Trader Joe's...what should I try?

Chicc

First off I should say I'm Canadian and just don't have have this amazing store in my neck of the woods. I travel alot with work and just happened to wander into one in WA after having heard about TJ on a friends food blog.

When I entered the store I'm sure I could hear bells ringing in my head ..holy crap I'm totally in love with this store!! I want want one closer to me...I want to try EVERYTHING!!!

That being said, I have been back at least once or twice a year for the last four years. I purposefully choose my driving route to intersect with at least one TJ store

I have a special few items I grab on a regular basis:

Sunflower Butter (I'm allergic to nuts and refuse to pay 10$ for a jar of no nut PEA butter)
Edamame crackers
Fflattened bananas
TJ chicken sausages
gluten free brownie mix
Agave
Dark Chocolate Covered power berries, Ginger and Pomegranate Seeds....YUM

So my question to all you TJ lovers out there, what is your favorite item and what would you suggest I try ....

and GO!

cbl40

dishwashing detergent
any chocolate covered nut (not very good for you, but so, so good)
grilled chicken strips
lots of cheap wine
sugar snap peas
pulled bbq chicken...

There is so much more, so shop away!

bjfrezell

A little bit of everything!

Trader Joe's is an hour away from me so I don't go very often but when I do, I stock up!

I like their popped potato chips! Yum!!

InvidiaXII

Bwahhhh Trader Joes! I only went to it for the first time 2 months ago, but they have so much I like! Not to mention they are surprisingly cheap.

-Everything Pretzel Thins
-Spinach and Kale Greek Yogurt Dip
-Tuscan White Bean Dip
-Reduced Guilt Mac N' Cheese
-Pomegranate Seeds
-Any of their pre-sliced fruit... mangos
-Protein Power Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

The only thing I haven't liked was their Fat-Free Black Bean Dip... it tastes VERY vinegary. Not at all like other bean dips I've had.

MissingMinnesota

love their hummus and itty bitty potatos

jamesfit99

Trader Joe's is great if you're a lazy cook, like me.

For example, their pre-cooked white chicken chunks is a great time saver. Just mix it with their microwavable pre-cooked rice medley (brown rice, red rice, black barley), throw in some frozen veggies, and you have a very healthy little meal with very little fuss.

I also like their trail mix because some of the combinations come in pre-measured bags (around 170 calories each), so you don't end up eating your entire day's caloric requirements in ten minutes!

They also have a decent no sodium, whole wheat bread, if you're on a sodium restricted diet.

-- James

bi0nicw0man

I know you can't have it, but my absolute favourite item is their Almond Butter with Roasted Flax Seeds. Hands down the best nut butter I've ever had. Crunchy, salty and delicious.

Other faves, in addition to the Sunflower Butter and Flattened Bananas you already mentioned are:

Multigrain Pita Bite Crackers
Roasted Red Pepper & Artichoke Tapenade
Oat n Wheat Bran Swirls Cereal
Roasted Plantain Chips
and pretty much anything from their nut/trail mix/dried fruit section...particularly the Tempting Trail Mix or the mixed nuts that only has cashews, almonds and chocolate.

On my next trip I am bringing a cooler bag so I can try some of the perishable items. I hear their frozen Indian meals are deeelish, and their yogurt is supposed to be really good too.

Oh and I see the 21 Gun Salute seasoning on blogs all the time so I want to try that.



Not so healthy, but amazing: Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Filled Pretzels. I die.