10 Things I Never Leave Trader Joe’s Without

Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons $3.49/12 Oz

  • Trader Joe’s Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons are flavorful, herb-packed morsels with a chicken filling seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, green onions, and cabbage. They can be microwaved, steamed, or pan-fried, offering a chewy or crispy wheat-flour wrapper. Ideal for quick snacks or appetizers due to their convenient size.
  • The nutritional profile for a 36g serving (4 pieces) of this product includes 50 calories, 0.5g total fat, 5mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 9g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 1g sugars), and 3g protein. It contains minimal vitamins and minerals, with only 2% iron and 4% dietary fiber.
  • Ingredients include chicken, cabbage, bean thread, onions, green onions, and cilantro with seasonings like soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and black pepper in a dough of wheat flour, water, soybean oil, and salt. Contains wheat and soy.

Roasted & Salted Rosemary Marcona Almonds $5.99/6 Oz

  • True Marcona Almonds, grown on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, are enhanced with whole dried rosemary, roasted in sunflower oil, and seasoned with sea salt. These almonds offer a unique, crunchy texture and are versatile enough for recipes, as a snack, or paired with a crisp white wine.
  • A 1/4 cup serving (30g) of this product contains 170 calories, 15g of total fat (19% DV), and 6g of protein. It also provides 190mg sodium (8% DV), 6g carbohydrates (2% DV), and 4g dietary fiber (14% DV). It includes essential minerals like calcium, iron, and potassium.
  • Ingredients include Marcona almonds, high-oleic sunflower oil, sea salt, and rosemary. Contains almonds and may have traces of milk, soy, sesame, wheat, peanuts, and various tree nuts like Brazil nuts, cashews, and walnuts.

 

Garlic Shiitake Green Beans $2.69/10.58 Oz

  • Our Thai supplier, expert in frozen legumes like Lightly Salted Edamame, provides Garlic Shiitake Green Beans made from Thai-grown beans seasoned with a garlic and shiitake soy sauce. These flash-frozen beans are ready after a quick sauté or microwave, pairing perfectly with Trader Joe’s Beef Bulgogi and rice.
  • A 1 cup serving (110g) of this frozen product contains 70 calories, 2g total fat (3% DV), and 2g protein. It provides 390mg sodium (17% DV), 11g carbohydrates (4% DV), 4g dietary fiber (14% DV), and includes essential minerals such as calcium, iron, and potassium.
  • Ingredients include green beans and a garlic shiitake sauce composed of soy sauce (with brine, soybean, millet, sorghum, black rice), sugar, shiitake mushrooms, tapioca starch, garlic, soybean oil, black pepper, and salt.

Shrimp & Garlic Flatbread $5.99/7.04 Oz

  • Trader Joe’s Shrimp & Garlic Flatbread combines shrimp, garlic, and a creamy béchamel sauce on a thin crust, enhanced with white pepper, curry powder, chives, parsley, and citrus zests. Topped with Parmesan and shrimp, this flatbread offers a pizza-like experience and pairs well with a Caesar salad and white wine.
  • One package (200g) of this flatbread contains 210 calories and includes 5g of total fat (6% DV), 12g of protein, and 29g of carbohydrates (11% DV). It has 490mg of sodium (21% DV), and offers 90mg of calcium (6% DV) and 2.5mg of iron (15% DV).
  • Ingredients for the Shrimp & Garlic Flatbread include a crust made from enriched wheat flour and canola oil, topped with shrimp, a garlic butter béchamel sauce flavored with herbs, citrus zests, and curry powder, and finished with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley. Contains milk, wheat, shrimp, and may contain other allergens like egg, soy, and various seafood.

 

Apricots $2.99/16 Oz

  • Fresh Apricots, with their velvety skin and sweet-tart flesh, epitomize California sunshine. These delicate fruits are perfect for eating fresh or cooking into a sweet syrup for desserts and drinks. Enjoy Apricots as a quintessential summer treat, available mainly through July.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups $4.49/16 Oz

  • Our Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups feature rich, real peanut butter from roasted Virginia peanuts, encased in high-quality dark chocolate made from fine cacao beans. Unlike other brands, ours are free from artificial flavors, preservatives, and colors, ensuring a purer, superior taste.
  • Ingredients for the product include semi-sweet chocolate (with sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, and milkfat), peanut butter, additional sugar, palm kernel oil, lactose, salt, and soy lecithin as an emulsifier. Contains allergens: peanut, milk, and soy.
  • A serving size of 2 pieces (25g) contains 140 calories, with 9g of total fat (12% DV) and 5g of saturated fat (25% DV). It has 14g of carbohydrates (5% DV), including 11g of added sugars (22% DV), and 2g of protein. It also provides 4% of the daily value for iron.

Sparkling Pineapple Juice $3.99/8.45 Fl Oz

  • Trader Joe’s Sparkling Pineapple Juice Beverage combines not-from-concentrate pineapple juice with CO2 for a fizzy, subtly sweet drink that feels like a tropical celebration. Containing 55% juice and no added sugars, it’s ideal for cocktails or enjoyed on its own. Available seasonally, it’s a refreshing choice for any occasion.
  • One can (250mL) of this beverage contains 60 calories and 14g of carbohydrates (5% DV), including 12g of natural sugars, with no added sugars. It has 0g of fat, protein, and dietary fiber, and offers 140mg of potassium (2% DV). It also provides a small amount of calcium.
  • The ingredients for this beverage include pineapple juice, water, carbon dioxide for effervescence, citric acid as an acidifier, and ascorbic acid to maintain color, ensuring a vibrant and refreshing drink with natural fruity flavors and a bubbly texture.

Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce $1.99/12 Fl Oz

  • Trader Joe’s revamped their Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce with a focus on authenticity and flavor, incorporating ingredients like coconut milk, shallots, lemongrass, and green chili. Created in Thailand, this sauce offers a zesty, aromatic taste without non-traditional ingredients or additives, enhancing any meal with a true Thai experience.
  • A 1/2 cup serving (125mL) of this Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce contains 170 calories and 17g of total fat (22% DV), with a notable 11g of saturated fat (55% DV). It has 520mg of sodium (23% DV), 6g of carbohydrates (2% DV), and minimal protein, vitamins, and minerals.
  • Ingredients for the Thai Green Curry Simmer Sauce include coconut milk, green curry paste (with shallot, lemongrass, garlic, green chili, galangal, and spices), water, rice bran oil, modified cornstarch, basil leaf, and additional green chili and salt. Contains coconut, highlighting a rich and authentic flavor profile.

Vanilla & Cream Yogurt $0.69/4 Oz

  • Trader Joe’s has separated their Blueberries & Cream and Vanilla & Cream Yogurt Cups into individual four-ounce servings to meet high demand. Launched in 2006 as a duo, these yogurts are known for their rich flavor and creamy texture. They are ideal for breakfast, adding to lunches, or as a sweet treat, enhanced with granola or cereal.
  • Each container (113g) of this yogurt has 140 calories, 6g total fat (8% DV), and 4g protein. It contains 19g carbohydrates (7% DV), including 16g total sugars with 13g added sugars (26% DV). It provides 10% of daily calcium and 4% of daily potassium needs.
  • Ingredients include pasteurized Grade A milk, sugar, cream, modified cornstarch, whey protein concentrate, tapioca starch, natural flavors, bovine gelatin, and citric acid. It features live active cultures like S. thermophilus, L. bulgaricus, L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium, and L. casei. Contains milk.

Honey Roasted Peanuts $3.49/1 Lb

  • Trader Joe’s Honey Roasted Peanuts combine sweet and savory flavors for an irresistible bar snack. With nutty and floral tones, these peanuts are perfect for munching late into the night with friends. The sweet and salty combination satisfies multiple cravings, making them a popular and addictive choice.
  • One serving (1/4 cup or 30g) of these honey roasted peanuts contains 190 calories, 14g of total fat (18% DV), and 7g of protein. It includes 7g of carbohydrates (3% DV), 2g of dietary fiber (7% DV), and 4g of sugars (3g added sugars). The snack also provides modest amounts of iron and potassium.
  • Ingredients for Trader Joe’s Honey Roasted Peanuts include peanuts, sugar, honey, vegetable oil (peanut or sunflower seed oil), sea salt, potato starch, maltodextrin, and xanthan gum. The product contains peanuts and may have traces of milk, egg, soy, wheat, and various tree nuts such as almonds and cashews.

 

 

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