Are you a Trader Joe’s fan like me? I sure hope so because I am obsessed. I receive a ton of questions on what products I like from Trader Joe’s so I have decided to put a list together of all my favorites. I will update as I find more products that I feel should be on this list.
Here are the BEST Trader Joe’s products in my opinion!
PRODUCE:
Riced Broccoli – Great as an added crunch to salads or simply sautéed with butter and lemon as a side dish. I also like to cook up bacon with it.
Berries – I love all of their berries and find their prices to be much cheaper than other grocery stores.
Avocados – all of their avocados are delicious – they are super creamy and buttery.
SNACKS:
Garlic Spread-Dip – This stuff is insane on crackers. Add it to your charcuterie boards!
Cilantro & Jalapeño Hummus – This hummus has so much flavor. I like to eat it with veggies, crackers, and as a spread on sandwiches. And no, it’s not that spicy!
Mediterranean Hummus – an overall delicious hummus for everyday snacking on veggies, crackers, sandwiches and pita bread.
Tzatziki Creamy Garlic Dip – love this stuff with grilled chicken and salmon. Goes great with any Greek or Mediterranean style dinner.
RX Bars – These are great for on-the-go snacking. We eat them all the time and our favorite is the Chocolate Sea Salt.
Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels Slims – They are everything! Great crunch and has a delicious chocolate flavor without being too bitter. I eat these by the bag fulls.
Soft & Juicy Mango – dried fruit at its finest! We love munching on these – they’re sweet and super satisfying.
Happy Trekking Trail mix – my favorite trail mix. It has almonds, cashews, pistachios, chocolate, cranberries and cherries in it. It’s the perfect mixture of salty, sweet and tangy.
Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels – A great snack for adults and kiddos. Love having these in a jar in the kitchen. Also great for visitors!
3 Seed Beet Crackers – LOVE THESE. I eat these every day with hummus. Also good with the garlic dip I shared above.
TODDLER SNACKS/FOOD:
Fruit Sauce Crushers: My daughter loves these. They’re organic and the apple carrot is a great way to sneak a vegetable into her diet. I also love anything I can bring in my diaper bag because toddlers always ask for a snack.
Organic Mini Cheese and Peanut Butter Crackers – a simple and great on-the-go snack for kiddos. My husband likes them, too. 🙂
MEAT:
Organic Chicken Breasts – these cook up so nicely. They are juicy every time. This is how I like to cook them!
Carne Asada Autentica beef sirloin – AMAZING steaks. Already marinated. Simply cook on the grill or in a hot pan. If you cook it well-done, that’s okay because it’s still super tender. Great as is or in tacos and salads.
Pancetta – already diced pancetta!! I am obsessed. I cook these up and dump them over roasted vegetables.
DAIRY:
Yogurt Cups – my toddler loves these. They’re the perfect size for her and the flavors are spot on.
Trader Joe’s Greek Yogurt – My husband and daughter eat these up. Our favorite is the mango flavor.
Cracker Cuts – already cut cheese for easy snacking and prepping. My toddler loves them, too!
BAKING & DESSERT:
Banana Bread Mix – So delicious! If you’re not in the mood to make the homemade stuff, this is a great substitute!
Dark Chocolate Roasted Pistachio Toffee – do I need to explain? This stuff is everything – it’s the perfect if need something sweet snack without being too indulgent.
Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce – OMG this stuff is down right delicious. This goes on ice cream at our house and we LOVE it.
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups – They’re healthier because they’re dark chocolate, right? RIGHT. These are SO good and not too sweet. Also great in chocolate chip cookies – here’s one of my recipes I like to use them in!
Mini milk chocolate peanut butter cups – I also use these for baking. They hold up great in cookies and have the creamiest peanut butter in the center.
Cookie Butter Sandwich Cookies – I don’t buy these often because we eat them like crazy, but when I do we absolutely LOVE them. They’re crispy but they melt in your mouth!
Maple Leaf Cookies – These are probably my favorite Trader Joe’s item. I love these with coffee. The maple cream filling is so delicious and it’s sandwiches between two thick cookies. UGH gimme.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – crispy, crunchy and perfect. My husband would eat every last one of these if he could. A great snack if you’re in the mood for something sweet.
Chocolate Chunks – I like these so much better than morsels. First of all, the flavor of them is spot on and they bake up SO nicely in cookies.
Dark Chocolate Bar Caramel with Black Sea Salt – this candy bar makes me smile. The silkiest caramel is in the middle. It’s just a yummy treat.
CONDIMENTS & OTHER:
Everything Bagel Seasoning – this stuff really is everything. A little goes a long way and it has a ton of flavor. Obviously good on bagels, avocado toast and egg salad.
Bread and Butter Pickles – these are the BEST bread and butter pickles out there. They’re super crunchy and flavorful. I serve these with cheeseburgers and any type of sandwich!
Hot and Sweet Jalapeños – These are addicting. I know it sounds odd but there is something about them that we love. We eat these on enchiladas, in salads, and with tacos.
Marinara Sauce – A great all around sauce for easy weeknight meals.
Corn and Chile Tomato-Less Salsa – one of our favorite salsas! Awesome with chips, on tacos, in salads or on top of the carne asada steak listed above!
Crunchy No Stir Peanut Butter – I can’t put my finger on it, but this is the best peanut butter out there! The only problem is it doesn’t come in a larger container.
BREAD/CARBS:
Brown Basmati Rice – I love how this rice cooks up for all kinds of dishes. It’s always creamy and never sticky!
Truly Handmade Flour Tortillas – YUM! What I like most about these is that they hold up well in enchiladas but also taste amazing on their own.
Organic Steel Cut Oats – I love the small container actually. We don’t go through a large container. I love to make these on the weekends with honey, berries, almond milk and vanilla.
NON-FOOD ITEMS
Lavender & Chamomile Hand Soap – I like the big bottle and it smells good!
If you have any questions about the items listed above or have other questions, I’d be happy to answer and give my honest opinion!
Jeff
I read all these favorite Trader Joe lists and our favorites never make the lists. The shelled Argentine red shrimp are great. We love the chocolate hazelnut cookies and the Ethiopian coffee is very good. We recently discovered chile and garlic cashews. We liked the Mexican quiche but it is discontinued. The staff all rave about the black forest bacon. It is good but I think I like the applewood bacon better. We love Trader Joe’s and recently got a new store fairly close that was just supplanted by a newer one that is even closer to home.
Jessica Erin
thanks for sharing! I will have to try your favorites, too!