ForTrader Joe’s fanslike me, name brands are out.
So, many consumersmyself includedopt for the TJ’s version of nearly everything.
If I want to buy pesto, I have one or two options rather than 10.
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Of course, there are ingredients I can’t buy at my local TJ’s.
So, shopping around is still a must.
These are the best 25 items I come back to time and time again.
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Thesehash brownshave the perfect size, texture, and taste.
Single Origin Organic Coconut Water
Sometimes you need a little incentive to get to the gym.
The flavor of Trader Joe’s coconut water is the closest I’ve found to the real thing.
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Plus, it’s relatively affordable.
It’s also a great deal compared to other brandsjust $1.99.
They’re as poppable as popcorn and as light as air.
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Apparently, one ounce of this snack is equivalent to 53 “pops”!
I think a milk frother would take this ready-to-make drink to the next level, if you have one.
However, I miss the taste, and thisseasonal tea, available right now, is the perfect compromise.
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You get 20 tea bags for $2.99, which is pretty standard for Trader Joe’s.
To my surprise, this formula did none of that.
The tool is super satisfying.
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This $8.99 sunscreen is worth giving a try if you’re on the hunt for one.
And, if you love it, it’s available year roundso hey don’t hoard them all!
If I already have some leftovers, adding a few of these will round out a meal.
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Air frying is also a popular way to prepare them.
They pair especially well with a sauce.
You have lunch for less than $3.99unless, of course, you eat the whole bag at once.
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If I’m having a get-togetherbam!meatball on a toothpick.
The yellow mini crackers are buttery and crisp, and the cheese filling tastes like my childhood favorite.
Something about this snack is highly addictivealmost dangerously so.
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All Butter Puff Pastry Sheets
Any home baker would go nuts for this pre-made all-butter puff pastry.
Holiday home-baked pastries have never tasted so good or been so affordable.
They’re delightfully crunchy and salty, with a hint of sesame flavor.
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It’s tough to say no to this 15-ounce tub when it’s only $4.99.
One box comes with eight cones for $3.99.
And also, they look adorable!
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Trader Joe’s has a handful of flavors in its frozen desserts section for $4.99 a box.
Choose from green tea, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and for the winter,caramel apple.
They’re fun and squishy, colorful, and not overly sugary.
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Plus, portion-controlled treats are the secret to eating the right amount of dessert.
I found this years after it debuted, and I was intrigued by asalsa starring pumpkin seeds.
It’s perfect for fall, but this is available all year long.
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It’s a little bit spicy, which helps give it that addictive quality.
The possibilities are endless!
Trader Joe’s has been releasing some beautifully packaged sparkling tea drinks over the past few years.
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it’s possible for you to feel free to use it as a mixer or drink it straight.
It’s refreshingly crisp with a hint of peachy sweetness and some bitterness from the black tea.
TheseDunkersare my favorite cookie to plunge into a cup of milk.
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As the name suggests, these chocolate-covered morsels hold up well against a creamy beverage of your choice.
A giant tub of about 36 cookies is $5.99 in stores.
Bonus: it’s already pre-sliced, so you literally just need to cook it.
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It was one of my favorite snacks.
Of course, these roastedPlantain Chipsaren’t going to be as good as the homemade ones.
They’re also cheapjust $1.99.
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It’s the one I keep in my fridge at all times.
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