Thursday, Jan 22nd

Treats from Trader Joe's: What Are Your Favorites?

dumplingsWith another foot of snow planned for this weekend, we’re soon to be snowbound and cocooned indoors. If you’re thinking of stocking up on food, there’s no better place to find snacks, treats and quick dinners, than Trader Joe’s.

But what to buy there? The choices are overwhelming and it’s hard to know what to try. We surveyed a few friends to find out what they buy and here are their recommendations. What do you buy at Trader Joe’s? Share your favorites in the comments section below:

Crispy Jalapeño pieces are the perfect combination of savory flavor and a touch of crunchy texture. These are great to add to a casserole, salad topping, sandwiches, egg scrambles, and more.

The Fire Roasted Red Peppers in a jar have a delightfully robust roasted flavor along with a natural sweetness that makes them the perfect topping for pizzas, sandwiches or charcuterie boards.

Miso Crunch Chopped Salad kit has everything you need- right in one bag! Make meal prepping easy with this delicious, healthy meal.misocrunch

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs may sound like a strange flavor combination, but there’s something about the combination that just clicks. This unlikely trio of sweet, savory, and succulent elements always has us reaching for more.

Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings are a wonder to behold and a comforting, delicious meal for one.

chickenmeatballsThe Five Seed Almond Bars, packed with energy and nutrients, are a must-try at trader joes. They combine a traditional Italian biscotti and a modern take on granola bars and are the perfect treat for any time of day.

Mini Ice Cream Cones come in a variety of flavors, including strawberry, chocolate, chocolate chip, and vanilla. Who can resist these adorably miniature and satisfyingly indulgent mini cones? These make the most comforting sweet treat after a long day.

Mango Cream Bars are a popular frozen treat featuring a creamy vanilla ice cream center encased in a sweet and tangy mango sorbet shell, similar to a classic creamsicle but with tropical fruit flavor, made from Magdalena and Alphonso mango purees.

The famous Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are free from artificial flavors and fiveseed1preservatives, but taste even better than the traditional peanut butter cup. The melt-in your mouth chocolate combined with the decadent peanut butter middle make these the perfect sweet treat after a meal.

What are your favorites? Share them in the comments section below.

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Other favorites:

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