These Are The Best Trader Joe's Products Of All Time, From Someone Who Basically Lives There (2024)

Hannah Loewentheil

Hannah Loewentheil

Hannah Loewentheil

Diner-style breakfast at home, comin' right up. The perfect breakfast to make with these is a hash brown avocado toast! Pop your hashbrowns in the toaster and cut or mash your avocado with lime, onion, salt and pepper. Top your hashbrown, and add an egg for extra protein. Yum!

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Proceed at your own risk. These peanut butter cookies-meets-brownies are hard to put down. The bottoms are a chocolatey, fudgy brownie, topped with a flaky-top and dense peanut butter cookie layer. They're cut into cute squares, perfect to separate into lunch boxes for kids!

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As a peanut butter fiend, you can find my eating this stuff by the handful for breakfast and desert alike. For a protein-packed breakfast, mix the granola into a cup of whole greek yogurt!

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Better than Reese's. There, I said it. Why buy candy at the movie theater when you can pack a whole tub from Trader Joes?

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Mini, decadent, and perfect for when a sweet craving strikes, these tiny ice cream cones are perfection. And a bad flavor does not exist! Holiday flavors include pumpkin and peppermint, make sure to grab a box before they're out!

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Chocolate lava cakes are a real pain to make from scratch, but thanks to these, you literally never have to. They taste homemade, and no one needs to know the difference.

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This is the one T.J's salad kit I can't live without. There's something about the peanut dressing that is good on pretty much anything (so save the extra!).

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Upgrade pretty much any protein with a scoop of this herb sauce. I love putting it on anything from meat or rice to eggs and roasted veggies.

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An OG for a reason, this aioli garlic mustard is perfection.

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This nice, creamy, and spreadable Brie rivals any other in terms of quality except it's so much more affordable.

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These have become my go-to instant noodles. Oftentimes I leave out the accompanying sauce completely and whip up my own homemade blend, something like peanut butter, sesame oil, and soy sauce.

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These mozz sticks are one of the most overlooked heroes of the frozen aisle. If you want a real treat, pop these into the air fryer.

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Crisp on the outside yet chewy, light, and fluffy on the inside, I might exclusively eat mochi pancakes from here on out.

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Store-bought isn't usually anywhere near as good as the bakery version, but these frozen croissants are the exception. Let them rise at room temperature for a few hours and then bake them to golden, buttery, flaky perfection.

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Another bargain item I'm fully addicted to, this high-quality nova sells for double or triple the price at most other markets.

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I'm obsessed with miso. In fact, it's quite possibly the most-used cooking ingredient in my kitchen. And now I can stock up on it at Trader Joe's for just $3.

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Pro tip: heat up this cauliflower gnocchi in the air fryer or in a skillet. That's the best way to achieve a golden exterior that stays crispy once tossed in sauce.

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When I'm dreaming of a trip to Barcelona, Trader Joe's jamon ibérico is the next best thing.

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These have become my favorite breakfast on the go. Two minutes in the microwave and they're ready to eat.

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This is the one T.J's cereal I couldn't do without.

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You'll never find my pantry without a box (or two) of this creamy tomato soup. It's so easy to dress it up into a super easy lunch that feels fancy and tastes so satisfying.

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I finish the bag before I realize it every. damn. time.

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TJ's mochi comes in about half a dozen classic flavors, plus some seasonal items (Thai, mango, etc.), and it's hard to go wrong with any of them. That being said, the green tea flavor is my personal favorite.

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My homemade salads have become infinitely more delicious since discovering these cheesy, stuffed sweet peppers.

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A little bit of this African-inspired sauce takes any basic entree and completely elevates it. Try it with simple roast chicken to see what I mean.

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I may or may not wait until fall all year so I can re-stock up on this seasonal mac 'n' cheese.

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Bagel mornings in the fall just hit different, thanks to this sweet and spiced spread.

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If you are a fellow cornbread lover, you'll love these slightly salty and ever-so-savory cookies. Just add butter and egg, and toss 'em into the oven.

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These frozen scallion pancakes are just like the take-out version. I personally love making them for breakfast with a fried egg🤤.

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Grab a carton of miso ginger soup and these mini chicken cilantro wontons and you've got dinner.

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These chocolate-covered frozen banana slices are a frozen aisle OG that I simply couldn't live without.

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Try pairing this herb-infused tahini with crackers, crudité, pita bread, falafel, roasted cauliflower, fully cooked gyro slices...the list goes on.

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My ultimate feel-good, lazy night meal is fish tacos made with these crispy battered nuggets.

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Come winter, the truffle products come flying onto Trader Joe's shelves, but these Marcona almonds coated in savory truffle seasoning are one of my favorite buys.

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I'm not vegan, but I find myself buying this dairy-free feta cheese in brine time and time again. It tastes so much like the real thing.

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I've searched the world, and similar coconut smoothies cost five times as much. This Trader Joe's version is creamy, refreshing, and a complete bargain.

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This take on the Alsatian tarteflambée has been a constant fixture in the frozen aisle for over a decade, and it's still a crowd favorite for good reason. Loaded with Gruyère cheese, caramelized onion, and thinly sliced ham, I can attest to the deliciousness.

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This frozen naan is an obvious side to pair with any of T.J's Indian-inspired frozen meals, but it also comes in handy for loaded flatbreads and sandwiches.

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These are incredibly delicious, and they're even better with a scoop of ice cream on top. Bonus points if you make them in the air fryer.

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Light, bright, and herbaceous, this cold-pressed dressing takes even the most boring salad to the next level.

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T.J's comes out with different mousse cakes depending on the season (for example, pumpkins in the fall and flowers in the spring). They're all surprisingly tasty, but the raspberry flavor is my fave.

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Looking for the easiest weeknight meal ever? Grab a package of cacio e pepe ravioli, a little pat of butter, and some additional Parmesan cheese on top.

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Why can't I stop eating these?!?

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I never knew what kringle was before trying the Trader Joe's version, but I am now a huge fan. It's basically an oval-shaped Scandanavian pastry made with layers of flaky dough, sugary filling, and icing on top.

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There's something so satisfying about sinking your teeth into this seriously chewy, cheesypao de queijo.

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The seasoning on these corn chips is absolutely next-level.

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This frozen meal is essentially blocks of paneer cheese swimming in the Indian version of creamed spinach.

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Green juice can be seriously pricey, but this one's a great bang for your buck. It also happens to be incredibly restorative and thirst-quenching.

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If you grew up eating dips made with Lipton onion soup mix like I did, you'll appreciate this equally-as-indulgent Trader Joe's version.

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Creamy and mild, it's the perfect accompaniment to anything from tacos to grilled vegetables.

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This is, IMO, the perfect snack.

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Are there better chili oils out there? Sure. But not for $4. I stock up on a new jar every time I go to Trader Joe's, then I put it on anything and everything.

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I never thought I was a "tamales person" until I tried these.

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Proceed with caution: This pepper spread packs a serious kick, but a little spread of it on your sandwich bread takes it to the next level.

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Grab a bag of frozen rice with this green curry and call it dinner (oh, and it happens to be vegan).

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I can confirm thesearethe greatest store-bought croutons I've come across. They are just as buttery and flaky as croissants, but in a crispy form perfect for topping soups and salads.

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Tell me one single situation where mixing truffle and cheese is a bad idea.

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One of my greatest joys of winter is cozying up with an oat milk chai tea latte.

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It's a childhood classic that simply can't be beat.

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This vanillaice creamloaded with chunks of Speculooscookie butter is the definition of crème de la crème.

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Of all the Joe-Joe's flavors (and all are excellent), this chocolate peanut butter medley is a game changer.

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I cannot imagine homemade salads without this thick, sweet and tangy stuff.

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There is something so good about this bruschetta sauce. I could (and do) eat it straight by the spoonful. My favorite way to eat it though is on top of grilled chicken.