My Favorite Trader Joe’s Products

Sharing my favorite finds from Trader Joeโ€™s!ย 

Hellooooo! How are ya? I hope youโ€™re enjoying the day so far. I have a couple of meetings this morning and looking forward to a massage later today. I hope you have a lovely day ahead!

For todayโ€™s post, I wanted to share my favorite Trader Joeโ€™s finds! I LOVE learning about new Trader Joeโ€™s products โ€” they have so much good stuff. Since 2020, the Pilot had been doing most of the grocery shopping. Since he was โ€œout in the worldโ€ more during that one time that shall not be named, it was something we did for safety. He would get most of our groceries at Trader Joeโ€™s, and we would order everything else for pickup from Whole Foods.

Over time as things changed, the grocery routine remained the same. He would get most of the groceries at TJโ€™s, I would pick up the extra stuff at Whole Foods or Natural Grocers. While I loved the fact that he took this major chore off my plate, I definitely missed browsing Trader Joe’s and finding new fun things. When I finally went backโ€ฆ I went a little wild lol. The guy at checkout was like, โ€œIโ€™m going to grab you a second cartโ€ lol.

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For todayโ€™s post, I wanted to share some of my all-time faves. Please try to keep in mind that I tried to only include more *fun* stuff on this list. Yes, Everything but the Bagel seasoning is life-changing, and Trader Joeโ€™s has lovely medjool dates, salad greens, flowers, and candles, but I wanted to include products that are exclusive to Trader Joeโ€™s. Please let me know if you have any favorites, especially for fall!

My 15 favorite Trader Joe’s products

1. The gluten-free brownie mix

Iโ€™ve tried so many gf brownies mixes over the years and this one is hands down the best. Itโ€™s fudgy, soft, super rich, and letโ€™s just ignore the fact that the #1 ingredient is sugar.

2. โ€œEverything but the Eloteโ€ chips

These chips are LIFE and thereโ€™s nothing that tastes as good as the first chip. Theyโ€™re extremely savory, a little spicy, and have the perfect Frito-esque shape and crunch. 10/10

3. Chili and Lime Flavored Rolled Tortilla Chips aka TJโ€™s Takis

We all agree that these taste even better than Takiโ€™s and have way better ingredients. The flavor is much more bold and lime-y, and no red food dye. Wins all around.

4. Hot and sweet jalapeรฑos

These are the perfect mix of spicy and sweet and taste amazing on a plain tortilla chip or nachos.

5. Simply almonds, cashews, and chocolate trail mix

I love this plain trail mix with chocolate chunks. My other favorite trail mix is NOW Foods Raw Energy Nut Mix and Iโ€™ll add chocolate chips to it!

6. Mini vegan ice cream cones

These are the perfect little sweet bite! I usually get the chocolate chip but they recently came out with a salted caramel. YUM.

7. Tahini

Ok, so this is the least *fun* one on the list, but I love their tahini. Itโ€™s organic, has a lovely texture, is perfect for hummus (which I make a couple of times a week), and so much less expensive than some of the other brands.

8. Instant boba

The girls go wild for the instant boba, which is frozen. It takes only a couple of minutes to heat up, I pour almond milk on top, and they include boba straws.

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9. Truffle almonds

These truffle Marcona almonds are amazing on a cheese board or salad. Theyโ€™re nice and salty and have the perfect amount of truffle flavor.

10. Mini dark chocolate peanut butter cups

If I could just have one sweet bite forever, this would be it. Theyโ€™re an ideal size for a quick little sweet, and the peanut butter inside has a great flavor and texture.

11. Salsa Especial (medium)

This salsa just like restaurant salsa and is awesome on eggs, rice, enchiladas, or with chips.

12. Plantain chips

The plain ones are amazing and I also like the chocolate dipped ones! While I wish they used olive, coconut, or avocado oil, theyโ€™re still tasty with some guacamole.

13. Dill pickle salad kit

Weโ€™re all obsessed with dill pickle salad kids, but this one beats the Whole Foods one because it comes with dill pickle potato chips to crumble into the salad. Seriously 10/10.

14. Organic orange juice

It really tastes like fresh-squeezed orange juice with a bright citrus flavor and just the right amount of pulp.

15. Everything but the Bagel smoked salmon

All you need to do is add it to a piece of sourdough with Kite Hill cream cheese and itโ€™s a dream.

Ok friends: please spill all of your favorite Trader Joeโ€™s products! Iโ€™d love to hear about your faves and add them to our next shopping trip.

xo

Gina

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2 Comments

  1. Emily on September 26, 2023 at 11:17 am

    The โ€œEverything But The Eloteโ€ chips might be my husbandโ€™s favorite chip of all time haha. They are so good as a dipper for Buffalo Chicken Dip โ€” or just on their own.

    Some of our favorites not on the list โ€” their almond butter stuffed pretzels, their organic dog treats (one dog loves the chicken the other dog loves the beef haha), and my kids love their organic dried fruit strips. Donโ€™t even get me started on all of their Fall seasonal items. Take all my money!

  2. Brittany on September 26, 2023 at 8:49 pm

    I live in an area where the closest TJs is 45 min-1 hour away so it is definitely a trek but I try to make it once a month. My top faves:
    1 chili spiced mango. I could eat these every day. A friend recently took the trek and bought me a bag as a gift. I cried I was so happy!
    2 verde tomatillo salsa. I am obsessed with this salsa. It has just the right amount of spice as well as great flavor.
    3 Brazilian cheese bread. I am originally from an area with a high Brazilian population and these chess breads rival my favorite place back home. They are perfect to pop one or two (or five) in the toaster oven and be ready in less than 10 min
    4 cashew butter covered cashews. O. M. G. I could eat these all day. My mom, grandma and I are all obsessed!
    I could go on forever but these are my top not on your list

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