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The 10 Best Snacks at Trader Joe’s (and Therefore, in the Universe)

tj latte bars
Trader Joe’s

Our red-hot love for our imaginary boyfriend Trader Joe knows no bounds. He keeps our fridge fully stocked with delicious cheese, he brings canned wine to the beach, and he’s always showering us with gorgeous (and actually affordable) peonies. Here are ten more reasons our love for TJs is eternal. (Hint: snacks.)

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Trader Joe’s

1.

Just a Handful of Rainbow’s End Trail Mix

OK, most grocery stores carry trail mix. But are the little pieces of candy completely natural and colored with turmeric, spirulina and radish powder? We thought not.

Trader Joe’s ($4.99)

tj latte bars
Trader Joe’s

2.

Cold Brew Latte Dessert Bars

Our new addiction. Why drink coffee in the morning when you could just slurp one of these guys?

Trader Joe’s ($1.99)

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Trader Joe’s

3.

Reduced Guilt Chunky Guacamole

We never met a guac we didn’t like, but this lightened-up version made with Greek yogurt is the clear winner. (Best paired with TJ’s white corn tortilla chips.) 

Trader Joe’s ($3.79)

tj truffles
Trader Joe’s

4.

Strawberry Champagne Truffles

They’re not always available, but we refuse to ring in the New Year without these effervescent, bite-size sweets.

Trader Joe’s ($4.49)

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Trader Joe’s

5.

Candy Cane Joe-Joe’s

Another seasonal favorite. The traditional Joe-Joe’s (think Oreos but way tastier) are great, but when you add crunchy candy cane pieces to the filling, it’s next-level delicious.

Trader Joe’s ($2.99)

tj dip
Trader Joe’s

6.

Spinach and Kale Greek Yogurt Dip

Don’t tell anyone, but we’ve been known to finish an entire container of this addictive dip in one sitting. Try it with veggie sticks, chips or scooped on top of a salad.

Trader Joe’s ($3.99)

tj mozz sticks
Trader Joe’s

7.

Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Three words: middle school nostalgia. Try them with TJ’s organic tomato basil marinara.

Trader Joe’s ($3.99)

tj churros
Trader Joe’s

8.

Mini Cinnamon Sugar Churros

Warning. You might—no, will—eat the entire bag. Just go with it.

Trader Joe’s ($3.99)

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Trader Joe’s

9.

Scandinavian Swimmers

TJ’s (soft, delightfully fruity) answer to Swedish Fish. We can’t resist the cute little seahorses. 

Trader Joe’s ($2.99)

tj cookie butter
Trader Joe’s

10.

Speculoos Cookie Butter

The OG. Spread it on everything. That’s an order.

Trader Joe’s ($3.99)


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Freelance Editor

From 2015-2020 Lindsay Champion held the role of Food and Wellness Director. She continues to write for PureWow as a Freelance Editor.