Whole30 Trader Joes Must Haves (2024)

FAQs

Are Trader Joe's plantain chips Whole30 compliant? ›

If you want to be totally strict and by the Whole30 book, you're not supposed to substitute compliant foods for snacking or as alternatives to, say, pasta or baked goods, either. For example, Trader Joe's has excellent compliant plantain chips, but on a by-the-book Whole30, you're supposed to sustain from them.

Trader Joe's Whole30 Pantry Items

Everything but the Bagel Seasoning: This cult classic has a special place in our hearts and on the TJ's shelf. Sprinkle on top of your salmon for an extra burst of flavor. Crunchy Chili Onion Topping: Add some spice and texture to any of your dishes with this garlicky topping.

Since this includes a non-grain-based flour, Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi is fair game on Whole30. It's the perfect comfort meal when that pasta craving hits every night (or is that just me?)

Remember, any meat without ingredients is Whole30 compliant. At Trader Joe's, they have lots of options for this. They also have a few options that I consider great finds! They have two chicken sausages: Spicy Italian, which are pre-cooked, and Sundried Tomato, which are not.

For that reason we do not allow commercially-prepared fries or chips, or deep-frying starchy veggies and turning them into fries or chips during your Whole30. (However, if you want to roast some kale until it's crispy, or thinly slice jicama into a scoop for your guacamole, be our guest.)

Yes, both pickles and bananas are allowed on Whole30. Yet if they are a potential trigger food for you (for instance, the sweetness of bananas sets off a craving for other treats or makes you want to binge on the fruit), then you may consider including them on your “don't eat” list.

Try Organic Full Circle classic kosher dill pickes. We found ours at Woodman's. Whole30 approved!

Read your labels; if there is any form of alternative flour or starch used in the pasta, noodles, or gnocchi, it's out for your Whole30 elimination.

Well, the Whole30 diet requires you to eliminate many common foods in order to maintain a healthier diet. It eliminates grains, dairy, wheat, rice, oats, and corn. Soy, beans, and peanuts are eliminated, too. No alcohol, sugar, or other sweeteners are allowed.

If you've never had pickled jalapenos before, they're of course spicy, but the heat is layered with tanginess from vinegar, saltiness from the brine, and just a little sweetness from granulated erythritol (this is a low carb pickle recipe, of course) Simply omit the sweetener to make these Whole30 compliant.

Can you eat pepperoni on Whole30? ›

Pepperoni: This is optional. If you have a local butcher or a higher end grocery store there is a pretty high chance they will have meat without all of the added additives. Most store bought name brands of meat are not whole30 approved because of all of the additives.

This is great for weeknight eating, whether I'm doing Whole30 or just want something delicious. Quick and easy to prepare, it's such a satiating dish. For me, pepperoncini create Whole30 magic. Whether using them in a sauce or adding them to a stir-fry, they give that extra oomph and raise your dish up a level.

Ideally, you should buy meat that is organic and beef that is grass-finished, but ultimately, pretty much any non-processed meat is on the table: beef, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, duck, you name it. Bacon, cold cuts, or other processed meats are no-nos.

Trader Joe's Green Goddess Salad Dressing is a heavenly green hue, as its name suggests. This vibrant salad accompaniment is packed with Hass avocados, fresh herbs like basil, and chives, and seasonings that include green onions, garlic, and apple cider vinegar.

Got hot sauce in your bag? No sweat, so long as there aren't added sugars or other banned ingredients. Tessemae's and Horsetooth both make Whole30-friendly sauces, and Frank's Red Hot Original is also compliant.

Barnana Organic Plantain Chips are one of the few chips allowed on Whole30 because they're made of three simple ingredients: plantains, coconut oil, and Himalayan sea salt. Just stick to the Pink Salt option, as the other flavors have some added sugars that aren't Whole30-compliant.

Plantains are Whole30 compatible. If you stick to this recipe and fry them in coconut oil, no need to worry. Be sure not to use a non-compatible oil, and avoid canola oil if at all possible. There's also no such thing as keto plantains as plaintains are high in carbs!

While homemade versions of chips made with whole foods are considered Whole30, no store-bought chips of any kind are considered Whole30 compatible — that goes for potato chips, sweet potato chips, Siete chips, plantain chips, terra chips, veggie chips, and any other store-bought chip you can think of.

Fried green plantains and mango avocado salsa is the best paleo appetizer! It's a tasty Whole30-friendly alternative to traditional chips and salsa! Sometimes, my favorite “new” recipes are just mash-ups of old standbys.