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Shopping guide for the best festive fall foods from Trader Joe’s

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Arizona chapter.

The Fall season is in full force and it has opened the opportunities for what to cook during this season. As many know Trader Joe’s is well known for their seasonal products, perfect for any age group, this wide selection of foods is able to cater to your seasonal needs ranging for breakfast to dessert items. Here is the ultimate fall shopping guide to help you find your favorite items. 

Breakfast:

1. Pumpkin/ Waffle Mix

Staying in for the weekend, or have free time for breakfast during the week? This pumpkin/ waffle mix is a perfect way to start your day!

Fall shopping guide
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2. Trader Joe’s also makes a frozen option for a quicker breakfast option with the same great taste!

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

3. Trader Joe’s cheese cream is already a 10/10 item, but with the pumpkin, flavoring adds the extra fall flavoring for your morning.

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

4. A classic sweet breakfast turned into a fun fall meal. These pumpkin rolls will make you want to get out of bed and start your morning! This cream cheese spread is a perfect addition to your fall shopping list. 

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

5. This sweet Caramel Apple flavored granola can be eaten with a yogurt in the morning as a breakfast option or, it can also be used with caramel sauce and apples on your choice for a fun snack/ dessert option.

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

Lunch/ Dinner: 

6. For a quick on the go meal, this butternut squash mac and cheese is perfect! The butternut squash adds a great flavor but doesn’t overpower the feel of mac and cheese.

Fall shopping guide
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7. As known for their great variety of soups, Trader Joe’s doesn’t fall short when providing consumers, a pumpkin soup experience!

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

8. Paired along with a dip or creamy cheese, these pumpkin cranberry crisps are a perfect addition to any meal!

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

9. Another great snack option, tortilla chips with a subtle pumpkin flavor paired with a harvest salsa blended with a medley of fall veggies.

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

10. For a quick lunch or dinner option, this chili can be heated in the microwave. The Harvest chili is packed with hearty fall favorite vegetables to complete your fall vibes.

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

11. Pasta lovers meet your fall companion! This creamy pasta sauce is made with butternut squash and pumpkin which will pair perfectly with any pasta of your choice.

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

12. Although not consider a full meal, these pumpkin cereal bars are a quick snack item for any time of the day! A perfect addition to your fall shopping list. 

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

Dessert: 

13. If you love Oreo’s or any cookie for that matter, these Pumpkin Joe Joe’s and Pumpkin Spice Cookies are perfect for you.

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

14. If you head down the Frozen section, Trader Joe’s has a large variety of premade desserts. Ranging from Pumpkin to Apple flavored, consumers are sure to find a dessert of their choice.

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

15. For anyone who shops at Trader Joe’s you know they have a ridiculous selection of ice flavors, from gelato to cookie butter, are you even surprised that they have a pumpkin flavored ice cream?? These cute little cones are a perfect dose of ice cream for a fall night or any time of day for that matter.

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

16. Tired of pumpkin everything??? For the apple lovers out there feeling neglected this fall, don’t worry Trader Joe’s has products catered for you! This Apple Caramel Slab pie can be eaten how it comes or reheated! Served with a side of ice cream and you have another yummy fall dessert choice!

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

17. A personal favorite on the fall shopping guide, these Chocolate Mousse Pumpkins are also a great alternative from the pumpkin flavored items. As looks may be deceiving, these little chocolate cakes have no pumpkin included in them.

Fall shopping guide
Ashlyn Hertzberg

No matter what items you choose, Trader Joe’s is the best place to go to fulfill your fall food shopping needs! Hope you enjoy this fall shopping guide. 

If you’re in the mood for other fall related articles, make sure to check out this guide to the best fall desserts!:

https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/falling-for-fall-the-best-fall-desserts-including-apples-or-pumpkins