Chefanie’s Finds: Must Have Trader Joe's Products
When I first moved to New York in 2017, I lived just two blocks from a Trader Joe’s. When I first moved in, however, I didn’t frequent TJ’s because I felt overwhelmed by all of the options and never knew what was worth trying versus skipping over. I began to take notes from all of the Trader Joe’s aficionados around me and as I began to shop there on a weekly (and sometimes tri-weekly) basis, I began to create my own list of must-have items. The below list contains my absolute favorite items. Of course, one of the best parts of Trader Joe’s is how often they launch new and seasonal products! This post will be continually updated with new items!
Breakfast
Just the Clusters Chocolate Almond Granola Cereal
Classic English Muffins
Cold Brew Concentrate
Appetizers
Unexpected cheddar
Halloumi Cheese*
Cave Aged Blue Cheese
Quinoa Stuffed Dolmas
Dumplings (chicken and shrimp)
Rosemary Raisin Crackers
Multigrain Crackers
Shelled Edamame or Frozen Edamame
Spanakopita
Snacks
Dark and Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds
Dark Chocolate Mini Stars*
Everything But the Bagel Nut Duo
Roasted Plantain Chips
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Cookie Butter
Individually Packed Trail Mix
Peanutbutter Pretzels
Dried Mangos
Dinner
Cauliflower Crust
Holiday Vegetable Hash*
Produce
Butternut Squash Zigzags
Beets
Shelled Edamame
Organic Strawberries
Organic Raspberries
Organic Blueberries
Watermelon*
Brussels Sprouts on the Stalk*
Staples to have on hand
Vegan Caesar Dressing
Carrot Turmeric Dressing
Frozen Berry Mix
Organic Açaí Puree Packets
Cinnamon Sticks
Olive Oil Spray
Whole Wheat Pastas
Whole Wheat Cous Cous
Flax Meal
Truffle Ketchup*
Vegan Kale, Cashew, & Basil Pesto
Organic Creamy Almond Butter
Everything But the Bagel Seasoning
Nuts- raw unsalted cashews, pistachios, pecans, or walnuts are great!
Dessert
Hold the Cone Chocolate Chip
Gone Bananas!
Mini Peanut butter Cups (I freeze mine, they're addicting!)
*indicates seasonal product