Mangoes are arguably the greatest fruit in the universe, and Trader Joe’s is arguably the greatest supermarket in the universe. So the fact that Trader Joe’s sells so many incredible mango products is a dream come true. There are so many mango products sold at Trader Joe’s that you could literally have them for every meal, snack, dessert, and beverage of your day. This guide will assist you in manGO-ing the distance (sincerest apologies for the pun).
Breakfast:
1. Oatmeal
This Instant Mango Oatmeal is a nourishing breakfast that takes approximately 60 seconds to prepare. It’s a powerhouse filled with dried mango, ground flax seeds, white chia seeds, quinoa, and amaranth. For all you gluten-free friends out there, this is a tasty breakfast you can enjoy too.
2. Kefir
Kefir, the distant relative of yogurt, is basically a tangy milk smoothie. Kefir is another healthy way to start your day as it contains protein, vitamin D, calcium, and probiotics galore. Talk about a mango-licious morning!
3. Tea
Nothing says zen morning vibes like a hot cup of tea. TJ’s mango black tea will provide you with comfort, caffeine, and deliciousness. This tea has been sold at Trader Joe’s for over ten years because it’s a huge hit with customers.
Lunch
1. Salad Kit
Dried mango stars in an easy-to-combine mix of arugula, baby greens, shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, cashews, and toasted coconut. The kit is completed with a delicious mango-tamarind-cashew dressing. Nothing can compare if you’re looking to turn your lunch break into a (healthy) tropical getaway.
2. Flatbread
Perhaps one of the more creative mango items in the store, this flatbread balances sweet and savory wonderfully. The crust is made with parmesan and mozzarella and is topped with mango jam, strawberries, arugula, and a balsamic drizzle. This is a vibrant and tasty meal that will not disappoint.
3. Juice
Consisting of 100 percent fresh mango, this juice deserves an A+. Made from carabao mangos from the Philippines, this juice is sweet, smooth, and fresh. It’s the perfect companion to any other TJ mango product.
Snacks
1. Greek Yogurt
This apricot-mango greek yogurt is rich, creamy, and down right delicious. With the classic texture and tang of Greek yogurt and the fruity sweetness of mango and apricot, it’s the perfect afternoon snack. You’ll be scraping the edges of the container and licking your spoon clean in no time.
2. Dried Slices
This product contains only dried mango. That’s right. No artificial additives, no extra sugars, nothing. Just perfectly dried slices. 5 pounds of fresh mango go into every package. Wowza.
3. Caramel Corn
Popcorn, one of America’s favorite snacks, has gotten a tropical upgrade. Corn is popped in coconut oil and coated in caramel sauce, and then toasted coconut and mango are folded into the mix. Crunchy, bold, and oh-so-satisfying, mango coconut caramel corn should be added to your shopping list ASAP.
Appetizers
1. Spring Rolls
Mango and sticky rice, a dynamic duo hailing from Thailand, shine in these spring rolls. Each spring roll has a crispy exterior and soft interior filled with sweet Thai mangoes and sticky rice made with coconut milk. The product is sold frozen, so all you need to do when cravings hit is bake or pan-fry these babies.
2. Salsa
Chips and salsa is one of the ultimate combos to serve when entertaining guests or if you just want a pre-dinner snack. TJ’s roasted tomatillo and mango salsa brings both heat and sweet to the table. Mango and sweet corn balance out the roasted tomatillos, green chiles, black beans, and hint of ghost chili to make a game-changing salsa.
3. Crisps
If you’ve ever been to Trader Joe’s, you know that their cracker game is strong, and the seeded mango and ginger crisps are no exception. The crisps feature dried mango, crystalized ginger, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseeds, and chia seeds. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with cheese or a dip if you’re feeling a little fancier.
Dinner
1. Jerk Chicken
You know this pack of grilled jerk chicken skewers is worth your time because it comes with mango chutney (yum). The sweetness of the chutney pairs perfectly with the jerk spices on the chicken, paving the way for a satisfying meal. Winner winner chicken dinner.
2. Salad Dressing
Mango, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime and orange juices team up in this vinaigrette to add spice, sweetness, and pizazz to your next meal. Besides it’s obvious coupling with green salads, this dressing goes great with pasta, fruit, fish, and poultry as well. Bring a little tropical flair to the dinner table with this fan favorite.
3. Mangocini
Good news–mango juice and sparkling white wine just had the baby of your dreams and its name is mangocini. It’s fizzy and fruity and so fun. Essentially it’s everything you could have asked for in a drink.
Dessert
1. Macarons
Paris meets the tropics with these gourmet delights. Made in France, the home of macarons, these tiny treats use real mango puree in the cookies and are filled with a mango ganache. Ooh La La!
2. Mochi
It’s mango mania with this magnificent mochi (try saying that five times fast). An outer layer of rice flour mochi encases sweet, natural mango sorbet and a dollop of mango jam. As a bonus, these bites are dairy-free, soy-free, and vegan.
3. Gummies
Not too firm, not too squishy, these fruit & yogurt gummies are just right. The chewy delights come in three tasty flavors– mango, mango and yogurt, and mango and passionfruit. Let your sweet tooth do the talking and pick up a pack (or three) of these gummies next time you’re at Trader Joe’s.
Other Mango Desserts: ice cream, pudding, taffy, sandwich cookies, sorbet bon-bons, mini pies
While this list was pretty extensive, it still didn’t cover every single mango product at Trader Joe’s. That’s right… there’s even more mango magic to be discovered. While specific product availability may vary store to store, next time the mango cravings hit you hard, you know exactly where to go to get your fix.