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Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Trader Joes Favorites and Finds

I always love seeing people's grocery hauls from Trader Joes and Costco. I always want to know the favorites, so I can try them myself when I finally make to TJs. Our TJs isn't far, but the lines to get in are insane (ever since Covid started). So I don't go as often as I would like.

But I recently went and grabbed some of our favorites and I thought I would share them with you.

Did you know that Trader Joes has amazing treats? I am talking ice cream, cookies and candy. Those always end up in my cart.

Mandarin Orange Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice

Mandarin Orange Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice - I hate preparing chicken, but I can prepare this one without gagging. And it is sooo good. I pair it with the vegetable fried rice for a quick and easy dinner. This isn't my picture since my Trader Joes was out of both and I have to go back next week for it.

Trader Joes Almond Kringle

Trader Joes Almond Kringle - Now this one I haven't tried, but I have heard so many good things about Kringles. We had pecan in our Trader Joes, but Rory asked if we could limit our sweets until after Mexico because someone hasn't been going to the gym as much (him...also me, but I am eating so much less since surgery).

Trader Joes Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Trader Joes Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies - This is another item that I didn't grab this time, but they did have it in stock. We LOVE these cookies. They have flakes of coconut in them and you can eat almost the whole bin in one sitting. And the only reason I didn't grab it is because Rory will eat it in one sitting. And we ordered four boxes of Girl Scout cookies (3 mint and 1 PB patties).

Reine des Fleurs Rose Wine

Reine des Fleurs Rose Wine - This is the third time that I have purchased this rose and I really like it. It isn't expensive, tastes slightly sweet and doesn't give you a headache.

Trader Joes Pork Potstickers

Trader Joes Pork Potstickers - I love the vegetable potstickers and the pork potstickers from Trader Joes. I make them as an appetizer or add into soups (this one from Broccyourbody). 

Gone Berry Crazy

Gone Berry Crazy - Who doesn't love dark chocolate covered strawberries? I know I do and saw these at Trader Joes. They are really good. They are cut into smaller pieces or strawberry halves and then covered in chocolate.

Gone Bananas

Gone Bananas - This is like the strawberries, but with banana slices. I have tried many different chocolate covered bananas and these are really good. I will definitely be purchasing these whenever I am at Trader Joes.

Mini Hold the Cone Ice Cream Cones

Mini Hold the Cone Ice Cream Cones - These are heaven. I currently have four boxes in my house right now. We all love them and eating one or two each even though the serving size is 3. They come in vanilla, mint chocolate chip, chocolate and usually a seasonal flavor. The pumpkin ones were really good too!

Scandinavian Swimmer Gummies

Scandinavian Swimmers Gummies - This is my second bag of these and we all really enjoy them. The red lobsters are my favorite.

Go Macro Everlasting Joy Protein Bars and Power Crunch Bars

Go Macro Everlasting Joy Protein Bars and Power Crunch Bars - These are not Trader Joes brands, but I find that both of these protein bars are the cheapest at Trader Joes. I usually eat the Go Macro bars and Rory eats the Power Crunch bars.

Trader Joes Everything But the Bagel Seasoning

Trader Joes Everything But the Bagel Seasoning - This stuff is amazing. We add it on our blta's, avocado toast, eggs, sweet peppers with cream cheese and many other snacks. 

What are your Trader Joes favorites?

23 comments :

  1. Those cookies look yummy! These are such great finds, thanks for sharing! These are some of my favorite types of posts!

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    1. They are the best. Super addicting though. I love these types of posts too. That way on my next trip, I can grab some and try them for myself!

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  2. We don’t have a Trader Joe’s near where I live but whenever we do go to one we try to stock up!! The Gone Bananas are so yummy!! We also love the Everything But The Bagel seasoning!! My personal favorite is Cookie Butter!!

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    1. I have seen that a lot lately. I am thankful we have a few here, but if I didn't, I know I would stock up too! I love those Gone Bananas. I haven't tried the cookie butter. What do you put it on?

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  3. So many good things here in a couple new ones to me like the chocolate covered fruit that I will be added to my list! The Kringle is pure heaven to me. I usually end up freezing about half of it and take out a slice every now and then. I think I may be the only person on the planet that does not love everything but the bagel seasoning, LOL!

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    1. They are sooo good and addicting. And they are not that bad for you so I can snack on them! I have heard that it is good to freeze part of it and then warm it up when you want it. That is crazy. I am obsessed with that seasoning!

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  4. The fried rice and chicken are staples for us too! xo, Biana BlovedBoston

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  5. We love their seasonings! My kids love the gummy fish candy too.

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  6. The orange chicken is one of my absolute favorite staples from there!!! I enjoy those cookies and chocolate covered fruits too. I get my bagel seasoning from Aldi since I shop there regularly. So glad other places carry it! Our TJ's is too far away for me to go very often. I will have to try your other suggestions next time I make it out there.

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    1. I love it too, and it is one that I can actually make without gagging. I still have a hard time making chicken. I have looked for that seasoning at Whole Foods and nope. I haven't found it at my local Raley's either. I hope you do try them!

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  7. It's been too long since I made a TJ's stop! That seasoning, bottles of bubbles, cookie butter, and flowers are always on my list <3

    Green Fashionista

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    1. I have never had this cookie butter. It sounds like I need to try it. What do you put it on?

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  8. We LOVE those mini chocolate chip cookies and keep them on hand at all times! Every single time we go to TJ's (1.5 hours away so we don't go often) we always grab a tub of them. They are so flipping good! I always buy about 5 or 6 of the everything but the bagel seasonings to keep on hand, too. I'm always so worried I'm going to run out!

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    1. They are sooo good and we eat them so fast. So good. And I love the little bits of coconut in them. I worry about running out too. I am glad they are closer otherwise I would stock up like you.

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  9. So many great finds!! I want to try the mandarine orange chicken and that wine! We don't have a Trader Joe's here; wish we did.

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    1. Oh they are both amazing. The orange chicken saves me on nights where I don't want to cook or do a lot of cooking. That is a bummer that one isn't close by.

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  10. I love TJ's! I always get the garlic salt grinder, I usually have 2 spares too! I also love the frozen turkey meatballs, buffalo chicken dip and their candles are great!

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    1. Oh I need to look into that. I love and use garlic salt daily. I love their candles too. And I will look into the frozen turkey meatballs.

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  11. Their Mandarin Orange Chicken will forever be a favorite of mine! Another fav is their mochi ice creams! SO good!

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    1. I love their mochi ice creams too. They were out of mango and green tea, so I skipped it.

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