When you're making your shopping list, you start with your staples like bread, milk, cheese and yogurt and then move to your meal staples, vegetables, meat and pasta. But what about the flavors that change your list from bland to wow! That's where Trader Joe's comes in.
From delicious healthy snacks, to sauces and dips that will blow your mind, you will want to peruse this list before you fill up your shopping cart. You won't be disappointed.
1. Just Mango Slices
These dried mango slices are the perfect substitute for candy, and they fit great into your lunch bag!
2. Jumbo Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Icing
Need I say more?
3. Organic Silver Dollar Pancakes
Take a look for these in the freezer section. They are an easy toddler lunch and so delicious!
4. Curried Carrot and Cashew Dip
Switch out your French Onion Dip or Hummus for this delicious Curried Carrot and Cashew Dip. It's very low in sugar and high in vitamins, as well as sweet tasting.
5. Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend
Seriously, just amazing on everything!
6. Creamy No-Salt Organic Peanut Butter
This peanut butter is great because it only has one ingredient- peanuts! Whether you're spreading it on toast in the morning or want some on your veggies as a snack, you won't go back to other brands after you've had this.
7. Crispy Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mini cookies? That means you can eat more of them, right? You will have a hard time not going through this tub at super-speed because they're so delicious.
8. Balsamic Glaze
Sweeter than your regular balsamic, but great on everything!
9. Rolled Oats and Chocolate Chips Fiberful Granola Bars
These bars have more fiber and protein, not to mention less sugar, than other bars on the market.
10. Freeze Dried Strawberries
Whether you're packing your lunch or putting together a trail mix, these delicious crisps will disappear quickly!
11. Coffee-Glazed Almonds
Two great things in one package- almonds, plus the caffeine kick you need for your day. The best part is, they are slightly sweetened, but not overwhelming.
12. Scandinavian Swimmers
These are by far the best gummies, with delicious texture and flavors.
13. Homestyle Salsa Especial
With just the right kick, this salsa tastes homemade- and I can't get enough!
14. Organic Sriracha and Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce
OMG, if you haven't tried this, you need to go buy some now!
15. Organic Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup
You can use this for anything! Base it for a ground beef skillet or as the the stock for a tortellini soup, you won't be disappointed.
16. Pizza Dough
Skip the frozen pizza section and grab some dough instead! Just roll it out, add your favorite toppings and your family will think you worked really hard at this dinner.
17. Spinach Tortellini
Affordable for any budget, you can squeeze a couple of meals out of a pack. You can put sauce on them, but they are also delicious with just a little butter and some Parmesan cheese.
18. Coconut Body Butter
You can bet that this stuff will keep your skin feeling great, no matter what the weather is doing outside. You may want to grab a couple, because it will disappear quickly!
19. Microwavable Mac & Cheese
Step aside brand name mac & cheese because Trader Joe's is going to give you a run for your money! This is great for a quick snack when you don't have time to make something substantial.
20. All The Cookie Butter Treats
Clearly a staple in everyone's house.
What is your favorite thing to buy at Trader Joe's? Share with us in the comments!