Trader Joes Shopping List

JBennis1013
JBennis1013 Posts: 377 Member
edited October 14 in Food and Nutrition
What are your go to or must have items from Trader Joes? I love that store, but I just feel like I walk in ther aimlessly picking up stuff and not really taking advantage of what the store has to offer.

Thanks!!

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  • StephanieNP
    StephanieNP Posts: 10 Member
    I do almost ALL my shopping at TJs! Here's a list of my always and almost always purchases:

    Sonoma Carb Cutting Tortillas
    Fat Free English Muffins
    Just Chicken
    Frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
    Chicken sausage - the Sun-dried Tomato with basil is my favorite
    Green and White Iced Tea in the jug (I buy 2 at a time, that's how quickly I go through it)
    bagged broccoli/cauliflower mix that can be microwave steamed
    bagged sliced mushrooms
    Laughing Cow cheese (mine carries the Garlic & Herb, Regular Swiss, and Bleu Cheese varieties. Always the best price there!)
    frozen cooked brown rice (3 mins in the microwave!)
    turkey burgers
    bagged spinach
    Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce
    Uncured turkey bacon
    Organic Reduced Guilt White Corn Tortilla Chips
    great price on nuts
    roasted garlic hummus
    Fat Free Spicy Black Bean Dip
    Chunky Salsa
    Cage Free 100% Liquid Egg Whites
    Persian Cucumbers (perfect single serving size!)
    MultiGrain Toaster Waffles
    Frozen Chicken Enchiladas
    frozen bagged fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, mango)

    I don't get much produce there, as I find the prices and the quality at my TJs to be not so great. :( BUT! I love supporting TJs. Great products, great customer service, they take good care of their employees...love 'em.

    Hope that helps a little!
  • JBennis1013
    JBennis1013 Posts: 377 Member
    :smile: Awesome!! Thanks!!
  • ddiestler
    ddiestler Posts: 353 Member
    Just found a TJ's near me..(about 45 min away) My fav's to get include

    Frozen Naan bread(used to make pizza)
    frozen peppers
    individual lite kettle corn
    mixed nuts in individual bags
    sunflower seeds(to add to cottage cheese, my fav snack)
    nonfat plain greek yogurt
    blueberries

    not so healthy indulgences to be consumed in moderation
    smashin smores


    very mini reeses peanut butter cups(add them to my greek yogurt for a sinfull treat)
  • SaishaLea
    SaishaLea Posts: 333 Member
    Frozen Edamame
    Small Whole Wheat Low Carb Tortillas -45 cals each!
    Organic Almond Butter
    White Bean Artichoke Hummus
    Almond Milk
    Coconut Milk
    Fresh Salsa
    Tempeh
    Tofu
    Fresh Veggies and Fruits
    Cats Cookies-Yum!
  • vjrose
    vjrose Posts: 809 Member
    High protein tofu
    Trader Joe's 8 healthy chopped vegetables
    zuchinni
    fresh veggies that look good
    chili pepper sauce (no salt)
    several frozen dishes that are gluten free
  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    Queso Dip
    Garlic Chipotle Salsa
    Organic yogurt
    Meatless meatballs
    Almond milk
    Rosemary raisin crisps
    Beans
    Organic peanut butter
    Edemame

    So many wonderful things... if only they had one by my school!
  • Crystals422
    Crystals422 Posts: 382 Member
    Ahi Tuna Steaks
    Hummus
    Pita rounds
    Steel cut oatmeal
  • monniker
    monniker Posts: 4 Member
    Roasted Seaweed snacks - not everyone likes them. For me it is a great salty, crunchy snack replacement. And they're really cheap on calories and sodium.
  • supershiny
    supershiny Posts: 170 Member
    Their frozen pasta lunches are AWESOME too! look for the reduced guilt mac n cheese and the red, green, or yellow things of pasta. Oh and the mini brie and mini goat cheese! Oh and the chocolate whey protein powder! Aaaaand their giant tubs of cheap greek yogurt. I love TJ's :}
  • psmd
    psmd Posts: 764 Member
    Top fave items:

    Almond butter with flax seeds
    Weetabix cereal
    Rice pudding (I add cinnamon to it)
    100 cal dark chocolate bars

    I get other stuff but find this stuff more unique to TJs.
  • I shop at TJ's all the time below are some of the items I buy:

    - Chicken Sausage - both Sweet Italian and Apple Flavors
    - Sea Salt and Peppercorn Grinders (did you know the tops screw off so you can fill them up again)
    - 21 Seasoning Salute (this stuff is life changing! I use it in soups, stews, on meat, in sauces, best thing is it has no salt)
    - Mushroom Risotto (not low cal but yummy)
    - Frozen Rice Blend
    - Organic Peanut Butter
    - Just the leaves lettuce
    - Alfredo Sauce (not low cal but great to use in moderation --add extra garlic and some parm and it tastes like Olive Garden)
    - Grated Parm Cheese near the dried pasta
    - Organic Steel Cut Oats (most times I buy these in the bulk foods section but some times I buy them here)
  • JBennis1013
    JBennis1013 Posts: 377 Member
    Roasted Seaweed snacks - not everyone likes them. For me it is a great salty, crunchy snack replacement. And they're really cheap on calories and sodium.

    Love these!!
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