It will come as a surprise to absolutely no one that our editors are pretty obsessed with Trader Joe’s (OK, but who isn’t?).
Thanks to their affordable prices, wide variety of unique items, and close proximity to where we all live, TJ’s is easily our grocery store of choice.
We’ll try basically anything Trader Joe’s comes out with, but over the years, we’ve all discovered some tried-and-true favorites that we simply can’t live without.From dips to desserts to frozen foods that have become lifelines on busy weeknights, we all have at least one item that we pick up every single time we walk into the store.
Because we haven’t already said it enough, these are the Trader Joe’s products our editors swear by that we think you need to try immediately:1.
Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt DipI don’t want to live in a world where this dip doesn’t exist.
Is that dramatic? Absolutely.
Do I mean it with every fiber of my being? I sure do.
I usually turn to this dip when I am feeling a little snacky between lunch and dinner with some veggies or crackers.
But I once bought it, put it in a different bowl as if I made it myself, and served it as an appetizer when I had company over.
Let’s just say that it was gone before I could go back for seconds.
—Hailey Bouche, Assistant Editor2.
Organic Cacio e Pepe PuffsOK, hear me out: Trader Joe’s Cacio e Pepe Puffs are one of my favorite impulse purchases of all time.
I will admit that I was hesitant to try these, especially since I absolutely love Cacio e Pepe pasta and didn’t want them to ruin the flavor for me.
But their light, airy, and crunchy goodness has completely won me over! Each puff strikes the perfect balance between cheesy and peppery and ends with the most satisfying crunch.
—Christina Herbst, Branded Content Editor3.
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter CupsOne thing about me? I’m gonna end every meal with something sweet, and if I’m at home, it’s always one of these Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups from Trader Joe’s.
Trust me, I’ve tried other dark chocolate PB cups in my day, but Trader Joe’s has the best chocolate-to-peanut-butter ratio in the game.
Put them in the fridge for an added bit of crunch and thank me later.
—Ashley Selleke, Brand Partnerships Manager4.
Cheese Pizza with a Cauliflower CrustIf you were to look at the contents of my freezer, you may find a variety of plant-based ice creams, random frozen appetizers or entrees my boyfriend insists on buying, or leftovers I didn’t want to waste but will likely throw away in a year after I forget about them.
But one thing you will always find, without a doubt, is a cauliflower pizza from Trader Joe’s.
The cauliflower pizza crust revolutionizes fast food—and drunk food—by replacing greasy crusts with nutrient-dense cauliflower and gluten-free cornflour.
I always have a plain crust in my freezer for when I want to get creative (I make a mean pizza with smashed black beans, cheese, lettuce, and vegan ranch), but we also keep a few of the cheese.
