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I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 9 things I get there for breakfast.

I like to buy quick breakfasts like the Three Bridges egg bites and the Krusteaz pancake mix.

Veronica Thatcher

As a Costco employee of 19 years, I've figured out which items are the best to get at the warehouse.
Packs of Thomas' English muffins and Kirkland Signature egg whites are essentials for me.
When it comes to quick meals, I love Quaker oatmeal packets and Three Bridges egg bites.

As a mom and Costco employee, I love picking up ingredients and frozen foods for easy meals. Whether I'm looking for a fast meal I can eat on the go or a breakfast my family of four can enjoy on a Sunday morning, the retailer has a great selection to choose from.

Here are nine things I get for breakfast from Costco.

Editor's note: This story was originally published on June 20, 2023, and most recently updated on September 12, 2024. Prices and product availability may vary by location.

The Kirkland Signature cage-free egg whites help me hit my protein goals.

The Kirkland Signature egg whites are perfect for omelets.

Veronica Thatcher

Kirkland Signature egg whites are a breakfast essential for me five days out of the week.

I try to lead a high-protein lifestyle and with the Kirkland Signature egg whites, I reach my goals for maintaining muscle mass without having that many calories. The egg whites have 25 calories and 5 grams of protein per serving.

A box of six cartons costs $11.60 at my Costco.

The Krusteaz buttermilk-pancake mix is a family favorite.

We use the Krusteaz pancake mix every Saturday.

Veronica Thatcher

My family enjoys pancakes every Saturday morning so having a big 10-pound bag of the Krusteaz pancake mix comes in handy. All you have to do is add cold water, mix the batter, and watch as the finished pancakes turn out light and fluffy.

You can also add water, eggs, and oil to the Krusteaz mix to make waffles. I grabbed the pancake mix for $8.

The Kodiak Power Cakes mix is great for pancakes, waffles, or even muffins.

The Kodiak Power Cakes flapjack and waffle mix is surprisingly versatile.

Veronica Thatcher

The Kodiak Power Cakes flapjack and waffle mix is a must. I use the mix for pancakes, waffles, and even power-cake muffins for breakfast.

The mix contains 14 grams of protein per serving. Best of all, it's quick and easy because you just need to add cold water.

A set of three 24-ounce boxes is $13 at my location.

Red's Egg'wiches are quick, no-brainer breakfasts.

Red's Egg'wiches are keto-friendly.

Veronica Thatcher

Red's turkey-sausage Egg'wiches are perfect when I'm in a hurry and don't have time to make breakfast. They're convenient to grab and heat because they're ready in less than two minutes.

Red's keto-friendly Egg'whiches contain 17 grams of protein with cage-free egg patties, turkey sausage, and cheese. I also like that the Egg'wiches are gluten-free.

A box of eight sandwiches costs $16 at my warehouse.

The Kirkland Signature bagels are made fresh each day.

The Kirkland Signature bagels come in plain, onion, Parmesan, and raisin options.

Veronica Thatcher

Kirkland Signature bagels are thick and baked fresh in our bakeries at each warehouse. They come in a variety of flavors including plain, onion, Parmesan, and raisin.

I grabbed two sleeves of six bagels, or a 12 count, for $6.

Quaker instant oatmeal is perfect if you want something sweet for breakfast.

The Quaker instant-oatmeal packets come in 52-count boxes at Costco.

Veronica Thatcher

Quaker instant oatmeal is filling and comes together quickly, so I love to keep it at home and in my locker at work.

I usually get a box of 52 packets that come in three flavors, including apples and cinnamon, maple and brown sugar, and cinnamon and spice.

The Quaker instant oatmeal is $15.50 at my Costco.

Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt can be used in countless ways.

The Kirkland Signature Greek yogurt is organic.

Veronica Thatcher

Kirkland Signature organic Greek yogurt is a must because it's an easy high-protein snack that can be eaten in so many ways.

I love having nonfat Greek yogurt with some fruit. It's gluten-free and a good source of calcium.

A 48-ounce tub is $6.30 at my location.

Thomas' English muffins are great for egg sandwiches.

Thomas' English muffins pair perfectly with egg, cheese, and sausage.

Veronica Thatcher

I think Thomas' English muffins are a great deal at Costco. Each 24-count package is perfect for meal-prepping breakfast sandwiches and then sticking in the freezer as a grab-and-heat meal.

Thomas' English muffins come presliced and cost as low as $6 at some Costco locations.

Three Bridges spinach-and-bell-pepper egg bites are full of flavor.

If I'm really in a rush, I'll grab the Three Bridges egg bites.

Veronica Thatcher

The Three Bridges fluffy mini muffin-shaped egg whites with spinach, bell peppers, and a blend of creamy cheeses have so much flavor. You get peppers and cheese in each bite, making them a very filling snack or side.

The egg bites contain 15 grams of protein per serving and only take 90 seconds to heat up.

I picked up four containers of two-packs of egg bites for $11.

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