Trader Joes

Foodie711711
Foodie711711 Posts: 137 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Havent been to Trader Joes in forever and Im going to make the journey tomorrow. So, please tell me your favorites from there!!:smile:

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  • crizania
    crizania Posts: 22 Member
    I miss trader Joes I haven't been to one since I left the states 10 years ago ! I use to love the pot stickers u could get there.
  • Kalynx
    Kalynx Posts: 707 Member
    we dont have one here, but got to go to one on vacation while in chicago. lol my idea of fun on a vacation is to visit the grocery.

    anyways, thought they had a great selection of some hard to find items, but the produce was overpriced compared to the simple grocery down the street (i mean really the garlic was ridiculous) lol.

    BUT - I got a bag of the saltwater taffy, sad that its all gone now! i would eat one or two pieces a day, if I wanted. savored every piece!
  • NAcetoLang
    NAcetoLang Posts: 517 Member
    I love TJ's... Just Mangos (dried mango with no added stuff) is my favorite, but I also love that they carry pumpkin seeds in the shell year round at a reasonable price.
  • myownadvice
    myownadvice Posts: 95 Member
    They have a great selection of raw nuts (cashews are my fav), Belgian Dark Chocolate (70%), and I really like their organic marinara sauce. They also carry Larabars which are a good quick snack to have around.

    Happy shopping!
  • LittleNicci
    LittleNicci Posts: 284 Member
    any of their nut butters

    oh! and puffins!
  • aNToK25
    aNToK25 Posts: 3 Member
    I get their Very Green powder (the super green and red drink stuff's excellent, but pricey), the pineapple/papaya digestive enzymes, the probiotics, and the vitamin c powder there. Used to get the organic apples, but they're harder to find this time of year.
  • SomeoneSomeplace
    SomeoneSomeplace Posts: 1,094 Member
    Their Salsa is mad good. Also their chicken-less stuffed "chicken" breasts. And also their "Less Guilt" frozen dinners are really good and very reasonable as far as calories/sodium. I also really like their pre made sandwiches and salads. And their wine! I honestly prefer whole foods to TJ but these are some of my Fav's
  • roguestates
    roguestates Posts: 223
    2 buck chuck! haha. They have amazing breads, especially the pugliese and the mini baguettes that are par-baked. You can freeze them and make freshly baked bread whenever you want! There's also a good selection of nuts and legumes at decent prices. I miss the almonds in wasabi and the cinnamon roasted peanuts sooo much! Froyo's also quite good.
  • chlorisaann
    chlorisaann Posts: 366 Member
    Cilantro and chive yogurt dip!! Great on Veggies and low cal! also Cilantro dressing! (I like cilantro, can ya tell!!)

    OOOHHH and the Salmon and Mahi Mahi Burgers!!
  • hmgarcia83
    hmgarcia83 Posts: 45 Member
    dark chocolate covered soy beans
  • Elle_45
    Elle_45 Posts: 43 Member
    I love their dressing, stuffed talipia, frozen French onion soup and spaghetti sauces. I bought BBQ but haven't used it yet.
    And their pumpkin spread. ;)
  • TheFunBun
    TheFunBun Posts: 793 Member
    cookiebutter. simmersauces. their dried fruit selection. frozen sliced bell peppers. they have an awesome cracker selection, too.. usually above the freezers.

    I can't wait to be close to a TJs again!
  • AZDizzy
    AZDizzy Posts: 434 Member
    Garlic stuffed olives and pineapple salsa!
  • Laddiegirl
    Laddiegirl Posts: 382 Member
    My faves are their Toasted Oatmeal Flake cereal, the frozen brown rice (reheat in the microwave so quickly!), their whole wheat tortillas, nut & dried fruit selection, the almond butter and I feel they have great prices on their dairy, eggs, olive oil & balsamic vinegars, I also love their guiltless pita chips, BBQ sauce (the kentucky one? its in kind of a round bottle) and their spices are really good prices too.

    Oh and my kryptonite is their milk chocolate covered pretzels. I really have to ration myself on those or I can polish off the entire bag w/out thinking!
  • Laddiegirl
    Laddiegirl Posts: 382 Member
    Oh they also have these killer pita crackers. Those things are amazing!
  • InvidiaXII
    InvidiaXII Posts: 315 Member
    I love Trader Joes! Their pretzel chips, almond butter, "Reduced Guilt" mac n' cheese, ginger chews candy, fiberful bars, Thai chili lime cashews, spinach Greek yogurt dip, white bean Tuscan hummus... I could go on and on, all their stuff is great.
  • Foodie711711
    Foodie711711 Posts: 137 Member
    wow thank you guys! this stuff sounds delicious. Now Im even more ecxited to go!!
  • msps1973
    msps1973 Posts: 52 Member
    Their horseradish hummus is to die for!!! Chickenless pulled chicken, almonds, cashews, peanut butter filled pretzels, salsa, tofu, I could go on and on. But other people are right- the produce IS overpriced. I stick with Jewel or Woodmans for my produce.
  • atlanticgypsy
    atlanticgypsy Posts: 51 Member
    i miss trader joes! i used to live in CA....and was only a few miles from a couple trader joes! now.....30+ miles away from one. =( I haven't been there in over 5 months. sadness. if you live close to your trader joes. cherish that. =D

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  • denisebme
    denisebme Posts: 103 Member
    The best price on Pistachios I've seen anywhere.
    Roasted Chipotle Garlic Salsa
    Horseradish hummus (with their pita crackers.. YUM)
    Unblanched, unsalted peanut butter
    fresh organic mini pizza
    TJ's chicken Tikka masala

    any of the cheese, but I am a huge fan of the stilton with apricot in salads.

    Looks like I need to make a run there myself.. my shopping list is already started :o)
  • toysbigkid
    toysbigkid Posts: 545 Member
    No Trader Joes here in Bradenton, Florida. :( really liked that place up north!
  • lorettaasmith
    lorettaasmith Posts: 418 Member
    They have great prices on nuts (almonds, cashews, etc in every variety you can imagine) and almond butter. Their latin black bean soup is to die for....loaded with fiber for very few calories. And the Everything crackers are a fun treat!
  • HelloSweetie4
    HelloSweetie4 Posts: 1,214 Member
    I love the frozen banana slices dipped in dark chocolate
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I love the frozen banana slices dipped in dark chocolate
    YES! Each one tastes almost like a little banana split - so good!

    Other regular purchases I make at Trader Joe's

    Greek yougurt - I buy the 2% plain and use it as sour cream, add fruit and honey to it for a snack, put it in my oatmeal, etc. Good stuff, and so creamy!
    Hummus
    Pop Chips (their brand, but they taste the same, and are less expensive!)
    Quinoa & veggies from the freezer
    Coconut milk ice cream
    Chocolatey Cat Cookies
    Midnight Moo chocolate syrup
    Maple syrup
    Tuna
    Sweet Relish
    Ketchup (no HFCS in the ketchup or relish - yay!)
    Doggie treats - my dogs beg for them!
    Crumbled Goat cheese
    Savory Mini Rice Crackers with Flaxseed & Soy - big name, little cracker!
    Toasted Pine Nuts
    Indian Naan from the freezer
    Jarred Pizza Sauce - awesome to make individual pizzas with the Naan! Can do it in the oven or on the grill!
    Pepperoni
    Mini Meatballs (I think they call them Part Meatballs) from the freezer - easy to toss into marinara sauce or make meatball subs
    Almond Butter
    Spicy Chai Mix - yum!
    Wintery Blend Coffee they carry during Christmas
    Jo-Jo's! If you like Oreos, these are better, and slightly better for you - no hydrogenated junk in them!

    I know there's more - and now I want to make a trip to TJs today! :)
  • 1n2m3g
    1n2m3g Posts: 40 Member
    powerberries. yum!
  • sphyxy
    sphyxy Posts: 202 Member
    Organic avodaoes! Best price around my area. Their meatless meatballs and chickenless pulled chicken make my 45 minute trip worth it! So delicious and cruelty free, mmm.
  • jeremycatrett
    jeremycatrett Posts: 16 Member
    trader joes is a big part of my diet. everyday i get 2 pre-made salads and 3 bananas to eat while i'm working. killing it so far. its literally been a game changer for me.
  • supplemama
    supplemama Posts: 1,956 Member
    I LOVE their yogurt covered almonds. I haven't had them in a while though. Also the blueberry pomegranate sorbet :smile:

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