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The Best Fall Snacks at Trader Joe’s for Under $5

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

Ahh, fall. With PSLs abound, crisp air and falling leaves, it’s easy to see why so many people fall head-over-heels with autumn (pun intended). And with so many delicious, affordable snacks at Trader Joe’s, it’s easy to see why so many choose to shop there exclusively.

I also think that you, and your wallet, will fall in love with these fall-inspired snacks from TJ’s.  

1. Cinnamon Schoolbook Cookies: $2.79

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Abby Slanetz

We all know that with fall comes the daunting task of sleeping until noon everyday during the summer to having to wake up for those horrible 8 am classes. So why not buy some cookies that remind you of the good old days when snack time and nap time were actually built into your schedule (insert nostalgia here). 

#SpoonTip: All of Trader Joe’s tubs of cookies are actually under $5 so go crazy and try a bunch of them. Try all of them!

2. Speculoos Cookie Butter: $3.69

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Abby Slanetz

Truthfully, I’ll eat this year round but the gingerbready-goodness that is cookie butter is even an better snack in the Fall and Winter. Spread it on some waffles on a cold fall morning, or just eat it straight out the jar (I’m not judging). 

3. Pumpkin Spice Coffee: $4.49

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Photo by Abby Slanetz

For all those PSL lovers out there: this one’s for you. Now, instead of spending around five bucks a pop for a latte this fall, you can make your own at home

Better yet, the coffee comes in K-cup form for those of us who still haven’t mastered the art of brewing our own coffee

4. Tomato Soup: $2.29

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There’s nothing better on a chilly fall night than curling up with a blanket and some soup. Plus, soup is an easy, quick, meal for those of us that don’t have a ton of time to cook for ourselves during the week. 

#SpoonTip: All TJ’s boxed soups are under $5.

5. Maple Pecan Granola: $2.99

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Abby Slanetz

Yogurt and granola is such a quick and easy snack—for only three bucks you really can’t go wrong.

Bonus: Kale, Sweet Potato, and Butternut Squash Pizza: $3.99

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Fall-inspired pizza? So down.  

Abby is the editorial director of Spoon-CoF. She is a Social Work major and a member of Simmons College class of 2018. She's usually found at CrossFit getting those #gains.