Trader Joe’s is my favorite grocery store to shop at. I could spend hours there and still discover something new. It has incredible customer service, free samples, the best deals for the best products. But, most importantly Trader Joe’s has these 35 items that will change your life and force you to only shop there. I’ve made 5 categories of Trader Joe’s finest products: health foods, party-hosting foods, frozen foods, desserts, and random items.
Health Foods
These items are perfect for when you want to feel healthy but not spend all your money on a bag of kale and other veggies that will go bad in .2 seconds. Vegetarians and vegans can rejoice at all that Trader Joe’s has to offer, because it’s a lot.
Spelt Risotto
Super easy vegetarian dinner that feels both healthy and indulgent.
Riced Cauliflower
Since cauliflower is the new kale, make your life easier by avoiding the nightmare of making your own rice cauliflower.
Green Juice
Somehow Trader Joe’s makes me want to be healthy. I’ve completely hopped on the green smoothie train.
Fresh Produce
Everything you could ever want for like $2.00. Shout outs to peppers, berries, and avocados for being the best.
Party-Hosting Foods
Pick up these items for a guaranteed successful hosting job trust me your friends will thank us. (Also see desserts because those are important too)
Ghost Pepper Chips
Only for those that like the spice life, but if you’re about it you gotta try these.
Bollywood Popcorn
Step up your basic popcorn game with this one of a kind popcorn, necessary for all movie nights.
Toscano Pepper Cheese
It’s cheese so you already know it’s good, but this cheese is addicting and will be gone within the first 10 minutes of your wine and cheese night.
Sriracha Chips
I’m constantly finding ways to fuel my sriracha addiction and these chips are amaaazing.
2 Buck Chuck ( I mean….)
If you don’t already know what this is, it’s time. Trust me.
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
An easy way to trick your friends that you’re an adult.
Partially Popped Popcorn
If you’re one of those people that like eating the kernels of popcorns I’m about to change your life with this.
Fig and Olive Crisps
I don’t even like olives and these are amazing. I can’t explain it, but definitely a perfect pairing with the Toscano Pepper Cheese.
Truffle Marcona Almonds
Healthier than truffle fries and dorm room approved.
Cinnamon Apple Snack Sticks
For when you want a sweet semi healthy snack apple chips are the perfect solution.
Frozen Foods
For those times cooking is just not an option these foods are easy and delicious.
Mini Chicken Tacos
Never be unprepared for taco Tuesday again.
Chicken Goyza Dumplings
Perfect as a snack, or add in some frozen veggies and you have a full meal.
Turkey Meatballs
Perfect for adding some extra protein for your late night pasta cravings
Chicken Tikki Masala
Taste like you’re eating at an authentic Indian restaurant, but you get to eat it at home without having to put pants on.
4 Cheese Formaggio Frozen Pizza
The only frozen pizza that doesn’t taste like cardboard.
Açaí Packets
Save some money by DIYing açaí bowls, made easy by Trader Joe’s of course.
Mac’n Cheese
Super cheesy and perfect. Has anyone ever had something bad to say about mac’n cheese?
Desserts
No explanation needed for these. Try them all, you will have no ragrets, not even a letter.
Ice-Cream Sandwiches
The cookies stay soft guys this is not a drill. #Magic
Mochi
I just tried these for the first time and they are 100% life changing.
Mini Chocolate chip cookies
Similar to Tate’s cookies and cheap so a win-win in my book.
Jo Jo cookies
There are so many varieties so if you are still confused on which ones to pick Spoon’s got ya covered.
Macaroons
I always feel fancy eating macarons, even if it’s me eating all 12 at 2 A.M.
Chocolate Covered Mini Pretzels
The perfect amount of salty and sweet with whatever type of chocolate you pick. Just be warned you may eat the entire bag in one sitting.
Cookie Butter
If you haven’t tried it now is the time. It’s perfect for every occasion and will make everything 100 times better. Also, try all the cookie butter assorted products like cookies and ice cream, you will never be disappointed.
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Step up your gain Reeces.
Mini Ice-Cream Cones
Perfect for when you want to treat yo self to a lil something.
Random
These may not fit into any of the categories before but they all are A+ players.
TJ Olive Oil
TJ’s back at it again with the cheap and necessary for every kitchen products.
TJ Coffee
Necessary to getting through finals. Cheaper and better than the coffee at Starbucks.
21 Seasoning Salute
Spice up your life, cuz this seasoning is perfect on everything.
Apple Juice
This apple juice taste like you just went apple picking and made it fresh. PSA apple picking is one of life’s greatest joys.
Chai Latte Mix
If coffee isn’t your thing you have to try this chai latte mix. Your wallet will thank you.
Trader Joe’s is full of hidden gems and there besides what’s listed above there are still so many more things to try. Everyone has their own favorite products at Trader Joe’s and the only way to find your favorites is to eat everything. It’s like Pokemon.. don’t stop till you try ’em all.