My Trader Joe’s Favorites

As a Los Angeles native, I grew up with Trader Joe’s. Their products played a big role in my childhood. I distinctly remember going grocery shopping there with my parents growing up. We used to always pick up Hansen’s sodas (they used to sell all of the different flavors), snack bars, and vegetarian tortilla soup (PLEASE BRING THIS BACK, TRADER JOE’S!).

When I came to New Jersey for college (RU RAH RAH), Trader Joe’s was just opening up here. I remember driving ALL THE WAY from New Brunswick to Westfield with my roommate to pick up a few of my favorites. Thankfully, Trader Joe’s now has a rather large presence on the East Coast. There are actually two locations that are equidistant from my house! E and I visit Trader Joe’s AT LEAST twice a month, if not more. I can’t ever leave the store without spending at least $100. They have everything, from every day necessities, to quick lunch and dinner options. Their freezer section is my FAVORITE! At least once a month we do a big freezer stock up. Their frozen meals are always good in a pinch!

I am always looking to try new products at Trader Joe’s (after all, if you try something new and don’t like it, Trader Joe’s will give you a refund), so I thought it would be fun to share what some of our favorites are.

Please share your Trader Joe’s favorites in the comments!

Flowers

$3.99 Bunch (EVERY.SINGLE.TRIP.)

Peonies (when they have them)

Dairy and Cheese

Strawberries and Cream Yogurt

Cherry Yogurt Squishers

Creamy Toscano Cheese Soaked in Syrah

Asiago Cheese with Rosemary and Olive Oil

Tillamook Cheddar

Ciliegine Fresh Mozzarella Balls

Grains, Cereal, and Bread

Organic Sprouted Tricolored Quinoa

Reduced Carb Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas

Peanut Butter Panda Puffs

Joe’s O’s

Shredded Spoonfuls

Rolled Oats

Fresh Pizza Dough

Vegetables and Salad

Spinach

Southwestern Chopped Salad

Vegetable and Soba Noodle Stir Fry Kit

Broccoli and Cauliflower Mixed Bag

Brussels Sprouts

Les Petites Carrots

Sweet Potatoes

Zucchini

Bell Peppers

Mini Heirloom Tomatoes

Shallots

Fruit

ALL OF THE BERRIES (because Nathan is OBSESSED)

Bananas (at least 5 each visit)

Lemon

Lime

Pre Sliced Mango

Frozen

Vegetable Fried Rice (buy two at a time)

Cauliflower Gnocchi (buy two at a time)

Paneer Tikka Masala

Riced Cauliflower Stir Fry

Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Organic Riced Cauliflower

Chocolate Croissants

French Onion Soup (vegetarian)

Spanakopita

Camembert Cheese and Cranberry Sauce Fillo Bites (only available during the holiday season)

Mini Vegetable Samosas

Gone Berry Crazy Chocolate Covered Strawberry Slices (holy cow these are addictive – can eat a whole box in one sitting)

Potato Pancakes (perfect for Chanukah and all year round)

Snacks

Trader Joe’s Cereal Bars (Blueberry, Strawberry, and Apple)

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (the perfect indulgence)

Organic Fruit Wraps (all flavors)

Freeze Dried Strawberries

Animal Crackers

Organic Flavored Fruit Snacks (NEW)

Cornichons

Honey Wheat Pretzel Sticks

Dips, Spreads, and Sauces

Garlic Hummus

Kalamata Olive Hummus

Vegan Kale, Cashew and Basil Pesto

Salsa Autentica

Kansas City BBQ Sauce

Soyaki Sauce

Sunbutter

Tuscano Marinara Sauce

Olive Tapenade

Meat and Fish

Frozen Salmon

Frozen Mahi Mahi

Frozen Cod

Kosher Ground Beef

Kosher Ground Turkey

Kosher Chicken Legs

Seasoning

Everything But The Bagel

Chili Lime

BBQ Rub and Seasoning (only available during the summer)

Drinks

Flavored Seltzer

Organic Lemonade

Apple Juice