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MUST HAVE Trader Joe’s Foods to Stock Up On

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As someone who goes up and down every aisle at grocery stores looking for the latest and greatest snacks and sweets, here are my favorite Trader Joe’s foods…all the ones I have in my kitchen all the time and what I love bringing to work for lunches!
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Freezer

Look for these items in the freezer section!
 
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Cook this in the air fryer for the best crunch! They also sell this in an individual bowl with rice and veggies.
Mandarin Orange Chicken
 
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The problem with these is that one is never enough!
Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches
 
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These hashbrowns are very similar to the ones at McDonald’s and just BEGGING to be air fried!
Hashbrowns
 
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It’s the ones in the frozen aisle you want! Take them out at night to proof overnight then bake fresh in the morning.
4 Chocolate Croissants
 
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This is a fall seasonal item but when you find it, get it! Best mac and cheese they have.
Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
 
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A great single-serving pasta bowl for a quick meal. Even tastes good microwaved!
Spicy Farfalle Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage
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These are SO good with the Gyoza Dipping Sauce. My favorite of all the dumplings and potstickers!
Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings

Fridge

These are refrigerated items, in that section of the store and meant to be kept in the fridge.
 
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These Chicken Meatballs work in anything from pasta to meatball subs!
Chicken Meatballs
 
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This is a great dip heated or cold!
Buffalo Chicken Dip
 
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Both the spread and cheese itself are spectacular! Get them and eat them with your favorite crackers.
Unexpected Cheddar Cheese
 
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Somewhere between a green salsa and a guacamole, this avocado salsa is perfectly citrusy and creamy with a little kick.
Guacasalsa
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These are a must in our fridge! Pretty healthy but filling.
Unexpected Cheddar Cheese & Turkey Sausage Egg White Bites
 
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My favorite pre-seasoned meat! I love making this in a rice bowl with hummus.
Shawarma Chicken Thighs

Pantry

You can find these items on the shelves of your local store.
 
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I love this as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets or on a burger.
Organic Sriracha & Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce
 
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These are my favorite Trader Joe’s cookies and so hard to stop eating.
Chocolatey Coated Chocolate Chip Cookie Dunkers
 
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My newest addition to the list! I love this passionfruit and raspberry granola with Greek yogurt in the morning.
Passion Fruit Granola
 
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Sweet and salty and so delicious!
Brookie Caramel Candy Clusters