap and delicious, sweet and sticky, can be used in place of dates. I tried the chili dried mango and don't care for it, will have to figure out how to use it as a seasoning or condiment cuz right now it's just sitting in the cupboard. The regular dried mango I loved.

[@darrylparsons4539]

Try the Good Life Queso type dip, it is phenomenal and goes really well with the Kale and pea chips.

[@jenisunfruit]

Love cheater garlic!!! The availability of good bags of rice is a problem there lately.

[@kittcompton]

I totally saw that masked skeleton! We go to the same Costco. Love your videos

[@WellYourWorld]

No way! That's awesome.

[@reebs2672]

Ahhh!!! Haha. I love this

[@spanishDoll1]

Yea I've seen the same thing breaded and used a mozzarella sticks

[@reebs2672]

I will try it since I already bought them! Haha

[@ironrose888]

I love your grocery haul. Where’s the tofu? What about nuts in bulk? Instead of the canned soda substitute, I have become addicted to lemon water every morning. You can make green tea to add the fresh lemon juice to also.

[@pamelareed3383]

You guys are funny! Love the humor! 🤗

[@danilawson686]

After you stir your peanut butter, put it in the fridge and you won’t have to stir again. The oil won’t separate in the fridge ;)

[@isabeltrejo190]

You can use hearts of palm to make fish tacos!!!

[@tuxgirl]

My family goes through the dried figs at an insane rate. Honestly, if I'm not monitoring, we will go through a bag a week. My 9 year old *loves* them.

[@WellYourWorld]

That's awesome! Much better than processed sugars!

[@wyldhomestead246]

Erin it is the same at our house, we would need like 60 bags a year and still would be will don’t them for several days!

[@tinz161]

I've seen recipes for vegan crab salad using hearts of palm

[@smallfootprint2961]

Love the figs too . Omg, I'm doomed. My kids just finally joined our local Costco, snd has suggested I shop with them. I know that "if it's in my house, it's in my mouth.' (Chef AJ), so should I or shouldn't I buy large at Costco? Great haul thanks for showing us what's available.

[@WellYourWorld]

We love Costco! It is great for so many different things like the Lotus Brown Rice Noodles, sparkling water, grains, spices, frozen fruit, and more.

[@jeanneamato8278]

Frozen asparagus is great to make asparagus soup with.

[@MsVivian4979]

Loved the Halloween decorations. Costco has dental insurance at some locations, but not in Illinois. It's another reason to move from IL. Also, we have swimsuits in the store in January when it's minus 2 degrees.