Do you shop at Trader Joe's?

Daisey4522
Daisey4522 Posts: 171 Member
in Food and Nutrition
What is your favorite thing(s) at Trader Joe's?

I absolutely love Trader Joe's. We have one only 1-2 minutes from our home and I am there several times a week. My husband and I try to treat ourselves by trying something new each week. Any suggestions??
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  • evelynfarmer
    evelynfarmer Posts: 135 Member
    I want to check it out, they say they have some delish healthy options there. What about "pricing", what is that like?
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Trader Joes has great prices on Kerry Gold butter. It's also a decent place to get a pack of chia seeds.
  • F1TCH1K
    F1TCH1K Posts: 72 Member
    Yes! But only for COOKIE BUTTER! It's super tasty!
  • Daisey4522
    Daisey4522 Posts: 171 Member
    I want to check it out, they say they have some delish healthy options there. What about "pricing", what is that like?

    Trader Joe's is great on pricing for most things! They have a lot of their own name on the products. But I hear they hand pick ingredients and taste test everything. I can get some of their high quality products for less price than my regular grocery store.
  • Daisey4522
    Daisey4522 Posts: 171 Member
    Trader Joes has great prices on Kerry Gold butter. It's also a decent place to get a pack of chia seeds.

    I saw chia seeds, but that was the first time I had ever heard of them. How do you use them?
  • Daisey4522
    Daisey4522 Posts: 171 Member
    Yes! But only for COOKIE BUTTER! It's super tasty!

    It looks like their Cookie Butter has really good reviews. What do you put it on?
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Trader Joes has great prices on Kerry Gold butter. It's also a decent place to get a pack of chia seeds.

    I saw chia seeds, but that was the first time I had ever heard of them. How do you use them?

    I love them! You can put them in yogurt or sprinkle them on top of fruit. You can even make a pudding out of them by soaking 1/4 cup of the seeds in with a cup of coconut milk or regular milk with some agave nectar overnight. Yum!

    Good fiber, protein, and omega threes.
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    Love their Joe-Joes and their Almond Milk. Most of my shopping I do there.
  • kumphort2
    kumphort2 Posts: 28 Member
    I like their trail mixes. They have one called "go raw" which is a mix of raw nuts and raisins, they sell them either in bulk, or in individual packs, which are great for portion control.

    I also like their yogurts, with the granola, but those aren't so healthy.

    It's a fun store.
  • JuliaLee67
    JuliaLee67 Posts: 149
    Green tea mochi ice cream, two-buck chuck wine, and cranberry-apple fiber muffins. Years ago TJ's had an amazing fat-free cheesecake that was indistinguishable from the real thing, but alas, they discontinued it. *sadcries*
  • bonelessskinless
    bonelessskinless Posts: 147
    bottled water is really cheap
  • Daisey4522
    Daisey4522 Posts: 171 Member
    Trader Joes has great prices on Kerry Gold butter. It's also a decent place to get a pack of chia seeds.

    I saw chia seeds, but that was the first time I had ever heard of them. How do you use them?

    I love them! You can put them in yogurt or sprinkle them on top of fruit. You can even make a pudding out of them by soaking 1/4 cup of the seeds in with a cup of coconut milk or regular milk with some agave nectar overnight. Yum!

    Good fiber, protein, and omega threes.

    Thanks for the ideas!!
  • MySignaturecolour
    MySignaturecolour Posts: 48 Member
    I would shop there more often but there isn't one near me. I love Trader Joe's.
  • HIITMe
    HIITMe Posts: 921 Member
    I buy my toiletries there more than food...

    I do rely on the Quinoa bread though....makes delish french toast
  • F1TCH1K
    F1TCH1K Posts: 72 Member
    Yes! But only for COOKIE BUTTER! It's super tasty!

    It looks like their Cookie Butter has really good reviews. What do you put it on?

    I usually put it on apples but sometimes eat it from the container...it's def a dessert spread, nothing truly healthy in it but the taste is fantastic! Moderation is key.
  • southpaw211
    southpaw211 Posts: 385 Member
    Trader Joe's is great on pricing for most things! They have a lot of their own name on the products. But I hear they hand pick ingredients and taste test everything. I can get some of their high quality products for less price than my regular grocery store.

    This is true. My niece works there. At closing they each get to pick a product and the employees all get together and sample each other's choices.

    Sadly, our closest TJ's is 2 hours away, or I would be there every minute. Chicken hot dogs!
  • Daisey4522
    Daisey4522 Posts: 171 Member
    Yes! But only for COOKIE BUTTER! It's super tasty!

    It looks like their Cookie Butter has really good reviews. What do you put it on?

    I usually put it on apples but sometimes eat it from the container...it's def a dessert spread, nothing truly healthy in it but the taste is fantastic! Moderation is key.

    I absolutely LOVE trying new things, even if that means I can only have a taste. The great thing is, my husband could not get fat if he tried, so he eats the remains :)

    For example, I love baking and cooking, so I made French Macarons for the first time this weekend. I did not even eat a whole on myself. I just took a bite out of his and he took half of them to work and the remaining half he is eating. I'm pretty proud of my willpower to resist ;)
  • lrichelle
    lrichelle Posts: 54 Member
    I love their crunchy, salted Peanut Butter, I won't buy any other kind! I also like their flourless sprouted wheat bread, Almond Milk, and their Arrabiata sauce. I do most of my shopping there.
  • socajam
    socajam Posts: 2,530 Member
    Trader Joes has great prices on Kerry Gold butter. It's also a decent place to get a pack of chia seeds.


    I bet their Kerry Gold Butter is not as cheap as Costco?


    I buy their 100% cranberry juice. Seems they are the only one that sell 100% CJ
  • Daisey4522
    Daisey4522 Posts: 171 Member
    Oh cool Southpaw! I did not know that. I will be really sad when we move if there is not a trader joe's close by.
  • mandeenicoleb
    mandeenicoleb Posts: 479 Member
    OMGGGGGG!

    Every week my boyfriend and I make a trip.

    Chicken pesto wrap! Their flattened banana with peanut butter, reduced guilt guac., I can go on, but just about anything.


    My boyfriend and I always end up saying "Damn you, Trader Joe's!" almost any sample they are handing out....we instantly love!! haha
  • mandeenicoleb
    mandeenicoleb Posts: 479 Member
    I MUST add two more, but they will rack up calories.

    Piled high apple pie and their chocolate brownie cookies.
  • KimLee76
    KimLee76 Posts: 89
    Yes, I like Trader Joe's.

    I usually buy avocados, persian cucumbers, garlic olive oil, red win vinegar, almonds (like that handful pre-portioned), almond meal, coconut oil, and they have my absolute favorite greek yogurt.

    I like some of their snacks like the roasted seaweed snack and they have great cheese - one of their gouda's is my favorite.
  • KimLee76
    KimLee76 Posts: 89
    Oh and tapenade
  • Ge0rgiana
    Ge0rgiana Posts: 1,649 Member
    Eggplant hummus, the little Belgian dark chocolate bars, the Greek yogurt, the Rainbow trail mix (buy at your own risk), olive oil, spices, and my FAVORITE... the frozen veggie mélange. And their cheeses are awesome. You could have a new cheese every week and not run out for a good long time!

    Oh, and the cookie butter is an evil crack-like substance that we can't keep in the kitchen.
  • SweetestLibby
    SweetestLibby Posts: 607 Member
    Shopped there for the first time last Friday! They're one of the few places I was able to find a bread that I like that doesn't contain soy. Their nonfat greek yogurt is also really good - and in the small tub cheaper than Chobani or Fage. The organic produce I get from them is also cheaper than WholeFoods. TJ has been added to my grocery rounds for good!
  • andrewjuu
    andrewjuu Posts: 76 Member
    I have found Trader Joe's to have really good prices on most things. They carry many higher quality food items & there is some inventory overlap with items typically found only at the local health food store. They generally are much cheaper than the prices at the health food store. They also have a large selection of prepared frozen dishes, many of ethnic origin. We've tried quite a few & most are really tasty & offer a change from the dishes we usually prepare for ourselves. All in all, we are happy to have a Trader Joe's available to shop at.
  • Ocarina
    Ocarina Posts: 1,550 Member
    Oh and tapenade


    OMG! Best thing in the world.
  • Ocarina
    Ocarina Posts: 1,550 Member
    They just started building a Trader Joe's in our area. I'm excited! We LOVE our Whole Foods as well currently.
  • leighdiane91
    leighdiane91 Posts: 225 Member
    There wine section is AWESOME! oh and its really really really cheap! like 3-10 dollars for a bottle!


    haha but besides the booze, their hummus is pretty tasty!

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