Trader Joe's

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  • shoniej
    shoniej Posts: 227 Member
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    One recently opened in my town too! AWESOME prices! I buy majority of our produce there, bread, frozen veggies and fruits, breakfast bars, cereals and lasagna for my toddler. I'm sure I will add to the list as I continue to shop there but those have been the staples so far!
  • SibylDiane
    SibylDiane Posts: 177 Member
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    baby broccoli, pre-cut butternut squash, pomegranate seeds, and teeny tiny potatoes from the produce section. Organic chicken breast tenders and lean stewing beef from the meat section.
    They do have really good cereal, baked goods, etc. but that's not what I'm eating these days. :frown:
  • ShannonMpls
    ShannonMpls Posts: 1,936 Member
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    You have to buy their Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip!!!

    oh, forgot about that - and the cilantro and chive greek yogurt dip. SO good.
  • amanda_ataraxia
    amanda_ataraxia Posts: 400 Member
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    -Unsalted almond butter
    -Chocolate hemp protein powder (also comes in vanilla)
    -Frozen quinoa with vegetable melange
    -Super Spinach Salad
    -Tofu burgers
    -Vanilla Soy coffee creamer
    -Popped Chips
    -Fruity Flakes (both flavors- they are dried fruit bits)
    -Fresh stir fry mix (comes in a bowl)
    -Trader Ming's Sesame salad dressing (delicious on salads or as a marinade)

    I could go on and on. I drive 30 minutes just so I can shop there. I love that store. I just went there this morning!
  • amanda_ataraxia
    amanda_ataraxia Posts: 400 Member
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    And they are so cheap because they are owned by Aldi!
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
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    COOKIE BUTTER! AMAZING!
  • ggcat
    ggcat Posts: 313 Member
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    You have to buy their Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip!!!

    oh, forgot about that - and the cilantro and chive greek yogurt dip. SO good.

    Oh...I need to try that Cilantro and chive Greek yogurt dip! Sounds tasty!
  • Polly758
    Polly758 Posts: 623 Member
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    Quarts of organic plain yogurt are cheap
    California complete protein bread
    Fig butter!! (it's a fruit spread, not butter)
    breakfast cereal is pretty cheap
    organic plain soy milk, in the green box-- only 2 ingredients: soybeans and water. Maybe salt.

    JUNK but worth it:
    chocolate-dipped almond crescent cookies
    nitrate-free hot dogs
    pretty much everything above the freezers... look out

    Avoid the produce, except keep an eye out for deals on berries.
    And for gods sake do not get the $2 wines... headache in a bottle.
  • TNTwedell
    TNTwedell Posts: 277 Member
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    You have to buy their Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip!!!

    oh, forgot about that - and the cilantro and chive greek yogurt dip. SO good.

    YES YES YES - that spinach/kale dip really is just like Spinach Artichoke. SO yum
    I also love their frozen Turkey Burgers & Turkey Meatballs

    and YES YES YES to the 2buck chuck & flowers - those are 2 things I buy everytime I go :)
    have fun!
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
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    I don't really buy their processed foods, because I stay away from processed foods in general. The thing I love most is their prices on organic produce. And their cheese. They have amazing cheese.
  • dsjohndrow
    dsjohndrow Posts: 1,820 Member
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    Chocolate covered almonds!
  • VanessaGS
    VanessaGS Posts: 514 Member
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    If you're gonna buy from there...make sure you cook it right away. Chances are it's about to expire soon. As long as you do that you're good.
  • Wabbit05
    Wabbit05 Posts: 434 Member
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    I get their Reduced Guilt Skinny Fries. The whole bag is 330 cals (although I only eat about 110 cals at a time). Probably my favorite thing there. And I get their Trader Joe's Greek Yogurt. $1 a piece, way cheaper than Chobani. There breads are a little pricey to me. Some of their frozen pasta is really good and perfect for two.
  • ozerion
    ozerion Posts: 47 Member
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    Try their frozen Indian Cusine especially their:
    Trader Joe's - Butter Chicken With Basmati Rice
    Trader Joe's - Chicken Tikka Masala With Cumin Flavored Basmati Rice

    They also have a decent Spicy Lentil Wrap. It is quick, healthy, tasty, and will fill you up.

    Too many other things to name.
  • sw0301
    sw0301 Posts: 46 Member
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    You have to buy their Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip!!! It's comparable to Spinach Dip and way healthier (plus tastier)! I also buy my meats from there!

    ^^^ This!! I think it's one of the best spinach dips I've ever had and just so happens to be the healthiest!

    I buy a lot of snacks from there, my other favorite things - nuts, granola bars, dips, salsas, cheese, pizza dough.
  • half_moon
    half_moon Posts: 807 Member
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    LOVE Trader Joe's!! My Top 3 Items are:

    Frozen vegetarian burritos
    Organic Oats and Flax Instant Oatmeal
    Just a Handful of Nuts Snack Packs

    YESSSSS!!!!!!

    My sister gave me some of her Organic Oats and Flax oatmeal once and I've NEVER been able to find it. They're building a TJ's right next to my office, so this is awesome!! YESSSSSSSSSSSSS
  • oifsapper
    oifsapper Posts: 4
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    I am a fan of the Jalepeno Chicken Sausages (only 100 cal ea)
  • Wuggums
    Wuggums Posts: 339 Member
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    Egg White Salad
    Guacamole Hummus
    Some of their frozen meals - but gotta watch the macros and sodium on these
    Garlic Aioli Mustard
    Harvest Grains Blend (a blend of quinoa, couscous, lentils and a bunch of other stuff)
    Cheddar cheese - I don't remember the name of it, but it is an aged cheddar made with a grainy mustard and ale - yum!
    Curry sauces - to mix with tuna or chicken for a quick lunch
    Chili lime cashews - the best!!
    My Sweetie likes their pre-cooked chicken sausages; and their marinated chicken breasts are pretty good (again, watch the sodium on some of them)
  • amelia_atlantic
    amelia_atlantic Posts: 926 Member
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    Their produce is awful unless you intend to use it THAT second.

    All their frozen vegetables and fruit are great and cheap.

    Coconut water is MUCH cheaper there.

    Rosemary Raisin Crackers (ZOMG, I'm addicted)

    Edamame hummus.

    Organic flax oatmeal.

    Nuts and trail mix are dollars cheaper.
  • Wuggums
    Wuggums Posts: 339 Member
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    Oh - and they have some interesting flavors of greek yogurt
    And their chocolate yogurt is really tasty!!

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