Your favs at Trader Joe's?

kmorris246

Hello!

Just recently, Trader Joes has opened up in my area. I've never really shopped at a TJs before and I'm looking for advice on what to buy. Please share either your favorite items and/or inexpensive products you save money on by shopping at Trader Joes.

Thanks :-)

deb3129

They have a marinated tofu that I LOVE. They also have great deals on all fresh fruits and veggie. My husband gets some salmon burgers there that he really likes, in the frozen section. That is all I can think of off the top of my head, but we love Trader Joes! There is not one in our town and we drive an hour to get to the closest one, so worth it!

jconnon

I like their almond butter. The one that is just roasted almonds and sea salt.

skittles1928

I buy sugar snap peas there. And frozen edamame.

dtf88

Pesto Pizza and Chicken Wonton's are delicious if they fit your macros!

flowergirl2009

I started working there a few months ago--they have some wonderful cereals/oatmeals/granolas that are rather good. Also the greek yogurt is cheap and (kinda) healthy as far as sugar goes. Generally i've been buying veggies, cheese, and making egg white omelets.

There's plenty to love in the freezer section just be careful--although not bad for you none of it is very good either.

dynad

Dried Apple rings! and the granola bars

Seabring17

I was just there this week. These are the items I get everytime I go. Plus I usually end up trying new things frequently.

Low Sodium Soy Sauce
Steel Cut Oats
Raisins
Multi Grain Cereal
Jasmine Brown Rice
Basmati Brown Rice

KS_4691

OMGOMGOMG- Macadamia, Almond, Cranberry, and Crystallized Ginger trek mix! It's the best of all the rest.

Gramps251

Try the chicken sausage.

claritarejoice

Great thread! TJ's addict here. Take a look at my food diary for ideas. I ONLY buy my salad mix at TJs right now - I am so addicted to the arugula sorrento greens blend - there is a lot of salad I don't like so TJs makes salad edible for me, which is great for my diet. I always buy all-natural psyllium husks - it's a fiber supplement with no additives, great for stomach issues and weight loss. I love the nuts (almonds, peanuts) because I think they're less expensive and more natural than at mainstream grocery stores. I buy the met-rx whey protein powder. Last night I bought mandarins, blueberries and greek yogurt. I asked for a TJ's cookbook for Christmas (search on Amazon). Also check out this site: http://www.cooktj.com/

notmac

In the frozen section, frozen garlic, basil and sometime pepper. I like there nuts. Their Peppermint Candy Cane tea, is the best. You can find some great things, if you look around.

LuckyLeprechaun

they have premade garlic and portabello mushroom personal pizzas that are SO yummy, and even if you eat the whole thing its only 460 calories!

ethompso0105

I just got a TJ in my area, too. I've been at least once a week since it opened. :blushing:

I'm finding that a lot of my daily staples (yogurt, eggs, apples, etc.) are costing me way less than if I had gone to my normal grocery store. There are a lot of unique things, too, so plenty of options to help you mix up your diet.

I'm also pretty much in love with their Milk/Dark Chocolate Covered almonds. They're not super low in calories/fat, but they *are* high in protein and are great to satisfy a chocolate/hunger craving! :happy:

larosita57

The ginger granola is AWESOME! I also like the reasonably priced sushi.

claritarejoice

I just checked and literally every single item in my food diary today is from TJs lol. YES to the frozen garlic! It's the only packed garlic I've found that tastes like fresh garlic. Also TJs carries Ak-Mak crackers, fantastic for weight loss, high protein and fiber. Also it's a good store if you don't have time to cook one day - you can grab a great lunch salad or reasonably-healthy and unique ready-made dinner (so much better than regular packaged dinners).

silvergurl518

honestly? EVERYTHING.

vanessa1324

They have a great spaghetti sauce that is super low in sodium. And I love love love their sweet potato chips.

teacherkatz

Their low carb whole wheat tortillas are very good. I also love their protein bread in the blue and yellow package. I find their turkey to be very good and cheaper than other stores. I also love their pizza dough, for the kids, not me.

heygurlheyyyy

Any/all of the dried fruit and nuts.

Sushi

Orange Mango Pineapple juice

There's a spinach salad mix with cranberries, blue cheese, and walnuts - so good!

Chocolate Chip dunker cookies (I think they're called dunkers) Not good for you - but we all need some junk here and there.

Cilantro wontons (frozen)

And Two-Buck Chuck wine!

poodlegoat

The sweet and salty walnuts are the ****

nixirain

We just got a TJ's here too!

I want to cook most my meals, but when I don't have time I LOVE having TJ's stuff in my freezer for quick meals!

Top Favs so far:

Pork Goyza (Pot Stickers)
Mushroom Ravioli
Eggplant Melange (good to add to pasta or a side)
mac and cheese.
Jo O's
silver dollar pancakes
Gruyere and Ham Tart (So Good!)

There are many things I still need to try!

MurphysLawTD

Roasted red pepper and tomato soup. Low sodium. Great alone or with a protein as a sauce!

alpine1994

I like their almond butter. The one that is just roasted almonds and sea salt.

Stopped by to say this

Moxie42

I save money on pretty much everything there except meat and non-frozen fish (I buy those at Fresh & Easy). I buy their produce (fresh and frozen), dairy, eggs, condiments, sauces, salad dressings, snacks (rice cakes, baked chips, salsa, etc.), soups, broth, sides, rice/pasta/couscous/polenta/etc, pasta sauce, wine, etc. I also buy their frozen munchies when we have get-togethers (taquitos, egg rolls, etc.). I think their quality is great too- I've liked just about everything I've gotten there! Their sauces are particularly good!

I went from spending about $150 every two weeks, to spending about $90 JUST by switching from a typical grocery store to Trader Joes (I was even buying meat and fish there at the time).

poodlegoat

The sweet and salty walnuts are the ****

I mean sweet and spicy walnuts

MurphysLawTD

Oh! And they make a great hand lotion called "Midsummer Night's Cream" (clever) that's unscented, clean not greasy, and the best lotion I've ever used. Only $4 or something!

Strobins05

Oh my, too many too name but I so love their variety of wafers and honey goat cheese!

titi4j

They have a product called "Better N' Peanut Butter" that is still Peanut Butter, made from peanuts and it's delicious! Not only is it delicious, it's HALF the calories of regular peanut butter. Regular is 200 calories for 2 tbsp and this one is 100 calories for 2 tbsp. A friend had told me about it and I thought it was too good to be true and now I'm hooked!

jenluvsushi

TJ's Harvest grains...it is to die for! I also like the TJ pumpkin butter (similar to apple butter), all of their chocolate is delish and I absolutely love Villa Elena Moscato d'asti which is sold at TJ's.....it is my favorite wine by far and it is so cheap! Better n Butter is great too although yuo kind find it at Target as well...it is still cheaper at my TJ's though.

Chewster001

Wild Marinated Soy Ginger Cod Filets
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and the canned tuna, salmon, nuts, dried apricots, olives, frozen fish sticks, frozen veggies, soup and oyster crackers, and no sugar added chocolate bars... and the $4 Prosecco.