I made a Trader Joe’s run last Sunday and it was my first time there since August. Sadly, Trader Joe’s is just not convenient in my day-to-day grocery rotation. I was long overdue a visit to check out my fall faves – and very sad that I missed the short window where their delicious Autumnal Harvest pasta sauce is available. I usually buy several jars and try to stretch them out through the year. Guess I’ll finally be trying a copycat recipe to see if I can recreate it at home!
I did manage to find plenty of other things to fill my cart and some fall things were still in stock. Here’s what I bought!
- Herb salad mix – definitely get some parsley flavor in this one
- Smitten apples – first time trying and they’re super crunchy/crisp which is my preferred apple texture
- Brussels sprouts on the stalk – fun and oh so fresh!
- Rainbow carrots
- Ready veggies – love this blend for stir fry
- Little gem lettuce – I was excited to see this! I order little gem salads in restaurants a lot so nice to have at home! Like mini and leafier romaine
- Spaghetti squash
- Nuts About Rosemary Mix – this is a seasonal rosemary-spiced nut blend. I tried it for the first time last year and it’s excellent for snacking and on salads.
- Organic pumpkin puree
- Creamy peanut butter – Finn and I both agree TJ’s creamy peanut butter ranks #1 for natural-style peanut butters. Perfect texture and just the right salt content.
- Coconut milk – mostly for curries…that time of year!
- Sparking Rose Tea Beverage – first time trying and it was great. Not too sweet but definitely has a tea flavor.
- Canned lightly smoked salmon – if you haven’t tried this yet, you must! Such a great pantry staple. The texture and taste are amazing and 21 grams of protein.
- Something Spritzy Sparkly Beverage – haven’t tried this one yet. TJ’s has the best AF “treat drinks”/mocktail options! Makes up for the fact that I never visit their wine aisle anymore!
- Organic cane sugar
- Dark chocolate covered pretzels – I’ve always been a fan of yogurt/chocolate covered pretzels and love a handful for a sweet bite
- Butter toffee pretzels – these are GOOD! Reminds me of something someone would make to give away at the holidays.
- Dog treats
- Well rested tea – hands-down my favorite of all the sleepy/bedtime/relax teas. This blend is great!
- Kitchari packets – I will make a big batch of kitchari soon since the weather is getting cooler but I like these ready to eat packets for a quick warming meal.
- Pumpkin spiced pumpkin seeds – nice on oatmeal, yogurt or salad bowls
- Peanut butter baking chips
- Spiced pecans – LOVE these on a salad
- Pollo asado marinated chicken breasts – I think I’ll use these on tacos or in a bowl
- Ground turkey
- Sweet Italian chicken sausage – great to have on hand for many uses. I like it in this gnocchi.
- Smoked apple and Chardonnay chicken sausage – will do this on a fall-themed sheet pan with things like onions, apples, sweet potatoes or winter squash, brussels, etc.
- Burrata, prosciutto and arugula flatbread – always buy this one. It’s my top choice of frozen pizzas/flatbreads at TJs.
- Multigrain blend with veggies – so good in a bowl with avocados, greens, spreads and pita chips for dipping.
- Gluten-free chicken breast nuggets – these have been my favorite salad toppers for a few years running now. I air fry them. Taste and texture is 100%.
- Vegetable fried rice – a recent staple. I usually add shrimp and scrambled egg for protein. Great quick dinner option that is ready in less than 10 mins.
- Hash browns – I know these are a fan fave at TJs so decided to try them out to see if Finn likes them.
- Shelled edamame – protein topper for bowls and salads.
- Coconut aminos – so much cheaper at TJs than anywhere else
- Olive oil
- Everyday seasoning grinder – I use this a lot
- Soyaki sauce – my favorite of all their marinades
- Goddess dressing
- Thai style yellow curry sauce – tastes wonderful and so easy for a quick dinner with a protein, the Ready Veggie blend above and rice
- Toasted sesame dressing
- Hand & Body Cream – I’ve bought this for years and years. My favorite everyday moisturizer.
That’s it for this haul. I will definitely be back soon so that I don’t miss out on all the holiday goodness! 🙂
QUESTIONS
What’s your favorite Trader Joe’s fall seasonal item?
Any sleeper favorites (like the canned lightly smoked salmon) that you would recommend?
Favorite beverage from TJs?
