Trader Joe's favorites

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  • Capt_Chev
    Capt_Chev Posts: 93 Member
    Their yellow curry sauce is epic!! I'll put in on everything!
  • bearsgal9
    bearsgal9 Posts: 65
    Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus!!! AMAZING!!
  • Four_Leaf_Clover
    Four_Leaf_Clover Posts: 332 Member
    Whole wheat couscous
    lite coconut milk
    roasted red peppers
    whole wheat pizza dough
    artichokes packed in water
    chocolate cat cookies
    dark chocolate wedges (in a little tin)
    Puffins cereal (high fiber - my kids love it)
    Stone ground yellow corn torilla chips
    pineapple salsa
    spicy black bean dip
    Chimichurri rice (frozen - delish, not sure about the macros)
    all their cheese and dairy has been great
    if they still carry them - cocoa dusted almonds
  • kaypat09
    kaypat09 Posts: 130 Member
    I love all of their hummus, salsas, and especially their roasted plantain chips.
  • shanae727
    shanae727 Posts: 546 Member
    bump

    My faves:
    Unsalted Almond Butter
    Egg Whites
    OJ
    Every salsa they have is delicious!
    Mandarin Chicken in the orange bag, over their basmati rice (clear bag) (DELISHUS)
    Any veggie or fruit
    Organic Honey Sweet Bread)
    4carb Tortillas (small ones)
    Chicken Sausage
    Ground Turkey
    JoJo's cookies
    Lowfat Cat cookies any flavor
    Whole Wheat Waffles
    Clover Blossom Honey
    Hot and Sweet Mustard

    Someone else mentioned their pizza dough OMG yes!!!
  • szarlotka717
    szarlotka717 Posts: 85 Member
    If you're still looking for suggestions...

    *Check their baked goods aisle and see if they have any California Style Complete Protein Bread. You might not be able to find "California Style" in WI, but I really like getting 5g of protein from one slice of bread. I even have a loaf in my work's freezer. :P

    *I LOVE their cheeses. There's always an interesting mix.

    *I like their cornmeal pizza and their goat cheese pizza. Not sure if it travels well, but they also have premade pizza dough.

    *I wasn't able to find it in the TJ's in MI, but I do like their Vegetable Gyoza (frozen dumplings).

    *I'll sometimes use their boxed soups as a base for slightly doctored soups (ie adding tortilla chips and cheese to their black bean soup). They also have decent stock.

    *I like their jarred beans in tomato sauce.

    *I love their premade Indian food - Palak Paneer, etc. It comes in pouches packaged in boxes, and doesn't need refrigeration.
  • nikkidish
    nikkidish Posts: 3 Member
    I second the almond butter (<3) and would also add their frozen steel cut oatmeal. I have it almost every day for breakfast in the winter and you can dress it up with whatever else you'd like.
  • krisiepoo
    krisiepoo Posts: 710 Member
    they have an awesome quinoa medley that has precooked quinoa and veg and I just add chicken or tofu to it

    I usually stock up on larabars while I'm there, too, but that's not a TJ thing
  • daisiemae123
    daisiemae123 Posts: 277 Member
    Love the hummus and fresh salsa. Love the simmering sauces if you use them in moderation, and all of the Indian entrees I have tried have been great. Also really like the gyozas. Absolutely to be eaten in moderation (but it is tough let me tell you) for a special treat cookie butter. Can't believe I waited so long to try it.
  • RhinestoneRocky
    RhinestoneRocky Posts: 124 Member
    A couple of my personal favorites are:

    -Creamy Spicy Hummus
    -Reduced Guilt Mac & Cheese (Absolutely fantastic for a frozen Mac, if you like mac and cheese)
    -Soyrizo (soychorizo) Its a little spicy but really delicious!
    -Soyaki marinade (SO GOOD!)
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
    Three words: Wasabi Seaweed Snacks.

    OMGAHHHHHHHHH! I LOVE THOSE!


    Oh, YES! The ones without Wasabi are good, too, but I like the spice. :) The snack that bites you back. :)
  • juliemouse83
    juliemouse83 Posts: 6,663 Member
    that cheap *kitten* red wine...I think it's called cheap red wine. Haven't been in ages, but we always used to buy a bunch of that for when people came over to the house...have a couple bottles of good stuff and then bring out the cheap red wine.

    Ahhh...Three buck Chuck? Charles Shaw. Good wine for the price. We always stock up on these for use on those crazy girls' weekends at the beach. :)
  • yourenotmine
    yourenotmine Posts: 645 Member
    Various trail mixes.
    Salsa verde - THE BEST. I have been known to *ahem* drink it out of the jar.
    And Shiraz, if yours sells alcohol.
  • BonitaAppleBomb87
    BonitaAppleBomb87 Posts: 79
    I love their scones, Mediterranean orange chicken, the dark chocolate and mint thingys lol etc
  • MissyPoo2013
    MissyPoo2013 Posts: 190 Member
    Bump.
  • kmpublishing2
    kmpublishing2 Posts: 55 Member
    I get my mom to get stuff at trader joe's for me before I see her (there's one near her but not near me and I live over an hour from her)...... stuff I ask her to get me.....

    almond meal
    almond butter

    and most recently I asked her to get me some speculoos cookie butter!

    Oh God...Speculoos Cookie Butter!! It's crack in a jar! Forget about the bread...eat it with a spoon!!
  • kmpublishing2
    kmpublishing2 Posts: 55 Member
    Three words: Wasabi Seaweed Snacks.

    OMGAHHHHHHHHH! I LOVE THOSE!

    Also AWESOME in a sandwich! Adds some bite and a little texture to my pita with pastrami!
  • sarahcummins11
    sarahcummins11 Posts: 1
    Really want to keep this going! Love trying new things from TJ's.

    Here is my list:

    Pom seeds
    harvest grains blend
    quick cook steel cut oats
    Chicken Gyoza potstickers
    pineapple salsa
    TJ's sprouted wheat bread
    jarred bruschetta
    mango chunks
    cranberry walnut Gorgonzola dressing
    roasted red pepper tomato soup
    pita crackers
    all their hummus
  • nanook37
    nanook37 Posts: 64 Member
    The one thing that gets me to stop when we are out is the Wasabi Mayo - small amounts liven up any sandwich or tuna...
  • catmarto
    catmarto Posts: 11 Member
    I shop there a couple of times a week. Most of the snacks and processed food that my kids eat comes from TJ. Here is my regular list (I dont eat most of it myself, but more for the kids)

    Pear Gorgonzola Champagne Viniagrette
    Bagged Baby Spinach
    Organic Baby Carrots
    Honeycrisp Apples (when available)
    Jalapeno Cilantro Hummus
    Organic Strawberry Preserves
    Cereal Bars
    Organic Milk
    Organic Plain Full Fat Yogurt
    Organic Eggs
    Trader Os (only 1 gram sugar per serving!)
    Mac & Cheese
    Canned Beans (black and white)
    Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Soup
    Frozen Berries of every kind (I esp. love the very cherry blend)
    Cheesey corn puffs (basically a pirate booty knock off)
    Popped Chips
    Frozen Hericot Verts
    Frozen Chopped Spinach
    Frozen Chopped Kale
    Frozen Flat Bread Pizza
    Ice Cream (it is awesome)
    Nuts
  • Brenda_Pancakes
    Brenda_Pancakes Posts: 288 Member
    OoOOOOoooo.... I love Trader Joe's. I have specific things that I tend to frequently get there as staples for my kitchen...

    - Chile Lime Chicken burgers
    - chicken sausages... all of them are good... andiolle, jalepeno, garlic, etc...
    - frozen quinoa melange
    - frozen rice, both brown and the jazmine
    - chicken enchiladas (this plus homemade spanish rice = awesome)
    - frozen mandarin chicken (perfect with steamed broccoli and some of their frozen rice)
    - honey greek yogurt
    - everything pretzel thins and laughing cow lite swiss wedges! Oh man... party in my mouth...
    - Herb popcorn
    - candied walnuts and gorgonzolla cheese for salad toppings
    - bags of baby spinach leaves

    Yeah, I don't buy bread there - my husband says it goes bad once it hits the car :)
  • akb2006
    akb2006 Posts: 198 Member
    We LOVE trader joes our favorites are:
    This blueberry walked into a bar cereal bar.
    Any of the lunchmeat/cheeses
    coconut oil is the best price here
    honey greek yogurt and the yogurt squishers for the kids (way better than gogurts)
    their meat has been pretty good for us also it always cooks up really well and is worth the money IMO. Organic chicken breast is really good from here too.
    We love the apple stick fries, and the stone ground tortilla chips too!
  • tlb905
    tlb905 Posts: 11
    Their Pound Plus dark chocolate bar is my go-to sweet fix (just one square!). I also love their frozen brown/red rice medley, and most of their frozen veggies. I like their packaged salad offerings, and my family likes the Mandarin Chicken as well.
  • bostonwolf
    bostonwolf Posts: 3,038 Member
    Eggs
    Almond Butter
    Carnitas
    ribeyes
    frozen fish
  • maryannelk
    maryannelk Posts: 707 Member
    The Estate EVOO is so yummy and cheap compared to other premium olive oils. Also the coconut oil. For all the paleo and low carb folks, they have terrific jerky. My husband loves the buffalo jerky.
  • AlissaAngelo
    AlissaAngelo Posts: 72 Member
    The freeze dried fruits are excellent... I love the grapes! My problem is I can't stop eating them.
  • lina1131
    lina1131 Posts: 2,246 Member
    The coffee dunkers are so amazing but very addicting. I love their olive bread.
  • RUNN3Rmom
    RUNN3Rmom Posts: 441
    *******************COOKIE BUTTER**********************

    Yes, it is a dessert spread - No, it is not truly healthy but all in all it is delicious!! And a little goes a long way.

    Yum!!

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  • Princess4Run
    Princess4Run Posts: 135 Member
    I love Trader Joe's

    Frozen fruit. I stock up on mango, pineapple, berry mix, strawberries. They are awesome in smoothies or oatmeal and great price.
    Unsweetened vanilla almond milk. Hands down best tasting almond milk. They are always out of it in my area
    Chilli-lime chicken burgers
    Salmon burgers
    Frozen brown rice
    Whole wheat pittas
    Organic reduced sugar preserves
    All nut butters
    Rolled oats- gluten free
    Guiltlesss guacamole
    Spinach and Kale Greek yogurt dip
    Dried fruit and nuts
    100 calorie dark chocolate bars
    Chocolate and mocha European yogurt
    Kids love: chocolate cat cookies, animal crackers, yogurt squeezers
  • MzGrinch9250
    MzGrinch9250 Posts: 376 Member
    Root Vegetable Chips
    Sweet Potato Chips
    Dark / Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds
    Lemon Cookie Thins
    Granola Bars
    Better N' Peanut Butter
    Trader Ming's Sesame Soy Vinagrete
    Popcorn (Olive Oil / Movie Theater)

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