We all love Trader Joe’s for a reason. I mean, come on… They’re generally small and have poor layouts. The carts are slightly smaller than typical stores, but still manage to bump into others like their destined to do so. The parking lots are notoriously tight and no one ever seems to remember how to drive. Plus, everyone agrees that going on Sundays is the best time (aka that bell is a ringing). So what’s the deal?
Their name-brand products are bangin’.
Here are 28 items I suggest you throw in your cart the next time you brave the crowd at Trader Joe’s.
To Eat:
- Cauliflower Tempura
- Kung Pao Chicken
- Cauliflower Gnocchi
- Gyro Meat
To Drink:
- Blueberry Lavender Almond Beverage
- Matcha Almond Beverage
- Strawberry Rhubarb Soda
To Crunch:
- Cruciferous Crunch
- Shaved Brussel Sprouts
- Pre-Made Salad Mixes
To Season With:
- Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
- Taco Sauce
- Unami Seasoning
To Snack:
- Fruit Wrap Bars
- Dried Sweetened Lemon Slices (the orange slices are great too!)
- Dark Chocolate Covered Ginger
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- Dark Chocolate Roasted Pistachio Toffee
- Cookie Butter
- Corn on the Cob Popping Corn
To Dip:
- Tzatziki Sauce
- Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Olive Oil
- Tandori Naan
- Tortilla Chips
To Bake:
- Chocolate Chip Brownie Mix
- Vanilla Cake & Baking Mix
Bonus:
- Fresh Flowers – because they’re simply beautiful and always a non-food splurge I appreciate in the end.
That’s it. That’s 28 of my favorite items from Trader Joe’s at the moment. I was eyeing their chocolate baklava the last time, so there’s always more. Plus my current location doesn’t sell alcohol soooo….
What our your go-to TJ items? Any flops you had high-hopes for?
Also, enjoy this bit from Gary Gulman and his TJ’s experience:
