Trader Joe’s is extremely popular for some very good reasons.
Besides carrying affordably-priced products, the grocery store chain is famous for covering all bases.
The store also doesn’t disappoint when it comes to seasonal products.
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The look:Shockingly orange.
The container was slim and sturdy and easily fit in my fridge.
It also had a twist cap, which made storage easier.
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The taste: This tasted like fall in a bottle and was much less sweet than I expected.
The pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice were easily detectable and didn’t get lost in the mix.
Although this cereal has a great crunch, I found it to be a touch too sweet.
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The cereal box also seemed bigger than other cereal boxes I see on grocery store shelves.
The taste: If you’re a fan of sugary breakfast cereals, you’ll enjoy this one.
This cereal has a nice pumpkin spice flavor, but the sweetness overpowers any warm, earthy pumpkin notes.
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I would mix these into a cup of plain tart Greek yogurt to calm down its over-the-top saccharine flavor.
I also tried it with Trader Joe’s pumpkin oat milk, and it wasn’t that good.
I paid $3.99 for these crackers that tasted better when topped with cheese.
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Like the fig and olive variation, these looked thin and crispy and had a good amount of crunchiness.
The taste:Just okay alone, great when topped with cheese.
The cracker’s flavors and textures paired wonderfully with the creamy, slightly salty accouterment.
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There also weren’t enough cranberries, so not every chip had them.
The look:These brownies came in a slim transparent plastic case.
Square in shape, they had a dark orangey-brown hue with a drizzle of white icing on top.
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The taste:Pretty good.
This dessert packed a punch and was filled with a strong pumpkin spice flavor.
These brownies had a cake-like texture, unlike the fudgy, dense texture regular chocolate brownies often have.
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Overall, they were tasty but didn’t satisfy that brownie itch.
I paid $2.49 for a bag of chips that had great texture but lacked flavor.
The look:I’m not going to liethe packaging was pretty intimidating.
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The taste:Very subtle.
However, instead of having too much flavor, these chips had too little.
I did enjoy the size and crunch of these chips, which saved them from being a complete wash.
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This product, which I found fun and filling, cost me $1.99.
The look:These overnight oats were packaged in a 5.5-ounce bright orange plastic container with a festive design.
The consistency was thick and pumpkin pie filling-like, dotted with visible soft oats.
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The taste:Nice.
The flavors were pared down and balanced across the boardno one ingredient outshone the other, which was pleasant.
Fall Harvest Salsa
You need something to dip those pumpkin tortilla chips into, right?
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Although the chunks of vegetables and fruit were plentiful, the consistency was thin, watery, and transparent.
To roll in the fall season, TJ’s added thePumpkin-Spiced Joe-Joe’sto its shelves, which I recently tried.
The eye-catching container, which had a colorful illustration, also added to these cookie’s allure.
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The taste:Very good.
I ate these cookies alone, but I imagine they taste great dipped into a glass of milk.
I paid $2.79 for a box of waffles I’ll likely buy again.
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The look:These were a good size and didn’t feel too thin or small in my hand.
They toasted evenly and exhibited a light orangey-tan hue after popping out of the toaster.
They didn’t look crumbly, dry, or fall apart, which was also a plus.
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The taste:Very, very nice.
The grocery chain’sHoney Roasted Pumpkin Ravioliis an excellent choice if you want to broaden your pasta horizons this fall.
I paid $3.99 for tender, hearty ravioli that even tastes great sans sauce or butter.
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The pasta skin was sturdy and substantial and didn’t feel the least bit delicate.
This showed me that the chances of any ravioli breaking during boiling and becoming waterlogged were low.
They also came in a soft yet durable see-through plastic container that wasn’t too difficult to open.
The taste:So good!
The pasta part was chewy, while the filling had a creamy texture.
Together, they created the perfect balance.
The filling had a soft pumpkin spice edge, which complemented the savory cheese undertones well.
They only took around two minutes to cook.
My only complaint is that Trader Joe’s doesn’t carry these in a full-sized option.
They were triangular in shape and crisped up perfectly after 15 or so minutes in the air fryer.
The taste:Really freaking good.
I wasn’t expecting much from a frozen samosa, but these hit the spot.
However, I wished it came with tamarind sauce or a mango chutney for dipping.
The look:They were small, round, and covered in breadcrumbs.
After I cooked them, they developed a golden brown hue and weren’t overly greasy to the touch.
The taste:Fantastic.
The breadcrumb coating was crunchy and flavorful, with a dash of heat.
These are wonderful, eaten alone orI imaginepaired with a dipping sauce.
I spent $7.99 on a cheesecake that might just be among the top five I’ve ever tasted.
The look:This cake came shrink-wrapped in plastic and stuffed in a brown cardboard box.
The actual cheesecake was a pale orange with a taupe-brown graham cracker crust.
The taste:Oh my, so freaking good.
It was smooth and creamy with notes of pumpkin spice that tasted in no way synthetic.
The graham cracker crust provided a touch of crunch and a slightly buttery, nutty taste.
The look:This yogurt was appealing right off the bat.
The taste:Undeniably apple without tasting synthetic.
It had a thick, creamy mouthfeel and a wonderful balance of apple and cinnamon.
The dried apple piecesthere were plenty in the cupwere a nice touch.
It tasted great alone and even better with a handful of the brand’sHoney Crisp Apple Granolastirred in.
This yogurt makes for a tasty, high-protein breakfast or a satisfying fruit-filled snack.
Cinnamon on a block of cheese?
Let’s put it this way: I was not disappointed.
In fact, I was elated after taking my first bite.
The look:Pretty unassuming.
It was a light beige, creamy color and felt substantial in my hands when I picked it up.
The taste:Oh my, this cheese was fantastic and unlike anything I’ve tried before.
The cheese was creamy and slightly nutty, while the cinnamon powder had a hint of spice.
