The Smash Foods Cherry Pomegranate Superfood Fruit Spread is a no-sugar-added chia fruit spread at Costco, made with real dark sweet cherries, pomegranate, dates, and chia seeds instead of all the added sugar you find in regular jam. It is the kind of swap that makes you feel a little better about your morning toast, and it has become a staple in my fridge. It is perfect spread on a toasted Dave's Killer Bread mini bagel or a warm Costco butter croissant, and it does it all with just 4 grams of natural sugar per serving.
Quick Take: A no-sugar-added chia fruit spread made with real cherries and pomegranate, with 60% less sugar than traditional jam. Verdict: Buy. Scores: Taste ⅘ · Value ⅘ · Convenience 5/5 · Stockpile Score ⅘.
First spoonful
I grabbed a jar because the ingredient list won me over, and the first spread on toast confirmed it. This tastes like real fruit, not a sugar bomb. The cherry and pomegranate flavor is deep and a little tart, the way actual cherries taste, and the chia seeds give it a soft, jammy, slightly textured body.
It is not cloyingly sweet like the jam I grew up on, which I love, because you taste the fruit instead of the sugar. My kids spread it on everything and have no idea it is the better-for-you option.
The price breakdown
The 30-ounce jar runs around $9.59 at Costco (item #2061251), and I have seen it on sale for quite a bit less. That is a big jar: at 53 servings, it works out to roughly 18 cents per serving. Compared to premium no-sugar-added or chia jams at the regular grocery store, which often run $5 to $7 for a much smaller jar, the Costco size is a much better deal per ounce. For a family that goes through jam, the value is easy to see, especially since there is so much fruit packed in.
What's inside
Nutrition snapshot (per 1 tablespoon / 16g, about 53 servings per jar): 25 cal · 0g fat · 0mg sodium · 6g carbs · less than 1g fiber · 4g total sugars (0g added) · 0g protein. Notable: no sugar added, 60% less sugar than traditional jam, Non-GMO Project Verified, Glyphosate Residue Free, Upcycled Certified, and Kosher. Ingredients: dark sweet cherries, pomegranate juice from concentrate, dates, chia seeds, lemon juice concentrate, fruit pectin, and rowanberry extract.
The ingredient list is the whole reason to buy this. No added sugar, no weird stuff, just real fruit, chia, and dates for sweetness. The sweetness comes from the fruit itself, so that 4 grams of sugar per serving is natural, not added. It is a genuinely clean label for a jam.
How it tastes (and ways to use it)
The flavor is rich, fruity, and pleasantly tart, with real cherry and pomegranate depth and none of that overly sweet, syrupy jam taste. The texture is soft and spreadable with a little chia bite, more like a thick fruit compote than a stiff jelly. Because it is made with real fruit and low sugar, it is best kept cold: refrigerate after opening and use it within about two months.
Beyond toast, this is handy in a lot of places. Swirl it into plain Greek yogurt or oatmeal, spoon it over pancakes or waffles, layer it into a PB&J, or use it as a filling for thumbprint cookies. It is lovely spread on a slice of the best banana bread or warm 3-ingredient pumpkin bread, and it makes a great partner to a tangy spread like Trader Joe's whipped strawberry cream cheese on a bagel.
What other shoppers are saying
Smash Foods spreads have a strong following at Costco, and the most common praise is exactly what drew me in: real fruit, no added sugar, and a clean ingredient list. Shoppers love that it tastes like fruit rather than candy, and parents like sneaking a lower-sugar option past the kids.
The chia and date base also earns points for feeling wholesome. The most common note is that it is less sweet and a bit softer than classic jam, which fans see as the point, and that because it is low in sugar you do need to keep it refrigerated and use it up rather than letting it sit for months.
Who it's for
This is for anyone cutting back on added sugar, parents who want a cleaner jam, and real-fruit lovers. It is great for toast, oatmeal, yogurt bowls, and lunchbox sandwiches, and a smart pick if you read ingredient labels. Skip it if you specifically want a very sweet, traditional jam, or if the soft chia texture is not your thing.
A few easy ways to use it: a PB and chia-jam sandwich, a yogurt-and-granola bowl with a spoonful on top, or swirled into warm oatmeal. It is also a nice lower-sugar filling for peanut butter oatmeal banana cookies if you like a fruity center.
More finds to pair with it
- Kirkland Signature Almond Croissants: a bakery base for a jam-topped breakfast.
- Catalina Crunch Cereal: a low-sugar cereal to pair with a jam-and-yogurt bowl.
- Premier Protein Cafe Latte Shake: a grab-and-go sip for busy mornings.
- Organic Aussie Bites: a wholesome snack for the same clean-eating cart.
- 21 Best Healthy Costco Snacks for Kids: more lower-sugar picks for lunchboxes.
The scores
- Taste: ⅘. Rich, real cherry-pomegranate flavor that tastes like fruit, not sugar.
- Value: ⅘. A huge 30 oz jar at about 18 cents per serving beats grocery-store chia jams.
- Convenience: 5/5. Open, spread, done. Works on toast, in oatmeal, yogurt, and sandwiches.
- Stockpile Score: ⅘. Big jar and shelf-stable until opened, though you will want to refrigerate and use it within about two months.
The bottom line
An easy Buy for anyone watching added sugar. This Smash Foods spread delivers real cherry-and-pomegranate flavor with no added sugar and a clean, short ingredient list, in a big Costco jar that costs less per ounce than the little premium jars at the grocery store. It is softer and less sweet than old-school jam, but that is exactly the appeal: you taste the fruit. If toast, oatmeal, or PB&J are part of your routine, this is a simple swap that makes breakfast a little healthier without giving up flavor.
Where to find it
Where to find it: Smash Foods Cherry Pomegranate Superfood Fruit Spread, 30 oz at Costco (item #2061251). Jar size: 30 oz (850g), about 53 servings. Price: ~$9.59, sometimes on sale for less, varies by warehouse. Storage: best chilled, refrigerate after opening and use within about two months. Aisle: pantry and breakfast section (jams and spreads).
Disclaimer: Costco Finds is an independent review site and is not affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by Costco. All opinions are my own, based on personal experience.
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