When it comes to the best snacks you could ever try, there is no better grocery store than Trader Joe’s. It’s the epitome of “I came to get one thing and walked out with a whole bag of things.” It has everything you need from savory to sweet treats depending on what you’re craving. As a college student and lover of snacks whose dorm building is right around the corner of a Trader Joe’s, I subconsciously made it my mission to try as many snacks as I could possibly get my hands on. Everything from frozen treats to chips and delicious combos. What’s studying without some snacks laying in front of you, am I right?
If you don’t wish to go on the same scavenger hunt as I did, I’ve managed to narrow it down to my all-time favorites that you should consider picking up when you find yourself near a Trader Joe’s store.
Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites
Every time I go to Trader Joe’s, I always manage to get at least two bags of these because they are so good that they sell out quickly. These consist of bite-sized vanilla ice cream balls wrapped in soft cookie dough. They’re perfect for a quick go-to snack. I love getting them when I want ice cream but I know I won’t finish a whole tub of ice cream. It’s the perfect amount and a perfect snack for the summer.
Freeze Dried Mango
As a mango lover, these are so amazing. It’s also a great to-go snack for the movies or for lunch. They are crunchy and have such a crazy texture. It’s like you are eating cotton candy because it melts in your mouth after each bite so it enhances the mango flavor. It’s the perfect snack.
Caesar Salad Dip
If you are looking for a savory treat, this might be your pick. This mix is a delicious snack that you serve at a party or get together or too have when you are binge watching shows. You grab any type of potato chips, personally I grab the olive oil potato chips, and they make a perfect snack combo.
Passion Fruit Guava Bars
These are a new summer snack and it’s one of the best things I’ve ever had, especially in this heat. It’s something I love to have on a hot day. It’s very sweet and tart. The flavors on the bars are separated so the guava is the sweetness and the passion fruit is more tart. They are so delicious and like something I’ve never had before.
Vanilla Mascarpone
I’ve always liked strawberries with crema desert so this was a must-try for me and it really hit home for me. I like to either spread it on the strawberries or you can also just dip it in. It tastes like strawberries and whip cream almost and who doesn’t love that combo? It’s a great sweet treat combo.
Yogurt Covered Freeze Dried Strawberries
This is my go-to snack in college. I love just having it in my backpack or eating it while I’m studying. They are small bites of freeze dried strawberries, which already taste amazing on their own, covered in yogurt. They are very sweet, tasty, and so crunchy.
Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips
These are such a classic snack. It went viral on TikTok and rightfully so. They are so good and a perfect Takis dupe (maybe even more delicious than the takis). They are the perfect snack when you are craving something spicy and crunchy. They are my favorite chips of all time and something I always get.
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
These are a classic snack that you could never go wrong with. It is the perfect mix of salty and sweet in one. I always have a bag in my dorm because they are just perfect. So crunchy, sweet, and savory. A perfect to-go snack as well.