If autumn was summed up in a smell, it would definitely be pumpkin. I’m not even sure when the first day of fall is, but for me and many other fall enthusiasts, fall begins on Sept. 5: The day Starbucks releases its famous PSL. For those of you that don’t know what a PSL is, pause here, get yourself one, and then continue reading.
The best part about fall is that eating pumpkin-flavored food multiple times a day is completely justified, so you might as well have a piece of pumpkin bread and wash that down with a pumpkin latte.
Now, everyone knows that Amazon Prime is the go-to vendor for EVERYTHING under the sun, so I wanted to shed some light on some important seasonal info. You can order almost all of Trader Joe’s pumpkin products through Amazon Prime. Yes, this means you can have Trader Joe's delivered to your door in two days. Just as you could expect, Trader Joe’s has you covered for every pumpkin craving you could imagine. I’m talking breakfast, lunch, second lunch, dinner, dessert, and second dessert.
Here are 21 Trader Joe’s brand pumpkin products you need to check off your list before it's too late.
#SpoonTip: Although shopping online is quick and easy af, third party vendors sell these products on Amazon. So, tbh, prices in store are much cheaper. Also, heads up—Amazon prices tend to fluctuate.
1. Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix
Price: $15.55 (Pack of 2) on Amazon / $2.99 per item in-store
This bread is so easy to make, just add eggs, oil, and water! This is hands down the best pumpkin bread mix you will find.
2. Pumpkin Joe-Joe’s
Price: $17.77 (Pack of 2) on Amazon / $2.99 per item in-store
These pumpkin cookies are separated by a pumpkin creme filling. Don’t think these cookies will last a while because telling yourself you're only going to have "just one" is never the case.
3. Pumpkin Spice Granola Cereal
Price: $8.45 on Amazon / $2.49 in-store
I 10/10 would recommend. This past weekend, I bought myself a box and I am not embarrassed to say that its almost gone.
4. Pumpkin Spice Coffee K-Cups, Medium Roast (Pack of 12)
Price: $9.67 on Amazon / $4.49 in-store
Yes, please!? This is a perfect way to get a quick pumpkin fix in the morning.
5. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pancake Mix
Price: $13.40 on Amazon / $4.49 in-store
Let's give a round of applause to the people at Trader Joe's who make sure that all diets can get a little taste of pumpkin in the morning. #nomanleftbehind
6. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix
Price: $11.99 on Amazon / $3.99 in-store
Hallelujah, another delicious pumpkin option for the gluten-free.
7. Pumpkin O’s Toasted Whole Grain Cereal
Price: $11.65 on Amazon / $2.69 in-store
Made with brown rice, oats, and pumpkin, this cereal is low fat, vegan, and has 20 g of whole grains. This cereal tastes just as good as Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds a.k.a. exactly what your morning pumpkin craving called for.
8. Pumpkin Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Price: $7.71 on Amazon / $2.99 in-store
These pumpkin seeds are "treated to a butter-sugar toffee glaze, seasoned with traditional pumpkin pie spices and kettle-roasted.” This is the ideal snack to treat yourself to in-between your breakfast and dinner pumpkin food.
9. Pumpkin Tortilla Chips
Price: $14.07 (Pack of 2) on Amazon / $1.99 per item in-store
Don't judge these before you try them. These chips are made with real pumpkin pureé and pumpkin seeds, and they have a sweet flavor with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.
10. Pumpkin Butter
Price: $10.50 on Amazon / $2.29 in-store
This 10 oz container has only 40 calories per service and has just one-upped almond butter. Sink your teeth into this pumpkin butter on toast, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar on top.
11. Organic Pumpkin Frosted Toaster Pastries
Price: $9.81 on Amazon / $2.49 in-store
Each box includes six toaster-pastries and incorporates all natural ingredients. Don't try to pretend like you still like your normal pop-tarts better.
12. Pumpkin Pie Spice
Price: $7.25 on Amazon / $1.99 in-store
Who doesn't love a nice slice of homemade pumpkin pie or bread? Click on the above Trader Joe's Instagram link to find a pumpkin pie doughnut recipe that uses this pumpkin spice.
13. Pumpkin Spice Scone Mix with Maple Icing
Price: $10.30 on Amazon / $3.69 in-store
These are so easy to make all you need to do is add water! Dunk these in your pumpkin spice coffee for the ultimate experience.
14. Pumpkin Spice Coffee
Price: $14.90 on Amazon / $6.99 in-store
This is yet another pumpkin-flavored coffee option. This 14 oz container holds a medium dark roast coffee that tastes like fall in a cup. Brew some even if you just want your kitchen to be filled with the aroma of pumpkin.
15. Pumpkin Soup
Price: $14.99 (Pack of 2) on Amazon / $1.79 in-store
This soup only has 100 calories per serving with 2 servings per box. This means more room for additional pumpkin sides to your meal.
16. Pumpkin Soup Crackers
Price: $10.25 on Amazon / $1.99 in-store
These gluten-free, brown rice crackers are made with real pumpkin puree and oats. These crackers are so good, you don't even need the accompaniment of soup.
17. Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Salted Caramels
Price: $19.95 (Pack of 2) on Amazon / $1.99 in-store
Dark chocolate, red Hawaiian sea salt with a pumpkin spice caramel filling, and 70 calories per serving. 'Nuff said. However, according to a representative for Trader Joe's, these are basically sold out in all stores and they're done selling them for the holiday season. And if you do find them in-store, they only come in a 4-count box. So, if you find them on Amazon, jump on 'em.
18. This "Pumpkin Walks into a Bar..." Cereal Bars
Price: $8.73 on Amazon / $1.99 in-store
This is what I'm thinking: A cereal bar in one hand, pumpkin spice coffee in the other.
19. Petite Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Price: $17.00 (Pack of 2) on Amazon / $2.99 per item in-store
This should be your go-to snack when looking for just a bite of something pumpkin flavored. These yogurt-covered, pumpkin shortbread cookies are sure to cure your sweet tooth.
20. Pumpkin & Roasted Pepitas Crisp Thin Cookies
Price: $14.99 (Pack of 2) on Amazon / $2.49 in-store
These crisp cookies are rich, buttery, spiced with nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, and clove and are perfect for dunking in milk.
21. Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn (with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and Walnuts)
Price: $12.85 (Pack of 2) on Amazon / $2.99 per item in-store
This snack will become your go-to to satisfy your sweet and salty tooth.
Normally I would not advise a friend to spend their entire paycheck on food. This time I'm going to tell you otherwise. There is no greater convenience than Amazon Prime, especially when dealing with mid-terms and finals as the semester is coming to an end. Order something for yourself, and ship something to your mom and friends while you're at it. The quality of all Trader Joe products will not let you down, and this is a circumstance where you need to try everything.