Trader Joe suggestions?

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Becky1971
Becky1971 Posts: 960 Member
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Trader Joe's just opened up in our city, and my husband I will be going tonight for the first time ever. I thought I would ask for any suggestions especially regarding gluten free items. Thanks!

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  • CassieLEO
    CassieLEO Posts: 757 Member
    Not food related but they have beautiful cheap fresh flowers!
    Also, their Olive oil is delicious and their wines are said to be top notch!
  • juliapurpletoes
    juliapurpletoes Posts: 951 Member
    Everything they sell is great, fun and sometimes a bit different. TJ's is my regular market! Have a ball, try new things!
  • SimplyDeLish
    SimplyDeLish Posts: 539
    Love Trader Joe's! Take your time to look around and read the labels. They have amazing stuff! And, yes their wines are top-notch!
  • kobzal
    kobzal Posts: 74 Member
    I love Trader Joe's and do the bulk of my grocery shopping there. I haven't really been dissappointed by anything, but I don't really buy any preprared stuff, usually just the staples like cheese, milk, produce, nuts. Here are a few favorites:

    Any of their chicken sausages are good
    White Cheddar Puffs
    Tuna and Green or Panang Curry packets
    Spelt Tortillas
    Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Light String Cheese
  • ltlemermaid
    ltlemermaid Posts: 637 Member
    Not sure if anything I get there is gluten free but feel free to check. I usually stock up on:

    21 salute seasoning-its yummy and NO salt!
    Fresh artichokes-great on a grill
    three layer hummus
    multi grain english muffins
    sprouted wheat bread (TJ brand)
    red pepper spread with eggplant and garlic
    crumbled feta with mediteranian herbs
    super seed tortilla chips
    dark chocolate covered edemame
    natural peanut butter
    various jams
    fresh fruits-apples, strawberries, bananas etc
    chicken sausage-they have several kinds
    chicken drumsticks-all natural
    wines :)
    organic chocolate syrup
    chocolate chips semi sweet
    TJ's harvest grains
    bruschettta
    artichoke bruschetta/dip
  • Glucocorticoid
    Glucocorticoid Posts: 867 Member
    Get their fat free greek yogurt. I eat it everyday. 22 protein,7 carb, 0 fat per serving.
  • cillytilly
    cillytilly Posts: 243
    One of my Coworkers is gluten free and loves all their products. My personal favorite thing to get there is their nuts. I also love their low sodium broths I think those are gluten free.
  • sarah_ep
    sarah_ep Posts: 580 Member
    They have pretty good produce and we usually get our cheese, milk, eggs, ect from there.
  • cillytilly
    cillytilly Posts: 243
    They also have a list of their gluten free foods on their website if you are curious.
  • katheern
    katheern Posts: 213 Member
    I'm not sure if it's gluten free but I really love their Chimichurri Salmon and Ahi Tuna (in the frozen) sections. They are a bit high in sodium (although not terrible) but soo delicious.
  • SoCalSwimmerDude
    SoCalSwimmerDude Posts: 509 Member
    ha, rather than me list everything, feel free to add me as a friend. 90% of my diary is TJ's. If something is gluten free, TJ's typically clearly lists it on the product.
  • vegansara
    vegansara Posts: 192 Member
    Ask when you go, they have lists printed up that are amazingly up to date with all of their foods that fit special needs diets - like gluten free, vegan, etc. They are usually brightly colored and hanging on a wall by the frozen food section. You can pick one up and use it as a guide around the store! I'm vegan, and it's very helpful.

    I like everything I've had there, and I shop there often. Their nuts are great - lots of mixes, lots of raw. Have fun! The first time I took my mom to a TJs she just about died. :)
  • jenkamac
    jenkamac Posts: 52 Member
    Their cheeses are the best - and so much cheaper than most other places! I am not gluten free but I am wheat free and they have some great stuff there! They have fabulous flax seed tortilla chips that I love with their salsa especial - which is amazing.

    Also, they do have chicken gluten free meatballs near the cheese section - two different kinds, buffalo / bleu cheese and italian, both are super good. I'm also a big fan of their soups that come in boxes - 4 cups total. Their tomato and the black bean are my favorite but they also have carrot soup, squash, and tomato roasted pepper. Lime fruit flos (popsicles) are great and only 60 calories.

    I love Trader Joe's - pretty much all my shopping is done there because the quality is great and I have found that they tend to have the best prices around. Their produce is a little lacking but it's gotten much better over the past couple years. Their bagged lettuce is about the cheapest you can find and very good quality.

    Have fun!
  • eamconnor
    eamconnor Posts: 130 Member
    I learned from this site about TJ's almond meal, which I believe is gluten-free. I toss a little in oatmeal and similar dishes to get a protein boost.
  • mrpurdy
    mrpurdy Posts: 262 Member
    Chicken sausage! I really like the sun dried tomato-basil chicken sausage, and at only 110 calories and 6 grams fat, you get 11 grams of protein and a big flavor punch! If you have a sweet tooth, the Ginger Cats cookies are phenomenal, and you can eat 15 cookies for 120 calories and 2 grams fat (and bonus 2 grams protein!).
  • Becky1971
    Becky1971 Posts: 960 Member
    Thanks everyon!!! I'm even more excited now. (I was already really excited, lol) People use to have to drive for an hour or more to go to a Trader Joes, so I never went, but now it's here in town, across town, but I'm not going to complain about that, it's like 15 min away!
  • katya143
    katya143 Posts: 313 Member
    I usually just go up and down the isles 3X to make sure i didnt forget to get something!!! LOL
  • Kittyfeliz
    Kittyfeliz Posts: 290 Member
    I love love love Trader Joe's! In fact I have to go there right after this. Here's some of my fav items:

    Vegetarian Chili - sooooo tasty
    Hummus - they're all good
    Lentil Chips - I think they're 22 chips for 120 cals. Crazy low calorie!
    Light Butter - not gross like some margarines
    So many good cheeses!
    There's more but now I'm hungry, time to go, I'll have more later.
  • lil_pulp
    lil_pulp Posts: 701 Member
    bump to read when i have more time
  • jkestens63
    jkestens63 Posts: 1,164 Member
    Their fresh fruits and veggies are awesome - very flavorful. I hate buying fruit only to get it home and it has absolutely no taste. Never have had that problem with TJ produce. If yours carries pink cripps apples they have amazing sweet crunchy flavor.

    I don't know if its gluten free but they have a sesame, ginger soy viniagrette that is great. I like their breakfast burrito once in a while and if I am in the moodfor a treat, tbeir milk chocolate bars rule!!!
  • Kittyfeliz
    Kittyfeliz Posts: 290 Member
    Oh ya and if you like the occasional frozen dinner, the Chicken Tikka Masala is amazing and pair it with some frozen garlic naan. Delicious!
  • bmw4deb
    bmw4deb Posts: 1,324 Member
    21 salute seasoning!!!
  • _Sally_
    _Sally_ Posts: 514 Member
    Love TJ's Roasted Seaweed Snack. I just stocked up today :-)

    Only 60 calories for the whole package (with only 100 mg sodium total) and high in Vitamin C and other good stuff. Mmmmm.
  • Ultima_Morpha
    Ultima_Morpha Posts: 892 Member
    Not sure if it is gluten free, but they have a spice grinder called Everyday Seasoning. It is good on meat, vegetables, eggs, etc. I like that the grinders are reusable for my own mixes!
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