My Favorite Trader Joe’s Items
Good Ol’ Trader Joe’s, how I love you so. Anyone that knows me, knows that I’ve been a tried and true loyal TJ’s supporter for over 15 years now. When I decided I wanted to leave corporate America I knew I wanted to work somewhere that makes me happy, and Trader Joe’s was one of the first places I thought of. I have spent the last couple of years finding all the best vegan and accidentally vegan items and sharing them here with you.
Keep in mind some items might be sold regionally or are limited buys throughout the year, so I haven’t been able to try everything they sell. Hopefully one day I will get the chance. 😊 TJ’s also likes to discontinue items regularly so I will do what I can to keep this current.
Bakery:
** Remember TJ’s doesn’t put preservatives in their bread so you should freeze them when you get home. Otherwise they will go bad quickly.
1. Vegan Cookies in Various Flavors (These are a West Coast item only but they are delish)
2. Vegan Banana Bread with Walnuts- incredibly moist and the perfect breakfast with a latte.
3. Vegan Gingerbread Loaf (Limited buy during the holidays).
4. Tuscan and regular sourdough
5. Organic French Baguette and Rolls
6. Everything Ciabatta Rolls
7. Everything Bagels
8. Naan-make sure you get the one in the bakery and not the frozen section. Those aren’t vegan and always double check the bakery ones. I’ve heard some regions aren’t vegan in the bakery as well.
9. Jumbo Cinnamon and Pumpkin (seasonal) rolls- these are in a cold section usually near the eggs, milk, or bread.
10. Crescent Rolls (also in the cold section with the cinnamon rolls near the bread, milk, or eggs)
11. Raspberry Rugelach- these are another great breakfast with hot tea or coffee. They are bite size so I can have three or four and be happy. (These are an East Coast only item sadly but are delish)
12. Ezekiel Bread- they carry a couple of different kinds.
13. Corn Flour tortillas- TJ’s makes a hybrid tortilla that is corn and flour together and they are my favorite store-bought tortilla. They have the taste and texture of corn but have the strength and thickness of flour tortillas. They taste great and hold up against my overstuffed taco filling.
14. Pumpkin Bagels
Beverages, Refrigerated:
1. Almond Beverage Original Unsweetened
2. Coconut Beverage Unsweetened
3. Soy Creamer
4. Organic Carrot Juice
5. Orange Peach Mango Juice
6. Organic Cold Pressed Juice (they have a variety of seasonal flavors and they are all good)
7. Organic Mighty Turmeric and No Joke Ginger Shots
8. Trader Joe’s Kombucha (All the flavors are tasty)
9. Strawberry Chia Smoothie
10. Mango Smoothie
11. Vanilla Almond Chia Beverage
12. Almond Nog
13. Non-Dairy Maple Oat Beverage (Fall Item)
14. Coconut and Almond Vanilla Creamer
15. Cocoa Peppermint Almond Creamer (Holiday Item)
Beverages, Shelf–stable:
1. Almond Beverage Blueberry Lavender Flavored
2. Almond Beverage Matcha Beverage
3. Almond Beverage Unsweetened Original
4. Almond, Cashew & Macadamia Nut Beverage, Unsweetened
5. Cocoa Almond Cashew Beverage
6. Coconut Beverage, Unsweetened
7. La Colombe Coffee Oat Milk Draft Latte
8. Cold Brew Coconut Cream Latte Original
9. Organic King Coconut Water
10. Green Tea and Lemonade
11. Black Tea and Lemonade
12. Watermelon Cucumber Cooler (seasonal) (great with vodka)
13. Sparkling Watermelon and Strawberry Juice (seasonal) (great with vodka)
14. Organic Jalapeno Limeade (seasonal) (great with tequila)
15. Kettle Brew Unsweetened Green and White Tea with a Hint of Mint
16. Kettle Brew Unsweetened Black Tea
17. Rhubarb & Strawberry Soda (great with vodka)
18. Lemon & Elder Soda (great with vodka)
19. Almond Nog (seasonal)
20. Spiced Cider (seasonal)
21. Pumpkin Spice Almond Beverage
22. Sparkling French Berry, Pink, and regular Lemonade (all great with vodka)
Candy:
1. Scandinavian Swimmers
2. Sour Scandinavian Swimmers
3. Scandinavian Tidings (the Christmas version of the Scandinavian Swimmers)
4. X’s & O’s Gummies (seasonal and another one of my favorites)
5. Halloween Gummies (perfect for handing out to trick or treaters)
6. Spider Gummies (seasonal)
7. Fruit Jellies
8. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (the chocolate chunks aren’t vegan)
9. Marshmallows
10. Pound Plus Dark Chocolate
11. Organic Almond Beverage Chocolate Bar
12. Mini 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bars (these taste like milk chocolate because they are that smooth)
13. Fruit Jellies
14. Dark Chocolate Sunflower Seed Butter Cups (these are great in the fridge like Reese’s cups) These come in a two pack like Reese’s and in mini versions which I really like.
15. Organic Dark Chocolate Truffle bar
16. Dark Chocolate Orange Sticks
17. Dark Chocolate Raspberry Baton
Cereal:
1. Frosted Flakes
2. Peanut Butter Puffins
3. Cocoa Crunch
4. Ancient Grains and Nuts Granola
5. Banana Nut Clusters
6. Peanut Butter Protein Granola
7. Pecan Pumpkin Instant Oatmeal (Fall Item)
Dairy & Cheese:
1. Miyoko’s Butter
2. Earth Balance Butter
3. Organic Creamy Cashew Cultured Yogurt Alternative Strawberry
4. Organic Creamy Cashew Cultured Yogurt Alternative Vanilla Bean
5. Simply Almond Beverage
6. Almond Beverage Original Unsweetened
7. Coconut Beverage Unsweetened
8. Almond Nog (seasonal)
9. Vegan Cream Cheese Alternative
10. Vegan Soy Mozzarella Style Shreds
11. Vegan Cheddar Slices
12. Vegan Cashew Mozzarella Style Shreds (I prefer these out of the two kinds)
13. Coconut Whipped Topping
Cookies:
1. Brownie Crisps
2. Organic Animal Crackers
3. Soft-Baked Snickerdoodles
4. Chocolatey CATS Cookies for People
5. Speculoos Cookies
6. Cinnamon Schoolbook Cookies
7. Maple Leaf Cookies
8. Joe’s Joe’s (all varieties are vegan, but my favorites are traditional, candy cane, Neapolitan, Halloween, pumpkin, and peppermint, some which are seasonal)
9. Waffle Cones
10. Glimmering Pumpkin Hard Sugar Cookies (seasonal)
Granola Bars:
1. ABC Bars (put these in the fridge for an extra kick)
2. Lara Bars (all the flavors are delish)
3. Luna Bars (I love the Lemon Zest and Blueberry ones)
4. Organic Pumpkin Spice Granola Bark (seasonal)
5. Enjoy Life Chocolate Protein Bites with Sunseed Butter
6. Frooze Balls (I prefer the peanut butter and jelly ones)
Deli:
1. Beef-less Ground Beef
2. Dressing Almond Butter Turmeric
3. Dressing Carrot Miso Ginger
4. Dressing Green Goddess
5. Kimchi
6. Sauerkraut
7. Garlic Spread & Dip
8. Cashew Fiesta Dip
9. Vegan Ranch Dip
10. Romesco Dip
11. Herb Tahini Dip
12. Horseradish Hummus
13. Eggplant Hummus
14. Garlic Hummus
15. Smooth & Creamy Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus
16. Smooth & Creamy Classic Hummus
17. Chocolate Hummus (great with fruit or the cinnamon schoolbook cookies)
18. Kale Pesto Spread
19. Organic 3 Grain Tempeh
20. Soy Chorizo (great in tacos, nachos, or breakfast burritos)
21. Light Life Gimme Lean Veggie Sausage (great for making biscuits and gravy)
22. Light Life Savory Chicken Smart Tenders
23. Tofurky Original Italian Sausage
24. Tofu Baked Sriracha (both the baked tofu’s are great in spring rolls)
25. Tofu Organic Baked Teriyaki
26. Tofu Organic Super Firm High Protein
27. Tofu Sprouted Extra Firm
28. Zhoug Sauce
29. Super Burrito
30. Veggie Hummus Wrap
31. Spicy Lentil Wrap with Spicy Tahini Sauce
32. Rainbow Wrap
33. Cruciferous Slaw
34. Legume and Spinach Salad Palette
35. Kale and Edamame Salad
36. Harvest Grain Salad
37. Vegan Mac and Cheese (Kinda bland but a great base that needs flavor. I add the soy chorizo)
38. Vegan Tzatziki dip
39. Vegan caramelized onion dip (it’s oddly sweet and it’s my favorite, but it is an option I know many love)
Fresh/Produce:
1. Medjool Dates
2. Jicama Sticks
3. Teeny Tiny Avocados (great for one serving so you don’t have to save one half)
4. Cruciferous Crunch Collection
5. Riced Cauliflower, Riced Broccoli, and Organic Broccoli Slaw (I prefer to make my own for zero waste purposes, but these are great for quick meals)
6. Sesame Crunch Chopped Salad Kit (great with their baked tofu and extra sesame sticks because I love them)
7. Peanut and Crispy Noodle Salad Kit
8. Broccoli and Kale Slaw
9. Unshelled Edamame (these are great for a snack or in a quick meal without having to peel or stem)
10. Peanut Udon Noodle Salad (Another great one with the baked tofu)
11. Harvest Chili
12. Hearty Minestrone Soup
13. Holiday Vegetable Hash
14. Jicama Wraps
Grocery:
1. Organic Flaxseed Meal
2. Organic Flaxseed
3. Organic Chia Seeds
4. Organic Hemp Seeds
5. Organic Liquid Stevia
6. Organic Stevia
7. Coconut Sugar
8. Organic Cane Sugar
9. Fair Trade Raw Turbinado Cane Sugar
10. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (the chunks aren’t vegan)
11. Marshmallows (regular size are Summer seasonal and the mini regular and peppermint ones are Fall/Winter seasonal)
12. Nutritional Yeast
13. Apple Cider Jam (seasonal)
14. Organic Watermelon Fruit Spread (Summer Item)
15. Speculoos Cookie Butter (crunchy is my favorite but they are all good)
16. Everything but the Bagel Seasoning (I will call it EBTBS in recipes to make things easier)
17. Herbs de Provence (seasonal during holidays)
18. Chile Lime Seasoning Blend (great on mango, pineapple, or jicama)
19. Umami Seasoning Blend
20. 21 Seasoning Salute
21. Onion Salt
22. Furikake
23. Vegan Chicken-Less Seasoning Salt
24. Black Truffle Powder Seasoning (Holiday Item)
25. Everything But the Leftovers (Fall Item)
26. Lemon Pepper Grinder
27. Pumpkin Pie Spice
28. Cornbread Mix
29. Maple Pecan Shortbread Bar Mix
30. Lemon Shortbread Mix
31. Pumpkin Bread & Muffin Mix
32. Sweet Potato & Marshmallow Pixie Pie Mix
33. Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake Mix
34. Nut Butter Bar Mix
35. Dolmas
36. Tapas Style Artichoke Hearts (regular and grilled are great as are the marinated ones in a jar)
37. Giant Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce
38. Falafel Mix
39. Gyoza Sauce
40. Island Soyaki
41. Soyaki
42. Tomato Ketchup with Black Summer Truffles (Summer Item)
43. Organic Coconut Aminos
44. Herb de Provence Infused Olive Oil (seasonal so I stock up)
45. Latin Style Black Bean Soup
46. Miso Ramen Soup
47. Taco Shells
48. Canned Beans- they have a great selection of canned beans, baked and vegan refried beans.
49. Salsa Verde
50. Hatch Valley Salsa
51. Green Dragon Sauce
52. Red Dragon Sauce
53. Goddess dressing
54. Chipotle Black Bean Dip (great with the plantain chips or crisps)
55. Hearts of Palm Pasta
56. Organic Vegetarian Chili
57. Jalapeno Sauce
58. Pepita Salsa
59. Bourbon Maple Syrup (Holiday Item)
60. Spicy Pumpkin Curry Simmer Sauce (Fall Item)
61. Organic Sriracha and Roasted Garlic BBQ Sauce
62. Organic Sweet and Spicy Pineapple BBQ Sauce
63. Sweet Thai Chile Sauce
64. Chili Onion Crunch (great for dipping bread in, on tofu, tossed on roasted veggies or dip veggie dumplings in it to name a few uses)
65. Organic Maple Butter (seasonal)
66. Organic Bourbon Barrel Aged Vermont Maple Syrup (seasonal)
67. Green Jackfruit in Brine (great for pulled pork recipes)
68. Gourmet Fried Onion Pieces (Holiday Item)
Dried Fruit and Nuts:
** Their nut and seed selection are one of the best for price and size of product. I am not going to list the standard bags of nuts, but I use their unsalted, unroasted cashews, walnuts, and almonds all the time.
1. Roasted Coconut Chips
2. Coconut Strips
3. Sesame Sticks
4. Mesquite Smoked Almonds
5. Roasted and Salted Marcona Almonds with Rosemary or Black Truffle- both flavors are tasty.
6. Salt and Pepper Pistachios- I can’t eat regular ones now because they seem boring in comparison.
7. Garlic and Onion Pistachios
8. Coconut Cashews
9. Apple Fruit Snacks with Mango and Jalapeno
10. Chile Spiced Mango
11. Uncrystallized Candied Ginger
12. Soft and Juicy Mandarin Dried Fruit
13. Soft and Juicy Mango Slices
14. New Zealand Sweet Apple Slices
15. Unsulfured Dried Pear Slices
16. Organic Turkish Apricots **I use all the dried fruit to make breakfast balls with them.
17. Golden Raisins
18. Dried Cranberries
19. Dried Pitted Cherries
20. Freeze Dried Red Seedless Grapes
21. Freeze Dried Blueberries
22. Freeze Dried Mango
Frozen:
1. Chickenless Crispy Tenders
2. Chickenless Mandarin Orange Morsels (these go great with the Japanese or Veggie Fried Rice)
3. Kung Pao Tempura Cauliflower (I like to toss the baked cauliflower in wing sauce and serve with ranch and celery)
4. Hash browns
5. Hi-Protein Veggie Burger
6. Impossible Meat
7. Jackfruit Yellow Curry
8. Japanese Style Fried Rice
9. Meatless Meatballs
10. Mini Vegetable Samosas
11. Mini Mushroom En Croutes (Holiday Item)
12. Melodious Blend
13. Country Potatoes with Haricots Verts & Wild Mushrooms
14. Mushroom Medley
15. Organic Green Vegetable Foursome
16. Penne Arrabiata
17. Riced Cauliflower Bowl (I like topping it with half a diced avocado)
18. Riced Cauliflower Stuffing (seasonal)
19. Soy Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
20. Soy Vanilla Ice Cream
21. Vanilla Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert made with Almonds
22. Thai Tea Mini Mochi
23. Mango Mini Mochi
24. Non-Dairy Mint Chip Bon Bons
25. Strawberry Oat Milk Ice Cream
26. Coconut Chocolate Non-Dairy Dessert
27. Fruit Frenzy Bars
28. Cheese-Less Cheesecakes
29. Vegetable Spring Rolls
30. Vegetable Pouches (Holiday Item)
31. Hold The Corn Appetizers (Holiday Items)
32. Vegetable Bird’s Nests
33. Big Soft Pretzels (great with the Cashew Fiesta Dip heated up and dipped in EBTBS)
34. Vegan Tikka Masala (great with garlic naan)
35. Vegetable Biryani with Vegetable Dumplings
36. Vegetable Masala Burger
37. Vegetable Pad Thai
38. Vegetable Fried Rice
39. Vegetable Panang Curry
40. Vegetable Burritos
41. Black Bean and Corn Enchilada
42. Frozen Fruit- they have great prices on frozen fruit that I always have on hand for smoothies and yogurt bowls.
43. Unsweetened Organic Acai Puree Packets (these are perfect for acai bowls)
44. Organic Acai Bowl (great for quick breakfasts and you don’t have the puree packets on hand)
45. Breaded Turkey-Less Stuffed Roast (seasonal and great for Thanksgiving or Christmas)
Snacks:
1. Reduced Guilt Pita Chips with Sea Salt (I also like the regular and organic pita chips)
2. Seasoned Kale Chips
3. Turkey and Stuffing Thanksgiving Chips (seasonal and they taste just like Thanksgiving dinner)
4. Organic White Truffle Potato Chips (always in my pantry)
5. Ghost Pepper Chips (I love the slow lingering heat of these and that they are waffle cut)
6. Salt Ridge Chips
7. Salt and Pepper Ridge Chips
8. Olive Oil Kettle Chips
9. Sea Salted Sadlle Potato Crisps
10. Crispy Banana Ribbons
11. Veggie Flaxseed Tortilla Chips
12. Organic Corn Dippers
13. Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips
14. Chile Lime Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips (these are great with the garlic spread dip)
15. Pumpkin Tortilla Chips (seasonal)
16. Salted Peanut Butter Stuffed Pretzels
17. Bamba
18. Jalapeno Seasoned Corn and Rice Puffs
19. Ketchup Spud Crunchers (seasonal and one of my favorite snacks)
20. Dill Pickle Popcorn (seasonal but is my all-time favorite popcorn)
21. Herb & Spices Popcorn
22. Maple Sea Salt Popcorn (Fall Item)
23. White Truffle Popcorn (Holiday Item)
24. Synergistically Seasoned Popcorn (Limited Buy in the Spring)
25. Olive Oil Popcorn
26. Candy Corn Popcorn (seasonal and tastes just like the candy)
27. Kettle Corn
28. 6 Pack Lite Kettle Corn
29. Fat Free Caramel Popcorn
30. Giant Peruvian Inca Salted Corn
31. Plantain Crisps
Crackers:
1. Organic Cracker Assortment (Holiday Item)
2. Multigrain Crackers
3. Multigrain Pita Chips
4. Cracker Assortment
5. Scalloped Crackers Trio
6. Sociable Snacker
7. Golden Rounds Crackers
8. Cornbread Crisps (they go great crumbled up on top of chili)
9. Organic Garlic Naan Crackers
Home and Beauty:
1. Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 40
2. Rose Water Facial Toner
3. Spa Face Wash with Tea Tree Oil
4. Nourish Antioxidant Facial Serum
5. Grapefruit & Lemon Hand Sanitizer Spray
6. Lemongrass Coconut Body Oil
7. Vitamin E Oil
8. Tea Tree Oil
9. Jojoba Oil
10. Moisturizing Cream Extra Dry Formula
11. Orange Blossom Honey (don’t let the name fool you, it’s vegan)
12. Liquid Dish Soap (both scents are good)
13. Automatic Dishwashing Detergent
